Axios

Uber and Chinese EV-maker BYD are gearing up to build what appears to be the start of a global robotaxi service.

Why it matters: Their partnership, announced today, comes ahead of Tesla's robotaxi product launch — which was recently pushed back to October from August.

The Park Fire in northern California, propelled by extreme fire weather conditions, now stands as the state's fifth-largest on record after burning for less than a week.

The big picture: Allegedly started by an arsonist in Butte County on July 24, the blaze has consumed up to 150,000 acres per day and forced the closure of Lassen Volcanic National Park.

The nonprofit group Civic Nation is launching the "Save on Clean Energy" campaign to educate Americans about tax benefits and other savings available under the landmark climate law the Biden administration enacted in 2022.

Why it matters: The partnership includes the Department of Energy, marks a shift in the administration's strategy to publicize the Inflation Reduction Act's benefits.

Boldface names in climate VC are staking Graphyte, a young startup that says it unlocked a comparatively cheap carbon removal method using biomass.

Why it matters: Backers say the tech has a clear pathway to commercial scale, and it provides a durable and readily monitored form of removal.