Nepal flood survivors in relief camps face shortages of medicines and cash despite authorities providing food and basic supplies. Displaced people struggle with additional hardships while living in temporary shelters after losing homes.
South Africa's spekboom-led ecosystem restoration projects promise carbon sequestration benefits, but an investigation reveals lack of transparency and accountability in implementation. The third part of an award-winning investigation examines claims versus actual results in this emerging carbon frontier.
Puerto Rico is experiencing severe drought conditions marked by rainfall deficits and elevated temperatures causing widespread water shortages. The tropical archipelago faces unusual dry conditions that have intensified across much of the region.
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Eswatini and Namibia launched digital platforms for rooftop solar applications, with Eswatini accepting projects up to 2 MW and Namibia up to 500 kW. The portals aim to streamline embedded generation deployment across the two African nations.
Bangladesh has introduced a $0.086/kWh tariff for surplus rooftop solar electricity under its net-metering program. The incentive applies to systems installed by February 2027 for a three-year period.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed legislation legalizing portable solar devices up to 1,200 watts, effective March 1, 2027. The law includes protections for renters and HOA members, with simplified exemptions for devices under 400 watts.
A Morton Arboretum report warns that 172 oak species native to Southeast and East Asia face high stress from human pressures and lack legal protection. The findings highlight conservation gaps for a significant portion of the world's 430 known oak species.
Tech companies are expanding battery storage alongside natural gas generators to power new U.S. data centers. Energy data shows significant growth in battery storage installations despite ongoing environmental concerns about data center expansion.
The US Department of Energy warns of heightened blackout risks in the PJM Interconnection serving 67 million people as intense heat stress electricity supplies. The largest US electric grid faces potential outages Wednesday across the midwest and mid-Atlantic regions.
A Green Party peer protests Thames Water's pollution by refusing to pay the sewage portion of her bill, citing a 60% rise in serious pollution incidents by English water companies. The activist is taking a stand against corporate water pollution despite lack of government action.
Minnesota plans to invest $41 million to establish 40 new EV fast-charging stations beyond its three major interstates. The expansion aims to improve electric vehicle accessibility across the state.
Hyundai has opened orders for the IONIQ 3, an entry-level electric hatchback priced around $30,000. The vehicle aims to expand EV accessibility to budget-conscious consumers.
Nine US states have passed legislation enabling plug-in balcony solar kits for residential use. This expansion of accessible renewable energy represents growing adoption of distributed solar technology across the country.
BYD's electric bus sales increased 51.8% in August, demonstrating growing commercial EV adoption. The company's all-electric commercial vehicle lineup continues expanding market share.
The European Commission approved Germany's €35.2 billion capacity mechanism to support energy generation, storage, and flexibility. New gas plants must be hydrogen-ready with climate-neutral operation required by 2045.
Texas Instruments introduces a new battery monitor chip with advanced diagnostics for grid-scale battery storage systems. The technology aims to improve safety and reduce costs, with commercial deployment expected around 2027.
A severe drought is exacerbating health crises among Peru's Matsés Indigenous people, who live in remote Amazon rainforest settlements. The environmental stress is affecting food security and well-being for this recently contacted Indigenous community.
Indigenous Iraya Mangyan elders in Philippines' Mindoro Island are partnering with conservationists to document traditional ecological knowledge of endemic birds before it vanishes. The effort aims to preserve wildlife protection practices as deforestation threatens the island's biodiversity and fewer young people learn from elders.
Water companies in the UK recorded 7,280 suspected illegal sewage discharges during dry weather in the first five months of 2026. Raw sewage dumping during low-flow periods violates permits and increases water pollution toxicity.
Sea sponges are being transplanted into polluted Spanish ports to test their ability to filter pollutants and improve water quality. Early results show promise, with marine life returning to previously degraded waters.
Researchers are decoding whale communication patterns through improved technology to better understand their vocalizations. This knowledge could help protect whales from human-made harms.
Mexico's state utility CFE plans to invest $32.9 billion through 2030, deploying 5.4 GW of solar capacity as part of 18.6 GW in new generation. The program emphasizes renewable energy, which will comprise 82% of new capacity additions.
Japan's Ministry of the Environment will exclude conventional silicon solar panels from new subsidy programs starting in fiscal 2027, instead prioritizing perovskite and next-generation solar technologies.
Recent wildfires in Spokane, Washington, and Reno, Nevada, have destroyed homes built at the suburban-wilderness interface. Experts attribute the increased risk to suburban sprawl expansion into fire-prone areas.
Bears are increasingly entering human homes and businesses across the US west in record numbers. Experts attribute the invasions to drought-related food shortages in wildlife habitats.