Scout Motors, Volkswagen's new electric off-road vehicle brand, said its first models will be available with a backup gasoline generator — an acknowledgment of many Americans' anxiety about going fully electric.
Why it matters: As a bit of a latecomer to the EV market, Scout has the advantage of learning from the mistakes of other companies that made big bets on electrification, only to walk back their EV ambitions amid slower-than-expected sales.
Despite the recent deployment of clean tech in the U.S. and other countries, the world is still on course to hurtle past the temperature goals in the Paris Agreement, a U.N. report issued Thursday warns.
Why it matters: The annual report is meant to show the gap between countries' plans and the climate targets — and it indicates that gap has barely narrowed since 2023.
Russia helped propagate disinformation about Hurricanes Helene and Milton in order to deepen political divisions in the U.S. and undermine America's support for Ukraine, according to a new analysis.
Why it matters: The findings underscore Russia's ability to manipulate political discourse in the U.S. The study noted that Kremlin-backed actors appear to be stepping up their efforts in the final stretch of the U.S. presidential race.
Morgan Stanley is investing in direct air capture of carbon dioxide through a partnership with the Swiss firm Climeworks, the companies announced this morning.
Why it matters: The deal demonstrates growing interest on Wall Street to tap into the fledgling carbon removal industry by buying carbon removal credits.
The commercialization of perovskite tandem cell technology — an innovation in the solar industry — is poised to redefine the space and help accelerate the energy transition.
Why it's important: Solar energy is critical for achieving global net-zero goals, but continued innovation will be essential to unlock its full potential and accelerate progress.
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