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Wildlife
Iceland plans to submit a bill in February 2027 that could permanently ban commercial whaling in its waters. The move follows a 2023 government report documenting inhumane killing methods and would leave only Norway and Japan as countries permitting commercial whaling.
Energy
Nanjing University researchers achieved a record 27.35% efficiency for perovskite-organic tandem solar cells using a novel low-bandgap acceptor. The device retained 80% performance after 744 hours of continuous illumination.
Energy
Chinese researchers developed an iron-mediated cathode strategy for sodium-ion batteries achieving 206 Wh/kg energy density. The innovation improves lattice-oxygen redox reversibility to 99%, advancing alternative battery technology.
Energy
The U.S. deployed 19.2 GW of solar in the first half of 2024, with utility-scale installations surging 61% year-over-year in Q2. However, permitting challenges and an upcoming tax credit cliff may slow future growth.
Wildlife
Gold mining in Peru's Madre de Dios region supports thousands of livelihoods but causes significant environmental damage including mercury pollution and Amazon deforestation. The story examines tensions between economic needs and biodiversity conservation in one of Earth's most biodiverse areas.
Policy
The Trump administration proposes accelerating Arctic oil and gas drilling by reducing environmental reviews and public input. The plan could enable industrial activity in Alaska wilderness and subsistence hunting areas before Trump leaves office.
Policy
A Texas LNG export terminal has chronically violated air pollution permits for years with minimal regulatory enforcement, according to an environmental watchdog report. The facility's unpermitted emissions highlight ongoing compliance issues at coastal gas infrastructure.
Energy
A new Texas solar recycling plant can process one panel per minute, recovering valuable materials like silver, copper, and silicon without exporting partially processed waste overseas.
EV
EV prices declined in August while overall new vehicle prices rose above $50,000. The diverging trends suggest growing affordability of electric vehicles compared to traditional cars.
Policy
India is advocating for reformed international climate finance mechanisms ahead of COP31 in Antalya, Turkey, and the BRICS summit. The country argues that climate finance must flow differently to address global emissions reduction and clean energy transition.
Energy
NLR and University of Hawaii deployed SURF-WEC, a wave energy device that converts ocean wave motion into electricity. The system represents an advancement in marine renewable energy technology for the power generation industry.
EV
Tesla is expanding Supercharger access to non-Tesla electric vehicles on Massachusetts highways. This infrastructure development aims to improve EV charging accessibility for all drivers.
Policy
A federal court ruled against the Trump administration's emergency order to keep Michigan's J.H. Campbell coal plant operating, siding with the Sierra Club. The decision blocked the Department of Energy's attempt to override state and utility decisions to close the facility.
Energy
Solar power is outpacing coal and gas in new grid additions across the US despite political challenges. Emerging solar materials promise further growth in the renewable energy sector.
Energy
Array Technologies is tripling its U.S. manufacturing footprint with a new Albuquerque solar tracker facility employing 300 people. The expansion enables in-house production rather than sourcing components from external suppliers.
Energy
Madagascar's diesel-dependent power system is exploring solar-diesel hybrid projects to reduce costs and blackouts. Five operational projects demonstrate that solar PV and battery storage can significantly decrease fuel consumption and electricity prices across sub-Saharan Africa.
Wildlife
Over 500 people have invaded Brazil's Ituna/Itatá Indigenous Land, clearing forests and setting fires while threatening federal agents. The territory is home to the Igarapé Ipiaçava Indigenous people living in voluntary isolation.
Climate
Severe drought in Angola is forcing communities to migrate seasonally to neighboring Namibia in search of water and food, causing villages to become depopulated. The prolonged drought has created acute humanitarian challenges including widespread hunger and thirst.
Wildlife
A BirdLife International report shows 45% of migratory bird species are declining, with 11% threatened with extinction. The report indicates challenges but suggests opportunities remain for conservation efforts.
Ocean
Nine dolphin species are critically endangered or endangered according to the IUCN. World Dolphin Day on September 12 raises awareness about threats to marine mammals and conservation efforts.
Wildlife
Nigerian conservationist Rachel Ikemeh has won the 2026 Rolex Award for protecting the critically endangered Niger Delta red colobus monkey. Her work focuses on community-based conservation efforts in the Niger Delta region.
Policy
UK Labour government under Andy Burnham plans to approve further North Sea oil and gas drilling despite climate concerns. George Monbiot questions the rationale behind the decision, noting minimal job creation against significant environmental risks.
Energy
The US reached a solar capacity milestone in Q2 2026, generating enough clean electricity for over 50 million homes. Red states led the expansion of solar installations across the country.
Energy
Thailand's new Power Development Plan aims to achieve 50% clean energy within 10 years and expand rooftop solar capacity by 10 GW. The initiative represents a significant commitment to renewable energy adoption in Southeast Asia.
Policy
The EU passed an anti-deforestation law that would expose environmental costs of North American logging. The US paper industry and government lobbied intensively to weaken the legislation.
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