A lot is happening in carbon, and we sat down with Magnus again after speaking with him in 2022. What are you currently most excited about in the carbon markets? Two things excite me the most: First, the real, quiet shift towards removal, and second, the increasing adoption of long-term … [continued]
British Columbia in Canada has a long history with hydrogen for transportation and its constant failures. Ballard Power, the fuel cell manufacturer that pivoted away from lithium ion batteries in 1989 to the losing technology, is based in the Vancouver area. Whistler, the famed ski and mountain biking area with … [continued]
As leaders in promoting sustainable development, academic institutions are increasingly interested in practices to reduce their carbon footprint in addition to training professionals for this worldwide need. Efforts to decarbonize on campuses are becoming more popular. Since students are powerful agents of change in their communities, universities play an important … [continued]
Today, ClimeFi, in partnership with XPRIZE, formally launched the Global 1000 CDR Challenge at the 29th United Nations Climate Change conference (COP29 Azerbaijan) taking place in Baku. The challenge calls for immediate action by each of the world’s largest 1,000 companies to enter new purchase agreements for at least 1,000 … [continued]
Ethylene is one of those substances that acts as a precursor to hundreds, maybe thousands, of useful products. According to Wikipedia, it is a hydrocarbon like carbon dioxide but with the formula C2H4, or H2C=CH2. It is a colorless, flammable gas with a faint “sweet and musky” odor when pure. … [continued]
Recently, the California Air Resources Board (a state agency that sets not only California policy, but the policy of other “CARB states”) provided a way for motorcycles to start going electric more. Just as with other categories of vehicles like cars, trucks, and RVs, the plan will be to require … [continued]
At a recent meeting of the California Air Resources Board (CARB), motorhome manufacturers got some bad news: they would not be getting an exemption from the Advanced Clean Trucks rule. RV companies thought that they’d both have time to adjust and the ability to use emissions credits to keep building … [continued]
Like much of our disposable society, the fashion industry has succumbed to quickly-produced trends sold at low price points. Add to that excessive production and consumption within the industry, and fashion is responsible for serious wastes of natural resources. Approximately 80% of clothing waste worldwide is either dumped in landfills … [continued]
Shared Micromobility Trips in North America Averaged 1.5 Miles and 15 Minutes in 2023 The typical shared micromobility trip in North America in 2023 was 1.5 miles and 15 minutes long. E-bike excursions were the longest on average, covering 2.0 miles and lasting 20.3 minutes. Pedal bike journeys averaged 1.4 … [continued]
This week I had the privilege of speaking in Brussels, steps from the European Parliament, among a group of speakers that included the Belgian energy minister and a member of European parliament, then participating in a panel discussion. The event was a launch of the second edition of Supergrid Super … [continued]
