Blimps May Be The Key To Low-Carbon Short-Range Air Travel
Everything old is new again, as Hybrid Air Vehicles says it is looking to start production of its Airlander 10 blimp soon.
USA Owes Massive Climate Debt — One Way To Pay It
By Jeremy Deaton By making it easier for people to migrate to the United States, President Biden could give a much-needed boost to countries hard-hit by climate change. The United States has generated more heat-trapping carbon pollution than any other nation, but it has not felt the impact of climate … [continued]
Your State Treasurer Has A Lot Of Influence On Climate Action
Courtesy of Union Of Concerned Scientists. By Ortal Ullman, the senior outreach coordinator for the Climate & Energy program at the Union of Concerned Scientists. State treasurers can be the forgotten children of public office. They don’t tend to have the name recognition of a governor or congressperson, and many of … [continued]
How Many Ford F-150 Lightnings & Mustang Mach-Es Will Ford Build?
We have been enthusiastically writing about the Ford F-150 Lightning since it came out, and the Mustang Mach-E is one of our 2021 CleanTechnica Car of the Year contenders. Both vehicles seem to have what it takes to become mass-market models — not just token electric vehicles. The core question … [continued]
Catching Up To China In The EV Race Will Require New Thinking
Originally posted on EVANNEX. by Charles Morris Auto industry analysts disagree about the timeline for the electrification of the world’s transport system, but there’s one thing they all agree on: China has pulled far ahead of the US. A recent article in The Atlantic by Michael Schuman, the author of several books about … [continued]
A Dilemma for California Legislators: Preserve Public Beaches or Protect Coastal Homes
Officials are building barriers to protect homes from rising seas, but the barriers are hastening erosion.
Best Case? Worst Case? The Colorado River & The Culture Of Exceptionalism
The flow of water in the Colorado River is decreasing, mostly because of global heating. Are policy makers paying attention?
The Oldest EVs Had An Excellent Vision Driving System We Can Learn From Today
While it isn’t mandatory or required by the technology, it seems like electric vehicles and vehicles with driver assist (or upcoming autonomous vehicles) go hand-in-hand. This is probably in part due to Tesla’s deep involvement in it, and in part caused by the historical coincidence of both technologies becoming popular … [continued]
Turning Coal Waste Into Rare Earth Metals For Renewable Energy
When talking about climate change and other environmental issues, we tend to spend a lot of time talking about the ills that come from burning coal. Even when pollution mitigation measures are taken, the result isn’t perfect and there’s no reduction of CO2 emissions. On top of that, coal’s carbon … [continued]
Farmer Connect Is Using Blockchain To Ensure That Fair Is Fair
It’s no secret: Americans love — and I mean, love — coffee. According to the NCA, more than 70% of Americans drink coffee, and each of them drinks an average of 3.1 cups per day (!). That’s a lot of coffee, you guys, but there’s some good news to ease … [continued]
