Traditional Owners are increasing management of the Great Barrier Reef, with leaders like Mercy Singleton of Dawul Wuru Aboriginal Corporation working to protect and restore the coral ecosystem.
A destabilized rock formation above the Swiss village of Kandersteg threatens a catastrophic landslide linked to thawing permafrost and glacier dynamics. The collapse could match the severity of last year's disaster in nearby Blatten.
Indigenous communities managing a quarter of Earth's land demonstrate effective food sovereignty as a overlooked conservation strategy. The approach addresses interconnected crises of biodiversity loss, climate change, and food insecurity simultaneously.
The Huaulu people of Indonesia's Seram Island have adapted their centuries-old Cidaku initiation ceremony to protect the endangered salmon-crested cockatoo. The Indigenous community collaborated with conservationists and government authorities to integrate wildlife protection into their sacred coming-of-age ritual.
Indonesia has recorded more human rights and environmental abuses linked to Chinese transition-mineral investments than any other country from 2023-2025, primarily in the nickel sector. A new Business & Human Rights Resource Centre report documents these violations tied to the global shift toward renewable energy minerals.
The U.S. offshore wind industry faces long-term challenges after Trump administration attacks on the sector undermine Biden's goal of powering 10 million homes by 2030. Industry recovery is expected to be slow even after the current administration ends.
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China's solar industry faces challenges including slower installation rates, overcapacity, and the transition to higher-efficiency technologies. The sector is experiencing a more difficult phase after years of rapid expansion.
Chinese researchers achieved a record 24.0% efficiency for meter-scale perovskite solar modules using advanced processing techniques. The modules demonstrated strong durability, retaining 96% efficiency after 2,200 hours of testing and meeting international reliability standards.
Saatvik Solar Industries is expanding its Odisha manufacturing facility by adding 3.6 GW of solar cell capacity alongside its existing 2.4 GW cell and 4 GW module operations nearing completion.
Canada announced a $70 billion CAD clean energy investment in hydropower, wind, and transmission projects. The initiative aims to meet domestic electricity needs while exporting power to U.S. northeastern states.
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The two largest reservoirs in the US have reached record-low water levels, with the second-largest hitting this milestone on Saturday. This reflects ongoing drought conditions affecting the country's water infrastructure.
Land-use change emissions have declined by one-third this century, driven by reduced deforestation and forest degradation. The analysis uses six charts to illustrate this positive trend in a key climate mitigation area.
China installed record renewable energy capacity but is now wasting massive amounts of clean electricity due to grid infrastructure limitations. The unused power generation equals Mexico's annual consumption.
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A study reveals older adults face dangerous heat stress at lower temperatures than previously believed, with risks emerging at just 1.5°C of warming. Seniors will increasingly bear the health burden from more frequent extreme heat events globally.
European farmers face unprecedented crisis as successive heatwaves and continent-wide drought cause catastrophic harvest losses. French vegetable production has declined significantly, with shortfalls ranging from 25% for courgettes to 100% for artichokes.
ScottishPower Renewables and Masdar have installed 95 foundations at the East Anglia THREE offshore windfarm off Suffolk. The £4 billion project will generate 1.4GW of clean power upon completion.
China's National Development and Reform Commission published its 15th five-year plan for coal development, raising questions about the country's climate commitments and energy transition strategy.
Autonomous electric freight trucks are scaling up across Europe, offering an alternative to robotaxis that may be easier to implement. The technology combines autonomous driving with electrification to reduce emissions in long-distance transportation.
Global solar capacity has surpassed 3 TW, driven largely by China and emerging markets. Grid infrastructure and energy storage will be critical to integrating continued solar expansion.
Florida loggerhead turtles set a nesting record with 13,770 nests this season, but experts warn Trump's Endangered Species Act rollback could reverse decades of recovery progress.
New research challenges the common argument that keeping existing gas cars is greener than replacing them with EVs, finding that scrapping working combustion vehicles for electric alternatives usually results in lower overall emissions.
Large old trees in Australian native forests are disappearing due to logging, threatening carbon storage and wildlife habitat. These trees provide critical nesting hollows for hundreds of species and store disproportionately more carbon than younger trees.
South Africa's Constitutional Court blocked Shell and Impact Africa's exploration rights off the Wild Coast, preventing fossil fuel extraction. The landmark ruling followed a case brought by local communities and environmental groups.
The last wild Dendrosenis neriifolia tree, clinging to a remote cliff, is at risk of extinction. Conservationists have collected seeds and begun cultivation trials to prevent total loss of the species.