Volvo's new FH Aero Electric truck offers up to 700km range and 725 kWh battery capacity, advancing battery-electric trucking technology. The development outpaces Volvo's hydrogen vehicle strategy.
Scientists created the first high-resolution global map of seagrass meadows using AI and satellite technology. The findings reveal that 70% of seagrass is concentrated off five countries, with only 21% protected.
Indonesian authorities charged one suspect and are pursuing two others in connection with a major wildlife trafficking case involving 3,053 kg of pangolin scales worth $10 million seized in February. The case represents one of Indonesia's largest wildlife trafficking busts.
Super Typhoon Bavi, the third category 5 tropical cyclone of 2026, crossed the U.S. Northern Mariana Islands and Guam before moving toward Asia. The extreme storm demonstrates the increasing intensity of tropical cyclones linked to climate change.
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Chinese solar manufacturer Longi has begun production at a 21 GW facility using copper-based back-contact cell technology to reduce costs and improve competitiveness.
The UK has approved three solar photovoltaic projects totaling 1.2 GW capacity, including a major 720 MW development. The approvals come ahead of the eighth Contracts for Difference bidding round.
Utility-scale solar deployment continues to surge in the United States despite tariffs and tax policy changes. Low costs and quick construction timelines make solar increasingly attractive for meeting rising electricity demand.
China experiences severe flooding in Guangxi region while advancing its 'Beautiful China' environmental plan. A new EU-China climate mechanism has been established to strengthen environmental cooperation.
New York sued 3M, DuPont and other companies for selling toxic PFAS 'forever chemicals' in consumer products while hiding health and environmental risks for decades. The state's attorney general accused the firms of public nuisance even as they began phasing out the chemicals.
Global EV sales reached 2 million units in June, marking continued growth in the electric vehicle market. However, the US market share is declining relative to other major economies, revealing significant regional disparities in EV adoption.
China's 1-gigawatt Hami solar project in Xinjiang uses molten salt thermal storage to generate power up to eight hours after sunset without batteries. The hybrid facility represents a significant advancement in concentrated solar technology for grid-scale renewable energy.
Drax power station emitted record 14.1 million tonnes of CO2 in 2025 while receiving record £999m in public subsidies. The biomass facility remains the UK's largest emitter for the eleventh consecutive year.
The EPA proposed weakening heavy-duty truck pollution standards, prompting the Sierra Club to urge rejection citing health risks. The change could increase asthma, heart disease, and premature deaths in highway communities.
Walmart is backing nuclear power as part of its energy strategy. The retail giant's support for nuclear represents a significant corporate endorsement of the low-carbon energy source.
Bangladeshi authorities relocated Rohingya refugees from risky areas after monsoon-triggered landslides killed at least 13 people, including five children. Heavy rains caused multiple deadly slides in refugee camps.
Indonesian lawmakers have called for a government investigation into conflicts between an Indigenous community in Borneo and an industrial timber company involved in major deforestation. The parliamentary hearing highlighted concerns about rights violations linked to one of Indonesia's largest recent forest loss cases.
Wildlife crossings like underpasses and overpasses paired with fencing are being strategically constructed to reduce animal deaths on roads and reconnect fragmented habitats. Engineers and ecologists are collaborating to create these structures that benefit both wildlife and human safety.
Climate change is enabling invasive northern pike to expand into Alaskan waters, where they prey on endangered coho salmon populations. Alaska Department of Fish and Game technicians are documenting the ecological damage caused by this predator.
Europe's renewable energy capacity is growing faster than grid infrastructure and storage systems can support. A new report warns that grid expansion, electricity storage, and flexibility solutions are lagging behind renewable power deployment across the continent.
Scientists developed a water-jet delamination technology to recycle solar modules by separating glass from other components. The process achieved 97% purity silver recovery.
ES Foundry has completed a 3 GW solar cell factory expansion as part of growing U.S. solar manufacturing capacity. The nation is expected to reach 20.5 GW of solar cell production capacity by end of 2027.
The U.S. Forest Service approved a critical minerals mine in Arizona despite its location in habitat for endangered jaguars and Mexican spotted owls. Environmental groups challenged the decision, claiming the agency failed to adequately address legal and environmental concerns.
An Inside Climate News series examining China's environmental impact across its global development initiatives has been nominated for the John B. Oakes Award. The investigative reporting tracked ecological consequences in seven countries across multiple continents.
Researchers are developing alternative battery technologies like sodium-ion and solid-state to reduce reliance on lithium as EV sales and energy storage demands grow. These innovations promise cheaper, more powerful batteries with less dependence on hard-to-source materials.
Yale's biennial environmental scorecard ranks Estonia, Luxembourg, and UK as top climate performers, while the US dropped to 27th place. Most countries show progress on pollution reduction, but widespread gaps remain in addressing the climate crisis.