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The ID. Unyx 08 was supposed to help turn around Volkswagen in China. Source: InsideEVs.
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- For Black voters, climate action means little without relief from rising costs
For Elijah Lee, protecting the environment has always been about what’s happening close to home. He grew up in a predominantly Black, low-income community in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, and went to school next…
- Is A PHEV Diesel Hybrid A Viable Option? Introducing the Chery Stockman
I was intrigued by the recent announcement from Chery that they were going to import a diesel plugin hybrid ute to Australia. With Australian highways abounding in diesel utes and petrol PHEVs (notably, the…
- The permitting deal collides with Trump’s war on offshore wind
This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday. It’s been years in the making, but the U.S.
- Hot-dip galvanized vs stainless fasteners for coastal exterior timber connections
I'm trying to figure out what fasteners to use for an outdoor timber structure near the coast. It'll get rained on, the air is pretty salty, and some of the… Source: Green Building Advisor.
- Yes, There Is Some Global Action on Phasing Out Fossil Fuels
Fifty-seven countries joined a “coalition of the willing” to create a roadmap for winding down fossil fuels, and there’s good reason to think the number could grow.Interview by Paloma Beltran, Living on Earth From…
- US Tech Leaders Are Urgently Calling for Rules on AI — China Already Has Them
Recent warnings from American AI leaders have created the impression that the world is only beginning to confront the dangers of advanced artificial intelligence. Dario Amodei, chief executive of tech company Anthropic, has called…
- EGO Commercial expands ZTR line with mowers, blowers, and trimmers
EGO Power’s commercial group showed up at this week’s EQUIP Expo with a trio of new zero-turn riding mowers, a commercial-grade 780 CFM leaf blower, and a heavy-duty 16.5″ trimmer built for the 56V…
- GM's Future Cars Will Be Very Different. Here's Everything We Learned
Here's everything you need to know about General Motors' big tech event this week, from LMR batteries to a new AI assistant. Source: InsideEVs.
- Anker SOLIX 4,096Wh expanded C2000 Gen 2 power station $1,519, 150-mile L16 utility e-bike lows from $649, Snow blower low, more
We’re closing out this week with Anker’s newly launched SOLIX Spooktacular Halloween Sale lineup leading the pack with our top picks, exclusive savings, and FREE gifts, like expanded 4,096Wh C2000 Gen 2 Power Station…
- Tesla Promised To Bring The Cybertruck To Australia And New Zealand. But It's Never Coming
The company has been taking deposits for seven years. But it just told reservation holders that plans have changed. Source: InsideEVs.
- XPENG L03 With VLA 2.0 Smoothly Takes On Paris Roads
On my recent trip to Paris, I had the opportunity to experience NGP with VLA 2.0 in an XPENG L03. Paris roads and drivers are a bit different than my past experiences.
- Chart: A record two-thirds of car sales in China are now electric vehicles
Print article Share Article Contents Expand menu Close NEV record Impact of Hormuz NEV demand down Exports surge For the first time, new-energy vehicles (NEVs) made up 67% of new car sales in China…
- A Landmark Youth Climate Trial Against the Canadian Government Is About to Begin
The trial, which starts Monday, comes as Canada rolls back climate policies. A new government report warns the country could experience 5 degrees Celsius of warming under current emissions trajectories.By Dana Drugmand In June…
- A Healthy House Should Be Healthy to Build Too!
Building materials affect more than the people who live in a home. A Pretty Good House should also consider the health and safety of the people installing them. Source: Green Building Advisor.
- Distorted — October 28, 2026
Extreme weather events provide unique opportunities for misinformation to spread widely: rumors swirl on social media, telecom lines go down, and people’s worst fears and angers come to the surface. Join Grist and Climate…
- Millions of older adults face extreme weather alone
Editor’s note: If you purchase a book through the link on this page, a portion of the proceeds funds our journalism. In the U.S., millions of older adults live alone in single-family homes, which…
