Ford's upcoming midsize electric pickup will start at $30,000 and feature native NACS charging compatibility for Tesla Superchargers. The move signals growing EV adoption in the truck segment and expanded charging infrastructure access.
China's EV market reached record 63% share in June as petrol car sales crashed 42%, driven by high gas prices and new model availability. The shift marks a major milestone in vehicle electrification despite economic factors.
House Republicans introduced legislation to revoke California's Clean Air Act waiver that allows the state to enforce stricter vehicle emissions standards than federal requirements. The Sierra Club opposes the effort to eliminate the already-implemented policy.
A federal court ruled that the EPA must implement strengthened 2024 air quality standards for particulate matter pollution. The decision requires the agency to enforce health-based regulations for PM2.5 soot.
Six U.S. states are implementing smart energy policies to address rising electricity demand and costs through solar and energy storage deployment. Bipartisan policymakers are increasingly turning to renewable energy as a fast and cost-effective solution.
Asia-Pacific is investing $50 billion to build clean power grids to support AI data centers and semiconductor manufacturing. The Asian Development Bank warns the region cannot sustain the AI infrastructure boom without major renewable energy infrastructure expansion.
The Trump administration is finalizing two regulations that weaken federal protections for endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. One rule eliminates automatic extensions of key protections from killing and injury.
Researchers are improving battery safety by studying thermal runaway and developing better safeguards in material design and battery management systems. The cradle-to-crisis approach helps anticipate risks from new battery materials.
Malaysia discovered illegally imported e-waste at Port Klang hidden in mislabeled shipping containers. The discovery prompted Malaysia to implement a total ban on electronic waste imports.
Peru's Humboldt penguins face population collapse due to 2022 avian flu and 2023 El Niño disrupting coastal ecosystems. The species declined by two-thirds between 2022 and 2025 as fish availability plummeted.
The European Commission has proposed slowing emissions cuts under the EU carbon market starting in 2031. The review outlines adjusted climate action timelines for the bloc's emissions trading system.
The Bank of England will stop accepting coal-linked bonds for key loan arrangements starting October, a move climate campaigners view as a victory. The ban targets thermal coal used in power generation and may pressure commercial banks to reconsider holding fossil fuel-related assets.
Extreme heat in India is causing outdoor workers to lose up to 9% of their income, with heat acting as a 'poverty multiplier' for hundreds of millions in the informal sector. Research from IIED reveals the severe economic impacts of climate change on the country's poorest workers.
The UAE is developing the world's largest battery storage system combining 5.2GW of solar capacity with 19GWh storage to power half a million homes overnight. Innovative battery technologies like molten salt and other solutions are being trialled globally to address renewable energy storage challenges.
Southeast Asia is shifting from early EV adoption toward regional battery manufacturing industrialization and grid integration efforts. The 4th ASEAN Battery Technology Conference in Malaysia will focus on engineering implementation rather than policy frameworks.
Geely has developed a new EV powertrain with 93.8% efficiency, significantly outperforming traditional internal combustion engines which waste most fuel energy.
Cuba transitioned sea turtles from industrial fishing to protection starting in the 1980s, with Félix Guillermo Moncada Gavilán playing a key role in this conservation shift.
Liberia's rainforests are disappearing rapidly due to illegal cocoa plantations driven by global chocolate demand. Satellite data shows deforestation across one of West Africa's last intact rainforests.
An AI startup is using agentic artificial intelligence to reduce soft costs and eliminate high-pressure sales tactics in the U.S. residential solar market. The technology aims to increase transparency and accessibility in the solar buying process.
India has transformed from relying on solar imports to becoming an integrated global solar manufacturer, strengthening its energy independence and contributing to the green economy.
GenCost analysis tracks eight years of Australia's energy system evolution, revealing how technology trends and global events are driving the transition to low-emissions electricity.
Liberia's remaining Upper Guinean rainforest, which contains over half of West Africa's surviving forest, faces accelerating deforestation from cacao production. The region has already lost most of its rainforest to agriculture, logging, and infrastructure development over the past century.
A new Chinese-built offshore construction vessel enables cost-cutting technologies for supersized wind turbines. The global offshore wind industry is expanding despite political headwinds against fossil fuels.
Delhi's government approved a new EV policy offering incentives for older vehicle owners, driven by the region's severe air pollution crisis. The initiative combines public health concerns with climate commitments to accelerate electric vehicle adoption across India.
A Philippines energy company is closing a coal plant in the Visayas region and replacing it with battery energy storage systems to improve grid reliability. The transition addresses chronic blackout issues while shifting away from fossil fuel dependence.