Category: Climate Action & Science

The longtime editor of Old-House Journal explains why preservation is often more interesting and budget-friendly than remodeling. Source: Green Building Advisor.

I’m building a  very low budget, below net zero house. It is a 1.5 story on a 40’x28′ footprint. Source: Green Building Advisor.

Volkswagen revealed the new ID.3 GTI, a new electric hot hatch that’s more powerful than the Golf GTI. It’s VW’s most powerful GTI ever. Source: Electrek.

From October 5–11, 2026, Mexico City will once again become a global hub for innovation and creative excellence with the opening of Design Week Mexico 2026 (#DWM26). This edition embraces a significantly broader and…

The conservatoire lies on a road linking Massy opera house to a park. The tall apartment buildings that surround it seem to step back to give the conservatoire space. Source: ArchDaily Green Architecture.

Tesla deployed its first “Accordion” Supercharger, a pre-assembled charging unit that ships 16 stalls on a single truck and installs 20% cheaper than a conventional site. Tesla’s charging team says the goal is now…

Just like a Rolls-Royce, Porsche’s flagship SUV makes one of the most mundane tasks redundant–if you’re willing to pay extra. Source: InsideEVs.

Based on the recently revealed ID.3 Neo, the new electric hot hatch is the most powerful GTI in the nameplate’s history. Source: InsideEVs.

The tool connects climate hazards with health and financial burdens to help communities prepare. Source: Yale Climate Connections.

Washington, DC — More than 110 national, state, and local organizations joined a letter urging Congressional leaders to reject the inclusion of protest criminalization language in legislation reauthorizing the Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety…

LANXESS has opened a battery laboratory at its Krefeld-Uerdingen site in Germany, where the specialty chemicals company tests and develops battery materials based on iron oxide and iron phosphate, the precursors used to make…

As the DC fast charging market matures, it’s becoming apparent that distributed charging systems are best for some applications, while all-in-one chargers are the best fit for others. EVSE manufacturer Alpitronic offers both options.