BYD, the world's largest EV maker, reported 20.5% growth in passenger vehicle sales in July 2026 compared to the previous year. The company sold 411,072 vehicles, continuing its recovery after a slower start to 2026.
The story explores three technologies from National Laboratories that could help geothermal companies drill deeper and more efficiently for heat energy production. These innovations aim to make geothermal energy extraction more profitable and scalable.
The European Central Bank warns that climate change poses significant risks to the global economy amid extreme weather events. Stock markets continue to rise despite wildfires and water shortages affecting critical infrastructure across Europe.
South African energy tech company Plentify partners with Deye to develop Africa's largest residential virtual power plant, addressing electricity shortages from load shedding. The initiative aims to aggregate distributed energy resources across homes to stabilize the grid.
Pakistan's distributed solar generated 51 TWh in 2025, supplying 27% of electricity through rooftop and off-grid systems not captured in official statistics. The rapid growth is creating grid management challenges as midday demand patterns shift.
Australian remote mining operations are demonstrating successful renewable energy integration, with several off-grid sites achieving over 80% renewable energy penetration rates using hybrid power systems.
An undercover investigation by Earth League International exposed Cambodia's illegal wildlife trade involving government officials and Chinese nationals. The report identified five kingpins operating transnational criminal networks engaged in wildlife smuggling and human trafficking.
Raja Ampat, Indonesia's biodiverse marine region in the Coral Triangle, faces continued pressure from three companies seeking nickel mining permits. The expansion of Indonesia's nickel industry threatens one of the world's most ecologically important ocean areas.
Two studies show climate-fueled wildfires threaten most U.S. historically significant sites. Worsening climate change could substantially increase risks to cultural landmarks from homes to churches.
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A record northwestern fire season intensifies as the Old Trails Fire near Spokane threatens homes despite being small by regional standards. The outbreak signals an escalating pattern of destructive wildfires across the region with no indication of slowing.
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Europe faces severe drought conditions causing rivers to dwindle across the continent. Romania's Navy is using controlled explosions to maintain Danube River flow for nuclear power plant cooling operations.
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England and Wales face severe drought with wildfires spreading across multiple regions, while right-wing critics attempt to downplay climate action's necessity by claiming it's unpopular.
Researchers from Hong Kong Polytechnic University developed a perovskite-organic tandem solar cell with improved reverse-bias stability, retaining over 90% efficiency under stress. The breakthrough addresses reliability challenges in thin-film photovoltaic technology.
Italian researchers demonstrate that solar-plus-storage heat pump systems with demand response can reduce grid electricity use by nearly 60%. The integrated approach combining thermal storage, insulation, and PV-battery systems improved building comfort while significantly lowering energy consumption.
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology can remove CO2 from factory and power plant emissions for permanent storage. The story examines whether CCS is necessary for achieving global net-zero climate goals.
Canada's Barnes Ice Cap on Baffin Island lost its snow cover unusually quickly in summer 2026, exposing extensive melt features. The rapid melting demonstrates accelerating glacial ice loss in the Arctic region.
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Engie and Legrand signed France's first 24/7 renewable energy supply deal, with hourly matching of production and consumption from 2029-2031. The agreement represents an innovative approach to continuous renewable electricity supply in France.
Four Melanesian countries are establishing a major network of marine reserves across one of the world's richest ocean regions. Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Fiji, and Solomon Islands announced the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves in May.
A study finds that carbon markets alone are insufficient to protect Southeast Asia's tropical forests from deforestation. The research highlights that forests need additional conservation mechanisms beyond carbon credit systems to prevent conversion to extractive industries and agriculture.
Vietnam's rise as the world's largest robusta coffee producer is driving deforestation and wildlife habitat loss. The cheap coffee industry has obscured environmental damage while prioritizing production growth.
Researchers discovered microplastics in deep-sea mussels and snails near hydrothermal vents in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The finding reveals plastic pollution has penetrated into the deepest marine ecosystems far from human activity.
Nicaragua's gold mining sector has experienced unprecedented boom with dozens of new concessions, increasingly encroaching on protected areas and Indigenous lands. The rapid expansion threatens ecosystems and Indigenous communities despite gold being a major economic pillar.
Jantho Pine Forest Nature Reserve in Sumatra has become home to a growing wild orangutan population built from nearly 200 rescued and relocated animals since 2011. The Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme has successfully rebuilt a species population in an area that had no orangutans fifteen years ago.
England's severe drought and aging water infrastructure are threatening government housebuilding targets in the east and south-east. The Environment Agency warns of serious consequences for the economy, environment, and wildlife.
Plugin vehicle registrations reached 2 million units in June 2026 with a 30% EV market share. Battery electric vehicles grew 21% year-over-year while plug-in hybrids declined 14%.