Suriname faces pressure from foreign agribusiness to expand soy production, following a pattern seen across tropical America. Historical precedent suggests such development rarely delivers shared prosperity and often causes environmental and social harm.
A herpetologist studies rare species in Taï National Park, Côte d'Ivoire, following ancient animal paths through the rainforest to reach nesting sites of curious inhabitants.
Australian scientists are using vanilla-scented eggs and taste aversion training to teach foxes to avoid eating endangered turtle nests. This wildlife management technique aims to protect turtle populations from predation.
Nepal's greater one-horned rhino population in Bardiya National Park has grown to 38 individuals through translocation efforts, but habitat degradation threatens the conservation success. The park's increasing rhino numbers mask underlying ecological challenges that could undermine long-term survival.
Sherwood Forest's iconic 1,000-year-old Major oak has died after failing to produce leaves, stressed by consecutive hot, dry summers. The ancient European tree's death highlights climate change impacts on long-established natural heritage.
An Illinois coal mine has been repurposed as a community solar facility providing renewable energy to hundreds of households and businesses. The project represents a land reuse success converting a former fossil fuel site to clean energy generation.
Electrify America opened a large-format EV charging station in Santa Barbara with 20 DC fast chargers and the company's largest public battery storage system. The facility supports EV adoption infrastructure while reducing grid strain through battery energy storage.
Land Rover plans to launch electric versions of the Range Rover and Sport models this year, with an electric Defender also coming soon. The Defender EV could potentially achieve greater market success than its luxury counterparts.
Aptera's long-awaited solar electric vehicle is now undergoing journalist test drives in San Diego. The unique solar car represents a significant development in sustainable transportation technology.
Port of Vancouver is launching a pilot program with electric Peterbilt 579EV Class 8 trucks for container-hauling routes. The data-sharing initiative aims to measure real-world benefits of electric drayage trucks on first-mile delivery operations.
Maritime organizations urge the EU Commission to include shipping in its upcoming Electrification Action Plan to reduce emissions and fossil fuel imports. The Commission will publish the plan on July 15, presenting an opportunity to electrify Europe's shipping industry.
CleanTechnica highlights the week's top environmental stories, including a new world record for solar panel efficiency and innovations in converting ocean water to drinking water.
Budderfly and Viridi are partnering to install 100 battery energy storage systems at commercial sites managed by Budderfly. The deployment represents a significant scale-up in battery storage adoption across the commercial sector.
Former sea turtle hunters in Cabo Verde have transitioned to conservation work protecting loggerhead turtles on nesting beaches. The shift was enabled by 2018 legislation that criminalized the killing of threatened turtle species.
Local communities in northeast India are leading conservation efforts to protect the marbled cat, a poorly studied small wild cat species distributed across South and Southeast Asia.
A federal court decision allows Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah to maintain its management plan against efforts to rescind it. The monument holds cultural significance for the southern Paiute people and protects wildlife including bighorn sheep.
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San Carlos Reservoir in Arizona has dropped to critically low levels due to drought and water releases, causing widespread fish deaths. The situation highlights the severe impacts of water scarcity on aquatic ecosystems in the region.
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India installed 4.6 GWh of battery storage capacity in Q1 2026, bringing total cumulative capacity to 5.9 GWh. This expansion supports the country's renewable energy integration and grid stability goals.
Fraunhofer IOSB-AST evaluated the economic viability of long-term solar electricity contracts for a German steel plant. The analysis supports renewable energy procurement as a cost-effective supply option for industrial consumers.
Brazil's renewable energy financing reached BRL 36.3 billion in 2025, with distributed solar proving resilient despite high interest rates and regulatory challenges. Utility-scale investment declined while wind and energy storage sectors showed growth.
Spanish households save €10 monthly on electricity bills due to renewable energy expansion over the past five years. Renewables have decoupled Spain's power sector from volatile gas and oil prices, shielding consumers from geopolitical price shocks.
A Nigerian biologist rediscovered the short-tailed roundleaf bat, feared extinct, in Afi mountain wildlife sanctuary in Nigeria's Cross River rainforest. The discovery reveals the only confirmed roosting colony of this critically endangered species.
Chinese researchers developed a satellite-based model to accurately measure solar panel temperatures at utility-scale farms using MODIS thermal data. The technology corrects for mixed-pixel effects and panel geometry to enable precise panel-scale temperature estimation from space.
Rheem has launched the RP17AY, a variable-speed air-source heat pump with high seasonal efficiency designed for universal replacement applications. The system uses R-454B refrigerant and inverter-driven technology to improve heating and cooling performance.
Energy-efficient air conditioning units could save Indian households ₹69 billion annually while reducing energy consumption. The analysis highlights the economic and environmental benefits of upgrading to more efficient cooling systems in India.