Cities can jumpstart climate progress by plugging in vehicles

A look at the myriad ways municipalities can make a dent in emissions by rethinking transportation.

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Cities can jumpstart climate progress by plugging in vehicles

The three phases of Tesla’s clean energy revolution

A roadmap to convert the world to clean energy by the century’s end, inspired by Tesla’s growth from a niche business to a major renewable market player.

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The three phases of Tesla’s clean energy revolution

Does the power grid have enough juice to keep up with EV sales?

EV sales can surge 75 percent this year, but concerns are growing that installation of public fast-charging points may not be keeping pace.

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Does the power grid have enough juice to keep up with EV sales?

3 big ways sustainable design will shape future cities

When it comes to the evolution of urban areas, think up and think fewer cars.

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3 big ways sustainable design will shape future cities

The entire U.S. energy picture depicted in (almost) one chart

Last year, 66.4 quads of energy, or more than two-thirds of the total energy consumed, was rejected or given off as waste heat.

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The entire U.S. energy picture depicted in (almost) one chart

Episode 74: Secrets to ESG investing and teaming up on clean energy

In this week’s episode: 7 top self-driving car contenders, what index provider FTSE Russell knows about ESG investing and tag team corporate clean energy deals.

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Episode 74: Secrets to ESG investing and teaming up on clean energy

What’s behind state efforts to kill EV incentive?

Why states such as Utah, Georgia, Oregon and Colorado are parking consumer incentives for purchasing electric vehicles.

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The race to put more zero-emission cars on the road

EVs can replace nearly 90 percent of vehicles, but there are a few roadblocks on the way to California’s 2025 emission-free car goals.

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The race to put more zero-emission cars on the road

How off-grid solar energy could connect sub-Saharan Africa

Governments in Tanzania, Rwanda and Sierra Leone are studying “minigrids” enabled by solar and battery advances. But generating costs must become much more competitive for them to become truly viable.

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Yoga pants, fleece jackets and the microplastics dilemma

No clothing brand intended for their synthetic products to be discharged into the environment in the former of tiny bits of plastic. Now that they know, they must step up and tackle the problem.

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