Global energy storage capacity is projected to grow sevenfold by 2035, reaching 7 TWh, driven by falling costs and supportive policies. This expansion in commercial and industrial battery storage represents significant momentum for renewable energy integration.
Battery storage has become cost-competitive with gas peaker plants in 43 global markets, marking a major renewable energy shift. However, U.S. tariffs threaten to slow this momentum domestically, according to Wood Mackenzie analysis.
Australia's rooftop solar generation has reached record levels across its main electricity grid, boosted by favorable weather conditions. The growth in household and business solar systems continues to expand renewable energy capacity in the National Electricity Market.
A study reveals that 60% of surveyed countries lack functional wildlife health surveillance systems, leaving ecosystems vulnerable. Researchers propose a roadmap for stronger local monitoring networks to prevent disease outbreaks.
Scientists digitized thousands of handwritten weather records from the Congo Basin to fill a critical data gap in climate tracking. The records reveal the region's experience of warming impacts previously undocumented by the IPCC.
Yale Environment 360 · Oct 12, 2026 · relevance 8/10
A record-breaking El Niño threatens global agriculture, with severe impacts expected in Central/South America and Africa. Cover crops and perennial farming practices can help protect soil and food security if supported by congressional action.
The US EV market reached its strongest quarterly performance in a year during Q3. The article lists the top 10 best-selling electric vehicles in the country.
Volkswagen's new Electric Urban Car Family has received nearly 150,000 orders shortly after launch, demonstrating strong market demand for affordable EVs. The company questions whether this level of demand is sufficient for its business goals.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has spent over $500 million on anti-EV political campaigns, including $276 million in the last 3 months. Tesla has requested he stop due to billions in business harm, but he has accelerated his efforts instead.
The Trump administration's policies are increasing fossil fuel dependence and driving up energy costs across nine key states. The analysis examines how these measures undermine renewable energy transition goals.
The EU's ETS SMAP mechanism offers €15 billion in support between 2028-2040 to help shipping companies transition to clean fuels and green propulsion technologies. This policy aims to decarbonize maritime transport and strengthen Europe's industrial leadership in sustainable shipping.
Governments worldwide spend hundreds of billions annually subsidizing industries that harm forests, while an estimated $900 billion yearly is needed to protect nature. The story advocates for eliminating harmful subsidies to prioritize forest conservation.
BYD has produced 150,000 commercial plug-in vehicles, with September sales up 113% year-over-year. Commercial vehicle sales through nine months increased 29% compared to the previous year.
Energy Dome opened a manufacturing plant in Italy to produce CO2 battery components for long-duration energy storage projects. The facility will supply projects across India, the United States, and Ireland.
Four dams removed from the Klamath River have enabled Chinook salmon to return to historical spawning grounds. The population had declined 90% due to dam construction, but recent studies show rapid recovery following dam removal.
Wildfires across Borneo and Sumatra are injuring and displacing endangered orangutans, prompting rescue operations. Dozens of apes including a female named Novita have been evacuated from the fires and thick haze.
Oil slicks from vessels and offshore operations drifted into marine protected areas globally between 2022-2025, threatening habitats for whales, dolphins, and sea turtles. SkyTruth's analysis reveals ongoing pollution challenges in supposedly protected ocean zones.
Indonesia claims it has achieved rice self-sufficiency and no longer needs to expand cultivation into forests. However, the government has not clarified implications for ongoing large-scale food and energy projects in Papua and Kalimantan.
Lithium mining in California's Imperial Valley is creating competition for scarce water resources in an arid region. The investigation explores how the race for critical EV battery minerals is exacerbating water scarcity challenges.
Inside Climate News · Oct 11, 2026 · relevance 8/10
A comprehensive census of free-roaming cheetahs in South Africa found only 83 mature adults across nearly 100,000 square kilometers, highlighting the species' conservation crisis in the region.
Fish farming operations have devastated Greece's Ambracian Gulf, once a thriving Mediterranean ecosystem for two millennia. An international journalism investigation reveals the environmental damage from industrial aquaculture practices.
Inside Climate News · Oct 11, 2026 · relevance 8/10
Australia has endorsed a Global Rooftop Solar Declaration aiming to double residential rooftop solar installations worldwide from 150 to 300 million by 2030. The initiative was announced at the 2026 Pacific Pre-COP meeting in Fiji.
A women-led team at Chile's Patagonia National Park is working to reintroduce 13 Darwin's rheas to the wild by April 2026. The rangers face harsh conditions and predators while caring for the endangered birds as part of a Rewilding Chile Foundation initiative.
China is implementing regulatory measures including efficiency standards, tax changes, and capacity controls to stabilize its solar industry. The initiative aims to eliminate excess capacity and restore sustainable profitability while maintaining global competitiveness.
India's clean energy future depends on intelligent battery storage systems, not just renewable capacity targets. Smart grid management of storage flexibility will be key to maximizing efficiency of every gigawatt generated.