The story examines how plastics have become ubiquitous in society since World War II, featuring an interview with Beyond Plastics founder Judith Enck about the growing plastic pollution problem.
Northeastern US faces compound weather hazards as Canadian wildfire smoke reduces air quality while severe thunderstorms trigger flash flood warnings across the region. Poor air conditions in New York City and surrounding areas alternate with dangerous rainfall and storms.
Chinese equipment manufacturer LiuGong launched battery-electric heavy equipment in North America. The move aims to help construction and forestry companies reduce emissions through fleet decarbonization.
Philippine logistics firm JRS Express partnered with mobility startup Voltai to pilot electric motorcycles with battery-swapping technology for last-mile deliveries in Metro Manila. The real-world testing began in July to evaluate two-wheel EVs for commercial logistics operations.
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report that attribution science—the ability to link specific weather events to climate change—continues to improve. Better attribution science helps inform public policy decisions on climate-related issues.
The Philippine Department of Science and Technology is expanding academic partnerships to accelerate homegrown electric vehicle technology development amid rising global fuel prices. The initiative aims to scale up EV adoption across the local transport sector through coordinated research efforts.
Fishers and environmental groups in Mobile Bay are pushing Congress to ban thin-layer placement, a dredging practice that deposits mud and silt damaging seagrasses and oysters. The effort marks progress toward protecting the sensitive estuary from ongoing environmental harm.
The UK experiences a 'firewave' amid fossil fuel-related heat deaths, while London's Natural History Museum highlights climate issues. Carbon Brief's weekly climate developments roundup covers key environmental stories.
Canadian wildfire smoke affects 109 million Americans across the midwest, mid-Atlantic, and northeast, with hazardous air quality levels recorded in major cities. Residents are warned to stay indoors as smoke from Ontario blazes continues to drift over large portions of the US.
Escaped ornamental flowerhorn cichlids have integrated into Philippines' Lake Sampaloc, threatening native biodiversity and potentially introducing parasites harmful to humans.
Volkswagen's ID. Polo EV achieved 25,000 pre-orders and now offers a cheaper 37 kWh battery model starting under $30,000. The lower price point aims to increase affordable EV accessibility.
Analysis examines the decline of Western automakers, including Japanese manufacturers, in response to recent industry announcements. The piece revisits predictions about incumbent automotive companies struggling in the evolving market.
NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy have filed applications to merge and create the nation's largest utility. The Sierra Club opposes the deal, citing the companies' high pollution records and profits.
Researchers at the National Laboratory of the Rockies are advancing wave energy technology by improving the HERO WEC design with a new charge controller to address industry challenges.
Australia is expanding its renewable energy leadership beyond rooftop solar to large data centers. The country is leveraging strong federal and state policies to advance clean energy infrastructure.
AI technology is being applied to reduce high soft costs and customer acquisition expenses in U.S. rooftop solar installations, which have been significantly more expensive than in Europe and Australia.
Tesla expands its South American presence by entering Uruguay and reducing prices in Chile, offering affordable electric vehicles to the region. The company continues aggressive market penetration with competitively priced Model 3 and Model Y vehicles.
The EU extended its Emissions Trading System to some international flights, private jets, and smaller ships. However, critics argue the overall weakening of the ETS undermines European climate action and energy security goals.
Grid storage debates often focus on competing technologies rather than determining actual storage needs. The article argues that understanding required capacity is more important than choosing among various storage solutions.
China has implemented a new consumption tax on solar cells and batteries alongside stricter energy efficiency standards. The measure aims to reduce overcapacity and consolidate the industry around more competitive, higher-efficiency producers.
Ingeteam launched the Ingecon Sun Storage M Series, a modular central inverter for utility-scale battery energy storage systems with power ratings up to 4.54 MVA. The platform includes standalone units and integrated medium-voltage solutions reaching 9.08 MVA.
Chile's Atacama Desert faces extreme water scarcity with some areas receiving rainfall only once per century. Fog harvesting technology is being explored as a potential solution to provide water to rural communities.
Beavers are far more common in Pacific Northwest estuaries and tidal wetlands than previously known. The rodents serve as critical ecosystem engineers in habitats shaped by twice-daily tidal cycles.
A Philippine community member is working to protect sea turtle eggs after recognizing their importance from childhood. The initiative represents local conservation efforts to help sea turtles successfully hatch.
Ancient rock structures are being used to restore biodiversity in the arid US-Mexico border region. The restoration effort aims to improve habitat conditions in a drought-affected landscape.