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While it may not make sense financially, getting rid of a brand-new gas vehicle and switching to an EV would have environmental benefits.
The American automaker is ‘super confident’ about the price point as it aims to compete with Tesla and cheaper EVs from China.
The Fair Food Program, whose buyers include major retailers like Walmart, McDonald’s, and Trader Joe’s, will now mandate electrolytes for workers.
Emissions from the largest oil companies were enough to cause to 1 in 4 heatwaves over the past two decades, according to a new analysis from Oxfam.
The war in Iran, climate change, and data centers are all driving up energy prices. Experts say Trump’s policies are making things worse.
Investors, auditors, and regulators are asking companies about their AI emissions, but precisely measuring them is a challenge.
Cities like Detroit and Duluth, Minnesota, were once thought to be safer from the impacts of climate change. Their air quality this week says...
PJM, the nation’s largest grid operator, just revealed how demand for electricity is growing faster than supply, thanks in large part to the data...
Tech giants have been been polluting more heavily as they ramp up their aggressive AI data center buildouts.
Shift is paying cleaners to wear camera headsets inside customers’ homes, building the datasets that could shape the future of domestic work. Is the...
The Union of Concerned Scientists is aiming to visualize the scale of the president’s anti-science actions, from censorship to the sidelining of...
Images of crowded beaches or people swimming in pools are known to make extreme weather seem less dangerous.
The AI data center boom is highlighting major flaws in a common and well-meaning practice that doesn’t actually help the planet, a new paper argues.
NOAA scientists say the climate pattern is likely to be one of the strongest on record. It could lead to drought, floods, fires, and more.
Sun protection products in the United States have long lagged behind their counterparts in Europe and Asia. That could change soon.
USAFacts, helmed by new president Lauren Woodman, says fixing America’s data infrastructure will get people more involved in civic life.
R&D from the cigarette business played a surprising role in engineering snack foods for ‘consumer pleasure,’ a new study reveals.
Electric vehicles are still relatively new to American roadways. One startup is making use of their batteries once they’re no longer fit to power...
Tomato prices have recently soared to highs not seen in 45 years. It’s thanks to a number of supply-chain disruptions, and it’s not likely to get...
The controversial Wonder Valley project is expected to be 40,000 acres, but one expert puts the likelihood of it materializing at “roughly 15%.”
From salty snacks to backyard ducks, it seems like the bacteria is showing up everywhere lately. You’re not just imagining it.
The worst types of engagement seekers have discovered how much the world hates data centers, and of course they’re using AI to stoke the flames.
Ridepanda, which allows companies to offer e-bike subscriptions, has seen a spike since the Iran war began.
Rising oil prices have set the stage for sustainable aviation fuels. Are airlines ready for them?
The the Max Road Miramar Fire, located outside of Miami, was first reported on Sunday. Florida has seen nearly 2,000 wildfires this year.
After a real estate executive compared the phrase to a racial slur, the pro-progressive tax group Patriotic Millionaires had a few harsh words.
A new analysis by the International Trade Union Confederation and Oxfam America highlights how CEO and billionaire wealth has grown.
Startup David Energy is providing plug-in batteries free to New York City businesses so they can save on energy costs and ease demand on the grid.
The project was approved at a time when people were less aware of the data center boom, which has since attracted opposition in many communities.
Beast Industries denies the claims in the lawsuit, filed in North Carolina Tuesday.
In striking upgrades, Chinese battery manufacturers are making EV charging as quick as refilling a gas tank.
The former shoe brand is asking shareholders to approve the change, arguing that it will now be less focused on the public benefit of conservation.
Climate tech startup Gradient tells Fast Company exclusively how it retrofitted a Providence apartment building to slash emissions and save energy...
‘Trumpo Tax,’ a satirical take on tax preparation software, highlights how tax policies favor oil and gas companies over everyday Americans.
Massive AI data centers are changing the calculus for friendly tech brands that once led the way in net-zero commitments.
Experts warn the changes could disrupt critical data used to predict and fight wildfires
Blame warmer winters: When flowers don’t last as long, they die off as new ones bloom, leaving cherry trees looking ‘kind of bedraggled.’
Reich and Heather Kinlaw Lofthouse of Inequality Media reach millions of people with content about the imbalances of power in our democracy and...
Earth in Action by Esri’s Maps.com brings planetary data to life, depicting the rise and fall of temperatures and the swirling of aerosols.
A recent analysis by a coalition of climate and community groups says delaying the law could cost New Yorkers $9,000 per household over five years.
Microsoft’s use of 1.35 gigawatts of processing power in West Virginia will be entirely powered by emissions-producing natural gas.
Ocean Conservancy created a Wildlife Impact Calculator to help you understand the real benefits of your beach cleanups.
The bill would tax earnings over $1 million at 9.9%, which could raise billions annually. Expect a big fight from the “wealth defense industry.”
BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, and Shell once touted themselves as climate leaders. Now they’re pushing ads that normalize dependence on fossil fuels.
Union leaders say meat processing companies often rely on vulnerable workers who are less likely to push back against unfair practices.
EnergySage, an online marketplace, has seen a surge in people requesting quotes for solar installations since the conflict in the Middle East began.
Forecasters are calling the early heat event ‘unprecedented,’ with temperatures as high as 25 degrees above normal in some areas.
Fertilizer that our food system relies on moves through the Strait of Hormuz, where global shipping has been essentially halted.
A novel legal challenge alleges that a real estate company breached its duties by failing to protect retirement savings from climate-related financial...
Oil and gas prices are affected by global factors. Countries that invested in clean tech solutions are better positioned as the Middle East crisis...