In Praise of Climate Virtue Signaling

In Praise of Climate Virtue Signaling

These changes are real, and very significant, so it’s no wonder that some of the MPs Westlake interviewed said they’re more interested in reducing emissions through technological progress than behavior change. But emissions from things like diet, aviation, and our homes are proving more stubborn—and these are areas where behavior change can play a much … Read more

California Can Slake the Thirst of Its Farms by Storing Water Underground

California Can Slake the Thirst of Its Farms by Storing Water Underground

For example, two winters’ worth of snow followed by intense heat created a flood risk in 2023. State officials decided to release water from Lake Oroville and other reservoirs across Southern California and the Central Valley. Although this helped prevent flooding and sent water downstream, many Californians were upset that the fresh water was being … Read more

A Mythical Civic Si Hybrid Hatchback

A Mythical Civic Si Hybrid Hatchback

Folks, I just got back from driving a couple of new Honda Civics, the facelifted 2025 versions of the Si and Hatchback Hybrid. They were both brilliant little cars in their own ways, but I know what would make them even better: combining the two. What I need Honda to do is take a couple … Read more

2025 Honda Civic Hatchback Hybrid Is The Platonic Ideal Of Economy Cars

2025 Honda Civic Hatchback Hybrid Is The Platonic Ideal Of Economy Cars

In This Story Economy cars are not exactly known for being enthralling driving machines. For the most part, they’re meant to bring you from point A to point B as efficiently and with as little fuss as possible. But, sometimes an economy car can be a whole lot more than that. Enter the 2025 Honda … Read more

SpaceX Flights In 2024 Will Emit More CO2 In The U.S. Than Tesla Will Save

SpaceX Flights In 2024 Will Emit More CO2 In The U.S. Than Tesla Will Save

In This Story It’s pretty obvious by now that Elon Musk doesn’t really care about the environment. While he was once a warrior in the battle against climate change, or claimed to be, he has evolved into a climate denialist and seems intent on kneecapping whatever environmental and emissions gains Tesla may have made. So … Read more

Everything You Need to Know About the WIRED & Octopus Energy Tech Summit 2024

Everything You Need to Know About the WIRED & Octopus Energy Tech Summit 2024

Returning for its second edition this October in Berlin, the WIRED & Octopus Energy Tech Summit is bringing together Europe’s leading experts and visionaries in the green energy sector to explore how to accelerate the creation of a fully carbon-free energy system. Last year’s summit focused on the urgent need for green technology in the … Read more

The Outrageous Scheme to Capture and Sell Greenland’s Meltwater

The Outrageous Scheme to Capture and Sell Greenland’s Meltwater

Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in many countries, but not in Greenland. Its ice sheet contains around 6.5 percent of the world’s fresh water, and over 350 trillion liters are estimated to run into the ocean annually. And with climate change accelerating Arctic melting, more and more of Greenland’s water is set to flow … Read more

Forest Service Green Is The Greatest Color For A Hard Working American Truck Or SUV

Forest Service Green Is The Greatest Color For A Hard Working American Truck Or SUV

Image: Bradley Brownell A true vision in green, this XJ-generation Jeep Cherokee two-door appeared before me this weekend as if descended from the heavens. Forest Service Green is an S-tier color for an old timer 4×4, and this champion of sensible American off-roading is among the best to ever wear it. I believe former Jalop … Read more

Cobb Tuning Hit With $2.9 Million Fine Over Emissions Defeat Devices

Cobb Tuning Hit With .9 Million Fine Over Emissions Defeat Devices

Cobb Tuning and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have reached a massive settlement after it was found out the popular tuner was selling “defeat devices” that allow customers to bypass the emissions controls in their cars. It’s not really something anyone should be doing. Now, the Texas-based company must pay a $2,914,000 penalty and comply … Read more

Project 2025 Would Drastically Cut Support for Carbon Removal

Project 2025 Would Drastically Cut Support for Carbon Removal

That’s why government support like the DOE Regional DAC Hubs program is so important, says Jack Andreasen at Breakthrough Energy, the Bill Gates–founded initiative to accelerate technology to reach net zero. “This gets projects built,” he says. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed in 2021 set aside $3.5 billion in federal funds to help the construction … Read more