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Energy
New drilling technologies are expanding geothermal energy development opportunities in the US. Increased geothermal capacity could reduce dependence on oil imports and enhance energy independence.
Energy
Germany installed 7.4 GW of solar photovoltaic capacity in the first half of the year, with 1.28 GW added in June alone. The country's total cumulative installed solar power reached approximately 125.2 GW by month's end.
Wildlife
South Africa's first national census reveals free-roaming cheetah populations are significantly smaller than previously estimated. The three-year study surveyed cheetahs living outside protected areas across the country.
Wildlife
Sacred groves in India's Western Ghats, protected by local communities for generations, are proving more effective at preserving old-growth forests than national parks. A new study highlights how these culturally-significant forest patches support future forest regeneration.
Ocean
Deep-sea mining is identified as the biggest threat to critically endangered deep-sea creatures, including the newly discovered Lirapex felix snail. The IUCN's updated Red List highlights the potential ecosystem risks from mining activities in ocean depths.
Climate
Rising temperatures could push Southeast Asian forests beyond their thermal tolerance limits, threatening the biodiversity that depends on forest canopy shade. Forest ecosystems regulate understory environments that protect countless tropical species from extreme heat.
Policy
The UK has withdrawn tens of millions of pounds in funding from rainforest protection projects in the Congo Basin. The withdrawal impacts conservation efforts in the world's second-largest rainforest.
Policy
The Trump EPA is moving to approve an Alabama coal ash program that would allow toxic coal ash to remain buried near rivers despite Biden administration rejection. The material poses environmental risks as it sits in groundwater where it can contaminate surrounding areas.
Ocean
Multiple nations including Norway, Denmark, Iceland, the UK, EU, and Russia dispute fishing rights over the Atlantic mackerel supply, a $1 billion industry. The disagreement has coincided with declining adult mackerel populations.
Policy
North Sea oil industry lobbyists are urging the incoming Labour government to approve new drilling projects like Rosebank and Jackdaw, framing fossil fuel expansion as supporting reindustrialization and skilled workers.
Policy
President Trump reduced Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments from over 3 million acres to 302,600 acres, eliminating protections for remote landscapes and sacred tribal archaeological sites.
Policy
A new report reveals that critical mineral mining demand is driven largely by AI and defense spending, not just climate solutions as the industry claims. The Oakland Institute questions the sustainability narrative surrounding the global mining boom for copper, lithium, and cobalt.
Energy
China is building the world's largest hydropower dam on an active fault line in the Himalayas, with Chinese scientists warning engineers about earthquake risks. The project raises concerns about structural safety and potential environmental consequences.
Climate
The UK experienced its hottest year on record in 2025, with data since 1884 showing unprecedented climatic changes and increasingly normalized extremes. Further record-breaking temperatures are likely as atmospheric carbon pollution continues to drive warming.
Wildlife
Covert footage reveals organized crime networks operating illegal wildlife shops in Laos, selling endangered species products like pangolin scales and tiger bones to Chinese tourists. The shops disguise illegal trafficking operations as legitimate souvenir businesses.
Wildlife
Chinese tourism boom in Laos is fueling illegal wildlife trafficking, with endangered species like pangolins, rhinos, and elephants being sold through secret shops. Guardian investigation reveals criminal networks exploiting the new high-speed rail connecting China to Laos.
Opinion
UK heatwaves and climate extremes are causing widespread harm to public health and food security. Climate-skeptic parties exploit these disasters for political gain, creating a dangerous spiral unless urgent adaptation measures are implemented.
EV
Toyota's EV sales surged 225% in Q2, positioning it among America's top 5 EV sellers. However, the company remains cautious about accelerating its electric vehicle strategy.
Energy
The EU achieved a record 25% of power generation from solar in June 2026, marking only the third month where solar became the largest single power source. This milestone reflects the EU's continued progress in renewable energy adoption.
Energy
Renewable electricity generation grew by 9.8% in 2024, significantly outpacing non-renewable growth of 1.4%, according to IRENA's latest report.
Energy
Cypress Creek and Google broke ground on America's largest solar project featuring 2.5 GWdc of solar capacity and 2.9 GWh of battery storage. The project will create 700 construction jobs per phase and utilize American-made components.
Wildlife
Conservation groups filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's decision to remove habitat protections for endangered species. The groups argue the decision contradicts scientific evidence about the importance of habitat preservation.
Energy
Masdar has reached financial close on a 5.2GW solar and 19GWh battery storage project designed to provide continuous clean power. The gigascale renewable energy project represents a significant advancement in round-the-clock clean energy infrastructure.
EV
China's rapid adoption of electric trucks is disrupting global oil demand forecasts that assumed sustained growth in diesel consumption. The shift challenges traditional energy predictions as commercial vehicles account for significantly higher fuel consumption than passenger cars.
Wildlife
Benin is using Vodun, an ancient spiritual religion, to protect disappearing mangroves by establishing spiritual sanctuaries that prohibit their destruction. Local communities invoke the Zangbéto deity to enforce mangrove conservation.
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