BYD launches its luxury Han EV in China with over 1,000 km of CLTC range starting at $35,000. The model represents the automaker's latest flagship electric vehicle offering.
Volkswagen is developing a new, more affordable ID. Buzz electric minibus with undisclosed improvements beyond price reduction. The redesigned vehicle aims to increase EV accessibility in the minibus segment.
The US has surpassed 80,000 public EV fast-charging ports with newer stations offering greater capacity. However, Tesla Supercharger prices have increased while most other networks remain stable.
The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement's rules of origin requirements for EV batteries establish concrete local content standards. The article examines whether Europe can effectively implement its 'Made in EU' agenda through these trade provisions.
An analysis of how Denmark's shift to electric vehicles affects the broader fossil fuel industry ecosystem. The article examines systemic changes beyond EV adoption statistics.
Europe is building hydrogen refueling infrastructure ahead of market demand, risking the same costly mistakes South Korea experienced. The EU mandates hydrogen stations every 200km along motorways by 2030 despite limited hydrogen truck adoption.
MIT research finds utility-scale solar lowers US power prices, while rooftop solar correlates with higher residential rates and distribution costs. Renewable portfolio standards and utility-scale wind show no link to increased residential electricity prices.
The global pet trade in exotic reptiles and amphibians poses biodiversity and health risks, but scientists say solutions could be implemented quickly if governments take action.
Sand mining in Sierra Leone's Mahera Coast is accelerating as demand grows for construction materials. The practice threatens coastal ecosystems and increases vulnerability to erosion and climate impacts.
New Zealand is developing multiple strategies to combat invasive caulerpa seaweed discovered in 2021. Coastal researchers describe the resilient species as particularly challenging to control.
Indonesian authorities seized 20 protected green sea turtles from smugglers on Bali and released them back into the ocean after conducting health checks. The turtles were found abandoned on a boat during a police raid targeting wildlife traffickers.
A new podcast investigation examines aquaculture's environmental impacts as fish farming becomes a $300 billion global industry. Inside Climate News partnered with the Outlaw Ocean Project to explore the ecological consequences of large-scale fish farming.
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Diplomats will gather in Yerevan, Armenia for COP17 biodiversity summit negotiations. An interactive tool tracks the evolving negotiating texts throughout the conference.
BYD launches a seven-seat electric SUV in Europe featuring advanced batteries and fast-charging technology with over 400 miles of range. The vehicle represents the company's expansion of EV offerings with next-generation battery capabilities.
Brazilian electric motorcycle company Vammo reached profitability and surpassed 10 million battery swaps while expanding its user base to over 10,000 active riders. The company plans to expand beyond its São Paulo headquarters.
Volkswagen Group achieved 40% of European orders as fully electric vehicles last month, outpacing most legacy automakers in EV adoption. The company continues electrification progress despite challenges in other markets like China.
France's energy regulator has outlined parameters for its first long-term capacity auction targeting 82 GW for winter 2030-31. The auction aims to secure electricity supplies while managing consumer costs through multi-year contracts.
South African utility Eskom has launched a tender for up to 6 GW of renewable energy and storage projects, including minimum 2 GW solar and 1 GW/4 GWh battery storage. Selected developers will join a five-year co-development and investment framework.
Indonesian researchers found that multiple grounding points can reduce lightning-induced overvoltage in solar panels by up to 55%. Higher soil resistivity increases overvoltage risk, while grounding closer to strike locations substantially reduces transient voltages.
A partnership between the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, Redd Fish Restoration Society, and West Coast Kelp is working to restore degraded kelp forests in Clayoquot Sound, British Columbia.
Tropical forest ecologist Zuzana Burivalova won the 2026 Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award for using sound technology to monitor global forest health. The UCLA-affiliated award recognizes her innovative approach to understanding forest ecosystems through acoustic analysis.
A Cambodian commune leader is implementing grassroots marine conservation efforts in the Koh Sdach archipelago to combat overfishing, plastic waste, and climate impacts. The initiative serves as a model for local community-driven environmental protection in Southeast Asia.
Corpus Christi pursued a drought-prevention plan backed by industry and officials eight years ago that allegedly created unforeseen problems. The initiative to make the city drought-proof may have inadvertently driven it toward disaster instead.
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Risen Energy unveiled a new heterojunction solar module with 23.5% efficiency and 730W output, featuring anti-glare technology certified by TÜV Rheinland. The bifacial panel represents an advancement in solar panel efficiency.
Solar tracker companies in North America have invested over $1.6 billion in acquisitions since 2024, expanding beyond solar mounting into adjacent clean energy sectors. Industry leaders are building integrated one-stop shops for clean energy solutions.