Tag: Amazon
Tesla Semi Moves Into Europe & Gets Largest Order To Date
The Tesla Semi has been a bit of a confusing model or project. The electric semi truck was unveiled nearly a decade ago with various specific specs and details that made it sound like it was almost ready to hit the road and reach mass sales. Countless pilot projects and … [continued]
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Bill McKibben Explores The AI Dystopia
Bill McKibben is one of our heroes here at CleanTechnica. His commentary has been featured prominently on our website many times because he sees clearly the planetary havoc that will be caused — and is being caused — by the course humanity has chosen to follow. In a blog post … [continued]
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Why A Vote On Taxing California’s Billionaires Is Being Watched Around The World
In November, California will vote on a proposal to levy a one-off 5% tax on the wealth of all billionaires in the state. Google co-founder and billionaire Sergey Brin has already spent US$100 million on political donations to a group opposing the tax. Brin is hoping to avoid a potential tax bill … [continued]
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Factcheck: How Nuclear, Gas, Wind, & Solar Power Are Affected During Heatwaves
Heatwaves are becoming more likely and more intense due to climate change, impacting sources of power generation around the world as they work to meet increased demand. When temperatures soared past 40C in parts of Europe in June and July 2026, nuclear reactors shuttered, gas plants’ efficiency fell, wind speeds dropped and … [continued]
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The Single Largest Pollution Source In The USA Going To Be An Amazon AI Data Center
Well, so much for climate pledges and grand goals to cut carbon emissions. It’s more important for ginormous tech companies and the tech-nerd billionaires who own them to keep up with the Joneses in the midst of the modern “AI era,” no matter the consequences. Amazon, one of the cofounders … [continued]
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