The world changed drastically in the opening months of 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic forcing much of the world into lockdown. Now, as we move towards the new, post-COVID normality, renewable power generation must form a key part of global economic stimulus measures. Installing new renewables increasingly costs less than the cheapest fossil fuels. With […]
7 Organizations Helping People Understand And Take Action On Climate Change
Climate change is a massive threat to all living things on Earth. The only way to combat the effects of this devastating phenomenon is to make significant changes to the way we consume energy on a large scale. Luckily, there are a number of organizations like the ones listed here that spread information about these […]
Electric trucks are the “inevitable future,” fleets say
With 1.3 million electric vehicles on the road in 2020, and with lawmakers pushing for more adoption, fleets have been looking at Class 7 and Class 8 vehicles carefully — kicking the tires and doing the math. But will the coronavirus crisis — and the resulting plunge in diesel prices — cause fleets to suspend […]
Balancing Social Responsibility and Personal Rights in a Time of Crisis
By Anthony Sanfilippo Reading the New York Times these days can be a rather jarring emotional experience. It is replete with stories of people and families devastated by the COVID crisis. Excruciatingly detailed and poignant accounts of people dying in their homes or hospitals, isolated from surroundings and those who have been significant to them. […]
Miami pilots e-cargo bikes to reduce congestion, pollution
The City of Miami has partnered with shipping company DHL Express and mobility logistics hub Reef Technology to pilot four low-powered electric-assist e-cargo bikes that will be used for deliveries across the city. The cargo bikes will come equipped with three wheels and a cargo container. They’re capable of pulling up to 400 pounds or […]