A Harvard study projects EV sales will reach 32% of US new car sales by 2030, quadrupling from current 8% levels despite administrative headwinds. The research suggests significant growth in electric vehicle adoption over the next six years.
Germany, Austria and Luxembourg launch a €2.12 billion program for sustainable aviation fuel. African hydrogen projects secure funding and companies expand electrolyzer manufacturing and hydrogen-powered transport solutions.
Traditional petrol stations across the Middle East are being converted into electric vehicle charging hubs as the region's oil-dependent economy shifts toward clean energy infrastructure.
Foreign fishing fleets are depleting fish stocks in West African waters, depriving low-income populations of essential nutrients like vitamins and minerals. The mechanized bottom trawlers are removing seafood that serves as a critical protein source for millions in developing nations.
A mass die-off of sardines along South Africa's coast threatens penguin populations that depend on the fish as a primary food source. Closing fisheries to allow sardine recovery would cost millions in lost livelihoods for fishing communities.
The U.S. reached 100 GW of domestic solar module production capacity in Q2 2026, requiring $21 billion in cumulative manufacturing investments. First Solar accounts for nearly one-quarter of all U.S. solar manufacturing capital expenditure historically.
Indian researchers demonstrate that bifacial solar panels achieve 8.36% to 27.10% higher energy yields than monofacial systems across different climate zones. Higher-reflectance ground surfaces boost performance while reducing lifecycle emissions and electricity costs.
Panama's president announced at the UN that his country will lead an international effort to establish a universal treaty recognizing the inherent rights of nature. The initiative seeks support from global leaders to affirm nature's intrinsic value and legal protections.
China's 72 five-year plans published this year show that nearly three-quarters include climate change and energy-related policies or targets. The analysis reveals China's commitment to integrating climate considerations across multiple government planning initiatives.
Electric vehicles are now up to nine times cheaper to drive than petrol or diesel cars in the UK, driven by recent fossil fuel price increases. This cost advantage could accelerate EV adoption and reduce transportation emissions.
Tesla is preparing to launch its Semi electric truck with at least 11 customer vehicles branded for major companies like PepsiCo and DHL. The display signals growing commercial adoption of electric heavy-duty vehicles.
Uruguay's EV market share reached 56% in August 2026, significantly outpacing regional trends in Latin America. The country continues to exceed expectations for electric vehicle adoption despite broader market conditions.
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold a hearing on September 24-25 to assess whether Peru violated the rights of uncontacted Indigenous groups in the Amazon. The Mashco Piro, Yora, and Amahuaca peoples face threats to their ancestral territories and survival.
Ugandan communities plant trees near Bwindi national park to expand habitat buffers for mountain gorillas. The initiative addresses habitat loss pressures as gorilla populations grow while available forest space remains limited.
Both species of gorillas face extinction, with eastern gorillas endangered and western gorillas critically endangered. The story highlights conservation efforts and reporting on gorilla populations for World Gorilla Day.
USAID's dismantling has removed nearly $1 billion from global conservation funding, with widespread impacts on environmental programs. The abrupt termination of 5,200 contracts in early 2025 ended support for diverse conservation activities worldwide.
Australian opposition leader Angus Taylor pledges to repeal multiple climate and renewable energy policies if elected, including net zero targets and offshore wind zones. Critics argue the plan would undermine Australia's emissions reduction efforts.
Climate experts warn that António Guterres's successor as UN secretary general may deprioritize climate action. Potential replacements could undermine global efforts to address the climate crisis.
BYD unveiled a 44-metric-ton electric tractor and megawatt charging systems at IAA Transportation in Germany, aggressively entering Europe's heavy-duty freight market. The Chinese automaker aims to challenge established truck makers with its electric vehicle technology.
A new map documents 4 million Arctic lakes sitting on permafrost, which are vital for regional wildlife and communities. As temperatures rise and permafrost thaws, these lakes are forming and disappearing rapidly, offering important clues about climate change impacts.
Wildfires spreading across Indonesian Borneo are trapping critically endangered Bornean orangutans in increasingly fragmented forest habitat. The fires limit escape routes and destroy the forests these primates depend on for survival.
A new analysis identifies regions experiencing accelerated warming trends compared to decades past. The map reveals geographic patterns in how climate change is intensifying across different parts of the world.
The UK presented foreign ministers with findings from a climate security report warning that El Niño and ecosystem collapse threaten national defense through conflict, migration, and food shortages. The report, previously suppressed under PM Starmer, was shared during UN general assembly discussions with EU and other nations.
Germany commits to phasing out fossil fuels by 2045, marking the first explicit pledge to transition away from oil and gas rather than just achieve carbon neutrality.
Bill McKibben argues solar power offers hope in the climate fight as UN leaders gather amid rising temperatures and climate disasters. He calls for global leaders to commit to clean energy for all by 2030.