US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he’s more worried about Iran than climate change.
Why Bernie Sanders’ expensive, radical plan to tackle the climate crisis just might work.
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Europe and US clash over climate change at Davos
The US and Europe clashed over the climate crisis at Davos on Friday, with US treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin saying during the summit’s final panel, “Let’s call it an environmental issue and not climate change.”
This was in respon…
EGEB: 96% of EV owners say they’d buy another electric vehicle — AAA study
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
AAA study: 96% of EV owners say they’d buy another electric vehicle.
Southeastern states continue to underinvest in energy efficiency resources, says new report.
Bankruptcies of US and Canadian oil…
AT&T, Amazon, IKEA, others join new Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance
Boston-based sustainability nonprofit group Ceres has launched the Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance, a new group to help companies accelerate the transition to electric vehicles.
The Alliance’s flagship members are Amazon, AT&T, Clif Bar,…
EGEB: Arizona utility who fought green energy ballot will now drop fossil fuels
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
Arizona Public Service will produce all of its power from non-fossil-fuel sources by 2050.
The DOE, Ford, and Everledger trace the life cycle of Li-ion batteries using IoT and blockchain.
Britain’s…
Prince Charles launches Sustainable Markets Initiative at Davos: ‘The time to act is now’
Prince Charles returned to the World Economic Forum at Davos after a 30-year hiatus, on the 50th anniversary of the annual summit in Switzerland.
The Prince of Wales gave a keynote speech today in which he launched a new Sustainable Markets Initiative…
EGEB: 67% of US mayors support improving their cities’ EV infrastructure
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
The 2019 Menino Survey of Mayors shows that EVs and infrastructure have city leaders’ support.
The SAF Coalition, Zurich Airport, and the World Economic Forum promote sustainable aviation fuel.
A v…
Sustainable aviation fuel for planes to and from Davos… finally
The Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF Coalition), the World Economic Forum (WEF), and Zurich Airport have announced initiatives to reduce aviation emissions.
First, the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will lower emi…
WEF at Davos: Thunberg calls for end of fossil fuels while Trump promotes them
The 50th World Economic Forum (WEF) at Davos launched its annual meeting today with an agenda focused heavily on climate change. This year’s theme is, “Stakeholders for a Cohesive and Sustainable World.”
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The post WEF at …
EGEB: Hawaii’s solar capacity soared in 2019
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
Hawaii’s solar capacity grew by 21% in 2019, its largest-ever annual increase.
The 50th World Economic Forum launches with conflicting messages from Trump and Thunberg.
Enevate announces an extreme…
