Americans consume approximately 84.3 million tons of plastic annually. Worse, waste generation stands at 73 million tons. Plastic use has tripled since the 1980s, and much of it doesn’t get recycled correctly or at all. According to Statista, PET, HDPE, and LDPE/LLDPE are the three most recycled plastics. PP, PS, PLA, and PVC are barely or […]
-Siemens adds key technology from SaaS provider Setmetrics to Brightly Software, a Siemens Company -Energy Twin to simplify development of energy efficiency models, boosting sustainability offering for the built environment -Technology enables rapid model development and delivers up to 80 percent reduction in design effort
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are transforming the clean energy landscape by stabilizing grids, reducing fossil fuel dependence, enabling renewable integration, and improving energy access. As costs fall and technology advances, BESS is becoming essential for a resilient, carbon-free future.
Solar manufacturing is beginning to take place in many parts of Africa as local companies leverage the transfer of technology. The post African Nations Promote Locally Produced Solar Panels appeared first on CleanTechnica.
In researching and writing about some of the worst foods for climate change — which are beef, dairy products, lamb/mutton, farmed shrimp, and pork — I came across something I had never heard of: annual farmed shrimp mortality. It was quite a while ago that I thought about writing this follow-up … [continued] The post Hundreds […]
In the video below, Jose Pontes, Larry Evans, Steve Hanley, and I discuss the US electric vehicle market, EV policies in the country, and what we expect for EV share of the US auto market in 2026 and in 2030. Naturally, this includes talk about Tesla, politics, and what legacy … [continued] The post US […]
Teesside International Airport launched the world’s first simultaneous deployment of autonomous passenger and baggage transport in October, marking a significant step in aviation logistics. Following an announcement in early August, the driverless system, set into motion by a £1million (~$1.316 million) contract with autonomous vehicle specialist Aurrigo International plc, in … [continued] The post Pioneering […]
Several Chinese companies have been ramping up their presence in South Africa. Most of them are launching new products at a rapid pace, and most importantly, at very aggressive prices. The attractive prices and products have been helping to shift consumer trends in South Africa, according to a recent trading … [continued] The post Omoda […]
Standing in the Blue Zone in Belém, Brazil, surrounded by thousands of negotiators, activists, scientists, and Indigenous leaders, I’m struck by how profoundly location shapes conversation. This is the first COP held in the Amazon rainforest—not symbolically nearby, but actually within it. Through Climate Generation’s support, I’m able to spend two weeks here building strategic […]
The Montana Plan is a state ballot initiative that would prohibit corporate political spending by those doing business in the state. The post Montana Plans To Override The Citizens United Decision appeared first on CleanTechnica.