The Trump EPA is rolling back coal ash regulations, threatening North Carolina waterways with over 133 million cubic yards of coal waste. The Sierra Club is mobilizing public engagement to address the environmental risks.
A previously unknown small primate with distinctive large hands was photographed in Indonesian Papua in 2015, recently rediscovered through archival images. The finding highlights how Indigenous knowledge and communities are crucial for identifying and protecting previously undocumented wildlife species.
Indonesia's state electricity company PLN is replacing remote diesel generators with solar and battery systems, transforming clean energy from speculation into economic reality. The initiative presents a scalable model for retiring diesel infrastructure across the archipelago.
Solar-powered electric vehicles are becoming financially competitive with traditional gas cars in many markets. Rising gas prices combined with decreasing solar and EV costs make this technology increasingly attractive for consumers.
The NAACP filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI company for illegally emitting toxic pollutants from unpermitted gas generators powering datacenters near Memphis. The suit alleges violations of the Clean Air Act affecting historically Black communities in Tennessee and Mississippi.
A reforestation corridor in Madagascar aims to reconnect fragmented rainforest habitats between protected reserves to support lemur populations and endemic species. The project seeks to benefit both wildlife and local communities affected by historical deforestation.
Māori traditional knowledge reveals how climate change disrupts forest food chains in Aotearoa New Zealand. The story documents ecological collapse in native forests where seasonal fruit abundance has dramatically declined.
Meteorologists predict a strong El Niño could emerge this summer, potentially supercharging extreme weather and pushing global temperatures to record levels. Experts are monitoring Pacific Ocean patterns to improve predictions for the year ahead.
A deep-sea ecologist who initially supported seafloor mining now argues that preserving deep-sea ecosystems is more valuable than the mining industry's economic promises. The analysis examines why protecting these remote ocean wildernesses should take priority.
Ghana has established its first marine protected area after 15 years of conservation efforts to protect depleting fish stocks. Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang announced the designation on April 14.
CATL is partnering to develop fast-charging EV battery technology capable of full charges in under 10 minutes. The breakthrough aims to challenge competitor BYD in the rapidly evolving EV market.
Kabul is experiencing a severe water crisis due to climate change, population growth, and poor resource management. Residents, particularly in poorer neighborhoods, struggle to access adequate water supplies.
A $200 million heat pump program has been approved despite political challenges. Heat pumps are efficient building electrification technologies that provide both heating and cooling.
Chinese research vessels are exploring deep-sea mineral deposits in zones designated to Chinese companies, potentially threatening deep-sea ecosystems. A Mongabay-CNN investigation documents eight ships spending over 800 days conducting seabed exploration surveys.
Renewables generated more power than natural gas in the U.S. for the first time last month, marking a major clean energy milestone. However, rising electricity demand is prolonging the operation of aging coal plants, complicating the transition away from fossil fuels.
George B. Schaller was a pioneering field biologist dedicated to studying and protecting endangered animals including gorillas, lions, tigers, and pandas. His life's work redefined conservation by prioritizing the landscapes necessary for wildlife survival.
Scientists in Chile have developed a hydrogen generation system using recycled solar panels for residential use. The technology achieves a low cost of approximately $5.8 per kilogram of hydrogen.
Oman's Naqaa Sustainable Energy LLC will build and operate a 500 MW solar project in northwestern Botswana. The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for later this week.
Record-breaking wildfires devastated Nebraska's Great Plains in spring 2024, with the Morrill fire burning over 642,000 acres. Rising temperatures and extreme drought are driving more destructive fires across cattle country.
The Dominican Republic is accepting bids for a 600 MW renewable energy tender that includes wind and solar projects with mandatory battery storage. The initiative aims to strengthen grid resilience through long-term power purchase agreements.
Norway has reopened its annual commercial whale hunting season despite international pressure and a global moratorium established in the 1980s. The practice continues despite most countries abandoning whaling decades ago.
Science journalist Hillary Rosner examines how animal migration routes are being impeded in her book Roam. The story explores the ecological consequences of blocked migration patterns for species reproduction and ecosystem sustainability.
Two Asiatic black bear cubs were rescued in Laos after being posted for sale on Facebook. Free the Bears coordinated with local authorities to conduct an illegal wildlife trade sting operation.
Reliance Industries becomes the first company approved to manufacture heterojunction solar cells in India. The technology approval expands India's renewable energy manufacturing capabilities.
African scientists are highlighting fungi's critical role in ecosystems and carbon storage, advocating for their preservation alongside flora and fauna. Madagascar's endemic fungal species are largely overlooked despite comprising essential components of terrestrial life.