Lexus has unveiled the TZ, its first all-electric three-row SUV designed with a luxury lounge concept for passenger comfort. The new BEV aims to bring high performance to the electric luxury SUV market.
K2 Systems launched two new mounting systems for ground-mounted solar installations, targeting both utility-scale and small-to-medium projects. The systems feature simplified components and modular designs to streamline installation.
A fire at UK's Rufford Colliery battery energy storage system was caused by a fault in nickel manganese cobalt battery technology. The incident occurred at one of the UK's oldest grid-scale BESS projects days before a scheduled upgrade.
BlackRock-backed Akaysha Energy reports that German lenders require 60-80% contracted revenue for utility-scale battery storage projects. The developer says structured offtake products can meet this financing threshold.
The Infinite Apollo autonomous photovoltaic vehicle completed a 200 km urban road test in Belgium under real-world conditions. The test validated the vehicle's performance in complex traffic environments with varying solar irradiance.
Researchers developed a hybrid system combining photovoltaic-thermal collectors and heat pump technology for livestock buildings. A full-scale prototype in Italy demonstrated high efficiency and reduced fossil fuel reliance.
Warlpiri elders in Australia's Tanami Desert use traditional songlines to document and preserve Indigenous knowledge about land management and environmental stewardship. This cultural practice represents a form of ecological wisdom transmission across generations.
Tanzania canceled 40 mining exploration licenses and issued notices to 43 others under its 'Mining for a Brighter Tomorrow' program. The government crackdown aims to create a more inclusive and sustainable mining sector.
Brazilian Federal Police seized devices from renowned bird expert Tony Silva at São Paulo's airport as part of a wildlife trafficking investigation connected to Vantara zoo.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed endangered species protection for Jamaica's imperiled kite swallowtail butterfly under the Endangered Species Act. The colorful limestone forest butterfly faces habitat threats and requires federal protection.
Over 50 sloths died at Sloth World, a proposed wildlife facility in Orlando, Florida, due to unsuitable conditions during transport and holding. The facility has permanently closed following the deaths of animals sourced from wild populations in Peru and Guyana.
Enbridge, a Canadian company, plans to build a 28-mile natural gas pipeline through Chatham County, North Carolina, sparking local opposition from residents. The project has generated concern among landowners who received legal notices regarding the pipeline's construction.
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A former USDA meat plant inspector warns that Trump administration proposals to speed up slaughterhouse processing lines pose climate risks. Faster line speeds could increase emissions and environmental impacts from industrial meat production.
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Australia's government mandates gas companies to reserve 20% of east coast exports for domestic supply to reduce household and business costs. The policy aims to increase local gas availability while the industry warns it could harm Australia's international trading reputation.
Shell reported $6.9bn in first-quarter profits, with a 115% increase attributed to soaring energy prices during regional conflict. Climate campaigners criticized the company for benefiting from geopolitical instability.
Europe's first large-scale elephant sanctuary in Portugal will receive its first residents, including Julie, a former circus elephant, and Kariba from a Belgian zoo. The sanctuary aims to provide a more natural environment for some of the 600 captive elephants still held across Europe.
River Plate and Vélez Sarsfield are installing solar energy systems at their Buenos Aires stadiums to reduce operating costs. The projects expand on-site renewable generation capacity for the football clubs.
Portuguese manufacturer AlphaTracker unveiled Maxi-Lock, a hydraulic mechanism that locks solar trackers during strong winds, and Smart-Slope for uneven terrain. The technologies aim to reduce costs, improve plant availability, and enable higher PV module integration in solar projects.
Researchers at the University of New England are using AI and supercomputers to optimize silicon wafer recycling with minimal contamination. The advancement could improve the sustainability of semiconductor production.
Rooftop solar panels on dairy barns reduce indoor temperatures by up to 2.3°C during peak afternoon heat stress, according to a Chinese study using field measurements and simulations.
Brazil's energy regulator revoked 3.57 GW of solar project permits due to grid connection constraints and curtailment concerns. Developers requested cancellations citing insufficient capacity for power evacuation.
Trina Solar has launched an Australia-specific rooftop solar module with 515W power output and 24.65% efficiency. The lower-voltage design allows installers greater flexibility in optimizing system layouts for various inverter configurations.
Yak herding traditions in Nepal's Dolpo region face collapse from climate change, rising costs, labor shortages, and disease. Alpine herders struggle to maintain their ancient livelihoods against multiple converging pressures.
Indigenous farmers in Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts are shifting from traditional jhum cultivation to machan vegetable farming on bamboo trellises due to land scarcity and declining yields.
A bomb crater pond in London has become a thriving wildlife habitat 80 years after WWII destruction. Scientists studying similar sites in Ukraine report nature rapidly recovers and heals following blast damage.