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A big boost to electric mobility and energy storage as sodium batteries enter production at scale

A Greener Life

This could be a significant boost not only to the electric vehicles (EV) industry but also to the energy storage industry. In addition, extracting it can be done far more environmentally responsibly than with lithium.

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Easy Ways Oil and Gas Companies Can Reduce Pollution

Enviromental Defense

However, the issue isn’t their supposed lack of ability – it’s the industry’s refusal to prioritize environmental responsibility over profit. The emissions cap is achievable: it’s time for oil and gas companies to step up!

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Training for Change: Global Green USA and Acceler8 Join Forces to Develop Electric Vehicle Workforce Training for At-Risk Youth

Global Green

Los Angeles, CA) – Two Los Angeles-based non-profit organizations have joined forces to bring electric-vehicle workforce training to young adults at risk for involvement with the juvenile and criminal justice systems. The Two LA-Based Non-Profits are on A Mission to Change Lives and Bring Climate Equity to the Community.

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Analysis: Tesla’s Bitcoin about-face is a warning for cryptocurrencies that ignore climate change

A Greener Life

It followed Musk’s announcement earlier this month that his company would no longer accept Bitcoin in payment for its electric cars, due to the fossil fuels needed to create the digital currency. These computers use a lot of electricity , which is often generated by fossil fuels. Some of this electricity comes from renewables.

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Maine, Massachusetts, and Maryland Expand Utility Regulators’ Mandate to Include Climate Considerations, Marking an Emerging Trend by State Legislatures

Law and Environment

Despite the fact that utility regulators play a huge role in our energy sector–the sector primarily responsible for historical U.S. While several states have formally allowed regulators to work in an environmentally responsible manner, existing provisions have not specifically called out climate change.

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Chile’s Lithium Boom: A Green Revolution or Environmental Ruin?

Law Columbia

Lithium has become a cornerstone of the global energy transition, powering technologies central to decarbonization efforts, such as electric vehicle batteries and large-scale renewable energy storage.

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State Fire Commissioner: Improper Disposal Of Rechargeable Batteries Is Leading To More, And More Dangerous Fires

PA Environment Daily

Rechargeable batteries power everything from electronic devices like cell phones, laptops, e-bikes, e-cigarettes, electronic toothbrushes, and remote controls to the batteries used in electric vehicles and even children’s toys. While not all rechargeable batteries contain lithium, many longer-life batteries increasingly do.