Americans are understandably relieved at the sight of declining gas prices. But that relief might soon turn to greater frustration if hurricane season is as bad as predicted.
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This Seattle startup wants to make it easier for people to help combat climate change
"Earlier this year, GetGreen held a pilot program with students at the University of Washington where they could fund campus sustainability projects with the green 'leaves' they earned. After two months, each student completed about 30 actions, helping avoid more than 10 tons of carbon emissions."
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Honda and LG Energy plan to build a $4.4 billion lithium-ion plant in the US
"The automaker said Monday it is forming a joint venture with LG Energy Solutions to supply the North American market with 'pouch type' batteries to power electric vehicles from its Honda and Acura brands. A location for the $4.4 billion factory has not been announced."
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In a US first, California will pilot solar-panel canopies over canals
"India already has solar panels over canals, but the mile-long Project Nexus in California’s San Joaquin Valley will be the first of its kind in the US."
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Rad Power Bikes’ Will Change the Way You Go About Your Morning Commute
The world’s best-selling electric vehicle just got a boost.
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Microsoft and Alaska Airlines are working with this startup to make clean jet fuel from carbon emissions
"Most SAF is made out of carbon from organic vegetable oils, but Twelve, a chemical technology company based in Berkeley, California, is making fuel out of carbon dioxide. It just announced a collaboration with Alaska Airlines and Microsoft to advance production and use of Twelve’s E-Jet, a lower-carbon jet fuel."
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Occidental to break ground on Texas direct air capture project
"Occidental’s Low Carbon Ventures LLC arm formed 1PointFive with venture capital firm Rusheen Capital Management to license, finance and deploy direct air capture (DAC) technology, a method of extracting carbon dioxide from the atmosphere."
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PepsiCo Achieves its First Circular Water System in Mexico Production Facility
"By not drawing any water from the municipal water supply, the company can continue its operations without impacting the local watershed and its communities, ensuring it maintains a consistent and dependable presence as a regional partner."
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Scientists develop new material for wind turbine blades that could be recycled into sweet treats
"Scientists at the Michigan State University have created a distinct turbine material that can be revived and recycled into new turbine blades or a variety of other products, including countertops, car taillights, diapers, and even gummy bears."
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Profit Over Pretty
"While the fields may look overgrown, even 'weedy,' this place is not only well-managed, but boasts a healthier ecosystem and stronger bottom line than other cow-calf operations."