The UK recorded its hottest June temperature of 37.7C on June 26, breaking previous records from 1976 and 1957. The extreme heat event prompted reflections on the impacts of the severe 1976 heatwave.
XPENG began local assembly of its G6 electric vehicle at a Malaysian facility in June, marking progress toward Malaysia's goal of becoming Southeast Asia's EV manufacturing hub. The milestone represents growing investment in regional EV production capacity.
US EV market faces affordability challenges as Chinese manufacturers dominate with vehicles priced under $10,000, while domestic startups like Slate Auto struggle to compete. Rising auto costs threaten American adoption of electric vehicles during a critical period for emissions reduction.
An EV driver explores whether battery electric vehicles or hybrids represent the best next step for average American consumers in the auto market. The article examines adoption barriers and practical considerations for mainstream car buyers.
Extreme heat and drought are forcing USA cities to cancel 4th of July celebrations during the nation's 250th anniversary. The story highlights the irony of climate change disrupting major national events as the country largely ignores global heating.
Balcony solar panels offer households an affordable way to generate their own electricity and reduce energy costs. This accessible solar technology provides ratepayers with a practical alternative for home renewable energy.
Bottlenose dolphins in the overfished Adriatic Sea are increasingly relying on fishing trawlers for food, indicating they struggle to find sufficient prey in depleted waters.
Bottlenose dolphins in the Adriatic increasingly follow trawlers to scavenge food, with juveniles learning the behavior from parents. The behavior reflects overfishing that depletes natural prey sources.
HiTHIUM showcased its 6.9 MWh eight-hour long-duration energy storage system at The smarter E Europe conference in Munich. The LDES battery solution aims to support reliable and flexible power for European electrification.
Chile's solar PV capacity reached 12.2 GW as of May 2026, representing 61% of total renewable energy capacity. Solar generation contributed over 55% of monthly renewable output in April with 1,825 GWh.
Bhutan has secured a $160 million loan from the Asian Development Bank to develop three solar farms totaling 310 MW of capacity. This funding will expand the country's renewable energy infrastructure.
TCL Zhonghuan completed its acquisition of Das Solar, gaining significant solar cell and module production capacity. The company plans to upgrade production lines to advanced back-contact technology.
A new integrated system combines agrivoltaics, maize farming, ethanol production, and fertilizer manufacturing to create synergies between energy, carbon, and agriculture. The approach aims to optimize resource efficiency by co-locating these processes to support one another.
Rare fungi play a critical role in restoring rainforests at Palmyra Atoll, enabling native trees that support seabird populations and sustain coral reef ecosystems. A new study reveals how this fungal relationship maintains the ecological cycle in this remote North Pacific island system.
Washington DC metro area is installing its first en-route overhead pantograph electric bus chargers. This infrastructure addition supports the transition to zero-emission public transportation.
Volvo CE has delivered its first A30 Electric articulated haul trucks to customers, less than a year after unveiling the model at Bauma. The vehicles are now operational in real-world mining and construction applications.
BYD launched the Seal 08, a premium electric sedan offering high specifications at an affordable price point. The vehicle represents a significant advancement in the company's Ocean EV lineup.
GCL, China's largest private energy producer, plans to integrate AI data centers directly with the grid as part of advancing zero-emissions energy generation. The company is working to upgrade China's energy systems to renewable technologies.
Orica advances a 50 MW hydrogen hub in Australia while Mitsubishi secures green methanol supply from Acme starting 2030. A Danish-South African sustainable aviation fuel collaboration encountered setbacks.
Researchers developed an oxalic acid process to efficiently recover indium from solar cell waste while extracting silver grids. The method produces high-purity indium oxide through selective leaching and precipitation.
Colombia and Bangladesh have granted legal personhood to rivers, but the waterways remain polluted and threatened. A new study attributes this failure to legal systems still designed to treat nature as a resource for human profit.
Orca sightings off the Northumberland coast have increased significantly, with experts suggesting it may indicate an improving marine ecosystem. The reasons for the rise remain unclear but are being investigated.
Bolivia released a rehabilitated jaguar orphaned during record wildfires back into the rainforest, marking a new conservation approach. The initiative aims to change jaguar conservation in the country, though critics question its effectiveness amid poaching and habitat threats.
E-bikes face negative media coverage focusing on safety incidents and regulatory crackdowns, but an industry veteran argues the benefits significantly outweigh the drawbacks.
Oman has awarded contracts to EDF-led consortia for a 500 MW solar project and a 2 GW pumped hydro facility, which will be the Middle East's largest hydroelectric plant. The projects represent significant renewable energy infrastructure development in the region.