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President Joe Biden signed into law a bill related to climate, healthcare and taxes. A variety of tax incentives geared towards renewable energy production are included in the bill. The spending and tax provisions are used to cut U.S. climate emissions by 40% by the end of the decade. Green hydrogen is expected to get a boost from the bill. There are a number of incentives for consumers to purchase electric vehicles and rooftop solar systems, as well as improvements to home energy efficiency and electric appliances.
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The latest work aimed at developing means to break down the pervasive chemicals that have been found to be harmful to human health was published in the journal Science.
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There is a new version of Camelina that can be grown in soil in North America, which could help boost food yields without taking up more land.
The Paris Climate Agreement is incompatible with fossil fuel companies' plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new study.
A technique that may allow most plastic to be recycled back into virgin grade materials is being developed by researchers.
Electricity is being generated for over 17,000 electric vehicles by the dairy farm.
The water from air platform raised a $130 million series D round. The capital will be used to build more hydropanels that use solar power to pull water from the air.
Undersea Genomics is a partnership between the Minderoo Foundation and Illumina that will allow for betterinformed decisions.
Atarraya, which is developing sustainable shrimp farming technology akin to vertical farming, has recently raised a $3.9 million series A at a $41 million valuation.
There is a conference coming up. One of the groups in attendance will be ProVeg International, which will focus on educating attendees on what needs to happen in the food and agriculture industries to become more sustainable.
The huge new US climate bill is going to save you money.
It is endorsed as a key to dodging greenwashing.
Most of the US will be covered by an extreme heat belt by the end of the century.
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The signing of the Inflation Reduction Act by P resident Biden is a big deal for the electric vehicle industry as it creates new incentives for both new and used cars and trucks. Vehicles that get the credit have to be built in the U.S., need to cost less than $80,000 and have batteries made in the U.S. or countries that have free-trade agreements with it. Only buyers with household incomes less than $300,000 can get the new credit. If you're below the income threshold, you can still get the previous $7,500 tax credit.
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The new entrants in the electric vehicle market are leading the way. How do I know? The component that drives not only their performance but also the entire car design is often overlooked. What is under the hood of the longest range EV?
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Fisker is considering the U.S. ocean production.
China's electric car makers wanted to raise their game.
The new aftermarket industry is for future technologies.
The prices of used EV and hybrid cars are sky rocketing.
The first vehicle-to-grid charging system has been launched.
Charge sees red in the second quarter.
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