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The largest direct carbon capture plant is now making a small impact on emissions
The world's largest carbon capture plant is now up and running, although it will take a long time for these facilities to make a difference.
Google says it will replenish 120 percent of the water it consumes by 2030
Google has announced a new water stewardship target that will see the company commit to replenishing on average 120 percent of the water it consumes at its data centers and offices by 2030.
Continental's eco-friendly concept tire includes a renewable tread
Continental has unveiled a concept tire with a renewable tread and renewable materials like dandelions and rice husks.
Study says Europe is 21 years behind its emissions reduction goals
Europe's largest utility has shared a study claiming the EU will be 21 years late on emissions goals unless it accelerates its pace.
The first crewless electric cargo ship begins its maiden voyage this year
Yara plans to sail the first crewless electric cargo ship by the end of 2021.
EV safaris promise cleaner, quieter wildlife tours
Go on safari in Kenya and you might hop aboard an EV that's quiet enough to let you see the wildlife without disturbing it.
Laser-powered fusion energy inches closer to reality
It just became more realistic to use lasers to generate fusion energy — scientists have sparked a fusion explosion that produced much more energy than before.
Google's Pixel 6 won't have a charger in the box
Google has confirmed that the Pixel 6 won't include a charger — the Pixel 5a will be the last phone with a bundled brick.
IKEA will sell clean energy to Swedish homes
IKEA will soon sell clean energy to Swedish customers, giving them the electricity they need to power their lights.
A Tesla Megapack caught fire at the Victorian Big Battery facility in Australia
A Tesla Megapack caught fire at the Victorian Big Battery energy storage facility in Geelong, Victoria in south-east Australia.
China plans to build the first 'clean' commercial nuclear reactor
China is planning to build a thorium-based nuclear reactor that could be cleaner and safer than conventional options.
Study suggests EVs really are cleaner than gas-powered cars over their lifespan
A new study compares the life-cycle of EVs with gas-guzzlers in four of the biggest car markets in the world.
VW expects EVs to represent half of its vehicle sales by 2030
Volkswagen now expects half of all vehicle sales to be EVs by 2030, although it's not clear if that's an aggressive enough target.
Post-pandemic gas revival may threaten climate change targets
The International Energy Agency has warned that a post-pandemic revival in gas use could threaten climate change goals.
GM deal will reduce the environmental impact (and cost) of its EV batteries
GM has struck a deal that will reduce the environmental impact of its EV batteries by sourcing US lithium made using eco-friendly processes.
VW will stop selling combustion engine cars in Europe by 2035
VW says it will end sales of gas and diesel engine cars in Europe by 2035, although the end will come later in the US.
Volvo hopes to make cars using fossil-free steel
Volvo is exploring cars made using fossil-free steel, ensuring its cars are environmentally friendly right down to the chassis.
Tech giants call on the SEC to require climate impact reports from companies
Alphabet, Facebook, Amazon, Intel, eBay, Salesforce and Autodesk asked the agency to leverage global standards.
Senate committee moves to raise EV tax credit to as much as $12,500
The Senate has advanced a bill that would offer EV tax credits as large as $12,500, but only for cars made in the US through unions.
Google explains how it will run on completely carbon-free energy by 2030
CEO Sundar Pichai called the ambitious goal a 'moonshot.'