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Environment CleanTechnica Apr 11
Joi Scientific’s Long Hydrogen Illusion

Joi Scientific is back, at least in the sense that matters for companies built around stories. The website is live again. The company is issuing press releases again. The language has been refreshed. A new patent family has been published. Advisors and physicists are being named. A Florida corporate shell ... [continued] The post Joi Scientific’s Long Hydrogen Illusion appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Environment BBC Environment Apr 11
'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers

A controversial law to remove protections for the country's glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.

Environment BBC Environment Apr 11
Watch the Artemis II re-entry: Separation, blackout, then splashdown

The four crew members of the Artemis II are back on Earth after their 10-day mission to the Moon.

Environment BBC Environment Apr 11
Back to Earth: What happens to the Artemis II astronauts now?

The astronauts will have medical checks and will be reunited with their families.

Environment Mongabay Apr 10
Christianity can be an ally for Kenyan conservation (commentary)

The influence of Christianity in public life in Kenya is undisputed. Indeed, for more than a century, everyday life in the country — from education to health care and politics — has, in many ways, been shaped by the faith. From missionary origins to indigenous expressions, Christianity has been, and remains, “one of the most […]

Environment CleanTechnica Apr 10
BYD Expanding Across Canada With 20 Locations

BYD recently announced that it would be launching 20 dealerships across Canada this year. According to Globe and Mail, three locations are already under discussion in Toronto, Ontario. In addition, dealerships in Montreal (Quebec), Vancouver (British Columbia), and Calgary (Alberta) are also in the plan. Starting in Ontario is interesting. ... [continued] The post BYD Expanding Across Canada With 20 Locations appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Environment CleanTechnica Apr 10
Electric Trucks Are Selling Like Hotcakes

The California-based electric truck startup Harbinger has opened up new opportunities for fleet electrification in the medium-duty Class 4-6 vehicle market. The post Electric Trucks Are Selling Like Hotcakes appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Environment CleanTechnica Apr 10
BMW Electric Vehicles To Receive Dow Jones Energy Charging Information

One interesting piece of EV charging news this week is that BMW electric vehicles will be able to receive EV charging data from Eco-Movement, an EV charging data platform owned by Dow Jones Energy. While there are many EV charger apps and websites, the Eco-Movement information will be available within ... [continued] The post BMW Electric Vehicles To Receive Dow Jones Energy Charging Information appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Environment Grist Apr 10
The skylines of the future will be made of wood

Laminated timber is more environmentally friendly than steel, and perfectly safe for constructing tall buildings.

Environment BBC Environment Apr 10
How the Artemis crew will splash down on Earth

The Artemis crew will return to Earth on 10 April after a 10-day mission that took them around the Moon.

Environment CleanTechnica Apr 10
GOTRAX Elo Electric Bike: A Simple, No-Stress Way To Get Around

If you’re looking for an electric bike that’s easy to use, reasonably priced, and built for everyday riding, the GOTRAX Elo* is exactly that kind of option. It doesn’t try to be flashy or high-performance, but instead focuses on helping you get where you need to go without overcomplicating things. ... [continued] The post GOTRAX Elo Electric Bike: A Simple, No-Stress Way To Get Around appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Environment Mongabay Apr 9
New mahogany species found in Zanzibar — but fewer than 30 trees remain

A small group of mahogany trees were found growing along a 200-meter (650-foot) stretch of shoreline on Pemba Island, Zanzibar. Scientists have recently confirmed the tree is a new species, but with fewer than 30 left in the wild, it’s already critically endangered. “It’s an extraordinary finding that none of us expected,” Silvia Ceppi of […]

Environment CleanTechnica Apr 9
Toyota Adds EVs To Its Lineup In US And China

Toyota is bringing more battery-electric vehicles to the US and China as it now seems to be bucking the anti-EV trend. The post Toyota Adds EVs To Its Lineup In US And China appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Environment Mongabay Apr 9
Invasive plant drives ecological change in America’s gigantic Selway–Bitterroot Wilderness (commentary)

The Selway–Bitterroot Wilderness was part of the original class of lands designated under the United States’ 1964 Wilderness Act: 1.3 million acres, or about 526,000 hectares, of steep river canyons, cold subalpine ridges, dense forest, and weather so unforgiving it shapes everything that survives there. It remains one of the most remote places in the […]

Environment CleanTechnica Apr 9
BYD & KFC Team Up For Flash Charging While You Eat. What Would You Like While Charging?

BYD recently announced a Flash Charging partnership with KFC in China. The second generation Flash Chargers (BYD terminology for chargers capable of over 1 MW) were launched last month and will be installed at KFC locations throughout China. They claim a “dual replenishment” model, where drivers can place an order ... [continued] The post BYD & KFC Team Up For Flash Charging While You Eat. What Would You Like While Charging? appeared first on CleanTechnica.