California is advancing legislation to allow plug-and-play balcony solar installations without permits or professional installers. This streamlined approach removes barriers to residential solar adoption.
The UK is set to receive 17,000 new public EV chargers, significantly expanding charging infrastructure. This follows an earlier announcement of 10,000 chargers being installed in Kent.
Pelagic fish species ranging from anchovies to sharks are facing threats from microplastic pollution in ocean environments. These fish serve as indicators of deep ocean health and ecosystem degradation.
A Kenya field experiment demonstrates that dung beetles disappear when African elephants vanish locally, marking the first large-scale demonstration of coextinction in nature. The study shows direct species interdependence and extinction cascades.
Brazil's Supreme Court ruling revives a controversial Amazon railway project by allowing a national park to be carved out for grain infrastructure. The decision sets a precedent that permits development in protected Amazon areas.
Indonesia's largest environmental group Walhi has intervened in a government lawsuit against a logging company, arguing the case underestimates ecological damage to orangutan and tiger habitats. The intervention seeks to ensure full accounting of environmental harm from the company's operations.
Over 700 renewable energy projects in Great Britain have been offered grid connections since the start of the year, representing more than half needed for Labour's 2030 clean power target. The approvals resolve a two-year bottleneck that had threatened to delay renewable energy expansion into the 2030s.
A Greenpeace study finds that the world's wealthiest 1% control about a quarter of global annual emissions through their shareholdings and investments in companies and assets. Beyond their conspicuous lifestyles, their ownership of oil producers and property developments drives outsized climate harm worth nearly $1 trillion annually.
Wild bee populations are declining globally, with Nepali beekeepers reporting 50% hive losses over the past decade. Scientists warn the collapse threatens crucial nutrients in human diets beyond just crop pollination.
The UK's net zero economy directly employs over 300,000 workers and supports 1.1 million jobs, generating £100bn annually. The article argues that rejecting net zero policies would eliminate millions of jobs while climate action drives economic growth.
Solar and battery storage comprised 91% of new US power capacity in Q1 2026, according to SEIA and Wood Mackenzie data. This demonstrates continued dominance of renewable energy in grid expansion.
Solar generated 12.8% of US electricity in May 2026, surpassing coal's 12.2% share for the first time on record. The milestone reflects the ongoing shift toward renewable energy in the American power grid.
General Motors enters the battery energy storage market, partnering with LG on lithium-ion systems while launching a sodium-ion R&D program for grid-scale storage. The automaker also plans to expand bidirectional charging capabilities for its vehicles.
Aiko unveiled its fourth-generation all-back-contact solar module reaching 25.6% efficiency in mass production at 690 W power output. The advancement represents a significant milestone in solar panel technology efficiency.
Mexico's Federal Electricity Commission awarded 37 renewable energy projects totaling 7.4 GW, with solar comprising 6.7 GW or 90% of capacity. The solar allocation nearly doubles the initially projected requirement for the technology.
Australia's largest energy transmission project, spanning 900 kilometres across three states, has completed construction and begun operations. The infrastructure project aims to enhance power distribution across New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.
Qcells has launched production at a U.S. solar manufacturing facility that produces ingots, wafers, cells and modules in one location. The vertically integrated plant can supply solar panels for approximately 1.3 million homes.
Solar power generated more electricity than coal in the U.S. for the first time last month. This milestone reflects rapid renewable energy adoption and the decline of aging coal power plants.
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The US is increasingly restricting refugee entry as climate-driven displacement grows worldwide, with neither US nor international law recognizing climate hazards as valid asylum grounds.
Trump's immigration restrictions primarily target people from countries most vulnerable to climate-driven displacement. The analysis reveals millions are being forced to flee due to climate disasters while the administration simultaneously promotes fossil fuel policies.
Rightwing organizations are funding judicial seminars featuring pro-industry speakers to influence judges in climate litigation cases against oil companies. Environmental law firms counter that fossil fuel interests are attempting to sway the judiciary while accusing climate advocates of bias.
A first-ever analysis reveals that thousands of British marine species including whales, dolphins, and seabirds are killed annually as bycatch in fishing operations. The Wildlife and Countryside Link study documents the devastating toll accidental capture has on protected marine wildlife.
Commercial beekeepers experienced record colony losses exceeding 60% last winter. The article argues industrial agriculture, rather than isolated factors, is the primary threat to pollinator populations.
BYD is expanding its Flash Charging network to Canada, offering 250 miles of EV range in 5 minutes. This marks the first confirmed deployment of the megawatt charging technology in North America.
EV sales reached their highest level since federal tax credits were eliminated last fall, while new EV prices continued to decline. The market is showing resilience despite the removal of government incentives.