Tesla begins production of its next-generation Megapack 3 battery at a new Texas facility, capable of manufacturing 50 GWh annually with 28% higher energy density than previous models.
A U.S. District Court ruled against the Trump administration's freeze on wind project reviews, overturning a de-facto moratorium on renewable energy development. The decision allows clean energy developers to proceed with previously delayed wind projects.
The Trump administration has paid RWE $1.22 billion to cancel three offshore wind projects and shift focus to LNG, marking the fifth similar energy company payment. The deal represents continued opposition to renewable energy development.
Ørsted's Old 300 Storage project, a 500 MWh battery facility using Tesla systems, has reached commercial operations in Texas and is integrated with the ERCOT grid. The project is co-located with a 430 MW solar facility that began operations in 2024.
Belize has lost 20% of its forest cover over two decades, with Mennonite agricultural expansion responsible for much of the deforestation affecting over 350,000 hectares.
Tree planting alone does not ensure ecological recovery; ecosystems require large intact forests and apex predators like harpy eagles to function properly. The Amazon's health depends on maintaining biodiversity and food chains, not just increasing tree cover.
Forest rangers in Sumatra's Batutegi region work to protect nearly 60,000 hectares of ecologically significant forest. The small team of officers faces challenges safeguarding this critical habitat from threats.
Social media activism has helped expose illegal fishing of vulnerable species in the Maldives, including giant clams and Napoleon wrasse. Parrotfish conservation efforts are now protecting coral reefs and marine ecosystems in the atoll islands.
Australia's energy minister vows federal legislation to mandate renewable energy powering new AI datacentres, overriding opposition from Queensland and Northern Territory governments.
Spain's solar photovoltaic generation reached a record 7,696 GWh last month, comprising 28.3% of the country's electricity mix. Solar has now led Spain's electricity generation for four consecutive months.
India's rooftop solar program has reached 14.8 GW of capacity across over 5 million households. The achievement represents a major milestone in the country's renewable energy expansion.
Nepal's wild tiger population has grown to 429 from 355 four years ago, marking significant recovery progress. However, the latest data reveals uneven recovery patterns raising new conservation concerns.
Tesla Megapacks are supporting Ørsted's new 250 MW/500 MWh battery storage project in Texas. The facility helps stabilize the grid with renewable energy storage capacity.
European countries have saved tens of billions of euros in fossil fuel imports by increasing wind and solar power generation. The growth in renewable energy adoption demonstrates significant economic and environmental benefits from transitioning away from fossil fuels.
Latin America's electric vehicle market share surpassed 10% in Q2, exceeding previous projections. The milestone reflects growing consumer interest and the region's shift toward cleaner transportation.
Environmental groups oppose Trump EPA plan to allow Louisiana to oversee toxic coal ash disposal, citing the state's poor environmental record and groundwater contamination found at coal plants.
Vinod Rishi dedicated decades to wildlife conservation in India, creating elephant corridors and protecting habitats. His work helped preserve space for endangered species including tigers and elephants across the Indian landscape.
Malaysia enacted a total ban on electronic waste imports in April 2026 to eliminate illegal recycling operations using fraudulent documentation. The regulation targets the black market that has made the country a major destination for hazardous electrical scrap.
England and Wales face severe drought with wildfires spreading across multiple regions, while right-wing critics attempt to downplay climate action's necessity by claiming it's unpopular.
Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change, affecting power generation across nuclear, gas, wind, and solar sources globally. The story fact-checks how different energy sources are impacted during extreme heat events.
The world reached 3 terawatts of cumulative solar capacity in March, marking a major renewable energy milestone. Developing nations are increasingly leading solar adoption globally.
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A Guardian investigation reveals high microplastic contamination in Turkish irrigation canals near a recycling hub processing UK plastic waste. The pollution threatens agriculture on Turkey's fertile Çukurova plain, highlighting waste management inequities between wealthy and developing nations.
Britain exported 139,000 tonnes of plastic waste to Turkey in one year, with 52,000 tonnes sent to recycling zones near farmland in Adana, causing pollution and health concerns for local farmers and communities.