xAI’s 33 unpermitted gas turbines threaten Memphis air
xAI's Colossus 2 data center runs on 33 unpermitted gas turbines in Southaven, Mississippi, emitting over 2,500 tons of smog-forming pollution a year.
California’s Leno’s Law Creates a Phased Smog Exemption for 1976–1985 Classic Cars
California classic car owners who have spent years tracking down discontinued smog parts for late-1970s and early-1980s vehicles have a phased legal exemption coming. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1392 on September 16, 2026, at Jay Leno’s garage in
xAI Colossus in Memphis faces gas turbine permit scrutiny as Musk oversees rapid AI expansion
# Musk Oversees xAI Colossus in Memphis as Gas Turbine Emissions Raise Alarms Elon Musk says he’s sleeping in an Airstream trailer in Memphis
Canada mandates net-zero emissions for all new federal buildings
Canadian architects and construction firms bidding on federal building contracts now face a binding net-zero emissions requirement. Canada's Greening Government Strategy — a live
EU Accelerates 2035 Zero-Emission Review as Muller Warns ‘Rigid CO2 Regulation Jeopardizes Industry Competitiveness
The European Commission has decided to speed up its review of the 2035 zero-emission vehicle target, moving it from 2026 to the end of 2025. This change comes after meetings with automotive
Govind Tekale
Stellantis Cancels All-Electric Ram 1500 Truck, Shifts Focus to 690-Mile Range-Extended Model
Stellantis announced Friday it will stop developing its planned all-electric Ram 1500 pickup truck, citing slower-than-expected demand for battery-powered trucks in North America. The company will instead focus on the range-extended electric
Karmactive Team
SEC Climate Rule Frozen by Court as Trump Administration Halts Defense: 55% Drop in ESG Proposals
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals put legal challenges to the SEC’s climate disclosure rule on hold Friday, waiting for the agency to clarify its plans for the controversial regulation. The court’s
US Fossil Fuel Subsidies Double Since 2017, Reaching $31 Billion Per Year
The United States subsidizes fossil fuel companies to the tune of nearly $31 billion per year, according to a new analysis by environmental group Oil Change International. This figure has more than
Sunita Somvanshi
Stellantis CEO: ‘Vital to Act’ as EU Auto Market Shrinks by 3M Cars
Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa is pushing European policymakers to shift from discussions to tangible measures for supporting the auto sector during its current challenges. “A strategic dialogue is very important, but now
Global Methane Traps 80x More Heat Than CO2, Trade Drives 30% of Emissions
A new study shows methane levels remain high globally, though the annual growth rate has fluctuated in recent years. Global trade now fuels about 30% of all methane emissions, with Asia and
Karmactive Staff
Italy’s 10-Year Delay in Clean Energy Rollout Threatens 2030 Climate Goals Despite 41% Renewable Progress
Italy is now ten years behind schedule in its clean energy rollout, putting the country’s climate promises at risk. A fresh study reveals that Italy will likely miss its 2030 targets agreed
Rahul Somvanshi
Canada’s $370M Biofuel Support Package Counters US Competition and China’s 75.8% Canola Tariff
Canada is putting serious money behind its biofuels industry. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday a $370 million support package for biofuel producers facing tough competition from the United States and trade
EIB-EDF’s €500M Grid Deal Will Connect 7GW Renewables as French Electricity Demand Set to Rise 55% by 2050
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and French power company EDF just signed a major deal worth €500 million to improve France’s electricity network. This money, announced on September 5, is the second
Volvo’s August Sales Fall 9% as EV Demand Drops 28%
Volvo Cars reported global sales of 48,029 vehicles in August 2025, marking a 9% decrease compared to the same month last year. This continues a troubling trend for the Swedish automaker, representing