EPA Study Finds SUV Popularity is Harming Climate Change Progress
With trucks and SUVs now accounting for 80% of new car sales in the U.S., one can only imagine just how much further along we would be if
GM Commits Additional $25 Million for Climate Equity Fund
General Motors created its Climate Equity Fund last June, with a goal of supporting organizations that implement inclusive solutions for a carbon-neutral, zero-emissions future. The company originally donated $25 million at its start and has announced that it will be doubling that amount to a total of $50 million. Future EV: Get the details on […]
Bill Ford Praises U.S. Rejoining Paris Climate Agreement
On the evening of his inauguration, President of the United States Joe Biden unleashed a wave of executive orders primarily focused on rolling back policies enacted by the previous administration. One such order sees the U.S. rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement, a decision lauded by Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford. Ford’s Environmental Awareness: […]
Environmental Organization Recognizes Climate Change Leadership of Nissan
Making the Earth a safer, healthier planet is not the main focus of many automakers. But, for Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., being a leader in the fight against climate change is a major priority, and its efforts have just been recognized. Ready to drive an EV? Redesigned Nissan LEAF promises improved power Nissan has been […]
Ford Earns Spot on CDP Climate ‘A List’
For the first time in its history, Ford Motor Company earned a spot on CDP’s Climate “A List,” making it one of just 35 American companies and the only automaker originating in America honored for 2019. CDP, a global nonprofit organization whose goal is to facilitate the shift to sustainability by holding companies and individuals […]
2020 Ford Trend Report Discusses Gender Fluidity, Climate Change
Ford released its 2020 Looking Further with Ford Trend Report this month, outlining seven trends the automaker sees as being vital in the year ahead. The eighth-annual Ford Trend Report hits on key issues like loneliness, climate change, and understanding gender identity. “The rate of change globally has been on the rise — and without […]
Jayco’s Climate Shield Protects Your RV in Extreme Temperatures
Depending on where you live — or where you like to travel in your recreational vehicle — temperatures can get fairly extreme, especially around this time of the year. But if you own an RV and love to camp at the height of winter or summer, you know that no amount of space heaters or […]
Ford Joins New Deal for Europe to Fight Climate Change
Mere days after the United States formally withdrew from the Paris Climate Accord at the behest of a sentient diaper, American automaker Ford stepped up its efforts to fight for a better future for generations to come. Ford Motor Company joins the New Deal for Europe, bringing it together with several businesses to develop a […]
Brussels’ New Climate Plan Will Ban Fossil-Fuel Vehicles by 2035
As 2019 gradually draws to a close and 2020 approaches, it’s normal for people (and cities) to start making plans for the year (and years) to come. For instance, Brussels has set some new, aggressive goals to help reduce the city’s carbon footprint. Time for a Change? Signs that your car needs an oil change […]
Climate Change Threatens Canadian Ice Roads
Rapid climate change is threatening a vital transportation network in Canada’s remote Northwest Territories. During much of the year, many communities in the far-north Mackenzie River Delta can only be reached via barge or plane. However, for about four months in the winter, the lakes and rivers that cover the area freeze solid, allowing the […]
Ireland’s New Climate Plan to Reduce Emissions and Transform Cities
Ireland’s new Climate Action Plan will help promote cleaner air and revolutionize cities. Here’s a brief overview of what the plan aims to accomplish for the Irish people, as well as transportation. Confidence Boost: Get the lowdown on OnStar and Connected Services Climate plan objectives and deadlines Prime minister Leo Varadkar expressed a visionary perspective […]
Innovative Energy Technologies Earn Nissan the Excellence in Climate Solutions Award
Nissan is on a mission to transform the way we think about driving, how driving impacts our world, and how to make powering a vehicle more environmentally-friendly. For their technologically advanced efforts, namely its second-life battery systems and Vehicle-to-Grid, the automaker has earned the Excellence in Climate Solutions Award from the International Finance Corp. and […]
Ford’s Environmental Test Center Replicates Extreme Climates and Conditions for New Vehicle Testing
It’s essential that a new vehicle meet the rigorous demands of all different climates, be it persistent cold or overwhelming heat. To make sure that every offering in its global lineup is adaptable to the needs of drivers everywhere, Ford calls upon its “Weather Factory” to put its cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans to the […]
Chevrolet Plants 2,300 Trees in Colombia to Combat Climate Change
You may know someone who has attempted at some point or another to convince you that climate change is not a thing. Life bears out the idea after all that there are people who are willing to embrace reality and acclimate to change in order to improve living conditions for themselves and future generations, and […]
MIT Study Shows How Much 125 Different Cars Contribute to Climate Change Versus Cost to Own
One of the common arguments against electric vehicles is that they, through use of energy from power plants, actually contribute quite a bit to pollution. In addition, it is often said that low-emission vehicle are more expensive to own due to their unique powertrains. However, the facts and figures on these arguments are difficult to […]
California Extends Climate Change Laws to 2030
That means more EVs!
When it comes to combating air pollution, one of the most aggressive states has been California, who pledged back in 2006 that it would reduce emissions back to the level they were in 1990 by 2020. This included a number of measures, including a pollution tax, restrictions on carbon in fuel, and the oft-mentioned zero-emissions […]
Paris Climate Accord Moves Towards Ratification
On April 22, the United Nations met to sign what is now called the Paris Climate Accord. This is the agreement decided upon at the climate summit held late last year in the City of Light, and it aims to help reduce emissions and other harmful practices to help slow or stop the threat of […]
Honda Signs American Business Act on Climate Pledge
The United Nations Climate Change Conference began yesterday, with over 150 political leaders coming together in Paris to discuss a plan for cutting greenhouse gas emissions. To coincide with the climate talks, 73 private companies from across the American economy added their names to the American Business Act on Climate Pledge. American Honda Motor Co. […]