Amazon is piloting e-cargo bike deliveries in Washington, DC through a ten-month partnership with local transportation officials. The program aims to replace traditional delivery vans with battery-powered cargo bikes for neighborhood deliveries.
Florida wildlife officials tightened regulations on capturing giant manta rays but stopped short of a full ban following viral outcry. The FWC will continue allowing ray captures for exhibition while implementing stricter oversight on when and where captures occur.
Fisker Ocean owners reverse-engineered their vehicles' software after the company's bankruptcy, creating an open-source platform to maintain their cars. The community-driven effort represents an unprecedented example of EV owners taking control of their vehicles' functionality.
Uganda announced a National E-Mobility Strategy aiming to transition its public transit sector entirely away from fossil fuels by 2030. The initiative is expected to boost the country's manufacturing sector while reducing emissions.
Agrivoltaics, the practice of combining solar panels with farming, offers potential land-use benefits but requires careful implementation. The concept's complexity often gets oversimplified in public discussion.
A research paper documents how nuclear power projections have consistently overestimated growth rates and underestimated costs over decades. The analysis reveals gaps between energy models' assumptions about nuclear and hydrogen versus actual grid realities.
Honda reported a $2.7 billion loss amid EV market challenges in the USA. The financial crisis highlights broader difficulties the auto industry faces transitioning to electric vehicles.
Chinese EV maker Leapmotor expands its European presence through an expanded partnership with Stellantis. The collaboration aims to accelerate electric vehicle adoption and market penetration globally.
Japan awarded 1.25 GW of battery storage capacity in its third long-term decarbonization auction. Despite new storage duration rules reducing total bids, battery storage capacity awards remained relatively strong.
HY Solar launched the HT3.0 quad-cut solar module with 670 W power output and 24.8% efficiency using TOPCon 3.0 cell technology. The new module features improved bifaciality and low degradation characteristics.
An AI-powered camera system is being developed to help koalas safely cross roads as habitat fragmentation forces them into traffic. The technology aims to reduce vehicle strikes, one of many threats koalas face including deforestation and disease.
The Trump administration argued in federal court that it has sole authority to declare energy emergencies and order coal plants to remain operational. The case before the D.C. Circuit appeals court challenges the legal basis for such executive power.
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The Tennessee Valley Authority distributed a coal ash booklet that researchers say contains misleading information and downplays health risks. The unbranded 35-page document has drawn criticism from coal ash experts for dishonest messaging.
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The UK has dropped from being the top contributor to the UN's Green Climate Fund following recent aid cuts. This shift reflects reduced international climate finance commitments from a major developed nation.
Climate organizations urge UK ministers to ban private jets and reduce motorway speed limits to 60mph to prevent fuel shortages from potential Iran-related oil and gas disruptions. Groups warn against inaction that could lead to severe jet fuel shortages and soaring petrol prices.
Electric car sales reached record levels in Nordic countries during April, with Norway and Denmark leading the region. Sweden and Finland also showed strong EV adoption figures.
Environmental groups Sierra Club and Earthjustice presented oral arguments before the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the Department of Energy's extension of coal plant operations under the Federal Power Act. The groups argue the extensions are illegal and contributing to increased utility bills for Indiana residents.
BYD is reportedly in talks with Stellantis and other European automakers about taking over their underused factories. This development reflects growing Chinese EV company dominance in the global automotive market.
Fraunhofer ISE and ESB found Ireland competitive for green hydrogen production with costs matching Morocco and Brazil. Strong wind resources and policy support position Ireland as a viable renewable power-to-X hub.
Ukraine's Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation, led by Yuliana Onishchuk, has transformed solar energy into a critical survival tool during the Russian invasion, powering hospitals and communities. Women-led renewable energy initiatives are building resilience and shaping Ukraine's sustainable future.
Chilean company Atamostec is testing low-silver heterojunction solar modules in the Atacama Desert with French partner CEA-Ines. The ALPACA project has achieved up to 70% silver substitution with copper.
A California study reveals that artificial light at night more strongly influences wildlife behavior than noise at urban edges, affecting predator-prey dynamics. Researchers analyzed over 35,000 camera-trap days across 61 stations in San Mateo County.
Canadian PM Mark Carney announced a clean electricity strategy to double the nation's electrical grid by 2050 while reducing energy costs. The plan addresses climate change impacts alongside economic challenges from tariffs and geopolitical tensions.