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UN initiative will use satellites to detect methane emission hotspots
The UN is launching an initiative that uses satellites to detect methane emission hot zones — but whether countries use it is another story.
EU member countries agree to ban sale of gas-powered cars and vans starting in 2035
The European Commission revised its reduction targets for passenger cars' and light vehicles' carbon dioxide emissions. They wouldn't be achievable unless only zero-emission models are sold starting in 2035.
UN warns there's currently 'no credible pathway' to keep temperature rise under 1.5C
Compared with current policies, the UN says a further 45 percent cut in greenhouse gas emissions is needed to get on track and stay under the to 1.5C threshold.
GM says it's ready to power all its US facilities with renewable energy by 2025
General Motors is on track to secure 100 percent of the electricity it needs to power all of its US facilities with renewable energy by 2025.
Smart buoy 'hears' the sea to protect whales against ship collisions
Smart buoys are using AI to listen to the ocean and help ships avoid crashing into whales.
Elizabeth Warren presses Texas on crypto miners’ energy use
Elizabeth Warren and six other Democratic senators are pressing Texas’ energy regulator on whether the crypto mining industry is putting additional strain on the state’s grid.
Welcome to the age of the cargo bike
Cargo cycling has the potential to end thousands of needless car and truck journeys. Here's how easy it is.
Fixing inefficient oil field flaring could drastically reduce methane emissions
Scientists have discovered that flaring during oil extraction lets more methane into the atmosphere than thought.
The UK needs a better plan to heat its homes than hydrogen
Two studies this week have said that hydrogen is a technological cul-de-sac for home heating.
Ethereum completes the 'merge' that will make its crypto transactions greener
Ethereum has completed its much-anticipated "Merge" to a far more energy efficient method of minting new tokens.
Samsung vows to produce net zero carbon emissions by 2050
But it expects its device experience division to get there by 2030.
President Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act to limit climate change
President Joe Biden has signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
Senate passes sweeping climate-focused Inflation Reduction Act
After more than a year of infighting, President Joe Biden’s climate agenda has cleared a significant hurdle.
Researchers created low-cost, 3D-printed plasma sensors for satellites
The sensors could accelerate climate change research.
White House launches a website to help people cope with extreme heat
The White House has launched a website to help the public deal with extreme heat waves.
Climate change has Seville so hot it's started naming heat waves like hurricanes
The city of Seville is trying something new to raise awareness of climate change and save lives.
Biden's latest climate change actions expand offshore wind farms
President Biden has unveiled a slew of actions to deal with climate change, including offshore wind energy in the Gulf of Mexico.
Democratic lawmakers want federal regulators to track crypto mining energy use and emissions
Democratic lawmakers want federal regulators to require crypto miners to disclose their energy use
The EU introduces new crypto rules to protect against fraud and climate impact
Europe and its member states have agreed on new crypto regulations that "ensure high standards for consumer protection."
Canada is banning the sale, production and import of some single-use plastics
Canada is banning companies from producing and importing a handful of single-use plastics by the end of the year.