Sure Looks Like Trump Loves EVs After All
Despite Trump’s war on EVs, the US Department of Energy has launched the new “BattMan” battery innovation accelerator led by experts at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
Scaling European Battery Recycling via the Circular Economy Act
Ahead of the Circular Economy Act, a joint letter from T&E, Recharge, Clean Tech for Europe and EIES calls for concrete measures to support the effective scaling of Europe’s material recovery and recycling capacity. Recovering materials from end-of-life batteries is a key means to secure much needed critical minerals (CRMs) … [continued]
What Europe Can Learn From China If It Wants To Save Its Industry
Something I learned from my trip to China: you can be fast followers if you’re willing to learn from the best. Sometimes a bit of distance can improve your perspective. Walking down the silent streets of Beijing I listened to the future of mobility. Statistics can’t convey the silence of … [continued]
Construction Materials Stand Out At Greenbuild 2026
Last week, I attended Greenbuild International Conference + Expo 2026 in the North Hall of the Javits Center here in NYC. After being overwhelmed by shows like CES and InterSolar Europe, the smaller scale of Greenbuild was a welcome break. At the show, there were a few heat pumps and … [continued]
Nearly Half of EU Cities Do Not Yet Meet New Clean Air Standards: Report Shows…
BRUSSELS — Almost half of EU cities exceed air pollution limits set by a landmark EU clean air law, according to a new report from ClientEarth and World Resources Institute (WRI). The report raises concerns about the level of preparedness in cities across the bloc and outlines the changes needed … [continued]
Trump Rolling Back Methane Pollution Safeguards
The Trump administration has already delayed implementation of the critical standards for year+ Washington, DC — Last night during a rally in Texas, Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency would roll back safeguards finalized in 2024 to limit methane pollution from the oil and gas sector. This … [continued]
Waymo for Business | Ramp
Today, we’re announcing that Waymo for Business is integrated with Ramp, making it easier for organizations and their employees to manage expenses when using our fully autonomous ride-hailing service. For over a year, Waymo for Business has offered 24/7 reliability and convenience directly to organizations embracing Waymo for their transportation … [continued]
The Truth About Renewable Electricity: Your Questions, Answered
Reliable, affordable electricity is essential for many of the products and services that underpin the modern economy. But the sources of that electricity—and their respective merits and risks—are increasingly the subject of debate and polarization. A flood of narratives and counternarratives is rising in the media and public conversation about … [continued]
A panoramic example of the Great Lakes Pine Forests and Barrens ecosystem. Image:
NPS Photo (public domain).
After Years-Long Community Objection, Dairyland Power Pulls the Plug on NTEC Gas Plant
SUPERIOR, Wisconsin — Today, Dairyland Power Coop announced the cancellation of plans for NTEC, which was proposed to be built on the shores of Lake Superior, and asked the Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) to withdraw its permits. The Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC), a 625 MW natural gas plant, has … [continued]
Louisiana DEQ Issues Rushed, Controversial Air Permit to Proposed Hyundai Steel Facility
Donaldsonville, Louisiana — Yesterday, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) posted the final, approved air permit for Hyundai’s proposed steel plant. Hyundai promised a state-of-the-art, clean facility, but the proposed plan falls short of those promises and would still bring thousands of tons of pollution to Cancer Alley, a … [continued]
