California faces multiple concurrent natural disasters from El Niño, including landslides, flash floods, and high tides affecting coastal areas. Marin County experienced unusual flooding from swollen Pacific waters linked to excess ocean warmth.
New documents provide additional evidence in a legal case against ExxonMobil regarding climate change deception. The case traces back to 1988 when NASA scientist James Hansen testified to Congress about climate warming.
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Scientists are calling on consumers to stop buying krill-based products due to overfishing threatening Antarctic marine ecosystems. Krill is a critical food source for whales, penguins, and seabirds, but is increasingly harvested for supplements and aquaculture feed.
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Chinese researchers developed a biomass lignin-based silver paste for heterojunction solar cells that reduces petroleum reliance. The innovation increased solar cell efficiency to 25.96% while improving printability and conductivity.
Colombia's new government is backing fracking development in the Middle Magdalena Valley, a biodiverse region with wetlands and river ecosystems. The policy decision has sparked debate over the country's energy future and environmental priorities.
The International Whaling Commission rejected a controversial resolution to allow commercial whaling after it was withdrawn on the final day of the meeting. The draft had been proposed by Antigua and Barbuda with support from several Caribbean and Pacific nations.
Highly contagious avian influenza has spread to Australia and Oceania, the last bird flu-free continent, infecting wild birds, poultry, dairy cattle and mammals globally with massive mortalities.
International funders exceeded a $1.7 billion pledge to support Indigenous land rights by 35%, delivering $2.35 billion between 2021-2025. However, direct funding to communities remains limited despite the overall target achievement.
Sodium-ion batteries are moving from development to commercial deployment in the U.S. energy storage market. Developers must navigate federal content policies, sourcing rules, and safety testing standards to scale projects.
Solar and battery storage generated nearly 1 million jobs in the EU in 2025, with photovoltaic accounting for 874,000 positions. Employment is projected to decline by 2030 as deployment slows, though operations and recycling roles are expected to grow.
Toyo expanded its solar module facility in Humble, Texas by 2 GW capacity. The company plans to begin heterojunction cell production at the site in 2028.
Australia's rooftop solar installations grew over 7% in September 2026, with nearly 312 MW of small-scale PV capacity deployed. The increase is attributed to government battery rebate incentives.
California is allocating at least $28 million to expand public EV fast charging infrastructure at ports, with grants up to $100,000 per location. The state may cover entire eligible installation costs.
Indigenous and civil society groups filed a class action lawsuit against Indonesian government officials for gross negligence in managing wildfires that have caused toxic haze across Southeast Asia. The lawsuit seeks healthcare cost coverage and comprehensive recovery measures for affected residents.
Europe's fish stocks have declined so severely that retailers are urging the fishing industry to reduce catches. The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea's mackerel report highlights the urgent need for sustainable fishing practices.
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US gas power plant proposals surged 44% in eight months, driven by data center energy demands. Meanwhile, new wind power plans are declining as the grid shifts toward fossil fuels.
Right-wing candidates gained significant ground in Brazil's October 4 general election, raising concerns from Indigenous leaders about threats to constitutional protections. The Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil warned the results could lead to renewed efforts to strip Indigenous rights.
Indigenous activist Kynan Tegar discusses intentional fires devastating Kalimantan, Indonesia, where 48,000 hectares have burned this year allegedly by agricultural corporations. The fires highlight the intersection of indigenous land defense and climate impacts in Southeast Asia.
USAID's closure has left 100 conservation projects worldwide without funding, causing project stalls and collapses across countries including Kenya and Bangladesh. A new analysis documents the global impact of the international development agency's dismantling over the past 20 months.
Solar power is expanding across Brazil's Amazon, helping remote communities replace diesel generators and prepare for droughts. In Nova Sociedade, solar panels now power water pumps for 36 families affected by the 2024 drought.
Europe's battery storage market is projected to nearly double from 34 GWh in 2025 to 65 GWh in 2026, driven by utility-scale projects and renewable energy integration. Competition in residential and commercial storage is pushing manufacturers toward integrated solutions and advanced energy management technologies.
Pacific island leaders gathering in Tuvalu are urging global commitment to fossil fuel transition ahead of COP31, warning against renegotiation of climate agreements.
Indonesia's government is restricting access to geospatial forest data, threatening prison time for unauthorized downloads. Environmental researchers and activists warn the policy will hinder conservation science in a biodiverse nation.
Sabine Schoppe, who created a refuge for endangered Palawan forest turtles in the Philippines, has died. Her conservation work protected thousands of the critically endangered species from illegal wildlife trafficking.