AI datacenter expansion will triple toxic e-waste generation over 25 years, creating enough discarded electronics to circle the globe six times. The report warns of widespread environmental contamination from lead, mercury, and other toxins with no current waste management plan in place.
US firefighters report critical federal resource shortages while battling increasingly intense wildfires. The Trump administration is pressuring rapid flame containment despite severe staffing gaps and dangerous conditions.
BYD launches the Formula S electric sedan under its Fang Cheng Bao brand, priced below $29,000 to undercut Tesla's Model 3. The new EV sedan and GT variant aim to increase affordable electric vehicle accessibility.
The Trump administration is finalizing two rules that weaken Endangered Species Act protections by rescinding the 4(d) blanket rule and limiting automatic extensions of wildlife safeguards.
The Sierra Club opposes H.R. 8330, legislation that would grant fossil fuel companies legal immunity from climate-related lawsuits. The bill is being reviewed by the House Judiciary Committee.
European airport expansion plans exceed 1.7°C emissions budgets by up to three times, conflicting with national climate targets. A T&E study finds twenty major European airports are incompatible with global warming limits.
High gas prices are driving increased American interest in electric vehicles, which have improved significantly in range and cost-competitiveness compared to gasoline cars. EVs now offer comparable pricing to traditional vehicles while providing lower total cost of ownership.
CleanTechnica covers battery electric heavy duty tractors and delivery vans showcased at IAA Transportation in Germany. The coverage reveals both positive developments and challenges in commercial vehicle electrification.
Europe is rapidly integrating batteries across its energy systems while producing almost no key battery inputs, relying heavily on public funding. The strategy aims to strengthen Europe's industrial base, energy security, and defense readiness through battery development.
ActionAid report reveals climate-vulnerable countries struggle with sovereign debt that limits climate action. The report proposes debt cancellation solutions to enable these nations to address climate change.
BYD Energy Storage has launched the GC Block, a standardized battery storage unit with up to 62 MWh capacity in three configurations for applications ranging from two to six hours. The technology is designed to support gigawatt-scale battery storage plants.
The EU plans to develop a new firefighting fleet in response to a deadly summer heat wave that dried rivers and killed thousands across the bloc. European Commission President von der Leyen says the crisis reveals the need for new tools to address worsening climate instability.
USAID's dismantling last year halted major global funding for conservation, climate resilience, and clean energy programs. The agency previously supported tropical deforestation reduction, climate adaptation, and renewable energy development worldwide.
Renewable energy deployment is increasingly viewed as an economic opportunity rather than a burden for advanced economies. German energy expert Tim Meyer discusses how 24/7 renewable energy is essential for modern economic success.
Mongabay explores ten strategies to minimize environmental impacts of expanding offshore wind energy development. Experts emphasize sustainable practices as offshore wind capacity is projected to grow significantly in coming decades.
Researchers tracking giant ground pangolins in Kenya's Nyekweri Forest document threats from electric fences and habitat fragmentation. The Pangolin Project works with Maasai communities to protect one of Africa's most endangered animals.
Congressional Republicans are advancing legislation to protect fossil fuel companies from climate-related lawsuits. The House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on the bill this week.
The UK's Climate Change Committee warns that aviation could account for 80% of the nation's CO2 emissions by 2050 if Heathrow expands. This projection highlights the growing carbon footprint of the aviation sector relative to other industries.
Human rights lawyer Julian Aguon uses climate change's threat to Indigenous traditions and island nations in legal actions, securing a major victory at the International Court of Justice. The strategy frames climate impacts through cultural and human rights lens rather than purely environmental arguments.
Twenty major private equity firms managing $7.3tn in assets generate 1.5bn tons of annual greenhouse gas emissions, exceeding most countries. Despite resources to transition away from fossil fuels, these firms continue investing in natural gas and coal plants for datacenter power.
Over 330,000 olive ridley sea turtles arrived at a Mexican beach sanctuary in their annual mass nesting migration. The climate crisis now threatens the survival of these ecologically important marine species.
BMW's new iX3 electric SUV has received over 100,000 orders in Europe within a year, representing approximately one-third of all EV orders in the region.
Congress is considering resolutions to repeal state clean air protections that reduce toxic diesel pollution from maritime vessels in port communities. The measures could eliminate California's longstanding standards for ships and commercial harbor craft.
Holcim has integrated two Joule Hive thermal batteries into its cement facility to reduce energy consumption. The technology uses electrified firebrick developed by MIT spin-off Electrified Thermal Solutions to improve industrial heating efficiency.
IAA Transportation 2026 showcases accelerating electrification of commercial vehicles with electric trucks and hydrogen technology on display. The event demonstrates growing momentum in the transportation industry's shift toward cleaner alternatives.