"Biden’s dream of an electric future faces an uphill battle. Here’s why" PBS NewsHour 4/23/2021
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SUMMARY: As part of his administration's broader climate change strategy, President Joe Biden has made investing in electric vehicles a major focus of his infrastructure proposal. And this week, he's promoted the importance of technological innovation at a global climate summit. But as William Brangham reports, there are still many barriers to those vehicles becoming widespread.
"Greener skies: How sustainable aviation fuel could help stem airplane emissions" PBS NewsHour 4/20/2021
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SUMMARY: Air travel is picking up steadily as more Americans get vaccinated. While that's good news for the industry, it's bad news for climate change prevention efforts. Miles O'Brien looks at efforts to reduce airplane emissions and help airlines fly greener skies, with reporting done in tandem with the international journalism project called, "Covering Climate Now," and co-produced by PBS NOVA.
"Small Florida community aims for energy independence by harnessing the power of the sun" PBS NewsHour 4/13/2021
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SUMMARY: Florida may be called the Sunshine State, but it is no stranger to the damaging impacts of climate change. Miles O'Brien profiles one small Florida community that is trying to take advantage of all that sunshine, billed as the country's first solar-powered town. This report is part of our collaborative series on climate change and its consequences, "Covering Climate Now."
