Maine regulators selected Clearway Energy to develop an 800 MW wind farm in northern Maine. The project would increase the state's onshore wind capacity by approximately 66%.
BYD's battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales grew 28.4% in August with 256,230 deliveries, demonstrating strong market momentum for fully electric passenger vehicles. The company's overall performance showed mixed results across different business segments.
The EU and EIB approved a €2 billion fund to support renewable energy, storage, and grid interconnections across Greek islands. The program aims to reduce oil dependence, enhance energy security, and accelerate decarbonization.
A study by IRENA identifies over 397,000 settlements across four West African nations that could gain electricity access through battery-supported mini-grids. The research highlights batteries as critical technology for expanding renewable energy infrastructure in underelectrified regions.
Michael Painter championed Indigenous land rights as central to conservation efforts in the Bolivian Chaco. The Isoceño Guaraní organization CABI combined territorial goals with external scientific expertise and legal support to protect their lands from agricultural encroachment.
Indigenous Siekopai women in the Ecuadorian Amazon are using traditional knowledge and modern technology to help recover threatened charapa turtle populations along the Aguarico River.
Nepal's August 26 floods from snow-fed rivers disrupted 10% of the national power grid, challenging the country's hydropower-dependent development strategy amid rising temperatures and climate change impacts.
The Philippines is accelerating critical-mineral development through an executive order, raising concerns about impacts on forests, ancestral lands, and Indigenous communities' consent rights.
Lagos faces increased flooding risk due to human-induced climate change and rapid urbanization causing wetland loss. Recent July floods disrupted the Nigerian city's commerce and traffic, with experts warning of continued dangers.
A new study reveals damselfish assist in repairing coral tissue damage, strengthening the symbiotic relationship between fish and corals. This discovery suggests fish play a more critical role in coral resilience, especially in high-stress environments.
The EPA reported 2,127 civil enforcement cases in the last fiscal year, claiming the highest number in nine years. However, analysis suggests this statistic is misleading regarding the agency's actual effectiveness in addressing pollution.
Methane is the second-largest contributor to global warming after CO2 and requires aggressive reduction to meet climate targets. Tough methane cuts are essential for limiting warming to well-below 2°C.
Glacier melting in the Himalayas triggered devastating floods in Nepal and India, killing dozens and leaving many missing. The disaster highlights how climate change is creating increasingly severe threats to mountain communities.
Melting snow and ice in mountain regions worldwide are triggering dangerous geological chain reactions, as demonstrated by recent deadly floods in Nepal and Tibet. Climate change is increasing interactions between atmospheric and geological systems, creating risks for disasters in vulnerable areas like Alaska, the Himalayas, and the Alps.
The US battery storage market reached a record 20.2 GWh capacity addition in Q2 2026. This represents the largest quarterly expansion in the nation's energy storage infrastructure.
Waaree Energies is consolidating Gujarat module production and expanding its Arizona solar panel factory from 1 GW to 1.6 GW with a $37 million investment.
University of Sydney researchers partnered with a Queensland solar manufacturer to commercialize perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells, receiving $7.25 million in federal funding. The collaboration aims to establish a 500 MW solar module factory.
BW ESS has begun construction on a 5.7 GWh battery storage facility in Germany and plans to increase deployed capacity 20-fold while expanding into new markets.
A severe Caribbean drought affecting Puerto Rico and Jamaica since May 2026 has been linked to human-induced climate change by the World Weather Attribution network. The drought occurred during the normally wet season, representing an unusual weather pattern in the region.
A federal judge struck down New York's Climate Change Superfund Act, ruling it conflicts with federal authority. The law would have required fossil fuel companies to fund climate adaptation costs.
Flash flooding at Grand Canyon National Park killed at least two people after an inch of rain fell in 30 minutes. The incident highlights compounding extreme weather risks in the region.
Indigenous and Afro-descendant communities in Ecuador organized their own conference to address threats from oil, mining, and extraction in the Amazon. The grassroots gathering represents a unified response to environmental threats to their homelands.
A federal judge struck down New York's climate superfund law requiring oil companies to pay $75 billion over 25 years for climate mitigation. The ruling sided with Republican-led states and oil interests challenging the state's authority to enforce the policy.
Nissan is developing an affordable entry-level EV called the 'Wave' launching in early 2027 with prices under $25,000. The vehicle aims to increase EV accessibility in the mass market.
The U.S. installed a record 20.2 GWh of battery energy storage capacity in Q2, doubling installations in 18 months. Grid operators are expanding storage to enhance grid reliability.