California is suing the Trump administration over the cancellation of billions of dollars in wind power leases and payments to companies to halt wind farm construction. The legal action challenges the administration's decision to halt renewable energy development.
The Trump administration finalized a rule weakening fuel efficiency standards for heavy-duty trucks, which could increase diesel consumption and transportation emissions despite rising fuel prices.
Global renewable energy investment reached $327.5 billion in H1 2026, with solar-plus-storage projects attracting $25 billion amid revenue uncertainty. US investment surged before tax credit deadlines, though China and offshore wind showed weaker activity.
Cbm-Tech launched Africa's first PV-driven hydrogen hub in Walvis Bay, combining 5 MW solar, 5 MW electrolyzer, and 5.9 MWh battery storage. The facility demonstrates green hydrogen production technology on the continent.
Wood Mackenzie forecasts Latin America's energy storage capacity will grow from 2.5 GW in 2025 to 34 GW by 2035, driven by renewable integration and supportive policies. Key barriers include unclear revenue models, financing constraints, and regulatory gaps across the region.
First Nations in Canada are calling for emergency protection measures for southern mountain caribou, citing the species' sacred importance in their culture and environmental worldview.
A catastrophic flash flood struck the Nepal-China border in the Himalayas, with authorities warning that a newly formed overflowing lake poses risk of additional flooding.
A coal power plant in coastal Bangladesh is causing environmental damage and displacing farmers from their agricultural livelihoods. Inadequate environmental safeguards have allowed pollution to affect the local community.
A former Brazilian military police officer was sentenced to 35 years in prison for crimes related to environmental activism. The case highlights threats faced by environmentalists protecting Amazon forests and wildlife.
European energy security concerns following Russia's invasion of Ukraine have highlighted the importance of cross-border electricity cooperation rather than complete energy independence. Increased interconnection between countries is proving more valuable than isolated national energy systems.
Global solar photovoltaic installations are forecast to reach 638 GW in 2026. However, Intertek CEA warns that severe structural oversupply persists, with manufacturing capacity significantly exceeding projected demand.
German researchers developed a solvent-free perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell achieving 27.3% efficiency through sequential evaporation. The scalable technology demonstrated strong stability, retaining 97% efficiency after 6,800 hours of storage.
Nextnova plans to build a 2 GW solar cell manufacturing facility in Oklahoma, expecting production by March 2027 with 300 jobs. The facility could expand to 5 GW capacity as market demand increases.
The Biden administration's 2024 regulations protecting communities near petrochemical plants from air toxics are being dismantled by the Trump administration through exemptions and rule rewrites.
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A catastrophic flash flood triggered by glacial collapse in Nepal-Tibet killed at least 165 people and left nearly 1,500 missing, mostly tourists. Rescuers are searching mountainous regions popular with trekkers and pilgrims for hundreds of nationals from multiple countries.
Thames Water's water recycling pilot to combat drought saw toxic forever chemicals rise to 13 times legal limits, contradicting the utility's claims of environmental safety.
Flinders University researchers have developed a zinc-iodine battery prototype that successfully completed 60,000 charge-discharge cycles in laboratory testing. The advancement represents progress in long-duration energy storage technology for renewable energy systems.
Engie completed the 752 MW Assú Sol solar complex in northeastern Brazil, the largest operational solar project in the company's global portfolio. The project represents a major milestone in Brazil's renewable energy expansion.
A Chinese mining company operating in Mozambique has destroyed hundreds of hectares of mangroves through sand mining operations. The Mozambique Heavy Sand Company VIII, part-owned by Jinan Yuxiao Group, has caused significant environmental damage in Zambezia Province.
A Sumatran farmer combats coastal erosion caused by peat soil degradation by planting mangroves. The region loses over 6 meters of coastline annually to the sea.
Four dams on California's Klamath River were removed, allowing over 20,000 chinook salmon to migrate upstream for the first time in a century. Despite this restoration milestone, research indicates recovery challenges remain.
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Marine heat waves threaten coastal communities' food security and child health. University of North Carolina research links increased ocean temperatures to child mortality and stunted growth in vulnerable populations.
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Researchers studying Galápagos corals found that global warming has intensified El Niño cycles over the past 40 years beyond natural historical variations. The study reveals sharper sea surface temperature swings in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.
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A catastrophic flash flood struck Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday, killing hundreds and leaving many missing. Multiple villages, including popular tourist destinations, have been destroyed in the devastation.
BYD has installed 10,000 ultra-fast 1.5 megawatt charging stations in five months, already halfway toward its goal of 20,000 stations by year-end. The rapid deployment of high-speed EV charging infrastructure supports the broader transition to electric vehicles.