A proposed 600MW hyperscale datacenter near the Florida Everglades raises concerns about water depletion and worsening toxic algal blooms in an already stressed ecosystem.
Humpback whale populations are recovering near Rio de Janeiro after near-extinction from whaling, attracting growing tourist interest. Marine biologists debate whether expanding whale-watching tourism can coexist with continued conservation efforts.
EVgo and GM opened a new flagship DC fast-charging station near Detroit with 12 high-power 350 kW stalls supporting both CCS and NACS connectors. The station features pull-through charging designed for electric vehicles towing trailers.
Tropical cyclone One-C is moving toward Hawaii with potential for life-threatening floods, driven by El Niño and record sea-surface temperatures in the Eastern Pacific.
Indigenous groups in Indonesia are legally challenging a new conservation law they say could allow government designation of their ancestral lands without consent. The groups argue the law threatens their land rights and traditional territories.
A U.S. Senate committee approved a bill exempting Signal Peak Energy from environmental standards through a coal resource swap supported by Montana's Crow Tribe. Democrats opposed the measure, raising concerns about its environmental implications and benefits to the coal exporter.
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Czechia installed 295 MW of solar capacity in the first half of 2026. While commercial and industrial solar momentum remains strong, residential solar installations declined during the period.
SEG Solar opened a 4 GW module manufacturing facility in Texas and plans to expand to 10.6 GW of capacity by 2027. The company also plans a future heterojunction solar cell facility in the U.S.
Solar microgrids can provide electricity to Caribbean communities lacking grid infrastructure, including riverine villages and fishing settlements. CCREEE modeling examines how these systems can bring power and economic benefits to remote locations.
Extreme weather events are forcing people indoors for safety, but isolation creates significant public health risks including loneliness. Research shows climate-driven extreme weather events correlate with increased social isolation and its associated health dangers.
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Kia's affordable EV3 electric SUV launches in the US at $29,890 with EPA-estimated range up to 321 miles. The vehicle represents increased accessibility to electric vehicle technology in the mass market.
A National Laboratory study shows underground thermal energy storage can cool computing facilities year-round while reducing energy consumption. The technology addresses the 40% of data center energy used for cooling, offering significant cost and environmental savings.
ACMobility expands EV charging infrastructure in Manila through partnerships with Basic Energy and Grab to support electric bus public transportation networks. The initiative deploys physical charging stations and digital fleet management technology along major traffic corridors.
US innovators continue developing organic flow batteries for long-duration energy storage despite recent federal policy shifts. This technology represents an alternative approach to grid-scale energy storage solutions.
Cambodia's Koh Kong province has approved sand mining operations exporting to Singapore, violating a decade-old national export ban. The dredging threatens riverine and coastal ecosystems in the Trapeang Rung River area.
Forest restoration through tree planting is a widely promoted climate solution, but the process is more complex than simply planting seedlings. This special examines the multifaceted challenges involved in successfully rebuilding forest ecosystems.
Brazilian wild cats, including jaguars featured on currency, face disease threats from habitat fragmentation. The degradation of natural landscapes increases disease transmission among feline populations.
Bangladesh's Forest Department is installing ropeways to help wildlife safely cross fragmented habitats and avoid vehicle collisions during rapid urbanization. The low-cost solution addresses mounting wildlife deaths caused by habitat fragmentation and increased road construction.
Willie Tucker has dedicated over three decades to conserving Sierra Leone's western chimpanzees through the Tacugama sanctuary. The story examines what makes long-term wildlife conservation efforts successful in the region.
Germany's hydrogen industry reports nearly 6 GW of paid reservations on its emerging hydrogen core network, with FNB Gas presenting this as evidence of growing momentum in the hydrogen economy.
Pennsylvania is experiencing hazardous air quality from Canadian wildfires, a climate-related phenomenon that childcare centers and communities must now address. The smoke represents a growing climate impact on regions previously unaffected by such air quality hazards.
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El Niño is causing shifts in ocean nutrient supplies across the Pacific, as detected through satellite measurements of chlorophyll at the sea surface in mid-2026. These changes are altering marine life distribution and ecosystem dynamics in the region.
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South Korea is launching the Sunshine Income Villages scheme to deploy community-led solar installations across residential areas. The program enables residents to profit-share from renewable energy generation.
Samsung and Oak Ridge National Laboratory are jointly testing a cold-climate heat pump designed to maintain heating performance in temperatures below −30°C using advanced compression technology. The system uses flash-injection technology to reduce energy losses and improve reliability in extreme cold conditions.
Latin America's solar capacity is expanding rapidly, with key markets now accounting for nearly 80% of regional PV capacity. The region is entering a new phase requiring investment in energy storage and grid infrastructure to support continued growth.