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Carbon-free buildings

Cement is terrible for the climate. California just passed a law to fix that

A first-in-the-nation law will force a 40% reduction in the carbon-intensity of cement, which is now responsible for about 8% of greenhouse gas emissions.

By Ingrid Lobet . 27 September 2021
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New Hampshire gas law handcuffs local government on climate-friendly construction

The Granite State is the latest of 20 states that have barred local governments from requiring electric heating and appliances in new construction, one of the easiest and cheapest ways for cities to curb climate emissions, advocates say.

By Lisa Prevost . 27 September 2021
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Commentary: Electric vehicles are finally ready for rural drivers

EVs have finally reached the inflection point that drivers who live in rural areas can plug into the all-electric cars and save serious money along the way, writes guest commentator Joyce Bodoh.

By Joyce Bodoh . 27 September 2021
Electric vehicles

Newsletter: Electric trucking is coming sooner than you think

The shipping industry tested EV trucks and thinks they’re ready to go, like, now.

By Julian Spector . 27 September 2021
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Minneapolis battery pilot will test vision for sharing solar power with neighbors

Four batteries are being installed at a North Minneapolis green jobs training center in one of the country’s first “virtual power plant” pilot projects. Each battery will simulate a household buying and selling power with neighbors.

By Frank Jossi . 24 September 2021
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Commentary: Intervenor compensation programs can level the regulatory playing field

Intervenor compensation programs ensure the public is represented, writes guest commentator Emily Piontek.

By Emily Piontek . 24 September 2021
Fun stuff

Friday Social: Welcome to our Tik-Talk

Canary Media makes its TikTok debut and talks to some of the top content creators spurring climate dialogue on the platform.

By Mike Munsell . 24 September 2021
Electric vehicles

Electric trucks could handle millions of short-haul routes across North America

Half of U.S. truck routes cover less than 100 miles. Recent road tests of a bevy of battery-powered trucks show they're ready to take over.

By Jeff St. John . 23 September 2021
EV charging

New York City needs a lot of EV chargers. How can its power grid support them all?

Startup Revel's Brooklyn superhub is the first of many charging centers NYC will need to meet its EV goals. Can it be replicated at scale?

By Jeff St. John . 23 September 2021
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In Cleveland, a potential model for equitable, community-owned solar

Local leaders in the predominantly Black neighborhood of Hough aim to prove that solar can do more than lower electric bills. Their plan to leverage a 1-megawatt project to boost economic development and build wealth for future generations could be a template for other communities.

By Audrey Henderson . 23 September 2021