African dwarf crocodiles, the world's smallest crocodile species found in West and Central African swamps, are increasingly hunted for bushmeat in Nigeria despite vulnerable conservation status.
A giant anteater returned to Argentina's Alma Guaraní reserve in 2025, the first sighting since 1986, following restoration efforts that began in 2021. The reappearance demonstrates how habitat restoration can enable natural species recovery.
South Korea will replace its 15-year-old Renewable Portfolio Standard with competitive auctions and long-term fixed-price contracts beginning January 1, 2027. The policy shift aims to modernize the country's renewable energy support mechanism.
Namibia's first merchant solar plant, a 19.3 MW facility, has begun operations and become the second purpose-built merchant solar project in the Southern African Power Pool.
Masdar is expanding its solar capacity in Azerbaijan by adding 350 MW to its existing 230 MW plant with 200 MWh of storage. The company also achieved financial close on a separate 315 MW solar project in the country.
LG Electronics is testing heat pumps with a centralized power-to-heat system at a South Korean apartment building to utilize surplus renewable electricity. The pilot project will store heat for hot water and begin operational testing in December.
A new Senate bill would make it harder for the Department of Energy to establish or update energy efficiency standards for home appliances. The legislation could also enable repeal of existing efficiency standards.
Tesla deployed its first 'Accordion' Supercharger, a pre-assembled charging unit that ships 16 stalls per truck and costs 20% less to install. The company plans to pre-assemble all future Superchargers in factories to accelerate its charging network buildout.
The Solar Energy Industries Association and Coalition for Community Solar Access announced a merger effective October, combining their teams and resources. The integration aims to strengthen advocacy for the solar and energy storage industry across the United States.
New York City plans to add 600 Level 2 curbside EV charging stations, expanding from its current 88 stations. This infrastructure expansion aims to support growing electric vehicle adoption in the city.
The ReFuelEU regulation requires jet fuel suppliers to increase synthetic aviation fuel production from green hydrogen and captured CO2 starting in 2030. The article argues allowing e-HEFA as a substitute would undermine this critical mandate.
EU officials express concerns about pressure to weaken synthetic fuels targets under ReFuelEU Aviation and FuelEU Maritime regulations. The letter aims to protect the integrity of renewable fuel mandates in transport sectors.
Poland's solar pipeline has reached 40.6 GW capacity according to an independent research institute's updated database. The tracked project count decreased under a new methodology that excludes inactive projects.
Norway has achieved 1 GW of installed solar capacity. Experts recommend developing large-scale markets and solar sharing to accelerate future deployments.
Guinea is partnering with Belgian non-profit RELP to develop a competitive procurement program for solar and battery storage projects. The initiative aims to structure renewable energy infrastructure in the West African nation.
A Montana farmer's perspective on wolves changed after an encounter on his farm, leading to an AI-aided initiative to better understand Yellowstone's wolf population. The project aims to foster coexistence between humans and wolves through technology and education.
African wild dogs in Zambia's Kafue National Park are dispersing from their natal pack, with GPS-collared individuals tracked as they explore new territories. The dispersal represents both conservation success and survival challenges for the species.
Maine's Public Utilities Commission selected a developer to build 800 megawatts of new onshore wind in northern Maine. The project aims to generate renewable energy to power population centers in southern Maine and the broader New England region.
English farmers are reviving ancient hedge laying techniques to improve wildlife habitat, capture carbon, and reduce flooding risks. Government grants for this conservation practice ranked among the most popular environmental improvement options selected by farmers.
Traffic noise from highways is reducing morning songs in Malaysian gibbons, with research showing noise-exposed animals like Mambang and Walinong produce fewer vocalizations than quieter populations.
Rheem has launched commercial air-to-water heat pumps designed for multifamily buildings, achieving a coefficient of performance of up to 4.5 and outlet water temperatures up to 65.6°C. The technology represents an advancement in heat pump efficiency for residential heating applications.
Lithuania's Ministry of Energy plans to remove barriers to residential solar panel installation on apartment balconies and coordinate support for solar and storage systems. The initiative is part of broader energy infrastructure measures.
The smarter E Europe exhibited a 100% renewable electricity energy system, demonstrating its feasibility and benefits. The showcase proved that sustainable power is both achievable and economically viable.
BYD unveiled the Denza N8L EV, an all-electric luxury SUV with 960 km range priced at $45,000. The vehicle features AI-powered smart technology and represents the company's expansion into premium EV segment.