A new interactive map and report — provided first to Axios — show wildfire risks in the West are outpacing preventative measures.
Why it matters: The work from the Property and Environment Research Center and UC Davis shows that risks can differ from one congressional district to the next.
The CEO of luxury EV startup Lucid Group is stepping aside as the company continues to lose money, despite increasing sales.
Why it matters: The Saudi-backed Lucid has billed itself from the beginning as a serious competitor to Tesla, but has remained a low-volume vehicle seller despite design accolades.
The Christian Democratic Union Party's win in Germany ensures that Europe's biggest economy is likely to continue to lead on climate change — though with a different framing and focus.
Why it matters: Germany has taken aggressive action to lower emissions and push so-called "green" policies within the European Union and internationally.
United Airlines is investing indirect air capture startup Heirloom and secured rights to purchase 500,000 tons of CO2 for sequestration or use in making cleaner jet fuel.
Why it matters: It's the first investment in a company commercializing DAC under United's Sustainable Flight Fund, joining other types of CO2 management startups in the portfolio.
Mars once featured sun-soaked, sandy beaches with gentle, lapping waves from an ancient ocean, a new study suggests.
Why it matters: The research marks the "clearest evidence yet" that the Red Planet once contained a major body of water and a more livable environment for life, per a statement from study co-author Benjamin Cardenas, assistant professor of geology at Pennsylvania State University.
