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Climate activists attempted to storm a Tesla facility in Germany because of a proposed expansion that will destroy 250 acres of trees.

Climate activists try to storm Tesla plant in Germany, clash with police

The world's largest vacuum is now operational and on a mission to help combat climate change by sucking up planet-heating pollution.

The world’s largest vacuum ever is here to help fight climate change

In an effort to ensure crop diversity amidst climate change, two men created the "Doomsday Vault." They were named World Food Prize laureates.

‘Doomsday Vault’ creators win major award in fight to save crop diversity

After a six-decade run, General Motors has announced it will cease production of the Chevrolet Malibu to increase production of EVs.

GM to end production of the Chevrolet Malibu after 60 years to make more EVs

Trump is asking oil companies to give his presidential campaign $1 billion so he can end many of Biden's current environmental policies.

Trump asks oil companies to raise $1B, vows rollback of Biden’s green policies

In a new initiative aimed at raising funds for global conservation efforts, nature now has its own artist page on Spotify.

Nature gets its own artist page on Spotify to support global conservation efforts

Italy's government wants to restrict solar panels on agricultural land, as energy companies say this will drive up electricity costs.

Italy curbs solar panels on agricultural land, some warn it may raise power costs

China's plans to seize a significant portion of the European EV market has led to thousands of unsold Chinese cars inundating European ports.

Chinese EVs flood European ports as some cars remain unsold for over a year

China's plans to deploy floating nuclear reactors capable of powering military facilities in the South Pacific has raised concerns.

China’s plans to deploy floating nuclear power plants has US officials concerned

The wind energy industry may be on the verge of becoming even more environmentally friendly by using wood instead of steel to build turbines.

Wind energy could get even greener by replacing steel with wood

Scientists are working to cryopreserve corals to help save them from starving to death during the current global bleaching event.

Scientists turn to colder methods to save coral from climate change

The Biden administration's new EV tax credit exemption means more savings for U.S. consumers, but also potentially higher profits for China.

New EV tax credit exemption will benefit US consumers, but also China

Microsoft has signed a record-breaking deal to invest over $10 billion in renewable energy capacity to power AI technology at data centers.

Record-breaking $10B clean energy deal to help Microsoft power AI at data centers

The growing adoption of EVs could make AM radio obsolete due to the added costs for automakers, but Congress still wants to save it.

EVs could kill AM radio, Congress wants to save it

Exxon Mobil took a step toward closing its $60 billion deal to acquire Pioneer after reaching an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission.

Reports: Exxon reaches agreement with FTC over $60 billion Pioneer merger

Officers move in on the campus of UCLA as the LAPD calls the pro-Palestinian encampment an "unlawful gathering."

Police move in on UCLA protesters, call encampment an ‘unlawful gathering’

A pair of recently proposed offshore wind sales by the Biden administration hope to revitalize an industry which took some major hits in 2023.

Anticipated offshore wind rebound faces first test after Biden admin’s proposal

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Tesla may have made EV charging harder, even for other car brands

Studies find the only way to stop the influx of Chinese EVs into Europe is by imposing one of the world's highest tariffs on these cars.

Europe may need one of world’s highest tariffs to stop the Chinese EV influx

While deep sea mining could end U.S. dependency on China for critical minerals, environmental groups have raised concerns about the practice.

Deep sea mining may end US reliance on China, enviro concerns remain

The Beijing auto show debuted some of the newest models the EV industry has to offer, but many will never be available for Americans to buy.

Beijing auto show features next-gen EVs unavailable to US consumers

In recent years, the burgeoning cannabis industry in the United States has become responsible for a significant amount of energy consumption.

Powering pot: Energy for US cannabis industry could electrify 13.5M homes

A new rule from the EPA is forcing coal plants to cut emissions by 90% but will also remove 17 million homes worth of energy in the process.

EPA coal plant rule cuts emissions 90%, removes 17M homes worth of power

Driven by energy demands from data centers supporting AI and cryptocurrency, the U.S. is facing an unprecedented spike in its electric needs.

Energy needed for AI, crypto could power about a third of the US in coming years

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