The US is preparing to hit back at China's glut of cheap solar panels by targeting its allies
US solar companies accused Chinese firms in Southeast Asia of dumping cheap solar panels on the market. They want Biden to take action.
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China's top climate envoy is coming to the US this month as tensions over green tech run high
The meeting comes as the US and China jockey for power over renewable technology like solar, EVs, and batteries.
The US is under pressure to lead the way in reducing plastic pollution — but it keeps making more of it
World leaders are negotiating a treaty to end plastic pollution, and the US is under pressure to step up.
A vegan restaurant is switching to serving meat, saying plant-based eating isn't enough to save the planet
In a move condemned by PETA, Sage Vegan Bistro in LA is rebranding to include meat on its menu. The chef says she no longer sees a vegan diet as best.
China stopped taking our plastic. Now America is drowning in it.
America generates 40 million tons of plastic waste a year — and it can't be recycled.
'We can save our planet faster': Robotics tech and software offer efficient reforestation solutions
Advanced robotics are helping reforestation and sustainability efforts. Companies are using drones and software to collect seeds and plant trees.
Saudi Arabia is becoming a hot spot for global technology manufacturing with sustainable practices in mind. Here's how.
Saudi Arabian company Alat is focusing on the use of clean energy and sustainable practices to become a leader in sustainable manufacturing.
NYC's EV revolution is riding on Uber and Lyft drivers
Switching Uber and Lyft drivers to EVs in New York City is key to spurring the build out of more charging stations.
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Can bamboo replace paper and plastic? And should it?
We got a behind-the-scenes look at how bamboo becomes cups, lunchboxes, toilet paper, and cutlery — and found out how these products compare to paper and plastic ones.
AI could help the US be less terrible at recycling
EverestLabs is among a group of AI startups disrupting the waste sector by using 3D cameras, machine learning, and robots.
Google is trying to solve one of Americans' top concerns about having an EV
Electric vehicles with Google's built-in maps will show charging stations along the route and Google Travel will show hotels with chargers.
How Chicago cleans 1.4 billion gallons of wastewater every day
The Stickney Water Reclamation Plant in Illinois is one of the largest wastewater-treatment facilities in the world, serving about 2.3 million people.
Lionfish have invaded the Caribbean. Can we spear and eat enough of them?
Lionfish may be beautiful, but they are devastating ecosystems across the Caribbean, where they have few predators. Now, divers are fighting back.
Your drinking water could contain fewer hazardous 'forever chemicals' under new federal rules
Peer-reviewed studies have linked PFAS to some cancers, decreased fertility, high cholesterol, and developmental delays in children.
How Nespresso and Keurig spend millions trying to solve coffee-pod waste
Coffee companies like Keurig and Nespresso produce almost 50 billion single-serve coffee pods a year. Club Coffee makes a compostable alternative.
North America's largest steel mill has a plan to reduce emissions and it's a perfect example of why carbon capture is so controversial
US Steel said it can cut carbon emissions by about 0.5% a year by 2026 using carbon capture technology.
Landfills are spewing even more methane into the atmosphere than we thought
Landfills are thought to be the third-largest source of methane emissions in the US.
Electrification could overwhelm energy grids. Startups are betting on AI to make sure that doesn't happen.
Investors are looking to AI and data startups to make energy grids smarter and overcome infrastructure problems.
The changing face of Asian cities
A new approach to developing cities in Asia could have a significant impact on greenhouse gas emissions.
A federal climate jobs program could hire 20,000 workers this year
The American Climate Corps is modeled after a New Deal-era program that hired millions of men to conserve public lands, forests, and parks.
See how badly your home could be hit by heat, wind, and bad air over the next 30 years
Your home's climate risk, including chances of extreme heat days, winds over 50mph, and poor air quality, could lead to higher home insurance costs.
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How Georgia became America's green-manufacturing capital
Development experts say it's no accident green manufacturing is taking off in Georgia, due to aggressive recruiting and tax breaks.
Greenhouse gas smuggling was as lucrative as cocaine in the '90s. It's back — and the US government is cracking down with 2 new arrests.
Greenhouse gas smuggling could lead to a black market in HFCs similar to the one in CFCs in the '90s, endangering efforts to limit global warming.
Droughts killed more than 12 million trees in Mississippi and no one has the money to cut them down
Timber farmers are expected to lose $96 million after droughts killed more than 12 million pine trees in Mississippi.
Vast reserves of clean hydrogen fuel could be hiding beneath our feet
Clean hydrogen gas from underground reservoirs could be a key source of carbon-free fuel. Bill Gates and Amazon are investing in early exploration.
Gardeners are fuming about a study that found produce from urban farms has a high carbon footprint
Researchers are facing backlash over a study that found produce grown on urban farms has a higher carbon footprint.
How bad is the wind turbine trash problem? And can we solve it?
Conventional recycling techniques don't work on wind turbine blades. Now, an Ohio startup is turning them into park benches and planters.
Urban solar projects are becoming more common in Singapore. Here's how one company is powering the way forward.
Discussion with the CEO of a renewable energy firm explains how Singapore is leveraging solar energy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Zero-carbon energy generated a record 41% of US power in 2023
The US was the second-largest investor in the energy transition in 2023, after China, according to BloombergNEF. The race to clean up the global economy is becoming competitive.
Why Singapore is quickly becoming the choice location for firms to support global carbon markets
Singapore's commitment to carbon reduction is attracting many companies to the region.
Google is making a map of methane leaks for the whole world to see
Google is planning to use satellite data, AI, and its computing power to map methane emissions around the globe in a new era of climate accountability.
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Wow, turns out owning 75 Stanley cups isn't environmentally friendly
Reusable water bottles are good for the planet. Starting a massive Stanley cup collection isn't.
This is the first Super Bowl powered by 100% renewable energy
A sprawling solar farm in the Nevada desert will bring enough power to Allegiant Stadium during the Super Bowl to run to 46,000 homes.
The true cost of mining electric car-battery metals
Your average EV has six times more mineral content than a petrol- or diesel-powered vehicle. But what's the cost of mining all these metals?
It might be the year to upgrade your home's heating and cooling system and get a big discount
Electric heat pumps can save the average US homeowner an estimated $500 a year. New discounts are coming nationwide.
Your next plane ride could be powered by used cooking oil. Here's how a refinery in Singapore is already helping to make it happen.
The vice president of a renewable fuels company explains how sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will impact aviation and climate change.
Your energy costs could become a lot more unpredictable
The time when Americans could rely on cheap natural-gas prices to heat their homes and power businesses could be over.
Meet a startup trying to keep your screen time from destroying the planet
A data center somewhere is powering your Instagram and Netflix habits, and an estimated $2 billion industry is trying to cut back on the energy it uses.
How scrappers cash in on gold from your old computer
Wade Cawley finds gold in e-waste. He's partnered with Mint Innovation, a company that invented a cleaner way to recover precious metals.
Ski season needs fresh snow. Resorts are struggling as the climate crisis forces them to rely on fake snow to make money.
As less snow falls across the Northern Hemisphere, it's taking a toll on ski season. Some worry that little ski towns and resorts will suffer the most.
Bet your career on these 6 climate jobs in 2024 — many pay well and have an average salary of more than $90,000
Many of the fastest-growing climate jobs pay well and have an average salary of more than $90,000. Solar technician, environmental planners are two of the in-demand roles.
UC Berkeley is using a wall of shipping containers to block activists from the new site of its student housing complex
Officers cleared People's Park of activists protesting construction there, after which UC Berkeley stacked containers about 16 feet high around the site.
Want to work in climate? Look to Georgia and the Carolinas
Companies in five Southeastern states could need some 40,000 workers for green manufacturing plants, according to data compiled by E2.
I was surprised by how easy it was to eat sustainably in Dubai. Here are my 5 favorite dishes.
While in Dubai, I skipped beef and mostly ate seafood or plant-based meals. Two-thirds of menu items at COP28 were plant-based.
One country dominated clean energy growth this year, and it isn't the US, UK, or Germany. It's China, by a landslide.
The world added renewable energy at breakneck speed in 2023, a trend that if amplified should help Earth prevent severe warming and its effects.
Can "golden fiber" from swamp reeds replace plastic?
Bangladesh was the first country to ban single-use plastic bags. Nearly two decades later, it's turning to jute as a suitable alternative to plastic.
Sneakers are bad for the environment and super difficult to recycle. We visited a company that claims it found a solution.
FastFeetGrinded in the Netherlands showed Business Insider how it uses heat to break down and recycle shoes.
Japan Airlines is looking at hydrogen-electric-powered aircraft as a solution to the aviation industry's carbon problem
Japan Airlines' new partners have all completed successful hydrogen-electric flights this year. But challenges remain.
There's no slowing the green transition in 2024
Several experts told BI they are watching how artificial intelligence is transforming climate action and the rapid adoption of renewable energy.
I'm Ford's head of sustainability, and COP28 showed me 2 ways companies can advance the green transition
Despite the challenges ahead, I believe that plans announced at COP28 suggest 1.5 degrees Celsius is still within reach.