Tag: green

  • TikToker says a Karen got upset they left Husky in Tesla with ‘dog mode’ on, sparking debate

    TikToker says a Karen got upset they left Husky in Tesla with ‘dog mode’ on, sparking debate

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    A video of a driver telling the story of a woman who got upset with them for leaving their dog in their Tesla on “dog mode” has racked up 3.3 million views on TikTok. “She was well-intentioned until she literally didn’t believe the screen saying it’s 65 degrees,” the video is captioned. The account, @kodithek9,…

  • Indian digitalisation cautioned of carbon footprint

    Indian digitalisation cautioned of carbon footprint

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    Global digitalisation is growing, estimated to reach USD2.4 trillion by 2024 from 2019-level, but experts warned of its carbon footprint, adding that there are useful lessons for Co2-proponent in India, where going digital is in full swing. Digitalisation clearly has streamlined existing processes, transformed many industries and is widely seen as a major bridge towards…

  • TikToker shares video of alleged cop drinking on the hood of his car

    TikToker shares video of alleged cop drinking on the hood of his car

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    A TikTok user shared footage on Monday of an alleged police sergeant sitting on the hood of his vehicle while drinking. The video, which has been viewed more than 430,000 times, shows Brandon Drebsky approaching his vehicle as the supposed member of the New York Police Department (NYPD) argues with a nearby woman. The short…

  • RYOBI 100Ah 42-in. Zero Turn electric mower with bagging kit now $498 off, more in New Green Deals

    RYOBI 100Ah 42-in. Zero Turn electric mower with bagging kit now $498 off, more in New Green Deals

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    It’s that time again, so we’re bringing you the latest batch of New Green Deals to browse. Today, we’re going to take a look at deals on outdoor electric lawn equipment from $69 shipped. Plus, you’ll find a discounts on and much more below, as well. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and…

  • Ambani to challenge Musk, Adani; to enter green energy business

    Ambani to challenge Musk, Adani; to enter green energy business

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    NEW DELHI: In a bid to make the most of emerging green energy business and make its business future-proof, Reliance Industries on Thursday said it would enter the green energy business.Mukesh Amabani, Chairman of Reliance Industries, told the annual general meeting of Reliance Industries that his company would invest Rs 60,000 crore in building four…

  • The Brittle Spear IV: Incentives

    The Brittle Spear IV: Incentives

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    Publicly traded companies have a fiduciary responsibility to do what is best for their shareholders. It’s all good and well that management should be beholden to the owners of a firm. Management really should behave in the best interests of those whose mandates they are supposedly carrying out. This provides us a few perverse incentives,…

  • Tesla owner says the company won’t respond to his complaint about his car catching on fire

    Tesla owner says the company won’t respond to his complaint about his car catching on fire

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    After a Tesla proprietor ’s car caught fire while parked in his drive, he shared pictures of the wreckage in hopes of finally getting a reply from the car company.  “I STILL think Tesla makes great cars but their customer support is really horrendous. Fifty-eight times since my car caught fire sitting at the drive,…

  • Meet the leaders – with RES Group’s Rachel Ruffle

    Meet the leaders – with RES Group’s Rachel Ruffle

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    CEO for Renewable Energy Systems Group in Northern Europe reflects on the events, issues, and trends that have shaped her career Name: Rachel Ruffle  Job Title: CEO Northern Europe, RES What was your first job? A research Engineer for BT at its research base in Suffolk  What was your first job in sustainability? It was when I…

  • California is rushing to add solar power. Did recent blackouts just shade state’s green future?

    California is rushing to add solar power. Did recent blackouts just shade state’s green future?

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    Credit: CC0 Public Domain They sit on oceanfront property in Southern California, a fleet of aging gas-fired power plants that not only pollute the air but also kill sea lions and other marine life. They’re also capable of powering up to 2.8 million homes. Until now, these nine generating units were facing a shutdown by…

  • Clean energy is now a hot investment

    Clean energy is now a hot investment

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    Welcome to POLITICO’s new Sustainable Finance Spotlight — an extension of the Global Translations newsletter. Each week we track major issues facing the globe. Sign up here. Green economists have combined forces in an Oxford University paper to identify environmentally friendly public investments with quick positive economic effects. The authors, including Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz,…