Researchers have developed a method to predict how effectively mangrove forests reduce wave intensity during severe storms. This advance helps scientists better understand mangroves' critical role in protecting coastal communities from storm surge and rising seas.
Germany has built the world's tallest wind turbine at 365 meters in eastern Lusatia, surpassing the Eiffel Tower's height. The colossal turbine aims to boost electricity production at an existing wind farm.
Dickson Kaelo, a leading voice in Kenya's community conservancies, discusses the shift from community-based to community-led conservation approaches. The interview explores how pastoralist communities navigate the balance between livestock protection and wildlife preservation.
Lake Mead and Lake Powell on the Colorado River have reached historic low levels, exposing infrastructure built decades ago. The shrinking water levels reveal the severity of the region's ongoing drought crisis.
NSW's Independent Planning Commission approved the Hunter Valley Operations coal project extending mining until 2045, the largest coal project in its history. Climate groups condemned the decision, calling it a 'carbon bomb' despite the commission stating economic benefits outweigh climate impacts.
Texas has become the fastest-growing solar market in the US, with nearly 54 GW of solar installations and 29 GWh of batteries. The state is also emerging as a major hub for US solar manufacturing.
The European Commission is considering delaying its landmark methane regulation amid political pressure and rising energy prices. The potential postponement affects new methane reporting requirements set to take effect in January.
Wind and solar energy generation in the UK has prevented the need for £5.9bn in gas imports during the Hormuz crisis. Renewable sources have reduced dependence on fossil fuels during geopolitical supply disruptions.
A massive warm water Kelvin wave is moving toward California's coast, expected to reach the San Francisco Bay Area by October with potential sea level rises of up to a foot. Scientists warn this could double the sea level rise already caused by climate change over the past century.
A new study in Nature Reviews Biodiversity reveals insects provide critical ecosystem functions beyond nutrition, including protection, sanitation, and shelter for vertebrates. The research highlights insects as a conservation priority for maintaining healthy ecosystems.
EDF Energy's CEO argues new North Sea oil and gas projects align with net zero goals. Multiple renewable energy leaders are supporting expanded fossil fuel production as the UK government evaluates two projects.
Scottish activists and small-scale fishers successfully halted destructive scallop dredging in the Summer Isles, protecting fish and shellfish populations from seabed devastation. The community victory represents a significant win for marine conservation in the region.
China deploys 2.2MW EV chargers capable of 5-minute charges across 5 cities with 15,000 sites planned by year-end. The US pursues 750kW chargers arriving next year, trailing China's charging infrastructure advancement.
Europe is projected to have sufficient domestically-produced battery cells by 2030 to meet EV demand under new Made-in-EU requirements. The analysis confirms the feasibility of scaling Europe's battery manufacturing value chain.
Germany has committed to phasing out fossil fuels by 2045. The pledge faces political opposition from parties skeptical of renewable energy and electric vehicles.
The US is falling behind China and Brazil in electric vehicle adoption rates, with Brazil's BEV share nearly matching America's. The article examines whether the US risks ranking last among major markets in vehicle electrification progress.
Indigenous communities in Panama's Darién forest launched a biodiversity monitoring project to document and protect their threatened lands from illegal logging and agricultural expansion. The project recorded over 200 species across 18,000 hectares as a conservation funding strategy.
A new study maps Philippine eagle nesting habitats and identifies mining threats to the critically endangered species. The research highlights habitat loss risks and conservation priorities in the bird's main stronghold.
Brazil's Acre state faces tension between infrastructure development and Amazon conservation as road expansion plans clash with deforestation commitments. The BR-317 highway expansion threatens remaining tropical forest in the Western Amazon region.
Uganda is opening Murchison Falls National Park to oil extraction, forcing the relocation of 12 critically endangered Nubian Giraffes. The move prioritizes fossil fuel development over wildlife conservation in an area containing nearly half of Uganda's oil reserves.
Climate change is intensifying El Niño events in the Pacific, with evidence showing stronger storms and potentially increasing frequency. Scientists warn that rising temperatures could lead to more powerful El Niño events in the future.
Solar generation has surpassed nuclear power globally for the first time in 2025, driven by rapid renewable expansion and battery deployment. Nuclear growth remains slow due to lengthy construction timelines and limited small modular reactor deployment.
Chinese researchers developed a treatment to improve perovskite film quality on textured silicon, achieving 30.77% efficiency in tandem solar cells. The advancement also enhanced device stability for potential commercial applications.