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Are EV sales hitting records or in retreat? Here’s what’s actually going on

Electric vehicle sales boomed this summer, for automakers from Tesla to GM. But plenty of concerns lie ahead.
Are EV sales hitting records or in retreat Here’s what’s actually going on
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Ford is reinventing the assembly line to make more affordable EVs, starting with a $30,000 electric truck

The automaker says it will invest $2 billion to retool its Louisville plant, with the first vehicle assembled under the new system launching in 2027.
Ford is reinventing the assembly line to make more affordable EVs, starting with a $30,000 electric truck
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What is ‘precipitation whiplash’? The new accelerating, climate change weather danger

Rapid changes from wet to dry weather can create severe natural disasters. And these precipitation whiplash events are becoming more common.
What is ‘precipitation whiplash’? The new accelerating, climate change weather danger
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5 stories to read if you’re captivated by trains and want to ride one in 2025

America’s rail lags behind the rest of the world—but travelers are increasingly interested in train travel as an option.
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Did EV sales really slow in 2024? How to actually understand the numbers

EV sales are higher than experts once predicted they’d be by 2025—but growth is slowing down.
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Why 1.5 degrees has failed as a climate messaging strategy

Focusing on limiting the increase in average global temperature to 1.5 degrees above preindustrial levels hasn’t stopped the climate crisis. How can we better communicate the issue?
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AI data centers could make your electric bill go up by 70%

A new report quantifies just how much artificial intelligence might cost you.
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Women could miss out on the green jobs transition. Here’s how to prevent that

Women are already underrepresented in green jobs. It’s not just a risk for women but for the overall transition to green energy.
Women could miss out on the green jobs transition. Here’s how to prevent that
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What is ‘energy poverty’—and why does it keep getting so much worse?

As the planet warms, more households—especially in the South—are using AC, which is leading to much higher energy bills.
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The floral scent of your body wash is likely made from petrochemicals. This pilot is trying it with flowers instead

Unilever is testing whether unsold flowers in the UK could be used for product fragrances.
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