During a hearing held by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, GOP lawmaker Aaron Bean complained about electric vehicles (EV) subsidies, calling them “bribes”.
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The Iberian lynx has been brought back from the brink of extinction
The Iberian lynx population has made a remarkable recovery.
E-bike sales in Germany surpass regular bikes
For the first time ever, the sale of electric bikes, also known as e-bikes, has surpassed regular bikes in Germany.
Japanese wooden satellite to tackle space debris
In an effort to reduce litter in space, scientists in Japan have created the world’s first satellite made of wood.
Plant-based alternatives are better than meat, new study concludes
A new study shows that plant-based alternatives are better than meat when it comes to your health, the planet, and in many cases even your wallet.
Historic COP28 climate agreement calls on nations to “transition away” from fossil fuels
COP28 was close to falling apart. But after two weeks of deliberations, the nearly 200 countries participating in the COP28 climate summit finally agreed on a climate deal. The deal has been lauded as an historic agreement – but critics say that the deal contains too many loopholes.
COP28 has begun – with alarms about record global heating
Today, the annual United Nations climate conference starts. From today and all the way through December 12th, thousands of people – including government leaders and representatives, business officials, scientists, and activists – will gather to discuss and agree on policies aimed at staving off the growing threats of climate change.
Extreme heat kills and it will only get hotter: “We’re in serious trouble”
This summer, we’ve seen unprecedented global air temperatures and global ocean surface temperatures. And the heat only seems to get more and more intense – with deadly consequences.
“The most important thing is not if Sweden reduces its emissions – the most important thing is that China does.”
If China and the rest of the world’s biggest emitters do nothing, we will fail. But we will also fail if small emitters like Sweden do nothing.
Current climate pledges are “half measures and hollow promises”, will result in a “catastrophic” 2.7C temperature rise
Ahead of the COP26 climate conference, the United Nations warned that the current commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions put the world towards a “catastrophic” 2.7-degree Celsius temperature rise this century.