Oslo (Norway) Banning Diesel Cars For A Few Days Because Of Air Pollution
The Norwegian capital city of Oslo has reportedly banned diesel cars from the city’s roads for a period of two days owing to high levels of air pollution.
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Donald Trump’s EPA Nominee Scott Pruitt Squirms In Confirmation Hearing, Remains Committed To Restricting Agency
President-Elect Donald Trump’s nominee to head up the US Environmental Protection Agency, Scott Pruitt, faced tough questioning in his senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday, but remained staunchly intent on restricting and minimising the role of the EPA.
2017 Volvo XC90 T8 Plug-In Hybrid Test Drive & Review
The Volvo XC90 T8 PHEV is a 7 seater, plug-in hybrid sport utility vehicle which makes it a great choice for folks looking for a vehicle that can run for a few miles in all-electric mode before switching to a more typical hybrid mode while also having the capacity to haul around tons of people, kids and/or gear.
Cédric Philibert: “Our various scenarios all show a big future for renewables.”
This week, Anne-Sophie Garrigou interviewed Cédric Philibert, a former science journalist who joined the International Energy Agency (IEA) in 2000, following a tenure at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Here, Cédric Philibert talks about his work at the IEA and his perspective on the future of renewables.
Vice Ruler Of Dubai Has Tesla Supercharger (& Model S) — Nothing To See Here,…
I landed a couple of pretty interesting scoops today while in Abu Dhabi for Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. First of all, I found out that Tesla is opening a store in the UAE next month — it’s unclear if the store will be in Abu Dhabi or Dubai or both cities. That was expected for a long time, though, especially given that the backdrop of Dubai has appeared in some Tesla advertising.
Masdar City’s Beauty Stems From Tremendous Sustainability Targets
It’s a brisk Abu Dhabi afternoon. We are greeted by Chris Chi Lon Wan, who is the Head of Design at Masdar City, and who has been instrumental in bringing this urban development project to life since its inception in 2006. His beaming smile and energetic, passionate manner quickly capture our full attention. As he walks with us around the city, we are increasingly immersed in an interactive tale about the future of urban life.
Next Big Thing: Renewable Water Desalination
One fun thing about running CleanTechnica for the past 7 years or so has been watching as new innovations and industries pop up, and then navigating the initial players in these nascent markets and trying to find out who is leading and where the market is going.
Poland & Italy Working To Halve EU’s 2030 Emissions Targets
The European Union’s constituent national governments have previously agreed, in principle anyways, to slash transport, buildings, and agriculture emissions by 30% by 2030 as part of the Effort-Sharing Regulation caps.
China Suspends 104 Under-Construction & Planned Coal Power Projects
China’s National Energy Administration has announced the suspension of 104 planned and under-construction coal power projects, with a total capacity of 120 gigawatts, in a move which serves to back President Xi’s commitments to step into a global clean energy leadership role.
Global Wind Turbine Market Set For A Turbulent End To Decade
The global wind turbine market is set to experience a turbulent end to the decade, according to new figures from research and consulting firm GlobalData, which has predicted the market will rise steadily through to 2019 before dropping back in 2020.
