European BEV registrations surged 50% to reach 26% market share, driven by cheaper models, high fuel prices, and Chinese manufacturers. EV adoption across Europe continues accelerating with 366,000 fully electric vehicles registered.
Over 80 dead and sick greater crested terns were discovered off South Australia in what authorities suspect is the first H5N1 bird flu mass mortality event in the country, occurring just six weeks after the virus arrived.
A massive wildfire west of Bordeaux, France has consumed 42,000 hectares and forced 200,000 evacuations. Firefighters, soldiers, and volunteers continue battling daily outbreaks as the blaze remains difficult to fully contain.
An ECB official warns that climate change and ecosystem collapse pose growing threats to global financial stability. The central bank is increasing monitoring of financial risks linked to the destruction of nature-based services.
A heatwave across the western US has elevated wildfire risk in Oregon and Washington, with temperatures reaching 110-120F in the southwest and 90s in the Pacific northwest. Low humidity and powerful winds have prompted officials to alert for potential wildfire spread.
Democrats are avoiding climate messaging despite extreme weather events, prompting activists to increase advocacy efforts to counter political silence on the crisis.
Zambia is increasing electricity generation capacity with solar energy playing a key role in its renewable-powered grid strategy. The government is delivering on commitments to expand renewable energy infrastructure amid climate change challenges.
The 33rd GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show demonstrates Southeast Asia's accelerating transition to zero-emission vehicles through prominent electric vehicle brand presence. The event signals a regional shift toward clean transportation solutions.
Severe wildfires swept through Spain and France during summer, fueled by intense heat waves and drought conditions. The fires caused widespread destruction across Western Europe.
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Great Britain recorded its highest number of solar installations in 15 years during the first half of 2026, with 142,536 new installations as households seek to reduce energy costs amid rising fossil fuel prices.
The US government released a plan to address the Colorado River crisis with potential 40% water cuts to California, Arizona, and Nevada. Upper basin states were spared from supply restrictions under the proposal.
Origis Energy has brought 500 MW of solar capacity online at its Rockhound complex in West Texas, reaching nearly 1 GW of operating capacity with the project still only half complete.
The EU Commission's Electrification Action Plan prioritizes direct electrification of transport and other sectors to reduce energy demand and lower prices. The plan aims to increase EV sales across cars, vans, and buses to enhance Europe's competitiveness.
A D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld FERC Order 2023, which mandates grid operators to reduce interconnection queue delays and accelerate clean energy project deployment. The ruling supports the Sierra Club's position that the order implements necessary reforms to increase renewable energy capacity.
Rivian reported positive second quarter financial results and shareholder updates despite a subsequent stock price decline. The company's follow-up interviews also brought additional positive developments.
Solar energy supplied over 20% of EU electricity demand for three consecutive months in 2024, marking a historic milestone. Latvia achieved a new EU record with solar meeting 49% of its electricity demand in June.
State Power Investment Corp exported 3,750 tonnes of green ammonia to South Korea, setting a global record for the largest single-batch shipment. The milestone demonstrates growing commercial viability of green ammonia as a clean energy carrier.
The International Coral Reefs Symposium in Auckland concluded with experts discussing climate threats to coral ecosystems. The conference emphasized urgent action on reef conservation amid rising global temperatures.
A global study reveals that drifting fish aggregating devices from industrial tuna fleets are entering more than half of the world's marine protected areas. These devices can travel thousands of kilometers before sinking, undermining conservation efforts in protected zones.
Southern African nations like Zambia and Zimbabwe face hydropower crises due to El Niño-linked droughts, threatening their renewable energy dependence. Climate volatility is prompting some regions to reconsider coal power as an alternative.
Global EV sales surged 35% in Q2 2026 compared to Q1, with 50 countries reaching quarterly sales records. The rebound follows a slower start to the year in the electric vehicle market.
Tesla has signed a power purchase agreement to buy approximately 1 TWh annually from ContourGlobal's hybrid solar and storage facility in Arizona starting in 2028. The deal represents a significant commitment to renewable energy infrastructure development.
Chinese researchers developed a perovskite-CIGS tandem solar cell achieving 29.71% efficiency using sulfide coordination engineering. The breakthrough improves wide-bandgap perovskite stability by reducing defects and phase segregation.
TotalEnergies has activated the Hydra project in South Africa's Northern Cape, a 216 MW solar and 500 MWh battery storage hybrid facility described as Africa's largest renewable energy project.
South America experienced record wildfires in 2024, driven by agriculture expansion, El Niño, and climate-worsened droughts, spreading into previously unburned rainforests. New fire satellites offer monitoring potential, though local barriers to their effectiveness remain.