Ford Readies Electric F-150 For Official Public Debut
America's best-selling truck is about to go electric, as Ford unveils a battery-powered F-150. There's a lot riding on the new vehicle — and not just for Ford.
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News Brief: Israel-Hamas Violence, N.C. Shooting, Ford's New F-150
International calls grow to end the fighting between Israel and Hamas. No charges will be brought against N.C. sheriff deputies who fatally shot Andrew Brown Jr. Ford will unveil its electric F-150.
20 Companies Are Behind Half Of The World's Single-Use Plastic Waste, Study Finds
More than 130 million metric tons of single-use plastics were thrown out in 2019, according to a new report that puts Exxon Mobil atop a list of the companies that produce it.
The World Needs To Quit Oil To Avoid The Worst Of Climate Change, IEA Says
The International Energy Agency said the world needs to immediately stop approving new oil and gas projects in order to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius to avoid catastrophic climate change.
Climate Change's Impact On Hurricane Sandy Has A Price: $8 Billion
Scientists have long thought some of the carnage from the 2012 hurricane might be attributable to a warming climate. New research calculates the additional flooding due to rising sea levels.
How To Use Avocados (Or Onions) To Dye Clothes
Food scraps from avocados or onions can make natural dye that transforms clothes into works of art. Eliza Wapner shared a dye recipe with Life Kit.
Biden Administration Approves 1st Major Offshore Wind Energy Project
A wind farm off Martha's Vineyard will produce enough power for 400,000 homes. It's the first of a dozen such projects in the works that are set to shift the clean energy landscape dramatically.
Reaching Back To The New Deal, Biden Proposes A Civilian Climate Corps
To bolster U.S. preparedness for a warming world and to create jobs, President Biden wants to retool and relaunch one of the most celebrated U.S. government programs, first established by FDR.
Renewable Energy Capacity Jumped 45% Worldwide In 2020; IEA Sees 'New Normal'
In 2020, renewable power was "the only energy source for which demand increased ... while consumption of all other fuels declined," the International Energy Agency says.
Louisiana's Governor Wants The Oil And Gas State To Go Carbon Neutral
In a major shift, Louisiana officials are making a plan to ramp up clean energy. Governor John Bel Edwards says the state must reduce the emissions fueling increasingly destructive extreme weather.