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Automotive giant Stellantis pleads guilty to diesel emissions fraud
Stellantis, the parent company of Dodge and Jeep, has pleaded guilty to criminal conspiracy charges related to its efforts to conceal the amount of pollution produced by its diesel engines.
Atlassian co-founder takes big step toward shutting down Australia's coal power
One of Atlassian's founders has managed an upheaval that could force Australia's worst polluter to end coal power 10 years early.
States, activists sue USPS over purchase of gas-powered mail trucks
Both 16 states and activists have sued the US Postal Service over its plan to buy gas-powered mail delivery trucks.
Twitter bans climate change denial ads
'Climate denialism shouldn’t be monetized on Twitter,' the company said.
Pinterest will ban climate misinformation
Pinterest is banning climate misinformation, and says it's the first major online platform to do so.
We have three years to curb emissions to avoid climate catastrophe, UN report finds
IPCC scientists called for deep emissions cuts across all sectors.
Canada will ban sales of combustion engine passenger cars by 2035
Canada will ban sales of combustion engine passenger cars by 2035 as part of a larger emissions reduction plan.
New SEC rules would require companies to disclose climate goals and emissions
Public companies would be required to disclose greenhouse gas emissions they produce under new rules proposed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Amazon launches eco-friendly Aware products as part of its climate promise
Amazon is trying to boost its green credentials by launching its eco-friendly Aware products line.
Facebook failed to spot climate misinformation from some of its worst denialist offenders
Last year the company promised to attach informational labels to some climate content.
Whistleblower group says Meta misled investors over misinformation
It's been accused of making 'material misrepresentations' of efforts to fight climate change and COVID-19 misinformation.
Biden administration forms Buy Clean Task Force to decarbonize federal procurement
The organization will work with federal agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Energy, and Transportation, to source low-carbon construction materials from American factories.
My iPhone knows my inside leg measurement
Digital measurements are possible with an iPhone. It could be the start of a new world of digital tailoring.
EPA objects to US Postal Service plan to buy a new gas-powered delivery fleet
The EPA is urging the US Postal Service to halt a plan to buy tens of thousands of gas-powered mail delivery trucks.
India will implement a battery swapping policy to boost EV sales
As part of a plan to boost EV sales, India is introducing a battery swapping policy.
Biden administration announces new measures to upgrade power grid
With its landmark climate legislation in jeopardy, the Biden administration has announced a series of new initiatives to accelerate the US’s transition to a clean power grid.
GM recognizes California's authority to set its own vehicle emissions standards
GM has reversed course on its emissions policy, saying it now recognizes California's authority to set its own vehicle pollution standards.
US greenhouse emissions increased by 6.2 percent last year
Over the last year, US greenhouse emissions increased by 6.2 percent compared to 2020 levels, according to a new report from the Rhodium Group.
Mozilla pauses crypto donations following criticism over climate impact
After announcing that it would accept cryptocurrency donations last week, the Mozilla Foundation has put them on hold following critical comments.
EVs made up 65 percent of car sales in Norway last year
Electric vehicles accounted for nearly two-thirds of all new car sales in Norway this past year, according to newly published data from the country’s Road Federation.