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Climate
A study by former Microsoft employees finds that AI use by oil and gas companies to discover new reserves creates far greater climate emissions than the data centers powering AI platforms. The research highlights how AI-enabled fossil fuel extraction significantly worsens overall climate pollution.
Climate
Europe faces extreme heat with Spain expecting 40C temperatures and the UK issuing amber warnings for areas reaching 36-38C. Infrastructure like railways and roads risk damage as systems are not designed for such high temperatures.
Energy
Rio Tinto secures $2.5bn subsidy deal with Australian governments to transition Tomago aluminium smelter to 100% renewable energy by 2033. The agreement prevents potential closure and includes below-market power supply guarantee starting after current coal contract ends in 2028.
Policy
Britain faces severe food security crisis due to extreme weather damaging crops, while government neglects strategic food reserves despite global supply chain disruptions.
Energy
Global South Utilities completed a 50 MW solar and 15 MWh battery storage project in the Central African Republic, marking the country's largest infrastructure project. The government is implementing the project in phases, with initial 15 MW capacity serving neighboring districts.
Energy
China has commissioned the world's largest grid-forming LFP battery storage system to enhance grid stability and renewable energy integration in northern China. The four-hour capacity project represents a significant advancement in energy storage technology.
Energy
U.S. battery storage capacity reached 52 GW in June 2026, growing 70% annually over three years. Developers plan an additional 54 GW of capacity through 2028.
Policy
Six African nations now support a precautionary pause on deep-seabed mining, with Mauritius, Mozambique, and the Republic of the Congo recently joining the call. The moratorium aims to allow time for better understanding of environmental, social, and economic impacts.
Climate
Maryland recorded its highest number of heat-related deaths this summer as prolonged heatwaves swept across the U.S. At least 70 deaths nationwide were linked to July's heat domes.
Energy
The U.S. power sector saw 368 utility-scale power plants come online in the first half of the year, including both natural gas facilities and renewable energy projects. The article examines concrete data on these new installations to track the changing energy landscape.
Climate
A study of 56-million-year-old fossilized leaves reveals that rapid atmospheric carbon dioxide increases harm forests rather than promote growth. The research contradicts claims that fossil fuel pollution provides planetary benefits.
Policy
California bans paraquat, a highly toxic herbicide linked to Parkinson's disease that is already outlawed in over 70 countries. The EPA continues to approve the pesticide for US use despite health concerns.
EV
IONNA has achieved the highest driver satisfaction ranking among US fast-charging networks despite operating for less than two years. The company's rapid rise suggests competitive improvements in EV charging infrastructure quality.
EV
Ford announced its Fathom electric pickup will begin production in Q1 2027 at its Louisville Assembly plant, with a starting price of $28,350. The affordable EV truck aims to expand electric vehicle adoption in the pickup segment.
Wildlife
Southern Africa's growing human population, expanding farms, and climate-driven drought threaten to intensify conflicts between humans and the region's nearly 300,000 recovering African elephants. The study warns that these combined pressures within protected areas could significantly worsen human-elephant interactions.
Policy
A Brazilian quilombo community resists threats to their land rights and mangrove ecosystems where the São Francisco River meets the Atlantic coast. The story explores the interconnection between indigenous land protection and mangrove forest preservation.
Climate
Companies can reduce their reported carbon footprint by up to 50% simply by changing accounting methods, according to new research. The study reveals that differences in accepted emissions calculation approaches make it difficult to distinguish genuine emissions cuts from accounting variations.
Ocean
Four shark eggs were transported via FedEx from the U.S. to Indonesia as part of an international rewilding program to save a species decimated by overfishing. Conservationists have established a first-of-its-kind pipeline to prevent the species' functional extinction.
Policy
Federal environmental justice programs, including Biden's Justice40 initiative, are being dismantled by the Trump administration, forcing the movement to pursue more confrontational strategies. The rollback threatens decades of work to direct climate spending benefits toward disadvantaged communities.
Energy
University of Newcastle researchers have developed a mineral-processing technology enabling nearly 100% silver recovery from end-of-life solar panels. The breakthrough could improve the economic viability of solar panel recycling.
Energy
Tesla has filed a $10.1 billion solar cell manufacturing facility application in Texas, seeking property tax incentives. The vertically integrated campus would expand domestic solar production capacity.
Wildlife
Cacao plantations are rapidly expanding in southeast Liberia, destroying native forests and threatening the proposed Kwa National Park. The rainforest sanctuary, home to endangered species like chimpanzees and forest elephants, faces increasing agricultural pressure.
Policy
The UK government's potential weakening of EV targets could cost consumers £3bn annually by 2030. An upcoming consultation may reduce electric vehicle adoption requirements.
Climate
A severe drought across Europe has caused 43 percent of small waterways in France to dry up partially or completely. The crisis reflects broader water stress affecting French rivers amid ongoing climate conditions.
Policy
The Trump administration has withdrawn NOAA's support for the Arctic Report Card, an annual environmental assessment published since 2006. The Arctic is warming four times faster than the global average due to climate change.
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