Kempower's North American data shows EV charging sites with more individual plugs attract higher usage rates. The findings suggest quantity of charging points may be more important than individual charger power output.
A study found the Fiat 500e is America's cheapest car to own, beating the Honda Civic Hybrid by $1,300 annually. A second affordable EV from Stellantis also ranked highly in the cost analysis.
Schneider Electric launches a 48-amp home EV charger designed to eliminate the need for expensive electrical panel upgrades. The innovation addresses a major barrier to EV adoption by enabling Level 2 charging without costly home electrical infrastructure work.
BHP's 4,400 hp Wabtec FLXDrive battery-electric locomotives have completed nearly a year of operation at an Australian iron ore mine. The heavy-haul trains demonstrate commercial viability of electric freight transport technology.
Kia is launching the EV3, an affordable electric vehicle option for American consumers amid regulatory challenges. The model aims to make EVs more accessible to budget-conscious buyers in the U.S. market.
The National Laboratory of the Rockies and University of Minnesota's Natural Resources Research Institute launched an initiative to demonstrate technologies for securing critical mineral supply chains at industry scale.
Lexington-Fayette County is considering a zoning amendment that would allow large-scale solar development on up to one percent of county land, including agricultural areas, with agrivoltaic requirements. The proposal aims to support climate goals and reduce energy costs.
An Iraya Mangyan forest patroller in Puerto Galera, Philippines monitors forests as part of REDD+ climate initiatives. The story examines whether REDD+ carbon credit programs effectively benefit indigenous communities.
Cambodia's environment ministry urges the public and social media creators to stop sharing content promoting wildlife trade, citing legal risks and health concerns. Experts say the effort, while important, is insufficient to combat the illegal wildlife commerce problem.
Over 1,000 little penguins on Phillip Island received their first bird flu vaccine in what is believed to be the world's largest vaccination program for wild birds. The initiative aims to protect the iconic species from avian influenza threats in Victoria, Australia.
Wild beaver kits have been born in Norfolk for the first time in over 500 years, born to two beavers that mysteriously arrived at Pensthorpe nature reserve in December. This marks a significant wildlife recovery milestone in the region.
Italian researchers developed a four-terminal bifacial solar tile using spectral splitting to enhance light collection efficiency. Outdoor tests showed reduced shading and improved albedo capture, with potential for commercial advancement.
Korean researchers have developed a 10 kW chemical adsorption heat pump that converts waste heat into cooling for buildings and data centers. The prototype uses ammonia refrigerant and an electrochemical compressor without moving parts.
Brazil's data center expansion leverages renewable energy sources but creates local environmental and social costs including grid strain, noise pollution, and water threats.
Nevada sued the Trump administration over its Colorado River water management plan, citing catastrophic impacts from proposed cuts. The state, which receives the smallest allocation among seven Colorado River states, warned of devastating long-term consequences for Las Vegas.
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Franklin Kury, a Pennsylvania state legislator who led efforts to establish a constitutional amendment guaranteeing environmental rights, has passed away at 89. Pennsylvania became one of the first governments globally to adopt such an environmental rights amendment.
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Researchers have rediscovered the spinach pipefish in Papua New Guinea rivers after more than 40 years without recorded sightings. The seahorse relative had been feared extinct by conservationists.
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Tesla is inaugurating its new Nevada Semi factory next month, designed to produce 50,000 electric trucks annually. The facility announcement comes months after the company began volume production at the plant.
The Port of San Diego has approved a new Skycharger solar and electric semi truck project on a 4.8 acre site near the National City Marine Terminal. The initiative aims to make fleet electrification more affordable and accessible for port and logistics operators.
Hutchison Ports Pakistan plans to invest $76 million in a decarbonization initiative deploying over 70 electric terminal tractors at its Karachi container terminal. This effort aims to reduce emissions from port operations in Pakistan.
Massachusetts lawmakers passed energy bills to lower electricity costs through grid reliability measures, flexible interconnection, and modernized solar permitting. The legislation aims to support renewable energy adoption while making power more affordable.
A coalition of nearly 200 environmental and health groups urged the EPA to reject a proposal eliminating public participation requirements for air pollution permits affecting data centers and industrial facilities. The groups filed comments opposing the regulatory change that would reduce transparency in the permitting process.
Forests can generate economic value through non-timber products like seeds, nuts, and bark, which can reduce logging pressure and support local communities. This approach offers potential to protect forest ecosystems while providing sustainable alternatives to timber extraction.
Australian communities have developed rescue networks to save animals from devastating bushfires, with wildlife rehabilitation efforts underway across New South Wales properties.
Communities in Spain and South Africa are using ecological restoration as a strategy to mitigate wildfire risk and build resilience. The approach combines traditional knowledge with modern conservation to protect vulnerable landscapes.