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City of Dallas Orders Additional Beam Global EV ARCTM Systems

The City of Dallas has placed an order for seven more EV ARC™ systems from Beam Global, further enhancing its off-grid EV charging capabilities. This latest step underscores the city’s ongoing work toward transitioning to a fully electric municipal fleet.

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The Carbon to Value Initiative Announces Year 5 Startup Cohort for its Carbontech Accelerator

Following a competitive search, the Carbon to Value Initiative has selected 10 startups from 33 countries to join its fifth accelerator cohort. Offering a diverse suite of carbon capture and utilization solutions, these ventures herald a new wave of innovation in the race to reduce global emissions. Together, they exemplify the promise of next-generation climate technology.

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 The Carbon to Value Initiative Announces Year 5 Startup Cohort for its Carbontech Accelerator
The Fossil Fuel Lobby Is Under Scrutiny at COP30

A significant rise in fossil fuel lobbyists attending COP30 is fueling heated discussions about their influence on climate negotiations. While host countries and organizers cite the need for cooperation to reach climate goals, critics point to studies indicating insufficient progress by the industry in supporting a global green transition.

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 The Fossil Fuel Lobby Is Under Scrutiny at COP30
Goldman Revises Oil Demand Forecast After IEA U-Turn

Goldman Sachs has recalibrated its oil demand forecast in response to the International Energy Agency’s latest findings. Projections now indicate demand could reach 113 million barrels a day by 2040, surpassing earlier estimates. This move reflects a notable shift from Goldman’s previous expectation of a 2034 peak.

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 Goldman Revises Oil Demand Forecast After IEA U-Turn
AI runs on power, but power isn’t moving fast enough

As AI technologies expand, America’s power grid finds itself under increasing strain. Data centers and other energy-hungry operations underscore the urgent need for infrastructure upgrades to keep pace with innovation.

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Transportation energy prices remain lowest in more than 15 years

Transportation energy costs for most North Carolinians remain near their lowest average in 15 years. This trend has captured the attention of consumers and experts, who point to economic and sustainable factors that may be contributing to historically low fuel prices.

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 Transportation energy prices remain lowest in more than 15 years
States can build flexible, affordable, and clean energy even with federal headwinds

Despite an uncertain federal policy landscape, states across the nation are forging ahead with flexible and affordable clean energy solutions. This article discusses how state capitals continue to break new ground, even as federal support fluctuates.

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Bob Marshall: State’s longterm plan to save the coast is getting short shrift

For two decades, Louisiana has worked to protect its most densely populated and economically vital region—the coastal zone. Now, there are growing fears that this lifeline is being overlooked, leaving the state’s future at risk.

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 Bob Marshall: State’s longterm plan to save the coast is getting short shrift
Pope Leo stresses need

While the leader representing 340 million Americans seeks to stifle climate initiatives, Pope Leo emerges as a prominent voice for environmental responsibility. Standing with 1.4 billion Catholics, he underscores the urgency of protecting our common home.

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 Pope Leo stresses need
EU Members Remain Deeply Divided Over 2040 Climate Targets

EU leaders are debating a proposal to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040, exposing fractures within the bloc over how to achieve ambitious climate goals. As the European Union eyes net-zero status by 2050, this 2040 milestone has emerged as a critical step—and a point of contention.

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 EU Members Remain Deeply Divided Over 2040 Climate Targets
Katie Cashman: A resilient City of Lakes requires bold climate leadership

As federal leadership backs away from climate initiatives, cities like Minneapolis find themselves on the front lines. This opinion piece calls for bold, local action and reminds residents that meaningful progress has already been made—and must continue.

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 Katie Cashman: A resilient City of Lakes requires bold climate leadership
China heading to its next 5-year plan with green resolution

China is poised to unveil its next Five-Year Plan, placing a firm emphasis on environmental sustainability and the transition toward cleaner forms of energy. A Beijing-based report from China Daily highlights how this plan could merge economic aspirations with green commitments for a more sustainable future.

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 China heading to its next 5-year plan with green resolution
Ultra-wealthy prepping: Why are tech billionaires building doomsday bunkers?

As fears of artificial intelligence and climate change intensify, some of the world’s wealthiest are investing in survival structures. Tucked away from prying eyes, these hidden bunkers reflect extraordinary precautions against an uncertain and rapidly evolving future.

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 Ultra-wealthy prepping: Why are tech billionaires building doomsday bunkers?
Building a Resilient Agrifood System: 2025 World Agrifood Innovation Conference Opens in Beijing

Nearly 800 scientists, entrepreneurs, and experts from over 90 countries have gathered in Beijing to discuss how to build a more resilient agrifood system. The 2025 World Agrifood Innovation Conference focuses on collaborative strategies for sustainable growth and addresses global farming challenges.

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Brazil government urged to remove illegal cattle ranches devastating indigenous lands

Human Rights Watch’s latest report spotlights the devastation caused by illegal cattle ranching in the Brazilian Rainforest—particularly in Pará, Brazil, where indigenous peoples are facing serious threats to their way of life. The group calls on the government to act swiftly and pushes global meat processor JBS to ensure these ranches do not enter its supply chain.

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 Brazil government urged to remove illegal cattle ranches devastating indigenous lands
The Pope Asks People To Be More Human

In a world struggling with pollution and climate change, the Pope’s call to “be more human” echoes powerfully. This article explores the purpose of cleantech and why reducing pollution remains a moral imperative.

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 The Pope Asks People To Be More Human
Aussie Climate Agency Concedes It Did Not Scrutinize Data Behind Major Climate Risk Report

Australia’s main climate agency admits it did not verify certain data used to compile a major risk assessment. The revelation raises questions about the oversight of potentially pivotal information that informed last month’s national climate report.

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 Aussie Climate Agency Concedes It Did Not Scrutinize Data Behind Major Climate Risk Report
General Motors Quietly Ends Its Hydrogen For Transportation Experiment

After years of research, cautious optimism, and pilot programs, General Motors has decided to end development of its next-generation Hydrotec fuel cells. This move, which was quietly undertaken, concludes a long experiment that once carried significant potential for alternative fuel technologies.

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Nations meet to consider regulations to drive a green transition in shipping

Nations are convening to explore transformative regulations aimed at driving a green transition within the shipping industry. If adopted, these measures would mark the world’s first global fee on greenhouse gas emissions, potentially reshaping maritime trade and environmental policy.

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 Nations meet to consider regulations to drive a green transition in shipping
What This Year’s Nobel Prize Teaches About Innovation And AI Risk

The 2025 Economics Nobel underscores how innovation drives economic growth while highlighting the challenges posed by AI concentration, closed markets, and climate constraints. At the core of this year’s prize is a call for proactive adaptation to ensure that technological progress benefits society as a whole.

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 What This Year’s Nobel Prize Teaches About Innovation And AI Risk
Scientists probe Tajik glacier for clues to climate resistance

In a world where major glaciers from the Alps to Greenland are melting, scientists in Tajikistan are finding a baffling exception—an ice mass that remains stable, or even grows. Their work may offer new insights into how certain regions resist climate shifts, but the question remains: Can it last?

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 Scientists probe Tajik glacier for clues to climate resistance
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