I know, it’s a special week, but we’re still rolling with our “top 10 stories of the week” thing. Here they are (catch up if you’ve been busy with family things): Secret Tesla Master Plan Coming To Life (via EV Obsession) CNN Crowns Tesla Model X The New King Of Crossover … [continued]
One of the panel discussions at the Renewable Cities Global Learning Forum was essentially a big call to action, or several different calls to action. Moderated by Stefan Schurig of the World Future Council, who I had a great one-on-one conversation with right before the panel, kicked off the session with the perfect topic … [continued]
Historically, governments have taken a carrot and stick approach towards carbon emissions, with regulations dictating maximum emissions paired with what are typically undervalued incentives for implementing emissions reduction projects. Moving forward from COP21, it is obvious that more is needed to forge the partnerships required to drive emissions down at the rates needed … [continued]
The United Nations has awarded BMW i with the “Momentum for Change” award for its efforts to spread the availability of publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, according to recent reports. In particular, the new award from the UN was given due to BMW i’s recent work to install … [continued]
Originally published on Bikocity. The crowdfunded documentary Bikes vs Cars has been released nationwide, and is being screened at select theaters, as well as being available for streaming and download on Vimeo. The film, which is essentially about cycling as a tool for positive change, as well as the conflict … [continued]
The global labeled green bonds market has crossed a grand milestone in terms of total issuance this year. A total of $40 billion worth of labeled green bonds were issued in 2015. According to the Climate Bonds Initiative, the milestone was achieved in December, and the total issuance last year … [continued]
Just days after the US crude oil ban lifts, the US oil industry is already picking its own “energy winners and losers.”
The governor of New York State, Andrew Cuomo, recently directed the state’s Public Service Commission to draft a new Clean Energy Standard, one that will see the state receive at least 50% of is electricity in 2030 from renewable energy sources. The Public Service Commission (PSC) was directed via letter … [continued]
Looking for a last-minute Christmas gift for a cleantech lover? Perhaps what you need is a Climate XChange raffle ticket* that could win your special someone a fully loaded Tesla Model S or Tesla Model X. With the Tesla Model X really starting to roll out (and be crowned king of SUVs), I’m sure … [continued]
Masdar’s humongous Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) — which includes the Zayed Future Energy Prize; the IRENA General Assembly; the World Future Energy Summit; the International Water Summit; EcoWaste; The Women in Sustainability, Environment & Renewable Energy (WiSER) Initiative; and “The Festival” — is just around the corner, and the mega … [continued]
