Electric taxi companyRevel is rapidly expanding its public fast-charging network, focusing on cities where rideshare fleets face looming deadlines to switch to all-electric power.
Why it matters: The biggest concern of EV rideshare drivers is finding a place to quickly recharge, since many don't have access to charging at home.
For the first time in over a decade, climate change or environmental issues were missing from spy agencies' assessment of worldwide threats to the U.S. on Tuesday.
Why it matters: The change — which drew public pushback from one Senate Intelligence Committee member — reflects the new priorities of the Trump administration and the de-emphasis of climate change across agencies.
Renewable energy capacity around the world surged last year — particularly in the U.S. and China, according to a new report.
Why it matters: The data shows that renewables, such as wind, solar, geothermal, and hydroelectric power sources are growing at far faster rates than traditional power sources such as coal and natural gas.
The extreme heat in large parts of the world during 2024 contributed significantly to a jump in global energy demand, an authoritative new report says.
Why it matters: The findings on extreme weather's ties to energy demand — particularly more polluting power sources such as coal — illustrate the ramifications of increased needs for cooling access.
The CO2 removal startup Eion just landed $33 million of purchase agreements brokered via Frontier, the group of corporate giants trying to jumpstart the young industry.
The big picture: It's among the startups pursuing "enhanced rock weathering" — that is, using minerals in ways that speed up their natural CO2 absorption.
