French mobility company Cyclauto revives a 1930s modular cargo bike design, placing the rider above the front wheel, pedaling directly with a three-speed hub, and allowing detachable cargo trailers for efficient, flexible urban transport.
As climate risks intensify, renewables and nuclear power are poised to meet surging global electricity demand through 2026, displacing fossil fuels and reducing emissions, underscoring the need for resilient and diversified power systems.
Google pledges ambitious climate goals, vowing to achieve net-zero emissions across operations and supply chain by 2030, halve emissions compared to 2019 levels, transition to round-the-clock carbon-free energy, and invest in carbon removal technologies.
Despite public perception, a shocking reality emerges: a mere 5% of plastic waste is truly recycled, with no type meeting industry standards for 'recyclability,' and rates declining amid surging production, fueling an escalating plastic crisis.
Atmospheric CO2 levels surpassed 400 ppm last year, a danger threshold risking catastrophic climate change, with unabated emissions potentially leading to 9°C temperature rises by 2250, while even immediate emissions cuts would take millennia to restore pre-industrial CO2 levels.
Spain faces a severe soil crisis, with 75% of its land at risk of desertification due to droughts, intensive farming practices, and erosion, threatening agricultural productivity, prompting some farmers to adopt regenerative techniques to restore soil health and combat this alarming environmental issue.
China's export curbs on rare earth elements essential for U.S. defense technologies like fighter jets and missiles threaten America's military edge, as the country lacks short-term alternatives to China's supply of these critical materials, potentially widening the capability gap with Beijing.
A groundbreaking Israeli AI model trained on global satellite data accurately predicts lightning-sparked wildfire ignition locations with over 90% precision, providing a crucial tool for targeted wildfire prevention amid escalating climate change risks.
Despite the advent of kerosene for lighting, the relentless hunting of sperm whales for their oil persisted well into the 20th century, driven by demand for lubricants and other uses, until government bans and synthetic alternatives finally curbed the exploitation.
Vesper Energy's 600 MW Hornet Solar project, one of the largest single-phase solar farms in the US, spans over 6 square miles in Texas, contributing $100 million in tax revenue and propelling the state towards a renewable future as a solar energy powerhouse.