Decarbonizing trucking is key to cutting U.S. emissions. Electrifying fleets is one option, but there are major hurdles to clear.

Shell has announced the launch of its new climate tech venture, Onward, aimed at accelerating the energy transition. A new analysis by Drilled and the Guardian, however, shows many of its projects will continue to boost oil and gas.

The U.N. special rapporteur on environmental defenders has concluded a year-long inquiry into crackdowns on climate activists in the U.K., Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Spain, and Portugal. The conclusion? Criminalizing peaceful protest is a threat to democracy and human rights—and urgent action must be taken to reduce emissions.

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