India is shifting its approach to native grasslands and savannas, historically dismissed as degraded forest since colonial times. Officials are now mapping and working to restore these ecosystems as their global importance gains recognition.
Europe faces unprecedented wildfires in France and Spain, with experts warning of extreme conditions. The opinion piece argues the EU must use economic sanctions to force the US to reverse climate-hostile policies.
Antora Energy secures $550 million in funding to scale its thermal energy storage technology. The startup aims to replace fossil fuel energy systems with its heat storage solution.
Europe's Circular Economy Act aims to scale the recycling industry to recover critical minerals from end-of-life products like cars and batteries. This approach seeks to secure sustainable access to essential materials needed for the green energy transition.
China's NDRC and NEA released their 15th Five-Year Plan for renewable energy development covering 2026-2030. The plan outlines the country's ambitious solar and wind energy targets for the coming five years.
Indonesia's energy minister announces an upcoming groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of the country's 100 GW solar power initiative. This flagship program represents a major commitment to renewable energy expansion in Southeast Asia.
Palm oil companies have resumed rainforest clearing in Indonesian Borneo for the first time in over a decade, reigniting a land dispute with the Indigenous Dayak Benuaq community. The expansion threatens both forest ecosystems and Indigenous territorial rights.
JBS, the world's largest meat producer, is pursuing a $2.5 billion investment in Nigeria that could significantly expand livestock operations. The proposal raises questions about environmental and social impacts that need addressing before approval.
Wind farms are being developed on Dogger Bank, a critical North Sea marine nursery shared by U.K., Dutch, German and Danish waters. The sandbank hosts diverse marine life including sharks, rays, dolphins, and corals, now facing pressure from multiple industrial uses.
Human Rights Watch reports that Indonesian authorities are using laws to prosecute environmental defenders and Indigenous leaders opposing deforestation and land grabs. The report documents 15 cases from 2015-2025 showing how police use corporate and political complaints against activists.
France and Spain face extreme heat with temperatures reaching the low 40s Celsius, threatening to reignite wildfires in the Gironde and Madrid regions. Authorities warn that progress in containing active fires may be reversed by the incoming heatwave.
Over 1,500 ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz since February are accumulating invasive marine species on their hulls that could spread globally when shipping resumes. Marine biologists warn this creates an extreme biodiversity threat as encrusted organisms hitchhike to ports worldwide.
Italy's Ministry of Environment approved a 599 MW agrivoltaic project in Puglia with positive environmental assessment. The project must meet several conditions before proceeding.
Polish scientists developed a semi-transparent perovskite solar cell achieving 21.87% efficiency for tandem applications. The breakthrough uses a p-i-n architecture with tin oxide buffer layer and integrated electrode optimization.
Rising temperatures are shifting childhood malaria risk patterns across sub-Saharan Africa, creating new high-risk zones. Climate change is redistributing disease vulnerability rather than simply increasing overall malaria burden.
China has released its 15th five-year plan outlining renewable energy targets and policies. The plan aims to address climate change through expanded renewable energy development and deployment.
The Trump administration's BLM approved a 167-MW AI data center on public land using a solar farm environmental review. The approval treats the projects as substantially equivalent despite their vastly different sizes and purposes.
SK On and Factorial Energy have formed an alliance to commercialize solid-state battery technology for electric vehicles. The partnership aims to scale the breakthrough technology to mass production.
Hyundai launches the IONIQ 3 electric hatchback starting at $30,000 with over 300 miles of range. The vehicle is generating record customer interest for the automaker.
Tesla and ContourGlobal signed a long-term power purchase agreement for 1 terawatt-hour annually from Project Sterling, a hybrid solar and battery storage facility in Arizona. The deal represents one of the largest corporate renewable energy agreements from a single U.S. plant.
Research from The Nature Conservancy reveals that solar project permitting in California moves faster on previously disturbed lands than undisturbed natural areas. Projects on Williamson Act lands face longer regulatory reviews, highlighting how land-use decisions impact renewable energy deployment timelines.
The European Commission proposed reforms to the EU's Emissions Trading System, recommending slower emission cuts from 2031 and granting companies free allowances. The changes aim to balance climate action with economic considerations under the updated carbon market framework.
Europe has 69 e-fuel projects for shipping but only six are operational, risking competitiveness against China by the 2033 deadline. Regulatory support is needed to accelerate project development and deployment.
45 states plus D.C. and Puerto Rico took distributed solar policy actions in Q2 2026, with net metering and community solar policies receiving the most attention.
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology signaled strong government support for connected and autonomous electric vehicles. The Chinese government continues to prioritize leadership in EV and autonomous vehicle technology development.