Whether they're vintage models being restored by award-winning architects or just the latest unit off the assembly line, Airstreams are cool. They're like old Vespa scooters or big Honda Gold Wings -- they're very much their own thing. And, if that thing speaks to you, nothing else will really do. That's why any new Airstream is a thing to be celebrated, and why we're … [Read more...] about Airstream Launches Off-road Ready Basecamp X
Climate Change
Volvo Plans to Eliminate Single-use Plastics from its Activities
Volvo has a long-standing history of putting people and planet first. Full disclaimer here, then: I freakin' love Volvo. I love that they gave away a billion-dollar idea for free, because they hoped it might save lives. I love that they invented the modern three-way catalytic converter and lambda sensor combination. That being "The most significant breakthrough ever made in … [Read more...] about Volvo Plans to Eliminate Single-use Plastics from its Activities
Marchionne Believes Too Many Electric Cars Could Endanger The Planet
Sergio Marchionne, the head honcho at Fiat Chrysler, Alfa Romeo, and Ferrari, is a man who has his finger on the pulse of the automotive industry. So you would think he would know a thing or two. But during remarks to the press while receiving an honorary degree from the University of Trento last week, he made it clear he knows almost nothing. Echoing sentiments often … [Read more...] about Marchionne Believes Too Many Electric Cars Could Endanger The Planet
“Drawdown”: The Owners Manual For The Earth
Drawdown is a compendium of every idea known to humanity at the present time that can slow or reverse the devastation of climate change. The Paris climate change protocols set out the lofty goals agreed to all the world's governments except two in December of 2015. Drawdown is the nuts and bolts guide to implement those goals. Maps, Measures, And Models Edited by Paul … [Read more...] about “Drawdown”: The Owners Manual For The Earth
Scientists Say Sixth Mass Extinction Is Under Way
If you wonder what all the hoopla on Gas2 is about and why we should care whether masses of people ever buy electric cars, sometimes it is good to be reminded why initiatives to slow climate change are so important. Scientists claim a mass extinction of species is underway and it is a direct result of climate change. This story was originally published on Planet … [Read more...] about Scientists Say Sixth Mass Extinction Is Under Way
Obama Calls Out Do Nothing Congress On Climate Change
Over the weekend, President Obama visited Yosemite National Park. He used the occasion to slam congressional Republicans for their intransigent stance on climate change. While 99% of scientists agree that climate change is real and threatens catastrophic consequences for the earth, only 40% of the members of Congress do. … [Read more...] about Obama Calls Out Do Nothing Congress On Climate Change
Break Free Climate Change Protests Take Place Around The World
Earlier this month, Elon Musk and Bill McKibben called for a "revolt" against fossil fuels and the people who promote their use. Last weekend, they got their wish. In what The Guardian calls "the largest global civil disobedience in history," tens of thousands of protesters in Australia, Wales, Germany, Brazil, Nigeria, South Africa, Canada, the Philippines, Indonesia, and the … [Read more...] about Break Free Climate Change Protests Take Place Around The World
GAS2 Report: “Electric Cars: What Early Adopters & First Followers Want”
We here at CleanTechnica, EV Obsession, and GAS2 are launching our first report. It's a report that was made possible by the thousands of readers who completed a handful of surveys we created to dive deeper into the electric car market. I think the report, Electric Cars: What Early Adopters & First Followers Want, fills a number of important information gaps, and includes ma … [Read more...] about GAS2 Report: “Electric Cars: What Early Adopters & First Followers Want”
Sweden Leading The Way To A Fossil Fuel Free Future
Ahead of the Global Climate Change summit that begins in Paris on November 30, Sweden has announced its Fossil Fuel Free Sweden program, which seeks to see the entire nation transition away from fossil fuels by the year 2030. Sweden is also challenging other nations to follow its lead. By doing so, it is following the advice of Tesla's Elon Musk, who said last spring that … [Read more...] about Sweden Leading The Way To A Fossil Fuel Free Future
American Isolationism and Climate Change
Over the last few weeks the United States has experienced record breaking heat waves. Drought has hit the American heartland and wildfires are raging in the American west. Democracy Now correspondents recently questioned a panel of environmental experts as to what the hell is going on. The take away; climate change is real and is happening. However, most Americans just do not h … [Read more...] about American Isolationism and Climate Change