CATL has opened a large-scale energy storage validation platform in Xiamen to test grid integration, safety, reliability, and performance of storage systems. The facility will evaluate combustion and EMC performance for energy storage technologies.
The U.S. is projected to have over 950 clean energy manufacturing facilities by 2030, up from 825 currently. The sector supports 215,000 jobs with 35% higher wages than average and is expected to grow to 374,000 jobs by 2030.
Global sand mining extracts 50 billion metric tons annually, exceeding natural replenishment rates. UN warns demand will grow 45% by 2060, creating a sustainability crisis.
The UK's net zero economy is worth over £100bn annually and supports more than a million jobs, according to CBI Economics research. The green sector demonstrates broad economic benefits across the country despite ongoing criticism of net zero targets.
BYD and other manufacturers plan to deploy all-solid-state batteries in electric vehicles by 2027, representing a major technological advancement. This next-generation battery technology could significantly improve EV performance and range.
BYD achieved record overseas EV sales exceeding 160,000 units in May, driven by demand for its new battery and charging technology. The company is struggling to meet surging global orders for its vehicles.
Australia's grid-scale and residential battery storage capacity has surged so significantly that the energy regulator will provide free electricity next month. The storage boom reflects growing renewable energy adoption and grid modernization across the country.
European BEV sales surged 42% in April, reaching 23% market share with nearly 385,000 plugin vehicles registered. Growth drivers include new models, high fuel prices, and Chinese EV manufacturers entering the market.
Tandem PV demonstrated a perovskite/silicon solar module achieving 30.4% efficiency in a 100 cm² prototype. The company plans to release full-size modules with 28% efficiency for utility-scale solar later this year.
Journalists tracked China's deep-sea mining fleet operations through a yearlong investigation supported by the Pulitzer Center. The story examines the growing deep-sea mining industry and its implications.
Brazil is the world's largest consumer and importer of shark meat, with government agencies purchasing thousands of tons for public institutions. A Mongabay investigation reveals the scale of shark consumption across schools, hospitals, prisons, and military bases.
Brooklyn Rivera, an Indigenous land defender in Nicaragua's La Moskitia region, has died in detention. The incident highlights tensions between Indigenous communities and government interests in resource extraction and development.
Europe is removing a record number of dams in 2025 to restore river ecosystems and support fish migration. A 70-year-old dam on North Macedonia's Pčinja River was among structures being demolished to improve water flow and biodiversity.
Golden lion tamarins from Brazil are being trafficked through sophisticated criminal networks to Asian black markets via multiple transportation routes. The endangered primates are smuggled through Latin America and Africa by organized smuggling operations.
Greenpeace plans legal action against JBS over climate impacts as the world's largest meat company prepares to build its first African beef operation in Nigeria without disclosing details. The Brazilian company faces ongoing criticism for Amazon deforestation and corruption scandals.
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The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in southeast Georgia is pursuing UNESCO World Heritage status recognition by July. The swamp protects critical wetland ecosystems, peat forests, and diverse wildlife habitat.
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Wildfire experts warn about risks for the upcoming fire season despite 2024 avoiding major disasters. The January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires killed 31 people and destroyed over 16,000 buildings.
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Over 9,900 electric buses are now operating across Latin America, representing significant progress in transportation electrification. The region is moving beyond personal EVs to scale public transit solutions.
Millions of Muslims gathering for Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca face increased health risks from intense heat linked to human-induced climate change. Scientific analysis warns the safe window for the event is shrinking due to climate impacts.
Authorities in Laos rescued 27 Asiatic black bears from an illegal bile farm in the largest bear farm rescue in Southeast Asia. The rescued bears were transferred to the Luang Prabang Wildlife Sanctuary operated by the NGO Free the Bears.
Spanish company Lointek has supplied a 50 MW / 300 MWh liquid air energy storage system for a UK facility developed by Highview, marking the country's largest installation of its kind.
ContourGlobal inaugurated the Víctor Jara hybrid power plant in Chile, combining 231 MW of solar capacity with a 200 MW/1.3 GWh battery storage system. The facility claims to be Latin America's longest-duration operational utility-scale battery installation, capable of delivering energy for 6.5 hours after sunset.
China's plugin vehicle sales in 2025 exceeded total vehicle purchases in the USA, highlighting the dramatic shift in EV adoption between the two nations. This comparison underscores China's dominant position in the global electric vehicle market.
Elon Musk proposes SpaceX and Tesla build 100 gigawatts of US solar manufacturing capacity within three years. The article examines the feasibility of this ambitious renewable energy production goal.
California is strengthening partnerships with the global floating wind industry as gigawatts of offshore wind power develop along the West Coast. The expansion represents growing momentum in floating wind technology deployment.