Recent research indicates the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation could collapse significantly sooner than previous models predicted. The potential early collapse of this critical ocean current system poses major implications for global climate patterns.
Google has agreed to purchase all power from the Steel River Energy Center, a major U.S. solar-plus-storage project developed with Cypress Creek Energy. The facility will provide 2.5 GW of solar capacity and 2.9 GW/GWh of battery storage.
Chinese researchers have achieved a record 28.04% efficiency for perovskite-organic tandem solar cells using a photo-transformable molecule. The breakthrough improves perovskite film quality and device stability.
Australian grid operator Transgrid plans to deploy grid-forming battery storage technology to address system strength gaps as coal generation declines. The technology will support the growing integration of inverter-based renewable energy resources in New South Wales.
Longi has achieved a 35.5% efficiency record for perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells, certified by the European Solar Test Installation. This advancement represents a significant breakthrough in next-generation photovoltaic technology.
Finland can develop nearly 70 GW of solar PV capacity that would complement its wind resources and compete with new nuclear power. Solar energy could serve as a summer backbone for the Nordic nation's carbon-neutral energy system.
England risks constructing buildings that overheat fatally unless cooling standards are tightened, with research showing only half of local authority plans require ventilation strategies despite 2,700 heat-related deaths.
A new report reveals that the U.S. and other industrialized nations knew about global warming risks in the 1950s-60s while pursuing fossil fuel growth. The findings strengthen arguments for legal obligations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Masdar has reached financial close on a 5.2GW solar and 19GWh battery storage project designed to provide continuous clean power. The gigascale renewable energy project represents a significant advancement in round-the-clock clean energy infrastructure.
President Trump is reducing Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in Utah by approximately 90%, reversing protections for areas with archaeological and historical significance. The move reflects Republican efforts to reshape federal land management policies.
North Sea oil industry lobbyists are urging the incoming Labour government to approve new drilling projects like Rosebank and Jackdaw, framing fossil fuel expansion as supporting reindustrialization and skilled workers.
Rising sea levels, ocean pollution, and heat stress are threatening Brazil's migratory red knot shorebirds in the Potiguar Basin estuary. The birds face multiple environmental pressures affecting their feeding habitats and survival.
The Mediterranean Sea contains 18% of global marine biodiversity despite covering less than 1% of ocean surface and sequesters 17.2 million metric tons of CO2 annually. The region's marine ecosystem requires urgent protection to preserve its ecological and climate significance.
Illegal wildlife shops in Laos targeting Chinese tourists continue to operate and expand despite some enforcement efforts, according to a Mongabay investigation. Up to 21 illegal wildlife shopping sites have been identified embedded in package tours.
Benin is using Vodun, an ancient spiritual religion, to protect disappearing mangroves by establishing spiritual sanctuaries that prohibit their destruction. Local communities invoke the Zangbéto deity to enforce mangrove conservation.
China's rapid adoption of electric trucks is disrupting global oil demand forecasts that assumed sustained growth in diesel consumption. The shift challenges traditional energy predictions as commercial vehicles account for significantly higher fuel consumption than passenger cars.
Conservation groups filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's decision to remove habitat protections for endangered species. The groups argue the decision contradicts scientific evidence about the importance of habitat preservation.
Cypress Creek and Google broke ground on America's largest solar project featuring 2.5 GWdc of solar capacity and 2.9 GWh of battery storage. The project will create 700 construction jobs per phase and utilize American-made components.
The EU achieved a record 25% of power generation from solar in June 2026, marking only the third month where solar became the largest single power source. This milestone reflects the EU's continued progress in renewable energy adoption.
Toyota's EV sales surged 225% in Q2, positioning it among America's top 5 EV sellers. However, the company remains cautious about accelerating its electric vehicle strategy.
Chinese tourism boom in Laos is fueling illegal wildlife trafficking, with endangered species like pangolins, rhinos, and elephants being sold through secret shops. Guardian investigation reveals criminal networks exploiting the new high-speed rail connecting China to Laos.
Covert footage reveals organized crime networks operating illegal wildlife shops in Laos, selling endangered species products like pangolin scales and tiger bones to Chinese tourists. The shops disguise illegal trafficking operations as legitimate souvenir businesses.
The UK experienced its hottest year on record in 2025, with data since 1884 showing unprecedented climatic changes and increasingly normalized extremes. Further record-breaking temperatures are likely as atmospheric carbon pollution continues to drive warming.
China is building the world's largest hydropower dam on an active fault line in the Himalayas, with Chinese scientists warning engineers about earthquake risks. The project raises concerns about structural safety and potential environmental consequences.