Sustainability
Can Tariffs Boost U.S. Solar Component Production?
ByAlan Ohnsman,
Senior Editor
When The Grid Is Strained, Who Gets Power And Who Gets Shut Out?
Senior Contributor
China Starts To Kick Its Coal Addiction
ByAlan Ohnsman,
Senior Editor
Tesla’s Founders Are Backing The Anti-Cybertruck
ByAlan Ohnsman,
Senior Editor
Americans Can’t Buy Chinese EVs. Waymo Is Importing Thousands
ByAlan Ohnsman,
Senior Editor
The U.S. has used tariffs and security rules to keep Chinese cars off dealer lots. Alphabet’s robotaxi company appears to be buying them by the boatload.
The Fastest-Growing Energy Source Under The Sun
ByAlan Ohnsman,
Senior Editor
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Can Tariffs Boost U.S. Solar Component Production?
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How A Battery System In Malawi Solves More Than Blackouts
A 20-megawatt battery in Malawi is replacing lost hydropower, cutting diesel costs, and offering a blueprint for grid reliability across Africa.
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The Legendary Lola T70 Racer Is Back Only This Time It’s Sustainable
The iconic Lola T70 has been revived as the T70S track car and road legal GT, combining a thunderous V8 with sustainable materials and modern engineering.
ByJames Morris,
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Emerging Water Solutions For Carbon Reduction And Ecosystem Recovery
Nature-based and emerging approaches can improve water quality, store or remove carbon, reduce flood risk, conserve water, and support biodiversity.
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U.S. Declared An Energy Emergency, Then Paid $4 Billion For Less Energy
Trump's administration paid energy firms nearly $4 billion to cancel offshore wind projects during a declared energy emergency. Less power, later, at higher cost.
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The Agricultural And Environmental Toll Of Russia’s War In Ukraine
Russia’s ongoing full-scale invasion has damaged Ukraine’s agricultural sector and caused over $57 billion in environmental harm. Now, Ukraine is seeking accountability.
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Digital Sovereignty: What Rolex And Patagonia Can Teach Europe About Protecting Its Startups
As Europe debates a new company law regime, steward ownership advocates argue it could help startups stay independent and protect digital sovereignty.
ByDavid Vetter,
Senior Contributor
When The Grid Is Strained, Who Gets Power And Who Gets Shut Out?
Extreme heat is turning electricity from a utility into emergency infrastructure. Grid operators may have to make choices that aren't always best for communities.
Senior Contributor
“Full Serve” EV Charging Is Coming From Self-Driving. We’re Not Ready.
Soon, most EVs will be able to drive themselves slowly to nearby chargers. This will lead to the rise of "full serve" charging where a human or robot plugs the car in
Senior Contributor
Climate Denial Didn’t Disappear. It Moved From The Diagnosis To The Treatment
Why do leaders retreat as climate disasters worsen? Research on illness and denial explains why governments accept the diagnosis but reject the treatment science demands.
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