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Get a Bigger Tax Refund by Claiming Green Energy Tax Credits - CNET

2024-02-29

If you invested in energy efficient home upgrades in 2023, you could get some of that money back in your tax refund this year.

The Wi-Fi at Google's New Office Really Sucks

2024-03-07

Google’s new Bay View building, the first campus built by the search giant, was touted as a green, technologically advanced “canvas of creating new ways to be together” when it opened in 2022. However, employees working in the Mountain View, California buildi…

How Georgia became America's green-manufacturing capital

2024-03-13

Development experts say it's no accident green manufacturing is taking off in Georgia, due to aggressive recruiting and tax breaks.

How Our Electric Grids are Blocking a Climate Revolution

2024-03-12

We need a revolution in efficiency to bring about the green energy transition.

John Kerry’s Next Move

2024-03-11

The green energy transition needs private investment. Kerry is leaving government to go get it.

China's industrial push risks destabilizing the global economy and watering down green-energy exports, Janet Yellen warns

2024-03-27

"It is important to the president and me that American firms and workers can compete on a level playing field."

Why a town on the front line of America's energy transition isn't letting go of coal

2024-03-28

Kemmerer, Wyo., is on the front line of America's energy transition, with its coal plant slated to close and a nuclear plant in the works. But some think the rush to quit fossil fuels is impractical.

America’s Grid Isn’t Ready for the Green Transition

2024-03-15

“People don't realize how fragile the grid is."

Watch Tim Cook's famous 'Buy your mom an iPhone' quip that caught the attention of the Justice Department

2024-03-22

Tim Cook told someone to "Buy your mom an iPhone" in response to complaints about green messages and sending videos to Android users.

EFFEKT Turns Traditional Gas Station Into a Fast EV Charging Park

2024-03-04

Once a conventional gas station is now a revolutionary fast charging station combined with a park where users can charge their cars while relaxing amongst local wildlife and plants.

Swedish startup secures €10M to turn industrial waste into green cement

2024-03-21

Concrete — a mixture of cement, sand, and water — is the second most used material on Earth after water. Ton-for-ton, more of it is laid down every year than steel, wood, plastics, and aluminium combined. Problem is, cement production emits 8% of global CO2 —…

An exploding star nova is due to show up in our skies soon. Here's how to spot it.

2024-03-18

Our neighborhood nova T Coronae Borealis is due to release a "hydrogen-bomb" worth of energy this year, a once-in-80-years event visible from Earth.

Toxic rare earth mining industry at the heart of the green energy transition

2024-03-22

The toxic rare earth mining industry at the heart of the global green energy transition

2024 Home Sweet Home Automation: Plantpal Is a Friend to You Both

2024-03-08

One easy way to get started on the home automation front is with something that makes a house a home in the first place — lush, green plants. As nice as it is to have them around, it can be d…

How Cloud-Based Digital Technology Can Help Companies Achieve Sustainability Goals - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM ALIBABA

2024-03-05

Sponsor content from Alibaba.

A federal climate jobs program could hire 20,000 workers this year

2024-03-14

The American Climate Corps is modeled after a New Deal-era program that hired millions of men to conserve public lands, forests, and parks.

This startup taps quantum, AI to fast-track discovery of new materials

2024-03-12

From batteries and semiconductors to energy storage, the transition to green technologies requires the development of new, sustainable materials at an unprecedented pace. German startup Quantistry believes it can fast-track the discovery of such materials usi…

New Ratings for the 'Greenest' Car in America Might Surprise You

2024-03-04

The Washington Post shares some surprising news from the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, a 44-year-old nonprofit which works on government energy policies and produces its own research and analysis. The group "has rated the pollution from …

The changing face of Asian cities

2024-03-22

A new approach to developing cities in Asia could have a significant impact on greenhouse gas emissions.

Medellín's Green Corridors Are a Breath of Fresh, Cool Air

2024-03-06

With “green corridors” that mimic the natural forest, the Colombian city is driving down temperatures -- and could become five degrees cooler over the next few decades.

'No CCP in USA!!' Inside a Michigan town's unhinged war over a Chinese battery plant.

2024-03-10

Some saw the battery plant as an economic godsend. Others saw it as a Chinese communist takeover.

Toyota to make battery venture with Panasonic wholly owned subsidiary

2024-03-10

Filed under: Earnings/Financials,Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Toyota,Technology,Electric,Future Vehicles Continue reading Toyota to make battery venture with Panasonic wholly owned subsidiary Toyota to make battery venture with Panasonic wholly owned subsidia…

China's attempts to revive its economy could cause a 'sugar high' that pushes US inflation higher, new research says

2024-03-25

China is encouraging investments in its manufacturing sector. And if they pay off, it would put "meaningful upward pressure" on US inflation.

China's economy looks like a mess — but some sectors are quietly doing well in its '2-speed economy'

2024-02-29

"Consistent bad news from the property sector has overshadowed more resilient parts of the economy," analysts at AllianceBernstein wrote.

New Stellantis layoffs mean over 3,000 jobs set to go in Italy

2024-03-27

Filed under: Green,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Fiat,Electric Continue reading New Stellantis layoffs mean over 3,000 jobs set to go in Italy New Stellantis layoffs mean over 3,000 jobs set to go in Italy originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:02…

This startup’s silicon anodes could change the battery game

2024-03-05

Lithium-ion batteries have transformed everything from consumer electronics to electric vehicles and energy storage. But to power the next wave of tech — from planes to smartphones — they need to get denser. One option is to replace the graphite anodes within…

Tiny Timber Tower Was Airlifted And Tucked Into The Green New Zealand Landscape

2024-03-18

Tiny Timber Tower Was Airlifted And Tucked Into The Green New Zealand LandscapeTucked away in the beautiful native bush of Eastbourne, Wellington, New Zealand is the Karka Tower, an architectural structure that embodies the innovation and evolution...

China's Nio and CATL team up to develop longer-life EV batteries

2024-03-17

Filed under: Green,Electric Continue reading China's Nio and CATL team up to develop longer-life EV batteries China's Nio and CATL team up to develop longer-life EV batteries originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:00:00 EDT. Please see our t…

The Dinnertime Habit Doctors Say Is Secretly Making You Tired The Next Day

2024-03-03

Want to improve your energy levels? Experts agree there's a seemingly harmless behavior you should nix.

Why US-based VCs are investing big in European climate tech

2024-03-06

In the last decade, the US established itself as a leader in funding climate tech ventures, with Europe trailing. Known for their willingness to embrace risk and invest heavily, US investors stand out in their approach to supporting these ventures. The world …

Fallout-Themed Arizona Green Tea Variety Pack Is Back In Stock

2024-03-28

Society is done for, mutants roam the wasteland, and those snobs in the Vaults won't let you inside. What's a survivor of mutually assured destruction supposed to do? Sit down and enjoy a spot of tea, that's what. Specifically, an ice-cold can of Fallout-them…

Trump confirms he met with Elon Musk, but they disagree about electric cars

2024-03-11

"They don't go far, they cost too much, and they're all going to be made in China," Trump said about electric cars.

This 3D printed home in Detroit can be yours for $224,500 — see what it's like inside the 2-bedroom house

2024-03-06

The 988-square-foot home — built by Detroit-based nonprofit Citizen Robotics — is capped at $224,500.

Research team develops catalyst that can purify municipal sewage while enhancing hydrogen generation efficiency

2024-03-13

Researchers have devised a novel catalyst aimed at enhancing the efficiency of reactions using contaminated municipal sewage to produce hydrogen—a green energy source.

America's favorite ketchup maker is going green

2024-03-25

Beloved ketchup maker Kraft Heinz is going green — not in color. Don’t worry. Those days are over, at least for now.Read more...

From the desert to the icy waters of Wales

2024-03-22

How an Egyptian's dream of living near Welsh mountains led to a cold water swimming "addiction".

EPA's new rules to clean up heavy trucking met with support and criticism

2024-03-29

The EPA has finalized the strictest-ever limits on greenhouse gas emissions from heavy-duty trucks, a category that includes everything from buses to garbage trucks.

Turning sawdust into high-value green biochemicals

2024-03-15

A company uses ultrasound to turn low-value bio-waste into useful chemicals for a range of applications The post Turning sawdust into high-value green biochemicals appeared first on Springwise.

How TIME and Statista Determined America’s Top GreenTech Companies of 2024

2024-03-05

This year, TIME launched its inaugural list of America’s Top GreenTech Companies, in partnership with Statista, a leading international provider of market and consumer data and rankings. The result of this quantitative study: 250 companies forging the path in…

Aptera 3-wheeler closer to production thanks to successful crowfunding

2024-03-02

Filed under: Green,Electric,Future Vehicles Continue reading Aptera 3-wheeler closer to production thanks to successful crowfunding Aptera 3-wheeler closer to production thanks to successful crowfunding originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 2 Mar 2024 09:…

New findings shed light on finding valuable 'green' metals

2024-03-23

Research led by Macquarie University sheds new light on how concentrations of metals used in renewable energy technologies can be transported from deep within the Earth's interior mantle by low temperature, carbon-rich melts.

Pioneering an eco-friendly cassava drying process

2024-03-11

Researchers are helping one of the world’s largest cassava processors dry its crop using green energy The post Pioneering an eco-friendly cassava drying process appeared first on Springwise.

EV mileage rating rule to be revised in win for US automakers

2024-03-19

Filed under: Government/Legal,Green,Emissions,Fuel Efficiency,Electric Continue reading EV mileage rating rule to be revised in win for US automakers EV mileage rating rule to be revised in win for US automakers originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 19 Ma…

Shell considers slowing its ambitious net-zero push: report

2024-03-13

The Anglo-Dutch oil major has focused on investor returns over climate initiatives under new CEO Wael Sawan who took control in January 2023

Nuclear's role in a net-zero world

2024-03-24

Is nuclear power a necessary part of the energy transition away from fossil fuels? As the debate rages on, new technologies and smaller reactors may be shifting the balance.

'You can't just go to electric': Trump sounds off on EV transition as automakers warn on demand

2024-03-12

Filed under: Government/Legal,Green,Electric Continue reading 'You can't just go to electric': Trump sounds off on EV transition as automakers warn on demand 'You can't just go to electric': Trump sounds off on EV transition as automakers warn on demand ori…

'Find pearls in the soil' unveiling the magic of hydrogen production from municipal sewage

2024-03-13

Scientists have developed a catalyst for the urea oxidation reaction, enhancing hydrogen generation efficiency.

Biden’s State of the Union Promises Big Job Gains from Clean Energy Policy

2024-03-08

President Biden made big promises about what his climate and energy agenda could deliver during his State of the Union speech

Solar-powered ‘life boxes’ for rural and underserved areas

2024-03-06

These modular boxes bring green power and clean water to farms and off-grid communities in Africa The post Solar-powered ‘life boxes’ for rural and underserved areas appeared first on Springwise.

Archer Midnight eVTOL Aircraft

2024-02-29

Archer's Midnight eVTOL recently completed its Phase 1 trial and aims to start "for credit" FAA testing later in 2024. The Midnight is an electric short-haul, back-to-back urban mobility solution, with trips averaging 20 minutes and 10-minute charge times in.…

The Glenturret x Jaguar C-Type Scotch Whiskey

2024-02-28

In 1953, the Jaguar C-Type — and its then-cutting edge disc brakes — dominated the 24 Hours of Le Mans, finishing 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 9th while setting a new average speed record of 105.84mph. To mark the 70th anniversary...

Wahi Lani House

2024-02-29

Meaning "heavenly place" in Hawaiian, the Wahi Lani House lives up to its name. The modern beach house is located in Hanalei Bay on the island of Kauai. Its exterior is treated in the traditional Japanese method of Shou Sugi...

Liebreich: Net Zero Will Be Harder Than You Think – and Easier. Part II: Easier

2024-03-17

Welcome to the second part of my two-part article exploring the bull and bear cases for the net-zero transition.

The Green Industrial Race: US Versus China

2024-02-29

The US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has been a great boost to the energy transition in America and elsewhere, making available $370 billion for clean energy investments.

Plug Power’s stock momentum cools as Wall Street still has these questions

2024-03-04

Analysts still have concerns about margins, revenue growth and cash burn in the wake of Plug Power’s latest earnings.

Q&A: California’s long-time clean air cop talks Trump, China and EVs

2024-03-16

Filed under: Government/Legal,Green,Electric Continue reading Q&A: California’s long-time clean air cop talks Trump, China and EVs Q&A: California’s long-time clean air cop talks Trump, China and EVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 16 Mar 2024 08:00…

How hydrofoil boat startup Candela took a wild idea and made it fly

2024-03-19

In 1906, inventor Enrico Forlanini launched the first hydrofoil boat on Lake Maggiore in the Italian alps. His contemporary innovator Alexander Bell later said a ride on Forlanini’s invention was “as smooth as flying.” Fast forward a little over a century to …

Hyperfluorescent OLEDs promise more efficient displays that won't make you so blue

2024-03-28

Novel design might also help reduce those annoying burn-in issues A recent paper published in Nature demonstrates that hyperfluorescent OLEDs could significantly reduce the energy required to display the color blue – potentially mitigating, but not solving, s…

The proposed TikTok ban has been deemed unconstitutional by some, but framing around national security could help advance it

2024-03-12

The bipartisan bill that could lead to the banning of TikTok in the US could be bolstered by its framing around a threat to national security.

Transforming agriculture with carbon-neutral ammonia production

2024-03-28

With the modular technology, farmers can easily produce their own green fertiliser on site The post Transforming agriculture with carbon-neutral ammonia production appeared first on Springwise.

EU countries already hitting some of their sustainable energy targets for 2030

2024-02-28

In 2015, 193 UN members adopted the resolution “Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”, which set out 17 Sustainable Development Goals to be achieved by 2030. The aim of the study is to assess progress towards meeting SDG 7 “Ensu…

Nordic microalgae: Potential superstars in the green transition

2024-03-07

The carbon dioxide emissions of the growing human population have a massive impact on the climate. While many are seeking solutions, researchers in Umeå, Sweden, might have found one right in front of their houses: Nordic microalgae. A thesis from the Industr…

AI technique promotes green hydrogen production using more abundant chemical elements

2024-03-01

A NIMS research team has developed an AI technique capable of expediting the identification of materials with desirable characteristics. Using this technique, the team was able to discover high-performance water electrolyzer electrode materials free of platin…

UK awards £1.73M to AI projects to advance net zero goals

2024-03-20

Great! Just ignore the energy needed to train them, process queries, keep the lights on in datacenters ... As the world struggles to keep up with decarbonization pledges, the UK government is dumping £1.73 million ($2.2 million) into a series of AI projects t…

How Big Banks, Ranchers and Unions Found a Common Foe in Biden Regulators

2024-03-18

A massive lobbying effort is targeting key Senators to block an arcane rule called Basel Endgame III. Farmers, ranchers and unions are siding with the banks.

I toured Google's new $2.1 billion office in NYC and it's like an all-inclusive wellness resort — see inside

2024-03-27

See inside Google's new $2.1 billion NYC office at St. John's Terminal. Photos show the space's free gourmet food, yoga studio, and Hudson River view.

2025 Maserati Grecale Folgore First Drive: Roughly translated 'electric Maserati SUV'

2024-03-18

Filed under: Green,Maserati,First Drives,Crossover,SUV,Electric,Luxury Continue reading 2025 Maserati Grecale Folgore First Drive: Roughly translated 'electric Maserati SUV' 2025 Maserati Grecale Folgore First Drive: Roughly translated 'electric Maserati SU…

Apple's having a rough year

2024-03-24

Apple is in the DOJ's crosshairs. Here's a breakdown in less than a minute.

'Holes' in Earth's magnetic field could cause extra northern lights this month. Here's how to spot them.

2024-03-11

This may be the best month to see the Northern Lights, aka aurora borealis. The spring equinox is coming, which can lead to "holes" in Earth's magnetic field.

Green energy installer The Switch trains refugees to become skilled solar technicians

2024-03-06

The Switch's refugee training program tackles labor shortages in the renewable energy sector while creating job opportunities and challenging stereotypes.

Best Buy Weekend Sale Slashes Prices on Tons of Top Tech - CNET

2024-03-01

Snag TVs, laptops, cameras and more at bargain prices during Best Buy's three-day sale happening right now.

Compare Business and Commercial Electricity Rates in Texas - CNET

2024-03-20

Setting up electricity for a business or commercial property adds a whole other layer of complexity to the Texas electric marketplace experience. We're here to help you make sense of it all.

The importance of climate communication

2024-03-13

How can we overcome consumer tiredness with 'green' messaging? The post The importance of climate communication appeared first on Springwise.

My interview with Sam Matey

2024-03-19

He is a podcaster who mainly does transcripts.  Our discussion was largely but by no means entirely about climate change, here is one excerpt: Sam: And India also is building huge amounts of new renewable and other electricity generating capacity. They’re bui…

China Doubles Down on Green Tech and the Energy Transition

2024-03-22

China recently announced that it will increase investment in clean-energy projects. While policymakers in the United States and Europe may worry about the implications for their domestic green industries, China's move could help developing countries accelerat…

Seawater plant will capture 10 tons of CO2 and make 300 kg of H2 per day

2024-02-29

After successful pilot programs, UCLA has partnered with Singapore’s national water agency and others to build the world’s largest ocean-based carbon dioxide removal plant capable of removing 3,650 metric tons (8,046,873 lb) of the greenhouse gas per year whi…

BMW Vision Neue Klasse X Revealed: Looking to the past to build a better future

2024-03-21

Filed under: Design/Style,Green,BMW,Crossover,SUV,Electric,Future Vehicles,Luxury,Performance Continue reading BMW Vision Neue Klasse X Revealed: Looking to the past to build a better future BMW Vision Neue Klasse X Revealed: Looking to the past to build a …

A new nanocoating boosts hydrogen fuel cell efficiency

2024-02-29

The innovative membrane could greatly improve the production and usage of hydrogen energy The post A new nanocoating boosts hydrogen fuel cell efficiency appeared first on Springwise.

Meet All the New Emotions in Inside Out 2's Adorably Agonizing Latest Trailer

2024-03-07

Embarrassment, Anxiety, Envy, and Ennui, reporting for duty. Image: Pixar Inside Out protagonist Riley is turning 13—and the emotions we got to know in Pixar’s 2015 coming-of-age hit get fresh company in the sequel. In the latest trailer ahead of Inside Out…

Tackling the carbon footprint of computer graphics

2024-03-11

The algorithm reroutes rendering tasks to underused data centres or those powered by renewable energy The post Tackling the carbon footprint of computer graphics appeared first on Springwise.

Yulu Bikes Sues Kinetic Green In India Over Its ‘Zulu’ E-Bike Brand

2024-03-06

Usually when we discuss trademark disputes, we tend to highlight examples and stories where the dispute is initiated by a party where we really, really don’t think they have much of a leg to stand on. This story is different in that respect. In India, an eBik…

Stardew Valley Moss Locations And Recipes

2024-03-22

Stardew Valley moss looks like a humble item, mostly because it is, but it turns up in some of the best crafting recipes in the Stardew 1.6 update. Getting enough of the green stuff for what you need is a bit hit-or-miss, though. Moss turns up randomly, so un…

From Earthrise To Solar Rise: Powering A Green Future.

2024-03-01

Explore the evolution of solar energy, from ancient sun worship to modern green powerhouses. Discover how harnessing the sun's rays can lead to a sustainable future.

Ereban: Shadow Legacy's blend of Splatoon and Assassin's Creed releases in April

2024-03-13

Stealth games in which you can become "one with the shadows" cover a wide range, though I guess spectrum is the more appropriate word here. You've got sober infiltration games like Thief, which metes out gradations of light and dark with the care of somebody …

How E-40 fuels the Golden State Warriors. And vice versa.

2024-03-06

E-40, the Bay Area rap legend, has been a Warriors since birth. To understand what it means to love a dynasty in peril, you need to see the Dubs through the eyes of their No. 1 fan.

The Green Synergy: Harnessing Carbon Capture, Renewable Energy And EaaS For A Sustainable Future

2024-03-11

The landscape of global energy is experiencing an unprecedented shift.

Canada's First Nations are building the densest neighborhood in the country by reclaiming their ancestral land and defying NIMBYs

2024-03-27

The massive housing and other economic development projects underway in Canada could be inspiration for the US.

Vegas Bomb

2024-03-29

The Vegas Bomb is a bomb shot recipe made of Crown Royal, peach schnapps, cranberry juice, and energy drink. This fruity flavored drink combines alcohol and caffeine for a fun drink to start the night off with. This Vegas Bomb recipe is best enjoyed as a bomb…

Revolutionizing hydrogen production: Economical and efficient solutions unveiled

2024-03-22

Scientists introduce superaerophobic three-dimensional nickel nanostructured catalysts for accelerated water electrolysis.

Amazon goes nuclear, acquires Cumulus Data's atomic datacenters for $650M

2024-03-04

E-commerce giant on the hook for 480MW of power from Susquehanna plant Amazon Web Services on Monday added a nuclear-powered datacenter campus to its public cloud empire as part of a $650 million deal with Talen Energy – an owner and operator of electricity g…

Biden's laws are pouring billions into new infrastructure and it could be a rare opportunity to make communities safer and more sustainable

2024-03-11

The US needs to invest trillions in infrastructure, civil engineers say. President Joe Biden has signed three laws aiming to fund projects nationwide.

Top Ten Color Trends For 2024

2024-03-12

Top Ten Color Trends For 2024In 2024, we can expect a bolder approach to life, as color experts anticipate that colors will be more personal than ever, allowing individuals to...

The Driest Place on Earth

2024-03-19

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Is burning trash the next big thing in the green energy?

2024-03-12

ARTICLE – Green energy is all the rage today. Solar and wind farms dot the landscape with the promise of producing electricity without emissions and reducing the use of fossil fuels. Both come with their own sets of challenges, from manufacturing to recyclabi…

BROCKHAMPTON's Matt Champion Makes His Solo Debut on 'Mika's Laundry'

2024-03-22

Matt Champion is ready to reintroduce himself. After rolling out a diverse slate of singles that introduced us to the bounds of his solo capabilities, the BROCKHAMPTON member fully delves into the depths of his expansive artistry on his solo debut: Mika's Lau…

Bitcoin Mining Unlocks Iceland's $9.24 Million Food Import Gap

2024-03-25

Iceland has the potential to optimize its use of green energy, strengthen its agricultural output, and solidify its position as a leading hub for bitcoin mining.