Extreme weather events in Tasmania are reducing breeding success for seals and seabirds unable to shelter during storms or heat. A new study documents the deadly impacts on marine predators caring for vulnerable offspring.
Bangladesh's shipbreaking industry, which processes 85% of the world's end-of-life vessels, is resisting stricter environmental standards. The sector has historically operated with minimal environmental oversight.
Kalmar Ottawa is launching a battery-electric version of its T2 yard truck to help logistics fleets reduce diesel costs and emissions. The company aims to prove the EV model matches the durability and productivity of its diesel predecessor.
Altus Power acquired five community solar projects from New Leaf Energy in Virginia totaling 32 MW capacity. The portfolio will provide affordable renewable energy through Appalachian Power's Shared Solar Program.
Syngenta will stop selling paraquat herbicide in Australia following new regulatory restrictions on the chemical linked to Parkinson's disease. The decision comes after the herbicide was already banned in over 70 countries due to health concerns.
Equipment dropped at the Rosebank oilfield in the North Sea could delay UK oil production by months. The UK government faces pressure to approve drilling at the site despite climate opposition.
Windrose plans to deploy 10 electric semi trucks on Texas' I-35 corridor between Dallas and Laredo. The expansion signals growing momentum in the electric trucking market, though the report notes some unspecified caveats.
Idemitsu Australia is developing a 108 MW vanadium flow battery with 864 MWh storage capacity at a former coal mine site in New South Wales. The project represents energy storage infrastructure deployment at a repurposed fossil fuel location.
Texxecure launched a standardized AAA-to-D rating system to assess photovoltaic project quality and technical risks. The benchmark aims to provide transparency for investors, banks, insurers, and developers evaluating solar assets.
JinkoSolar launched Sunny 365, a standardized solar-plus-storage platform combining solar modules, batteries, and AI energy management for commercial customers. The integrated system aims to reduce retail power bills through optimized renewable energy use.
Animal-loving volunteers in Bangladesh are assisting the Forest Department in combating wildlife crime by rescuing stressed animals from traps and enclosures. These youth-led efforts have become instrumental to the state's wildlife protection operations despite lacking formal assignment.
A new study shows that providing women in sub-Saharan Africa with greater access to finance strengthens household resilience to climate-related shocks. Financial empowerment enables vulnerable communities to better adapt and respond to climate impacts.
Britain's ponds, home to hundreds of species including frogs and dragonflies, lack adequate legal protections despite their ecological importance. An upcoming clean water bill could finally address this neglect and encourage pond conservation through rewilding and garden initiatives.
Audi is reviving the A2 as an affordable electric vehicle with over 400 miles of driving range. The new EV aims to make electric cars more accessible to budget-conscious consumers.
Kia sold 110,000 electric vehicles in Q2 with an 88% sales increase. The company expects continued growth in the second half of 2026 as new low-cost EV models expand market access.
Germany's hydrogen truck subsidy program received 526 applications for €220 million in funding, while offering no purchase support for battery-electric trucks. The program design reveals a policy preference for hydrogen over established battery-electric technology.
Hyundai Motor Group launched AllDayEnergy, a unified global V2X service integrating smart charging, vehicle-to-grid, and vehicle-to-home capabilities. The rollout begins in the UK via Kia App in H2 2026.
China has implemented stricter mandatory energy consumption standards for polysilicon production, effective January 1, 2027. The new rules could reduce compliant capacity, though near-term supply impact may be limited due to existing idle capacity.
Tunisia authorized residential solar-plus-storage systems to address grid strain from record heat. The framework allows PV owners to store and use solar power during outages with safety requirements from the national utility.
Agricultural pesticide spraying over Indigenous Wawi Territory in Brazil causes health and environmental damage to local communities. Residents report health issues, crop failures, and water contamination from aircraft dispersing soy field chemicals.
A California-approved solar project in the Mojave Desert may disrupt critical wildlife corridors that species have relied on for thousands of years, according to scientists and advocates. The project threatens the intricate network of animal movement through the desert's rocky mountain ranges.
Ghana's High Court sentenced a political figure to 20 years for facilitating illegal mining in the Upper Guinean Forest Belt. The landmark ruling addresses unlicensed mining operations in a protected forest region.
UK government environment secretaries have prioritized corporate lobbyists over environmental protection, particularly regarding industrial poultry farming's impact on river ecosystems. The article questions whether officials will take action to halt the environmental damage caused by the industry.
Brazil established a compensation framework for wind and solar generators affected by grid curtailment from 2023-2025, reducing legal uncertainty. The rules exclude oversupply-related cuts and highlight the need for grid expansion and storage.