A new report shows solar power has become cost-competitive with coal and gas for 74 Climate Vulnerable Forum members. The development could accelerate US solar manufacturing growth.
Togo is cosponsoring a proposal to review commercial whaling quotas at the International Whaling Commission's September meeting. Conservation groups oppose the proposal, which seeks to revise the current ban on commercial whaling.
Turkmenistan has begun repairing massive methane leaks from its oil and gas facilities, marking a breakthrough after being identified as the world's worst country for such emissions. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas 80 times more effective than CO2 at trapping heat, and plugging these leaks offers rapid climate benefits.
Marine scientist Loyiso Dunga is mapping South Africa's Great African Seaforest, a kelp forest stretching 800 miles along the Wild Coast. The research aims to increase knowledge and protection of this marine ecosystem.
Climate modelling groups worldwide conduct coordinated CMIP7 simulations every six to seven years to explore future climate scenarios. These emissions scenarios help scientists understand how different climate outcomes may develop based on various environmental conditions.
A deadly flash flood in the Grand Canyon killed at least two people and triggered rescues of nearly 80 visitors. Climate factors including drought, wildfire scarring, and Pacific Ocean warming likely intensified the extreme rainfall.
New Zealand's critically endangered kākāpō parrot population has reached 325 birds following a record breeding season of 90 chicks, the highest count in 75 years. The population surge was triggered by mass fruiting of native trees, demonstrating successful conservation efforts.
US EV market faces headwinds as Republican leadership withdraws support and automakers scale back electric vehicle programs. Ford navigates policy challenges affecting the broader automotive industry's electrification trajectory.
An online aquarium shop selling coral products has gained popularity during the pandemic, raising concerns about illegal coral trafficking and reef destruction.
Indigenous rangers in Australia's Gulf of Carpentaria are removing abandoned fishing nets, known as ghost nets, that harm marine life and ecosystems. The nets, deliberately discarded by fishers, pose a significant threat to ocean health in the region.
Illegal gold mining in the Amazon has expanded across borders into Venezuela to evade Brazilian controls. International journalism collaboration is essential to document transnational environmental crimes.
Illegal gold miners have breached a critical forest sanctuary in Indonesia's Aceh province where rescued Sumatran orangutans are being reintroduced. Dozens of excavators are suspected of operating in the Jantho forest, threatening the survival of these critically endangered apes.
Poland's coal electricity generation dropped from 72.5% in 2021 to 52.7% by 2025, while renewables surged to 31.4%. Coal fell below 50% of generation in multiple months, with renewables exceeding coal in June.
An analyst predicts that by 2031, gasoline and diesel cars in the US will cost more to maintain than their resale value, making them economically stranded assets. The article explores the financial implications of declining internal combustion engine vehicle worth as electric vehicle adoption accelerates.
Philip Fearnside has spent 50 years documenting the environmental and economic costs of Amazon deforestation. He testified against a Brazilian highway project, warning it would trigger catastrophic forest loss.
Global plugin vehicle registrations grew 7% year-over-year in July, reaching 1.8 million units with BEVs up 16% while PHEVs declined 11%. Electric vehicles captured 27% of the global vehicle market share.
Battery electric vehicles reached 26% market share in Europe, with sales jumping 51% year-over-year despite Tesla declining 36%. Growth is driven by cheaper models, high fuel prices, and competition from Chinese manufacturers.
Nepal faces additional flood threats as debris-blocked rivers upstream form unstable dams that risk bursting. Scientists warn residents and rescue workers in flood-ravaged valleys of potential new waves of inundation.
Inside Climate News · Aug 28, 2026 · relevance 8/10
The Trump administration is expediting environmental review for an 800-mile Alaska oil pipeline reauthorization spanning 30 years. The Bureau of Land Management is also shortening the public comment period for the review.
Inside Climate News · Aug 28, 2026 · relevance 8/10
Africa is experiencing rapid growth in distributed solar installations through households and businesses, with rooftop arrays driving record solar additions. However, most of these installations remain untracked in official statistics, obscuring the true scale of the expansion.
Yale Environment 360 · Aug 28, 2026 · relevance 8/10
Rescue operations resumed in Nepal-Tibet border region after a debris dam burst forced temporary suspension. At least 543 people have been killed in devastating flash floods.
A catastrophic flash flood in Nepal swept through multiple river valleys, causing significant destruction. The author argues this disaster exemplifies the human and economic costs of delayed global climate action.
Over 10,800 US K-12 schools now use solar power, providing renewable energy to approximately 1 in 7 students. Battery storage adoption at these schools remains limited despite the widespread solar infrastructure expansion.
Renewable energy's installed capacity is projected to surpass natural gas by summer 2027, according to new EIA data reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. The milestone includes small-scale solar installations across the United States.
BYD's second-quarter net profit surged 29.8% to $1.22 billion, driven by record export volumes despite weakness in the Chinese EV market. The rebound marks the company's first quarterly profit increase in over a year.