Urban trees aren’t just nice, scientists say — they’re mandatory
Researchers are calling for cities to double down on one of the simplest yet most powerful solutions to many problems – planting more trees. Source: Grist.
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Large Fires Scorch Drought-Stricken Western U.S.
After an exceptionally warm and dry winter, vast swaths of the Western United States are up in flames—and conditions could get worse. Several large fires are burning in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Nevada…
Co-location of solar and BESS still has a long way to go
A lot of work and thought still needs to go into maximising the potential for co-location of solar and BESS technology, panellists at the Clean Power 2030 Summit said yesterday (30 June).
California’s New EV Incentive Is Almost Here—With Special Benefits For Rivian And Lucid
One key restriction on the $135 million incentive program won’t apply to vehicles from California-based EV brands. Source: InsideEVs.
Smarter, safer, and more prepared: A wildfire technology framework for U.S. utilities
Wildfire risk is no longer a regional concern or a seasonal inconvenience for utilities, writes SEPA senior director Jared Leader. Source: Renewable Energy World.
UN plastics pact talks restart amid fears production curbs will be left out
Diplomats reconvene a year after negotiations collapsed, but campaigners fear the agenda risks burying tricky discussions on key elements The post UN plastics pact talks restart amid fears production curbs will be left out…
Banks are financing the fossil fuel industry’s next growth strategy
New research shows major lenders are accelerating their investment in Big Oil as the industry turns toward plastics and petrochemicals. Source: Grist.
Architectures of Movement: ArchDaily’s July Editorial Focus
Every twelve years, the banks of the Ganges at Prayagraj become one of the largest cities on Earth — and then disappear. The Maha Kumbh Mela draws over 400 million pilgrims across six weeks…
One year after the Texas floods, home feels further away than ever
(No summary provided by feed. ) Source: Grist.
More Living Shorelines Could Come to States Bordering Chesapeake Bay If the Region’s Senators Get Their Way
Norfolk, Virginia, has remained the poster child for cities facing land subsidence and flooding in the country, struggling through an onslaught of storm surges and blue-sky flooding that become more frequent every year. But…
Energy storage essential to ASEAN nations’ knowledge-based economy transition and uncoupling from volatile fossil fuel costs
The rising costs of coal and gas mean that the adoption of renewable energy is a “survival issue” for countries in Southeast Asia, and energy storage is critical to the transition.
Tesla Starts Testing Steering-Wheel-Free Cybercab On Austin Streets. Can It Match Waymo?
Tesla wants to sell Cybercabs without steering wheels to the general public. Will it work? Source: InsideEVs.