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The opinions expressed by Trellis expert contributors are their own, not those of Trellis. Sustainability practitioners have a judgment call to make: Do the carbon emissions and other impacts of artificial intelligence outweigh the potential benefits? The calculus remains unclear. Estimating the costs of AI model use is challenging, in part because certain impacts - emissions generated during training runs, for instance - are omitted from some calculations. This uncertainty shouldn't prevent practitioners from exploring uses of AI in sustainability. The tools explored here present a . . .

Communities that drive less and have more mobility also have fewer deadly crashes, a new study confirms - so why is reducing auto travel so rarely discussed as a life-saving strategy in its own right, never mind leveraged when governments attempt to slash transit funding? In a fascinating recent study, researchers found that states whose residents drove more miles on average also reported more crashes on average - at least when states recorded those stats on a per capita basis, rather than the misleading per-mile basis on which many US transportation officials rely. Wyoming, for instance, . . .

You need a special driver's license to ride a motorcycle or drive a big rig, so why do we let just anybody tow a boat with a giant truck or get behind the wheel of what is essentially a race car? (Jalopnik) NACTO has a new guide out for designing transit-friendly streets. The D.C. Metro and L.A. Metro are seeking federal permission to run automated trains, which are common in the rest of the world but rare in the U.S. (Associated Press) Two South Florida commuter rail projects cleared state and federal milestones. (Trains) The Pacific Northwest has big plans for passenger rail. Now all the . . .

The German automaker Audi has dialed back its full EV plans for the US market, but its strategy still include plug-in hybrids and a new factory in Georgia, too. The post Wouldn't It Be Funny If Audi Manufactures EVs In The US? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The new energy reality: 1 kWh of battery is cheaper than a barrel of oil The EU is fiercely debating the future of the automotive industry and how far the transition to battery electric cars will be slowed down. Last time we had this debate back in 2022, Europe was ... [continued] The post From Barrel to Battery: What Will Europe's Clean Car Debate Decide appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Roy Sesana, a 97-year-old Indigenous rights campaigner who opposed the Botswana government over the removal of San communities from their traditional lands in Central Kalahari, has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Botswana. The university awarded Sesana an honorary Doctor of Letters on Oct. 23, recognizing his decades of advocacy for Indigenous rights, cultural identity and dignity. In an official statement, the university said the honor recognized "a lifetime of service that goes beyond individual achievement." The recognition comes nearly 20 years after Botswana's . . .

Phoenix - The Sierra Club today published a new report, "Asleep at the Switch: How the ACC is Letting Utilities Fleece Ratepayers," that considers the power the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) has over the future of Arizona's energy landscape, public health, and utility bill increases. The report also examines the ... [continued] The post New Report Keeps Tabs on ACC's Utility Bias that Ends up Hurting Wallets appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Carbon pricing in a global context In April 2025, governments at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) agreed on a historic global regulation, the Net-Zero Framework (NZF). It was designed to set global shipping on a course to net-zero by 2050 in a just and equitable way. Global shipping is responsible ... [continued] The post The EU Is Showing How Regional Maritime Rules Can Support A Global Framework At The IMO appeared first on CleanTechnica.

As the EU's deforestation regulation (EUDR) approaches enforcement after multiple delays, Mongabay's Solutions Desk is examining how industries are working to comply, and where the shortfalls are. From soy traders in Brazil to cocoa companies in Ghana and palm oil farmers in Southeast Asia, this Special Issue examines how businesses are adapting to new traceability rules, which tools they are using, and where gaps remain. The series identifies persistent challenges in data accuracy, supply chain complexity, and equity for smallholder farmers, offering a grounded look at how companies are . . .

New rail services can give Switzerland its first high-speed direct trains to the UK. Polling in Switzerland Total sample size was 1,048 adults. Fieldwork was undertaken between 11th–24th September 2026. Nearly half of Swiss people use rail for other international destinations at least once a year. When asked about journey ... [continued] The post How the Swiss Want to Travel to the UK appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Report Shows How to Unlock the Full Potential of Distributed Energy Resources WASHINGTON D.C. - A new report released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Current Energy Group outlines how grid operators and regulators can deploy distributed energy resources (DERs) like solar and battery storage to boost ... [continued] The post New Whitepaper Shows How Grid Operators & Energy Regulators Can Use Solar & Storage to Secure the Grid, Boost Reliability & Reduce Energy Costs appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Kia announced that 2027 EV6 prices start at about $38,000, or $8,000 more than the new EV3. more . . .

The three-term president has fought to stop Amazon deforestation. Many see his re-election as a victory for environmental defenders and climate progress. By Arcelia Martin Environmentalists worldwide are celebrating the re-election of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as a win for the Amazon's future and global climate policy.

Ongoing research is providing a clearer picture of how climate change can affect different aspects of the Coorong in South Australia-and is helping develop strong environmental strategies that can be adapted as the climate changes.

Criminal organizations linked to illegal logging, illegal gold mining, land grabbing and cattle ranching now dominate large sections of land around the BR-319 highway in one of the Brazilian Amazon's largest stretches of forest, according to a new study. The finding comes as Brazil is moving forward with further improvements to the controversial highway. ​The recent study measured the sharp increase in deforestation after 2015, when then-president Dilma Rousseff authorized the first maintenance work on the highway, abandoned since 1998. Her successor, Jair Bolsonaro, promised to pave the . . .