Why California faces high gas prices
California is home to some of the highest gas prices in the United States, according to AAA. The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded was $3.40 as of…
Peak fossil fuel demand is coming, IEA says — and China will be key
A worker cutting steel pipes near a coal-powered power station in China on Nov. 12, 2021. Greg Baker | AFP | Getty Images China has changed the world’s energy system…
From Bill Gates to the pope, talk of carbon capture is dividing society
This image from 2016 shows a carbon capture project in Texas. Houston Chronicle/hearst Newspapers Via Getty Images | Hearst Newspapers | Getty Images The U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP28) is…
Wind-powered cargo ships with sail-like ‘wings’ could reduce fuel use by 30%
The Pyxis Ocean sailed from China to Brazil in September 2023, partially powered by large ‘wings’. Cargill A cargo ship with a difference is set to dock at the Polish…
A climate change stress test is coming to Amazon sellers and suppliers
As Amazon and other big businesses ramp up efforts to reduce their carbon footprint, they’re putting pressure on their suppliers to do the same, and those who don’t may pay…
Indonesia’s China-backed high-speed train sparks concerns of debt trap
Indonesia is starting trial runs for its first high-speed train, which will connect the capital Jakarta to a neighboring city of Bandung, after years of delays and cost overruns plagued…
8 easy — and cheap — ways to cut your carbon emissions
Artistgndphotography | E+ | Getty Images Most Americans see climate change as a major threat. But income level seems to guide one’s willingness or ability to live a greener lifestyle.…
Frozen food grocery sales vs. critical cold storage supply chains
Americans love frozen food. Virtually all American households purchase frozen food at least once a year, but without resilient cold storage supply chain infrastructure, the growth and safety of the…
Why Airbus and others are betting on hydrogen-powered planes
With 4.5 billion passenger trips taken each year and more than 16 million planes taking off in the U.S. every year, aircraft are responsible for 2.5% of global CO2 emissions,…
Climeworks: 2023 CNBC Disruptor 50
Founders: Jan Wurzbacher, Christoph Gebald (co-CEOs)Launched: 2009Headquarters: Zurich, SwitzerlandFunding: $810 millionValuation: $1 billionKey technologies: N/AIndustry: ConstructionPrevious appearances on Disruptor 50 List: 0 Reducing carbon emissions may be the most important…