Tapirs are described as 'forest gardeners' for their role in seed dispersal and ecosystem maintenance, but all four species remain underfunded for research and conservation efforts.
Toyota's EV sales surged 139% in March as consumers seek alternatives to rising gas prices. The automaker has become an unexpected leader in electric vehicle adoption.
Kia is reducing EV prices across major markets to compete with emerging low-cost electric vehicle manufacturers. The price cuts aim to maintain market competitiveness as new rivals enter the EV sector.
BYD unveiled the Seal 08 flagship electric sedan featuring Blade Battery 2.0 technology and megawatt-level flash charging. The vehicle targets over 1,000 km CLTC range with 400 km added in five minutes, positioning it as a premium EV competitor.
Amazon villages without road access are replacing diesel generators with solar panels and battery systems delivered by boat. This transition reduces fossil fuel dependence and emissions in remote rainforest communities.
Oregon is receiving 126 new public fast chargers as part of ongoing EV infrastructure expansion. The US now has over 71,000 public fast chargers with 3,000+ installed in the first quarter.
Premier Energies launched new all-black TOPCon solar modules with 600-630 W capacity and 23.32% efficiency. The panels feature up to 85% bifaciality factor for improved energy generation.
Oxford PV has joined Nissan's SUITE consortium to develop perovskite-silicon tandem solar technology for vehicles. The advancement could add 3-5 km of daily EV range through integrated solar panels, pushing total solar driving range toward 15-20 km daily.
UK startup Nusku has developed an integrated air-source heat pump prototype that combines heating, hot water storage, and controls into a single outdoor unit. The design simplifies installation and reduces space requirements by eliminating separate indoor and outdoor components.
The Tswalu Kalahari Reserve in South Africa is generating carbon credits through land restoration and wildlife conservation. Soil-based carbon projects offer an alternative to forest-focused approaches, as soils store three times more carbon than forests.
A jaguar was photographed at 2,200 meters in Honduras, far above the species' typical elevation range, suggesting possible range shifts. Scientists are studying whether climate or habitat changes are driving this unusual high-altitude sighting.
UK government departments disagree on energy forecasts for AI datacentres, creating uncertainty for net zero planning. The discrepancy highlights tensions between pursuing AI development and achieving climate goals.
UK energy minister Michael Shanks argues renewable energy enhances national security by being harder to target than fossil fuel plants and reducing vulnerability to supply shocks. Dispersed wind farms and solar panels offer greater resilience against sabotage and geopolitical crises.
A new study indicates the large-spotted civet, an endangered Southeast Asian carnivore, is heading toward local extinction in Cambodia's Srepok Wildlife Sanctuary. Camera-trap data collected over a decade shows the species declining in what was once considered a global stronghold for the species.
A commercial fleet is documenting their electric vehicle transition and sharing real-world results and cost savings on Reddit. The first-hand account provides practical insights into EV adoption for commercial operations.
California SB 913 would allow home backup batteries to be compensated as grid resources. Homeowners could earn money by sharing excess energy capacity during peak demand periods.
Electric garbage trucks represent a significant but overlooked opportunity in heavy-duty vehicle electrification. The vehicles offer practical emissions reduction benefits despite lacking the consumer appeal of other EV categories.
Four Republican House members propose preserving federal tax incentives for clean energy and efficiency, reversing opposition to such programs. The move signals a shift in GOP stance on renewable energy support policies.
Research shows climate-driven droughts may increase antibiotic resistance in soil by creating conditions where resistant bacteria thrive. This represents a previously underappreciated mechanism linking climate change to public health threats beyond hospitals and agriculture.
Bangladesh develops innovative housing designs to withstand severe annual flooding in vulnerable regions. The construction methods help families like Bulbul's adapt to climate-driven monsoon disasters.
Saudi Arabia is launching a qualification process for six battery storage projects totaling 3 GW capacity and 12 GWh storage. Each project will provide four hours of energy storage duration.
Daikin launches the Altherma 3 H HT, a pre-engineered air-to-water heat pump designed as a direct replacement for boilers in existing radiator systems. The system uses R-32 refrigerant, operates in temperatures down to −28°C, and achieves a coefficient of performance of 4.86.
Indian solar manufacturer Saatvik Green Energy acquired an 80% stake in transformer manufacturer Melcon, expanding into power transmission equipment. The acquisition supports India's renewable energy sector growth through integrated supply chain development.
A major North American convention center increased its solar capacity by 50% without installing additional panels through an efficiency upgrade. The project demonstrates innovative renewable energy optimization at existing facilities.