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Back to news homeCalifornia urges EPA to approve ban on new gas-powered car sales by 2035
California is urging the Biden administration to grant approval for its proposal that mandates all new vehicles sold within the state by 2035 to be exclusively electric, hydrogen-powered or plug-in […]
Executives say they’re committed to ESG, but data shows otherwise
Over the past several years, environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives took the business world by storm. The bottom line was no longer all that mattered. Customers and investors alike […]
From root to crown, Mast Reforestation is regrowing the tree economy for the 21st century
Here’s the problem: the planet is burning, and there’s not much we can do about it. Forests are in peril not just because of the ravages of climate change, but […]
Tangible wants to scale up construction decarbonization
The real estate industry is a bit of a greenhouse gas powerhouse, responsible for 40% of all global emissions. A quarter of that comes from building materials, and Tangible has had […]
Without Black representation in climate tech, ‘the planet will burn’
Historically, the Black community in the U.S. has been disproportionately affected by the effects of climate change. Relegated for decades to a vulnerable economic and social class, the community is […]
Pale Blue Dot continues investing in its climate vision, with a second, $100M fund
Sweden-based VC fund Pale Blue Dot bounced onto the scene in 2020 with a €53 million fund to help climate-focused startups. This fund grew again by €34 million in April […]
Tesla’s new Texas lithium refinery to support 1M electric vehicles by 2025
Tesla officially broke ground Monday on a Texas lithium refinery, making it the only U.S. automaker to refine its own lithium. CEO Elon Musk said the refinery will produce enough […]
Navier’s hydrofoiling electric cruises west coast waterways to line up first pilot programs
Electric boats are still a rarity on America’s waterways, but everyone seems to agree they represent a cleaner, quieter future for our lakes, rivers, and coastal waters. Navier has moved […]
Deal Dive: VC interest in wildfire tech grows as the world burns around us
Frontline is the latest startup grabbing VC dollars with a $6.4 million seed round Rebecca Szkutak 9 hours Wildfires, and the damage they cause, are a growing problem. The U.S. […]