Why Should We Care About Environmental Migration?

A study conducted by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in 2015 shows that natural hazards affect migration patterns across the country. Natural hazards that occur suddenly often contribute to displacement. But slow-onset processes also compel people to move, usually to the nearest urban area, to offset losses in household income caused by loss of crops and land
Why Should We Care About Environmental Migration? syndicated from Clean Technica

Study Sets Economic Impact Of Melting Arctic Permafrost At $70 TRILLION!

Researchers at Lancaster University have studied the economic effect of melting ice cap and permafrost in the Arctic and set the number at $70 Trillion over the next two centuries. Surprisingly, that’s not as much as originally feared.
Study Sets Economic Impact Of Melting Arctic Permafrost At $70 TRILLION! syndicated from Clean Technica

Tesla Model 3 Demand Mystery, Tesla Model 3 Avalanche In Switzerland, Tesla Model Y Design — CleanTechnica Top 30

From the Tesla Model 3 demand mystery, to a Tesla Model 3 avalanche in Switzerland, to an exploration of Tesla Model Y design, the most popular CleanTechnica articles last week included a variety of original Tesla explorations. Top articles also covered Rivian & GM, indoor farming, an EV charging guide, rural electric co-ops, and more. Dive in!
Tesla Model 3 Demand Mystery, Tesla Model 3 Avalanche In Switzerland, Tesla Model Y Design — CleanTechnica Top 30 syndicated from Clean Technica

How Your Tesla Is Learning To Drive Itself

If AIs can win at Jeopardy! and beat human champions at popular video games, how hard can it be for them to learn to drive
How Your Tesla Is Learning To Drive Itself syndicated from Clean Technica

Tesla Model 3 Avalanche (German Edition)

After a great start of the year, the German plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) market continued on the right track in March, up 42% year over year (YoY) to 9,677 registrations. Fully electric vehicles (BEVs) grew at a fast pace (+75% YoY), while plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) remained flat (+1%)
Tesla Model 3 Avalanche (German Edition) syndicated from Clean Technica

Can Tesla Pull Ahead Of The Industry And Deliver Full Self-Driving Cars Next Year?

In this article, I will examine the claims that Tesla made at its Tesla Autonomy Day on April 22. Although I’m a small investor in Tesla and undoubtedly a fan of the company and its cars, I’ll try to be as objective as I can be and show where Tesla’s claims are proven or undisputed and where they are unproven and require a leap of faith. In order to have a robotaxi, Tesla has to have the following pieces of the puzzle
Can Tesla Pull Ahead Of The Industry And Deliver Full Self-Driving Cars Next Year? syndicated from Clean Technica

Watch Tesla’s Q1 2019 Earnings Call Live On CleanTechnica TV!

The first quarter of 2019 was a tumultuous quarter for Tesla, with the company launching international deliveries of the Model 3 in China and Europe. Back at home, Tesla launched its new $35,000 Standard Range Model 3 in the United States, along with a restructuring of its retail sales model and new vehicle pricing across [&hellip
Watch Tesla’s Q1 2019 Earnings Call Live On CleanTechnica TV! syndicated from Clean Technica

Make Every Day Earth Day — Join The Cleantech Revolution!

Happy day after Earth Day! We’ve been celebrating this semi-holiday dedicated to the planet we live on (and keeping it green and healthy for all of us) for 49 years now, and during that time, we’ve seen a lot of positive solutions put into place — and we’ve seen some big problems get a lot worse (like climate change)
Make Every Day Earth Day — Join The Cleantech Revolution! syndicated from Clean Technica

Tesla Autonomy Day: What We Learned

I’m writing this as I watch the stream, and as usual, the start of the stream is late. From having covered a number of these events, that seems like a pretty standard Tesla thing. And since I’m watching on YouTube right now and the numbers have only gone up since the time the stream was supposed to have started until now, maybe they’re on to something
Tesla Autonomy Day: What We Learned syndicated from Clean Technica

Your Renewable Energy Technology Is Growing Old — What’s Next?

The cutting-edge research at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will one day go to waste—but not into a landfill
Your Renewable Energy Technology Is Growing Old — What’s Next? syndicated from Clean Technica

Tesla Has “Raised The Bar For Self-Driving Computers,” Admits Nvidia

For any skeptics doubting the revolutionary capabilities of Tesla’s new Full Self Driving (FSD) compute hardware, why not tune in to what autonomy hardware rival Nvidia have to say about it? Nvidia has said that Tesla’s new hardware has just “raised the bar for self-driving computers.”
Tesla Has “Raised The Bar For Self-Driving Computers,” Admits Nvidia syndicated from Clean Technica

Are You Willing To Go To Jail To Protect The Earth From Climate Change?

Why do people who protest against climate change face going to jail while those causing climate change escape unpunished? When is civil disobedience required, if ever? With less than 12 years to go to reduce global carbon emissions to zero, being polite and waiting our turn may no longer be an option.
Are You Willing To Go To Jail To Protect The Earth From Climate Change? syndicated from Clean Technica

The Most Streamlined Foldable eBike In The World: The MaxFoot MF-19

Good news for ebike enthusiasts: the most streamlined 20-inch fat tire electric folding bike in the market is launching its first Indiegogo campaign. This gives bikers an opportunity for a huge early bird discount (65% off!), making it one of the most affordable e-bike options available
The Most Streamlined Foldable eBike In The World: The MaxFoot MF-19 syndicated from Clean Technica

Verizon Commits To Going Carbon Neutral By 2035

Leading American telecom giant Verizon announced on Monday that it was increasing its sustainability commitment and committing to going carbon neutral by 2035 across its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions
Verizon Commits To Going Carbon Neutral By 2035 syndicated from Clean Technica

Bloomberg Philanthropies Commits Another $5.5 Million To United Nations Climate Change Secretariat

Michael R. Bloomberg, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Climate Action, three-term mayor of New York City, and founder of Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies, has committed $5.5 million to the United Nations Climate Change Secretariat to make up for the funding gap left by the United States federal government. 
Bloomberg Philanthropies Commits Another $5.5 Million To United Nations Climate Change Secretariat syndicated from Clean Technica

Dominion Energy & Facebook Announce 350 Megawatts Of New Solar

American power and energy company Dominion Energy announced in conjunction with Facebook on Monday that it would add six new solar facilities in Virginia and North Carolina totaling 350 megawatts (MW) for the sole purpose of supplying electricity to Facebook’s local operations. 
Dominion Energy & Facebook Announce 350 Megawatts Of New Solar syndicated from Clean Technica

To PHEV Or Not To PHEV? That Is The Question For Karma

Karma introduced three cars this week, a plug-in hybrid sedan and coupe and a battery electric roadster concept. The sedan is scheduled to go on sale in America later this year.
To PHEV Or Not To PHEV? That Is The Question For Karma syndicated from Clean Technica

Solar Dominates Latest German Renewable Auction

The German solar industry has walked away the sole winner from Germany’s most recent solar and onshore wind tender, receiving contracts for the entire 210 megawatts (MW) awarded in an auction which was heavily oversubscribed. 
Solar Dominates Latest German Renewable Auction syndicated from Clean Technica

NEXTracker Inaugurates Expanded Bifacial Solar Test Facility

NEXTracker, the fastest selling solar tracker in the world, inaugurated its expanded bifacial solar test facility at its Center for Solar Excellence in Fremont, CA, April 22 to celebrate Earth Day. The test bed includes 20 different bifacial test scenarios, including multiple panel types from Longi, JA Solar, and Jinko, says Dan Shugar, the founder of the company
NEXTracker Inaugurates Expanded Bifacial Solar Test Facility syndicated from Clean Technica

Realtor.com Finds Homes Near EV Chargers Command Higher Prices

A survey by Realtor.com shows a correlation between home prices and proximity to EV chargers. Homes closer to public chargers sell for more money, the analysis shows.
Realtor.com Finds Homes Near EV Chargers Command Higher Prices syndicated from Clean Technica