Public health authorities and scientists have released reports estimating deaths caused by Europe's May and June heatwaves. The story examines how these heat-related fatalities were counted and documented.
A U.S. science advisory panel reports that climate attribution science now focuses on the severity of future impacts as extreme events overlap. The field has moved beyond confirming human-caused warming drives deadly weather to studying compounding climate hazards.
CATL and Alfen are deploying 5 GWh of sodium-ion battery storage across Europe, with systems rated for 15,000 cycles and 25-30 year lifespans. The partnership demonstrates sodium-ion's viability for long-term grid storage applications.
Solar and storage are breaking records across the US as electricity demand rises and prices climb. The industry is delivering power at a pace that exceeds expectations from just years ago.
China operates the world's largest battery energy storage fleet, but analysis shows significant untapped potential to shift additional clean power generation. Expanding battery utilization could redirect 23 TWh more renewable electricity to peak demand hours in 2025.
Volkswagen reported a 50% rise in electric vehicle orders across Europe, signaling growing EV demand despite the company's factory closures and layoffs. The sales milestone represents positive momentum in the automotive industry's shift toward electric vehicles.
The Philippines inaugurated the MTerra Solar project's first phase, described as the world's largest integrated solar and battery storage facility. President Marcos highlighted the project as evidence of the country's commitment to clean energy infrastructure and emissions reduction.
Mongabay investigates deforestation in Liberia driven by cacao farming along the Côte d'Ivoire border. The investigation uncovers both environmental destruction and migrant labor rights issues in rainforest regions.
Liberia's tropical rainforests in the proposed Kwa National Park face deforestation pressure from cocoa farming expansion. The story examines the environmental impact of different cacao cultivation methods on the region's forest ecosystem.
An experiment in the Canadian Arctic aims to stabilize disappearing sea ice, which Indigenous peoples depend on for hunting, fishing, travel, and cultural practices. Arctic sea ice is declining rapidly due to human-driven climate change according to NASA and NSIDC data.
JBS, the world's largest meatpacking company, has significantly weakened its environmental targets in its 2025 sustainability report. The company rolled back its Net Zero by 2040 emissions reduction goal and zero deforestation commitments.
The Marine Conservation Society warns UK shoppers to reduce consumption of hake and coley due to declining fish stocks and increased fishing pressure. These species were previously recommended as sustainable alternatives to cod but now face lower sustainability ratings.
An eight-year UK study found that common urban plants like ivy attract more pollinating insects than ornamental flowers. The autumn blooms provide abundant pollen and nectar for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Three English water companies seek to impose non-essential water use bans on businesses like golf clubs and car washes amid ongoing drought conditions. The restrictions aim to protect rivers and wildlife as water supply remains threatened across most of England.
Oswal Pumps will invest $48 million in a 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility in Haryana, India, with production starting April 2028. The facility will supply solar cells for captive module manufacturing, supporting India's renewable energy expansion.
Trina Solar researchers developed a new framework to classify UV-induced degradation in TOPCon solar cells as reversible or irreversible. This classification system aims to improve reliability testing and provide more accurate assessments of solar module performance over time.
Australian EV infrastructure company EVX is launching locally manufactured 40-50 kW pole-mounted DC fast chargers early next year. The expansion represents growth in domestic EV charging infrastructure capacity.
Scientists tested warning color patterns on wind turbine blades inspired by nature to reduce bird collisions. Video-game experiments with great tits showed promise for using bold visual designs to help birds avoid deadly turbine strikes.
Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel struck Mexico's Pacific coast, killing at least five people and causing severe flooding, infrastructure damage, and widespread power outages. Rescue operations using helicopters are ongoing as the storms impact the region.
Slovenian researchers developed a numerical model showing luminescent UV down-shifting layers could boost TOPCon solar module energy yields by over 4% while reducing UV-induced degradation. The technology shows potential for improving long-term solar panel performance.
Italy's solar capacity is projected to nearly triple from 43.5 GW in 2025 to 137 GW by 2040, according to grid operators Terna and Snam. The expansion includes significant growth in energy storage and electrification infrastructure.
Distributed solar is projected to reach 92 GW capacity by 2036, reflecting significant growth in decentralized energy generation. However, this expansion will create operational challenges in integrating distributed resources and maintaining grid flexibility.
Australia is scaling up manufacturing of solar panel installation and piling robots with $32 million federal government funding for new facilities in Victoria and Queensland.
Solar PV systems are being deployed in increasingly diverse climates, from alpine to desert to tropical regions. Project design must account for environmental stressors beyond efficiency ratings to ensure long-term performance.
EVs displaced $20 billion in crude oil between March and August, providing relief to oil-importing nations during the Hormuz energy crisis. However, the US is falling behind in EV adoption compared to other countries.