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Autonomously Navigating the Real World: Lessons from the PG&E Outage
By The Waymo Team At Waymo, our mission is to be the world’s most trusted driver. We know trust is built through consistent behavior over time—earned through every mile we drive and every interaction we have with the community. This past Saturday, as a widespread PG&E outage cut power to … [continued]
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California Records One of Its Single Largest Drops in Climate Pollution on Record
Renewables peak as fossil fuel power generation reaches historic low, while transportation emissions also plummet While not on target to reach 2030 climate goals, state continues to close the gap SAN FRANCISCO — In one of California’s single largest year-over-year emissions reductions on record, the state lowered its climate pollution … [continued]
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“Short-sighted” Pause on Offshore Wind Projects Could Kill Jobs & Increase Electric Bills
Trump Administration “pauses” fully permitted offshore wind projects, escalating its war on clean energy. WASHINGTON, DC — The Trump Administration announced today that it has paused leases on all offshore wind projects that are under construction. The move follows a court ruling that implementing the Administration’s ban on wind energy permits … [continued]
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Environmental & Community Orgs File Lawsuit to Stop Trump Exemptions from Air Pollution Rules for Steel Industry Coke Ovens
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Community, health, and environmental groups filed a lawsuit today challenging the Trump administration’s exemptions that allow coke ovens to keep spewing harmful pollutants. Coke ovens, which superheat coal to produce coke used in the steelmaking process, are a major source of hazardous air pollution that include toxic chemicals and … [continued]
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Waymo Tries to Pull in More Riders with Mariah Mode
Waymo has gotten into the holiday spirit and is trying to attract more riders — or at least reward and brighten the days of existing riders — with a special Mariah Carey holiday mode. “We’re thrilled to launch our latest artist collaboration with award-winning global superstar, songwriter, singer, best-selling author … [continued]
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