Two-thirds of Americans remain concerned about climate change and support action despite Trump's fossil fuel policies. Media coverage has declined as political discourse shifts away from climate priorities.
Ford is becoming the first US automaker to use LFP batteries in a mainstream EV, starting with a $30,000 midsize pickup truck. This domestic battery production represents a shift toward more affordable and accessible electric vehicles.
The Interior Department allegedly agreed with a gas company to abandon offshore wind development in favor of gas projects, transferring substantial taxpayer funds to the company. The decision is characterized as prioritizing expensive fossil fuels over renewable energy expansion.
The Trump administration's DOJ has intervened in court to defend xAI's unpermitted gas turbines operating near Memphis on national security grounds. The methane-burning turbines operate without required air permits in a region already facing significant air pollution.
BYD launched its flagship Great Tang SUV priced at $35,500 with record 150,000 preorders. The full-size electric vehicle offers nearly 600-mile range and five-minute recharging capability.
Europe exports valuable battery waste globally instead of recycling it domestically, creating strategic dependencies. The upcoming Circular Economy Act aims to address this recycling gap and boost resource independence.
The Trump administration is paying Invenergy $765 million to abandon four offshore wind leases. This follows the administration's dismissal of its appeal in a legal challenge against its wind development ban.
Hitachi Energy's HVDC Light technology powers a new hydropower transmission line connecting New York City to Canadian sources. The project advances renewable energy infrastructure despite political opposition.
Brazil's EV market share reached 13.5% in May with 153% sales growth, driven by new competitive models entering Latin America's largest auto market. The surge represents a significant shift in the region's transition toward electric vehicles.
Economic growth is no longer directly tied to increased fuel demand, breaking a 20th-century trend. This decoupling suggests improved energy efficiency and potential for emissions reduction despite economic expansion.
Illegal miners in Brazil's Yanomami Amazon territory are adapting tactics as authorities work to remove occupants. Mining activity has significantly declined since peaking in 2022, with reductions continuing through 2025.
The Trump administration repealed the 2024 Public Lands Rule that prioritized conservation equally with industry on 245 million acres of federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The repeal shifts policy priorities away from environmental protection toward resource extraction on public lands.
Two Peruvian Amazon municipalities have granted native stingless bees legal rights to exist and be represented in court, marking the first time any insect has received legal protection globally. This legal precedent could potentially influence similar protections for insects and biodiversity worldwide.
African governments are urged to demand an end to industrial krill fishing in the Southern Ocean at the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa to protect Antarctic ecosystems and ocean health. The call aims to prevent irreversible damage to systems that African coastal communities depend upon.
African delegates gather in Mombasa for the Our Ocean Conference to advance the global 30×30 target of protecting 30% of oceans by 2030. Community-led marine organizations are central to achieving this ambitious conservation goal.
Climate models may be underestimating future warming because they poorly capture emissions from natural sources like wildfires, wetlands, and permafrost. Scientists are working to better understand these feedback loops to improve predictions of future temperature increases.
Yale Environment 360 · Jun 17, 2026 · relevance 8/10
Solar generation surpassed natural gas in California's grid during the first five months of 2026, with solar output increasing 21% while natural gas generation declined 60% compared to 2024.
Himalayan rivers are shifting course at accelerated rates due to climate-driven glacier melting and permafrost thaw. The rapid changes in the 'Water Tower of Asia' could have significant impacts on water security.
Copenhagen implemented green infrastructure solutions following a devastating 2011 flood that caused over $1 billion in damage. The article examines whether 'sponge cities' using permeable surfaces and green spaces can effectively manage increasingly severe storms.
Inside Climate News · Jun 16, 2026 · relevance 8/10
New research suggests more coral reefs may survive climate change than previously believed, identifying over 64,000 square miles of potentially resilient reefs. The study challenges the prevailing narrative of inevitable coral reef collapse from marine heatwaves.
Inside Climate News · Jun 16, 2026 · relevance 8/10
US lawmakers including Republican senator Lisa Murkowski are opposing Trump administration plans to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a $386m network of 900+ ocean sensors. The program has provided critical climate and ocean data for over a decade and informed 500+ scientific publications.
Europe spends approximately half a trillion annually on energy dependencies that benefit hostile regimes, raising sovereignty and climate concerns. Environmental leaders argue this spending pattern undermines European independence and climate goals.
A coalition of industry groups and civil society organizations has urged EU leaders to accelerate vehicle electrification rather than lower environmental ambitions. The letter emphasizes the importance of maintaining strong EV adoption targets across Europe.
US solar manufacturing capital expenditure surged from $150 million in 2020 to an estimated $2.5 billion in 2026, reflecting significant industry growth. The expansion represents a major shift in domestic renewable energy infrastructure development.
Fossil fuels account for 40% of freight shipping tonnage but consume half of the industry's fuel, suggesting efficiency gains are possible. The article argues maritime decarbonization debates focus on fuel replacement rather than addressing the larger efficiency question.