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Toyota dubbed as world’s third-most obstructive company against climate policies

Teslarati

While it was no surprise to see oil companies such as ExxonMobil and Chevron at the top of the report’s list, its third-ranked company was quite a surprise. Toyota was dubbed the world’s third-most obstructive organization for lobbying governments that set climate policies. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Disneyland faces pressure to electrify its stinky ‘Autopia’ ride, and quick

Baua Electric

The news was reported in many outlets suggesting that Disney is going all-electric with Autopia, but unfortunately, Disney’s statement is a little noncommittal and open on that front. But the ride was sponsored by Chevron from 1998-2012, and that company is pretty dedicated to poisoning small children anyway, so it was apt.

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Disneyland announces Autopia will be all-electric within the next 30 months (Updated)

Baua Electric

But the ride was sponsored by Chevron from 1998-2012, and that company is pretty dedicated to poisoning small children anyway, so it was apt. Thankfully, in 2012, Disney attracted a new sponsor, Honda, and in 2016, Honda upgraded the engines for greater efficiency. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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When You See Something, Say Something: Climate Emergency Alarm Bells Ringing While Local Electeds Pretend Not To Hear

Creative Greenius

In 2019 alone more easy-to-connect climate crisis dots have made worldwide news: . Not the City of Carson, its citizens choking and sick from its own nonstop polluting refineries, nor El Segundo a city run by the equally dangerous and lung-choking Chevron Refinery. Oceans warming faster than previously forecast.

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Greenius Drinks L.A. Times’ Milkshake On Global Warming

Creative Greenius

As in every major recognized science organization and association? Because it’s not just irresponsible and inept it’s also not news. “ Some Scientists?&# That’s your report? You actually printed that? Is that the same thing as 99% of the world’s scientists? Is that what you’re saying?

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

Green Car Congress

ACORE is an organization of member companies and institutions that are dedicated to moving renewable energy into the mainstream of America’s economy. Dr. Don Paul is the Executive Director, University of Southern California Energy Institute and a former vice president and chief technology officer of Chevron. Neil Auerbach.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Although Think has been plagued by bad financial news recently, the company’s North American C.E.O., Chevron owns the NiMH patents and have not allowed EV size batts to be built. Got a hot tip on breaking green news, or a suggestion for areas of coverage? Li though have many different types, weigh less and more power.

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