NASA wants to play a big part in the development of electric aircraft
It's working with the aviation industry to bring electric systems to flights by 2035.
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Ford, BMW and others sign binding emissions agreement with California
They've committed to building cars that outperform federal fuel efficiency standards.
Microsoft announces plan to make the Xbox carbon neutral
An initial pilot program will cover 825,000 consoles.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Amazon orders 100,000 EVs to help meet climate goal ten years early
It hopes to hit emission reduction targets by 2040.
UPS hybrid trucks automatically switch to EV mode in cities
New tech and extended range will ease deliveries in UK's clean air zones.
Amazon investors reject call to limit facial recognition system sales
They also voted down a proposal for a report to detail the tech's impact.
CO2 levels are the highest since humanity began
The last time Earth hit 415 ppm, sea levels were 82 feet higher.
2018 was the fourth-hottest year on record
NASA says the data reflects "a long-term global warming trend."
House committee sets first climate change hearing in eight years
It will address the impact on "communities, natural resources and economic well-being."
German climate proposals could put an end to no-limit Autobahns
The country would trade unlimited thrills for lower emissions.
US saw the largest increase in CO2 emissions in almost a decade
A cold winter and a lack of clean energy policies didn't help.
Governments reach deal to implement Paris climate change agreement
The question is whether or not it goes far enough.
EU aims to be 'climate neutral' by 2050
It may face numerous obstacles to reaching that goal.
The US government knows climate change is ravaging the planet
The Fourth National Climate Assessment is clear: This is our fault.
Federal climate change study says US at risk of 'substantial damages'
Don't expect the current administration to do much about it.
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Tougher emissions rules helped cut US air pollution deaths in half
Reduced car emissions may have played a key role.
Major UN report says climate change is worse than first thought
It predicts a massive crisis starting in 2040.
NHTSA study forecasts dangerous rise in world temperatures by 2100
But it's being used to justify relaxing environmental standards.
The EPA will dissolve its science advisory office
The office will be merged with another that's led by the current science advisor.
