Sciencedaily
Jul 21, 03:06
A NASA satellite caught a giant tsunami doing something no one expected
A Pacific-wide tsunami triggered by a magnitude 8.8 Kamchatka earthquake gave scientists their first detailed satellite view of a major tsunami in motion. The observations revealed unexpected wave behavior and helped uncover a larger earthquake rupture than earlier models predicted.
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A NASA satellite caught a giant tsunami doing something no one expected. A Pacific-wide tsunami triggered by a magnitude 8.8 Kamchatka earthquake gave scientists their first detailed satellite view of a major tsunami in motion. The observations revealed unexpected wave behavior and helped uncover a larger earthquake rupture than earlier models predicted.
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A Pacific-wide tsunami triggered by a magnitude 8.8 Kamchatka earthquake gave scientists their first detailed satellite view of a major tsunami in motion.
Sciencedaily
Jul 21, 03:06
Record-breaking ocean drilling reveals why Japan's 2011 tsunami was so deadly
Scientists have uncovered a hidden weakness beneath the Pacific Ocean that helps explain why Japan’s catastrophic 2011 earthquake and tsunami became so devastating. By drilling deeper into the seafloor than ever before, researchers discovered a thin, slippery layer of ancient clay that allowed the massive rupture to race all the way to the ocean floor, triggering enormous seafloor movement and a powerful tsunami.
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Scientists have uncovered a hidden weakness beneath the Pacific Ocean that helps explain why Japan’s catastrophic 2011 earthquake and tsunami became so devastating. By drilling deeper into the seafloor than ever before, researchers discovered a thin, slippery layer of ancient clay that allowed the massive rupture to race all the way to the ocean floor, triggering enormous seaf…
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Scientists have uncovered a hidden weakness beneath the Pacific Ocean that helps explain why Japan’s catastrophic 2011 earthquake and tsunami became so devastating.
Sciencedaily
Jul 21, 03:06
A popular climate fix could accidentally trigger massive changes to global weather
A new study found that not all geoengineering ideas are created equal. Brightening marine clouds over the eastern Pacific could dramatically weaken the El Niño cycle, triggering major changes to global weather patterns, while stratospheric aerosol injection left the system largely unchanged. Researchers say the results are a reminder that efforts to cool the planet could produce unexpected consequences if they are deployed without a full understanding of how Earth's climate works.
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A popular climate fix could accidentally trigger massive changes to global weather. A new study found that not all geoengineering ideas are created equal. Brightening marine clouds over the eastern Pacific could dramatically weaken the El Niño cycle, triggering major changes to global weather patterns, while stratospheric aerosol injection left the system largely unchanged.
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Researchers say the results are a reminder that efforts to cool the planet could produce unexpected consequences if they are deployed without a full understanding of how Earth's climate works.
Cleantechnica
Jul 21, 01:06
Sierra Club Condemns Congressional Effort to Attack California’s Waivers Protecting Clean Air
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Republican Representative Harriet Hageman introduced legislation under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to revoke California’s Clean Air Act waiver allowing the state to enforce stronger than federal greenhouse gas standards for vehicles. This legislation targets policy that is already fully phased in, which means cars and trucks impacted ... [continued] The post Sierra Club Condemns Congressional Effort to Attack California’s Waivers Protecting Clean Air appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Republican Representative Harriet Hageman introduced legislation under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to revoke California’s Clean Air Act waiver allowing the state to enforce stronger than federal greenhouse gas standards for vehicles. This legislation targets policy that is already fully phased in, which means cars and trucks impacted ...
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[continued] The post Sierra Club Condemns Congressional Effort to Attack California’s Waivers Protecting Clean Air appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Bbc
Jul 21, 00:12
Is UK facing drought for second summer in a row?
Comments Summer so far has been exceptionally hot and dry across much of the UK, with three widespread heatwaves and the longest run of dry days in central England since 1995.
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Comments Summer so far has been exceptionally hot and dry across much of the UK, with three widespread heatwaves and the longest run of dry days in central England since 1995. Rainfall so far this summer has been below average across the UK as a whole, but there has been large regional contrast.
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The longest dry spell in over 30 years for central England raises concerns about drought and when it might rain.
Cleantechnica
Jul 20, 22:42
The Big ICE Meltdown — June’s China EV Sales Report
Petrol model sales crash 42% in June! High gas prices and a never ending wave of new models has allowed June to reach record EV market share, with plugins reaching a record 63%! However, while record market share was achieved in the past thanks to strong EV sales, this time, ... [continued] The post The Big ICE Meltdown — June’s China EV Sales Report appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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High gas prices and a never ending wave of new models has allowed June to reach record EV market share, with plugins reaching a record 63%! However, while record market share was achieved in the past thanks to strong EV sales, this time, ... [continued] The post The Big ICE Meltdown — June’s China EV Sales Report appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post The Big ICE Meltdown — June’s China EV Sales Report appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 20, 19:05
Despite Political Headwinds, Wind Power Keeps Insisting Upon Itself
US President Donald Trump swept back into office on a mission to destroy thousands of construction jobs and disrupt private sector investments in the domestic wind industry. Why? Who knows! Fortunately for some job seekers, the effort to curtail wind power in the US has been only partially successful, with ... [continued] The post Despite Political Headwinds, Wind Power Keeps Insisting Upon Itself appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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US President Donald Trump swept back into office on a mission to destroy thousands of construction jobs and disrupt private sector investments in the domestic wind industry. Fortunately for some job seekers, the effort to curtail wind power in the US has been only partially successful, with ...
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[continued] The post Despite Political Headwinds, Wind Power Keeps Insisting Upon Itself appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 20, 18:54
6 States Leading the USA on Smart Energy Policy Halfway through 2026
Across the country, governors and state lawmakers are facing the same challenge: electricity demand is rising, power bills are increasing, and constituents expect solutions. Increasingly, policymakers from both parties are arriving at the same answer. Solar and energy storage are among the fastest, most cost-effective resources available to add new ... [continued] The post 6 States Leading the USA on Smart Energy Policy Halfway through 2026 appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Across the country, governors and state lawmakers are facing the same challenge: electricity demand is rising, power bills are increasing, and constituents expect solutions. Solar and energy storage are among the fastest, most cost-effective resources available to add new ...
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[continued] The post 6 States Leading the USA on Smart Energy Policy Halfway through 2026 appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 20, 18:38
Asia-Pacific Races to Build a $50B Clean Power Grid to Feed AI Boom
The race to dominate artificial intelligence is forcing Asia and the Pacific into an infrastructure buildout unlike any in its history, with electricity grids emerging as the next strategic battleground. The Asian Development Bank is betting that the region cannot sustain the coming wave of AI data centers, semiconductor manufacturing, ... [continued] The post Asia-Pacific Races to Build a $50B Clean Power Grid to Feed AI Boom appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The race to dominate artificial intelligence is forcing Asia and the Pacific into an infrastructure buildout unlike any in its history, with electricity grids emerging as the next strategic battleground. The Asian Development Bank is betting that the region cannot sustain the coming wave of AI data centers, semiconductor manufacturing, ...
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[continued] The post Asia-Pacific Races to Build a $50B Clean Power Grid to Feed AI Boom appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Bbc
Jul 20, 18:16
Canadian wildfires rage as Trump warns Carney again over 'poisoning' US air
The US president raised the issue with the the Canadian prime minister while the pair attended the World Cup Final in New Jersey.
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Canadian wildfires rage as Trump warns Carney again over 'poisoning' US air. The US president raised the issue with the the Canadian prime minister while the pair attended the World Cup Final in New Jersey.
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The US president raised the issue with the the Canadian prime minister while the pair attended the World Cup Final in New Jersey.
Cleantechnica
Jul 20, 18:09
America’s Strongest Export Was Never Democracy. It Was Institutions.
Author’s note: I am reminded, usually by the comments to these opinion pieces I write, that the reason CleanTechnica is what it is, and why I joined it, is because when the founders set it up 18 years ago, clean energy was a revolution. Today it is a hard default. ... [continued] The post America’s Strongest Export Was Never Democracy. It Was Institutions. appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Theguardian
Jul 20, 17:31
Afghanistan floods kill at least 20 people, with more than 100 missing
National disaster agency confirms ‘severe financial and human losses’ in remote province of Nuristan At least 20 people have been killed and more than 80 injured in flooding that hit Afghanistan’s Nuristan province, the country’s disaster management agency said on Monday. In Parun, the provincial capital, a further 105 people including the mayor were missing, said Feraidon Samim, a spokesperson for the Nuristan governor. Continue reading...
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National disaster agency confirms ‘severe financial and human losses’ in remote province of Nuristan At least 20 people have been killed and more than 80 injured in flooding that hit Afghanistan’s Nuristan province, the country’s disaster management agency said on Monday.
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National disaster agency confirms ‘severe financial and human losses’ in remote province of Nuristan At least 20 people have been killed and more than 80 injured in flooding that hit Afghanistan’s Nuristan province, the country’s disaster management agency said on Monday.
Cleantechnica
Jul 20, 17:18
Trump Administration Further Guts Endangered Species Act Implementation With Two New Rules
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration is finalizing two new regulations that will undermine the implementation of federal protections for wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the nation’s cornerstone conservation law. One rule rescinds the longstanding blanket 4(d) rule, ending the practice of automatically extending key ESA protections from killing, injury, ... [continued] The post Trump Administration Further Guts Endangered Species Act Implementation With Two New Rules appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration is finalizing two new regulations that will undermine the implementation of federal protections for wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the nation’s cornerstone conservation law. One rule rescinds the longstanding blanket 4(d) rule, ending the practice of automatically extending key ESA protections from killing, injury, .
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[continued] The post Trump Administration Further Guts Endangered Species Act Implementation With Two New Rules appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 20, 15:29
Long Beach Says Zero-Emission. Its Capital Plan Says Electric.
The Port of Long Beach keeps describing its clean-technology investments as “zero-emission,” a phrase broad enough to include both batteries and hydrogen. Its funded assets are much less ambiguous. Chargers, electrical infrastructure and electric cargo-handling equipment are extending the power system into terminal operations while hydrogen remains largely inside the ... [continued] The post Long Beach Says Zero-Emission. Its Capital Plan Says Electric. appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The Port of Long Beach keeps describing its clean-technology investments as “zero-emission,” a phrase broad enough to include both batteries and hydrogen. [continued] The post Long Beach Says Zero-Emission. appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Theguardian
Jul 20, 15:00
Australian ski resorts smash July climate records with temperatures 12C above average
Resorts in NSW and Victoria face a warm and dry start to the season with only sporadic falls of natural snow in many alpine areas Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Alpine ski resorts in New South Wales and Victoria saw climate records shattered at the weekend with maximum temperatures up to 12C above average. Ski areas of Mount Hotham and Falls Creek set July records for their hottest daytime and night-time temperatures and Thredbo also set a new hottest July day, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Continue reading...
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Resorts in NSW and Victoria face a warm and dry start to the season with only sporadic falls of natural snow in many alpine areas Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Alpine ski resorts in New South Wales and Victoria saw climate records shattered at the weekend with maximum temperatures up to 12C above average.
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Resorts in NSW and Victoria face a warm and dry start to the season with only sporadic falls of natural snow in many alpine areas Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Alpine ski resorts in New South Wales and Victoria saw climate records shattered at the weekend with maximum temperatures up to 12C above average.
Cleantechnica
Jul 20, 14:46
US Startup Pitches Green Hydrogen And Solar Power For Off-Grid Reliability
The California-based green hydrogen startup HyWatts is pitching a modular, transportable "Power Plant In A Box" combination electrolyzer system and fuel cell for off-grid EV charging, among other purposes. The post US Startup Pitches Green Hydrogen And Solar Power For Off-Grid Reliability appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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US Startup Pitches Green Hydrogen And Solar Power For Off-Grid Reliability. The California-based green hydrogen startup HyWatts is pitching a modular, transportable "Power Plant In A Box" combination electrolyzer system and fuel cell for off-grid EV charging, among other purposes.
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The post US Startup Pitches Green Hydrogen And Solar Power For Off-Grid Reliability appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Theguardian
Jul 20, 14:00
Louisiana communities are left in the dark on toxic air – and industry helped keep it that way
Lawmakers weakened community air monitoring as industry pushed back against greater scrutiny Kimbrelle Kyereh lives just a few hundred feet from the massive chemical storage tanks in St Rose, in south-eastern Louisiana . Oily fumes sometimes drift into her home, bringing headaches, nausea and insomnia. On one such night, she grabbed her son at 3am and fled to an all-night Ihop. In 2023, after years of coping with the noxious odors, Kyereh began collecting air samples in her yard for a local environmental justice group. But soon after, Louisiana passed an industry-backed law that sharply restricted how that kind of data could be used. Ten of Louisiana’s heaviest air-polluting facilities, based on self-reported data shared with the EPA, operate without a single public air monitor within five miles. This list includes Dow Chemical’s plastics factory in Plaquemine, which is about eight miles from the nearest air monitoring station. The station measures only ozone even though the plant releases an array of toxic pollutants including ethylene oxide, a known carcinogen. No public monitors measure ammonia – despite the fact that CF Industries’ Donaldsonville plant emits more than 7m lbs of the hazardous chemical each year, according to EPA data. The three chemicals that researchers have concluded “together account for the large majority of total cancer risk ” in the area – ethylene oxide, chloroprene and formaldehyde – aren’t monitored by the state at all. Continue reading...
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Louisiana communities are left in the dark on toxic air – and industry helped keep it that way. Ten of Louisiana’s heaviest air-polluting facilities, based on self-reported data shared with the EPA, operate without a single public air monitor within five miles.
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Lawmakers weakened community air monitoring as industry pushed back against greater scrutiny Kimbrelle Kyereh lives just a few hundred feet from the massive chemical storage tanks in St Rose, in south-eastern Louisiana .
Theguardian
Jul 20, 13:51
‘My shirt was wringing’: National Express bus drivers speak out on 40C conditions
Drivers in West Midlands say buses ‘unbearable’ during heatwaves, raising employee and passenger safety fears Bus drivers in the West Midlands have spoken out about the “horrendous” working conditions they have experienced during heatwaves, which led to 40C temperatures in their cabs. The UK was hit by high temperatures and dry weather in three successive heatwaves, with temperatures topping 37C last month when the country recorded its hottest ever June day . Last week, the Met Office warned climate extremes were becoming the “new ‘normal’ for the UK”. Continue reading...
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‘My shirt was wringing’: National Express bus drivers speak out on 40C conditions. The UK was hit by high temperatures and dry weather in three successive heatwaves, with temperatures topping 37C last month when the country recorded its hottest ever June day . Last week, the Met Office warned climate extremes were becoming the “new ‘normal’ for the UK”.
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Drivers in West Midlands say buses ‘unbearable’ during heatwaves, raising employee and passenger safety fears Bus drivers in the West Midlands have spoken out about the “horrendous” working conditions they have experienced during heatwaves, which led to 40C temperatures in their cabs.
Sciencedaily
Jul 20, 12:49
Earth’s waters are quietly running out of oxygen, scientists warn
Oxygen is disappearing from oceans, lakes, rivers, and coastal waters at an alarming rate, threatening aquatic life and weakening the natural processes that help regulate Earth’s climate. Scientists warn that this widespread deoxygenation is closely connected to other major planetary threats, including warming, pollution, biodiversity loss, and ocean acidification.
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Oxygen is disappearing from oceans, lakes, rivers, and coastal waters at an alarming rate, threatening aquatic life and weakening the natural processes that help regulate Earth’s climate. Scientists warn that this widespread deoxygenation is closely connected to other major planetary threats, including warming, pollution, biodiversity loss, and ocean acidification.
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Oxygen is disappearing from oceans, lakes, rivers, and coastal waters at an alarming rate, threatening aquatic life and weakening the natural processes that help regulate Earth’s climate.
Cleantechnica
Jul 20, 11:00
Cradle-to-Crisis Approach Improves Battery Safety & Performance
Battery failures can escalate quickly: Heat accumulates, materials break down, and gases ignite in a chain reaction known as thermal runaway. Such events are rare thanks to carefully applied safeguards in material design and battery management systems. Still, continued research is needed to anticipate how new battery materials behave, understand ... [continued] The post Cradle-to-Crisis Approach Improves Battery Safety & Performance appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Battery failures can escalate quickly: Heat accumulates, materials break down, and gases ignite in a chain reaction known as thermal runaway. Still, continued research is needed to anticipate how new battery materials behave, understand ... [continued] The post Cradle-to-Crisis Approach Improves Battery Safety & Performance appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post Cradle-to-Crisis Approach Improves Battery Safety & Performance appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Theguardian
Jul 20, 11:00
Prickly pears, avocados and lemons: how rainwater harvesting is feeding Mexico City’s gardens and homes
Thousands of low-income households are benefiting from a simple system that captures and filters rainfall from the city’s roofs Walking up a steep hill to a small informal settlement of about 45 houses in Cristo Rey, above San Gregorio Atlapulco in Mexico City, Ana Aparicio Bahena arrives at her simple home. As she walks through her lush, verdant garden, she points out plants such as the prickly pear, cactus leaves with tiny, hair-like spines, and picks blackberries hanging from a bush, handing them to her two daughters. “I can grow vegetables,” says Aparicio Bahena proudly, holding up a small onion. “I have avocados, lemons, potatoes … I never used to be able to grow my own food. It’s wonderful.” Continue reading...
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Prickly pears, avocados and lemons: how rainwater harvesting is feeding Mexico City’s gardens and homes. As she walks through her lush, verdant garden, she points out plants such as the prickly pear, cactus leaves with tiny, hair-like spines, and picks blackberries hanging from a bush, handing them to her two daughters. It’s wonderful.” Continue reading...
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“I can grow vegetables,” says Aparicio Bahena proudly, holding up a small onion.
Insideclimatenews
Jul 20, 08:55
In Search of Funding to Fight the Climate Crisis, Local Leaders Turn to Diplomacy
In Renca, Chile, the Cerros de Renca Metropolitan Park reuses industrial wastewater to address a local water crisis. Renca’s mayor, Claudio Castro, has worked for a decade to attract international investors and philanthropists to fund that system and other environmental initiatives that the region could not afford on its own. The money flows directly to […]
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In Search of Funding to Fight the Climate Crisis, Local Leaders Turn to Diplomacy. Renca’s mayor, Claudio Castro, has worked for a decade to attract international investors and philanthropists to fund that system and other environmental initiatives that the region could not afford on its own. The money flows directly to […]
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In Renca, Chile, the Cerros de Renca Metropolitan Park reuses industrial wastewater to address a local water crisis.
Grist
Jul 20, 08:30
Rising seas magnify the dangers of Coastal Georgia’s industrial past
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and WABE , Atlanta’s NPR station.
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This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and WABE , Atlanta’s NPR station. Just across the road from the waterfront in Brunswick, Semona Holmes lives in a house surrounded by fruit trees, potted flowers, a fish pond, and — when it rains or the tide is extra high — floodwater.
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The state’s first Superfund research center is looking into how climate change is resurfacing industrial pollution.
Cleantechnica
Jul 20, 07:00
Charging Infrastructure Has Far Outpaced EV Sales In All But One EU Country — Analysis
Only Malta falls short on the EU’s fleet-based target for public charging. All but one EU country are meeting the bloc’s targets for EV charging infrastructure to keep pace with the number of EVs on the road, new research shows. The analysis by T&E also finds that most of the ... [continued] The post Charging Infrastructure Has Far Outpaced EV Sales In All But One EU Country — Analysis appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Only Malta falls short on the EU’s fleet-based target for public charging. All but one EU country are meeting the bloc’s targets for EV charging infrastructure to keep pace with the number of EVs on the road, new research shows. [continued] The post Charging Infrastructure Has Far Outpaced EV Sales In All But One EU Country — Analysis appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post Charging Infrastructure Has Far Outpaced EV Sales In All But One EU Country — Analysis appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 20, 06:16
XPENG L03 Launches With Strong German Pricing & Shocking Prices In Norway
Last week, I was invited to the launch of the XPENG L03 in Munich. As we have already written several articles about the L03 (MONA L03 in China) on CleanTechnica, I didn’t want to just repeat information or paraphrase the press release. Overall, the L03 seems somewhat simple on the ... [continued] The post XPENG L03 Launches With Strong German Pricing & Shocking Prices In Norway appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Last week, I was invited to the launch of the XPENG L03 in Munich. As we have already written several articles about the L03 (MONA L03 in China) on CleanTechnica, I didn’t want to just repeat information or paraphrase the press release. [continued] The post XPENG L03 Launches With Strong German Pricing & Shocking Prices In Norway appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post XPENG L03 Launches With Strong German Pricing & Shocking Prices In Norway appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 20, 05:00
Fight Forest Fires With Heat Pumps
Nothing quite drives home the horrors of climate change like forest fires and wildfire smoke. We living on the West Coast have had a couple more years to experience the nightmare that the Midwest and East Coast are experiencing for the second time in 3 years. I’ll never forget 2017 ... [continued] The post Fight Forest Fires With Heat Pumps appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Nothing quite drives home the horrors of climate change like forest fires and wildfire smoke. We living on the West Coast have had a couple more years to experience the nightmare that the Midwest and East Coast are experiencing for the second time in 3 years. [continued] The post Fight Forest Fires With Heat Pumps appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post Fight Forest Fires With Heat Pumps appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 20, 04:10
US Hydropower Faces Supply Chain Challenges With Large Power Transformers
New Report Identifies 9 Unique Challenges That Hydropower Facilities Face When Upgrading or Replacing Large Power Transformers The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) just released a report examining the U.S. supply chain for large power transformers, or LPTs. The latest report, titled Large Power Transformer Supply Chain Gap Analysis and ... [continued] The post US Hydropower Faces Supply Chain Challenges With Large Power Transformers appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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New Report Identifies 9 Unique Challenges That Hydropower Facilities Face When Upgrading or Replacing Large Power Transformers The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) just released a report examining the U.S. The latest report, titled Large Power Transformer Supply Chain Gap Analysis and ...
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[continued] The post US Hydropower Faces Supply Chain Challenges With Large Power Transformers appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 19, 15:43
Alberta’s Million-Barrel Pipeline Needs Missing Barrels
Canada has made a proposed one-million-barrel-per-day west-coast pipeline more politically real just as the barrel case has become harder to defend. The official project now has a route concept from the Edmonton region to southern British Columbia, Trans Mountain as the public-sector builder and operator, and an ownership structure involving ... [continued] The post Alberta’s Million-Barrel Pipeline Needs Missing Barrels appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Canada has made a proposed one-million-barrel-per-day west-coast pipeline more politically real just as the barrel case has become harder to defend. The official project now has a route concept from the Edmonton region to southern British Columbia, Trans Mountain as the public-sector builder and operator, and an ownership structure involving ...
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[continued] The post Alberta’s Million-Barrel Pipeline Needs Missing Barrels appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 19, 14:49
ASEAN Shifts Focus to Battery Manufacturing, Scaling EV Adoption, and Grid Integration
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia — The rapid transition of Southeast Asia toward clean energy is moving from the early adoption of electric mobility to a regional industrialization effort. When the 4th ASEAN Battery Technology Conference opens next month in Sepang, Malaysia, the focus will pivot from policy framework proposals toward the engineering ... [continued] The post ASEAN Shifts Focus to Battery Manufacturing, Scaling EV Adoption, and Grid Integration appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia — The rapid transition of Southeast Asia toward clean energy is moving from the early adoption of electric mobility to a regional industrialization effort. When the 4th ASEAN Battery Technology Conference opens next month in Sepang, Malaysia, the focus will pivot from policy framework proposals toward the engineering ...
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[continued] The post ASEAN Shifts Focus to Battery Manufacturing, Scaling EV Adoption, and Grid Integration appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 19, 14:25
Geely Unveils New EV Powertrain That Is 93.8% Efficient
The name of the game for infernal combustion engines is to waste as much gasoline or diesel fuel as possible. In fact, observers like Bill McKibben note that, when everything is considered from well head to refinery to the pump to engine efficiency, only about 15 percent of the energy ... [continued] The post Geely Unveils New EV Powertrain That Is 93.8% Efficient appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The name of the game for infernal combustion engines is to waste as much gasoline or diesel fuel as possible. In fact, observers like Bill McKibben note that, when everything is considered from well head to refinery to the pump to engine efficiency, only about 15 percent of the energy ... [continued] The post Geely Unveils New EV Powertrain That Is 93.
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[continued] The post Geely Unveils New EV Powertrain That Is 93.8% Efficient appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 19, 13:42
Nissan Sakura Keeps the Crown as Japan’s Best Selling EV
Four years into its run as the undisputed champion of the Japanese electric vehicle market, the Nissan Sakura is getting a mid-cycle refresh. The tiny kei car has single-handedly carried Nissan to the top of Japan’s EV sales charts since its 2022 debut, often accounting for nearly half of the ... [continued] The post Nissan Sakura Keeps the Crown as Japan’s Best Selling EV appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Four years into its run as the undisputed champion of the Japanese electric vehicle market, the Nissan Sakura is getting a mid-cycle refresh. The tiny kei car has single-handedly carried Nissan to the top of Japan’s EV sales charts since its 2022 debut, often accounting for nearly half of the ...
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[continued] The post Nissan Sakura Keeps the Crown as Japan’s Best Selling EV appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Grist
Jul 19, 13:00
Trump again shrinks Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments
Two executive orders signed Monday afternoon slashed the size of the Utah national monuments revered by tribes and public lands advocates. Grazing, mining, and drilling interests wanted them opened to extraction.
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Trump again shrinks Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. Two executive orders signed Monday afternoon slashed the size of the Utah national monuments revered by tribes and public lands advocates. Grazing, mining, and drilling interests wanted them opened to extraction.
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Two executive orders signed Monday afternoon slashed the size of the Utah national monuments revered by tribes and public lands advocates.
Cleantechnica
Jul 19, 10:19
A Campaign For Affordability: A Clean-Energy-For-All Agenda
Wouldn’t you love to hear a politician base their campaign on clean energy affordability? The following speech has the potential to be at the heart of an electorate awakening. The cost of living continues to rise for US residents. It’s time for a new campaign, a new mindset. One that ... [continued] The post A Campaign For Affordability: A Clean-Energy-For-All Agenda appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Wouldn’t you love to hear a politician base their campaign on clean energy affordability? It’s time for a new campaign, a new mindset. [continued] The post A Campaign For Affordability: A Clean-Energy-For-All Agenda appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post A Campaign For Affordability: A Clean-Energy-For-All Agenda appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Insideclimatenews
Jul 19, 08:45
A Texas-Sized Water Crisis
Welcome to Inside Climate, a new podcast from the staff of Inside Climate News. In our second episode, co-host Jake Bolster interviews two of our Texas reporters, Dylan Baddour and Arcelia Martin, on a water crisis in Corpus Christi, Texas, that’s been decades in the making. Part of the problem has been Texas’ refusal to […]
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Our nonprofit newsroom investigates the biggest threats to our planet, holds decision-makers accountable, and pushes back on climate disinformation so facts stay front and center. Part of the problem has been Texas’ refusal to factor climate change into its water projections, which have consistently underestimated the severity of drought in the state.
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Welcome to Inside Climate, a new podcast from the staff of Inside Climate News. In our second episode, co-host Jake Bolster interviews two of our Texas reporters, Dylan Baddour and Arcelia Martin, on a water crisis in Corpus Christi, Texas, that’s been decades in the making. Part of the problem has been Texas’ refusal to […]
Cleantechnica
Jul 19, 05:00
VinFast Bets on Entrepreneurs with “Rentapasada” Program in the Philippines
Most automakers entering a new market concentrate on selling vehicles. VinFast is taking a different approach in the Philippines, where it is trying to create new business owners first. The Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer has expanded its Rentapasada (literally rent-to-hire) program, an initiative that allows Filipinos to launch a ride-hailing ... [continued] The post VinFast Bets on Entrepreneurs with “Rentapasada” Program in the Philippines appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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VinFast is taking a different approach in the Philippines, where it is trying to create new business owners first. The Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer has expanded its Rentapasada (literally rent-to-hire) program, an initiative that allows Filipinos to launch a ride-hailing ...
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[continued] The post VinFast Bets on Entrepreneurs with “Rentapasada” Program in the Philippines appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Theguardian
Jul 18, 20:00
Canefields to ocean to rolling hills: vision splendid of 135km northern NSW rail trail short-changed
Despite the backing of councils in a region in dire need of support, the federal government has rejected a $42m grant request to complete the trail’s 54km missing link Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast There are glow-worms in the old train tunnel if you look hard enough into the deepest, darkest black, Paul Hixon says. The visitor from Brisbane is cycling the Murwillumbah to Crabbes Creek section of the northern rivers rail trail with his two daughters, but today he only plans to make it as far as the Burringbar tunnel. Continue reading...
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Despite the backing of councils in a region in dire need of support, the federal government has rejected a $42m grant request to complete the trail’s 54km missing link Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast There are glow-worms in the old train tunnel if you look hard enough into the deepest, darkest black, Paul Hixon says.
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Despite the backing of councils in a region in dire need of support, the federal government has rejected a $42m grant request to complete the trail’s 54km missing link Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast There are glow-worms in the old train tunnel if you look hard enough into the deepest, darkest black, Paul Hixon says.
Cleantechnica
Jul 18, 15:54
Philippines Logistics Firm Sees Swappable Battery Scooters As The Next Milestone In Last-Mile Deliveries
Philippines’ express delivery service JRS Express and mobility startup Voltai finalized a pilot partnership to integrate electric motorcycles and battery-swapping technology into commercial logistics operations in Metro Manila last March. As of July 16, the partnership has begun running a real-world testing ground for two-wheel electric vehicles (EVs) operating within ... [continued] The post Philippines Logistics Firm Sees Swappable Battery Scooters As The Next Milestone In Last-Mile Deliveries appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Philippines’ express delivery service JRS Express and mobility startup Voltai finalized a pilot partnership to integrate electric motorcycles and battery-swapping technology into commercial logistics operations in Metro Manila last March. As of July 16, the partnership has begun running a real-world testing ground for two-wheel electric vehicles (EVs) operating within ...
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[continued] The post Philippines Logistics Firm Sees Swappable Battery Scooters As The Next Milestone In Last-Mile Deliveries appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 18, 15:44
New Delhi Air Pollution Index Further Pushes for EV Adoption in India
India’s latest push toward electric vehicles is being driven by more than industrial policy or climate commitments. It is also a response to one of the country’s most persistent public‑health crises: air pollution. The Delhi government has approved a sweeping new electric‑vehicle policy that offers owners of older vehicles more ... [continued] The post New Delhi Air Pollution Index Further Pushes for EV Adoption in India appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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India’s latest push toward electric vehicles is being driven by more than industrial policy or climate commitments. It is also a response to one of the country’s most persistent public‑health crises: air pollution. [continued] The post New Delhi Air Pollution Index Further Pushes for EV Adoption in India appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 18, 15:29
Every Day In Every Way, Attribution Science Is Getting Better & Better
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide independent, objective analysis and advice to the nation to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions related to science, engineering, and medicine. They operate under an 1863 congressional charter to the National Academy of Sciences, ... [continued] The post Every Day In Every Way, Attribution Science Is Getting Better & Better appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post Every Day In Every Way, Attribution Science Is Getting Better & Better appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 18, 14:50
Philippine Science Department Expands Academic Partnerships to Push EV Adoption
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is mounting a coordinated push to scale up homegrown electric vehicle technologies as volatile global fuel prices continue to pressure the local transport sector. Driven by its central research arm, the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development, the ... [continued] The post Philippine Science Department Expands Academic Partnerships to Push EV Adoption appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is mounting a coordinated push to scale up homegrown electric vehicle technologies as volatile global fuel prices continue to pressure the local transport sector. Driven by its central research arm, the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development, the ...
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[continued] The post Philippine Science Department Expands Academic Partnerships to Push EV Adoption appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 18, 14:30
Radar EV Pickup Sales More Than Double in Philippines as Electric Trucks Gain Traction
UAAGI Auto Group, the Philippine distributor of the battery-electric Radar RD6 pickup, said it sold 112 units in June, more than doubling the 44 units delivered in May. While the company did not disclose cumulative sales, the month-over-month increase suggests growing interest in electrified pickups, a segment that has recently ... [continued] The post Radar EV Pickup Sales More Than Double in Philippines as Electric Trucks Gain Traction appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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UAAGI Auto Group, the Philippine distributor of the battery-electric Radar RD6 pickup, said it sold 112 units in June, more than doubling the 44 units delivered in May. While the company did not disclose cumulative sales, the month-over-month increase suggests growing interest in electrified pickups, a segment that has recently ...
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[continued] The post Radar EV Pickup Sales More Than Double in Philippines as Electric Trucks Gain Traction appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 18, 13:11
Philippines Energy Company Junk Coal Plant & Break Ground on Latest BESS
Coal is dying a slow death in the central Philippines, and giant batteries are moving into the neighborhood to take its place. The Visayas power grid has suffered from chronic reliability issues for years, leaving the province of Cebu vulnerable to rolling blackouts during peak periods. As regional authorities push ... [continued] The post Philippines Energy Company Junk Coal Plant & Break Ground on Latest BESS appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Coal is dying a slow death in the central Philippines, and giant batteries are moving into the neighborhood to take its place. The Visayas power grid has suffered from chronic reliability issues for years, leaving the province of Cebu vulnerable to rolling blackouts during peak periods.
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[continued] The post Philippines Energy Company Junk Coal Plant & Break Ground on Latest BESS appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Grist
Jul 18, 13:00
New York governor orders first statewide data center moratorium
New York Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, issued an executive order Tuesday that puts a moratorium on the construction of large-scale data centers.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, issued an executive order Tuesday that puts a moratorium on the construction of large-scale data centers. The pause, which will last up to a year, is the nation’s first statewide ban on data centers, which have drawn increasing concern from lawmakers and citizens based on their impact on electricity prices and the energy grid.
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Data centers have drawn vocal opposition at local public meetings and in state capitols across the U.S.
Cleantechnica
Jul 18, 11:12
EVs At 98.3% Share In Norway – Tesla Model Y Leads
The second quarter of 2026 saw plugin EVs at 98.1% share in Norway, up from 96.7% in Q2 2025. BEV share grew year on year (YoY), and PHEV share declined. Overall Q2 auto volume was 46,221 units, up some 5% YoY. The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling BEV in ... [continued] The post EVs At 98.3% Share In Norway – Tesla Model Y Leads appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The second quarter of 2026 saw plugin EVs at 98.1% share in Norway, up from 96.7% in Q2 2025. BEV share grew year on year (YoY), and PHEV share declined. [continued] The post EVs At 98.3% Share In Norway – Tesla Model Y Leads appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Theguardian
Jul 18, 10:00
Arizona teen hailed for helping save woman with dementia wandering in 103F heat
Fire crew in Gilbert to honor Royal Cothrun, 14, for helping elderly woman who became disoriented amid heatwave An Arizona fire department is formally honoring a 14-year-old boy who recently helped save an elderly woman with dementia after she wandered miles off course amid potentially lethal temperatures, saying the teenager demonstrated “heroism … quick thinking and compassion”. Royal Cothrun was riding his bicycle in June in the town of Gilbert when he encountered Theresa Morgan as she struggled to walk through 103F (39.4C) heat with a grocery bag dangling off one arm and a purse on the other, according to authorities as well as reporting by the local news outlet KNXV . Continue reading...
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Fire crew in Gilbert to honor Royal Cothrun, 14, for helping elderly woman who became disoriented amid heatwave An Arizona fire department is formally honoring a 14-year-old boy who recently helped save an elderly woman with dementia after she wandered miles off course amid potentially lethal temperatures, saying the teenager demonstrated “heroism … quick thinking and compassi…
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Fire crew in Gilbert to honor Royal Cothrun, 14, for helping elderly woman who became disoriented amid heatwave An Arizona fire department is formally honoring a 14-year-old boy who recently helped save an elderly woman with dementia after she wandered miles off course amid potentially lethal temperatures, saying the teenager demonstrated “heroism … quick thinking and compassion”.
Theguardian
Jul 18, 05:00
‘It’s only going to get worse’: wildfires forcing firefighters to make impossible choices
As the climate crisis fuels more intense blazes, pushing them to new parts of the world, those tackling them are forced to ration resources and decide which to fight César Alcaraz had only just become a firefighter in the late 1990s when he found himself ambushed by a fast-moving blaze. Barely able to breathe and with no more water left in his truck, he and his colleagues fled an inferno ravaging Spain’s Montgó mountain region, wishing their bosses had sent more support. But nearly three decades on, as an officer with Alicante’s provincial firefighters, Alcaraz has more sympathy for the agonising choices that commanders have to make. When wildfires overwhelm an area, his job resembles that of a doctor in an emergency room with too few ventilators. Continue reading...
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‘It’s only going to get worse’: wildfires forcing firefighters to make impossible choices. But nearly three decades on, as an officer with Alicante’s provincial firefighters, Alcaraz has more sympathy for the agonising choices that commanders have to make. When wildfires overwhelm an area, his job resembles that of a doctor in an emergency room with too few ventilators.
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As the climate crisis fuels more intense blazes, pushing them to new parts of the world, those tackling them are forced to ration resources and decide which to fight César Alcaraz had only just become a firefighter in the late 1990s when he found himself ambushed by a fast-moving blaze.
Cleantechnica
Jul 18, 03:19
Endgame: The Decline & Fall of the Western Automotive Industry
In the light of recent announcements, CleanTechnica readers may like to revisit the analysis and predictions made by Dr Paul Wildman and myself about incumbent Western automakers (and, yes, we include the Japanese in that also). You can read and/or reread about Toyota circling the drain here, about the loss ... [continued] The post Endgame: The Decline & Fall of the Western Automotive Industry appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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In the light of recent announcements, CleanTechnica readers may like to revisit the analysis and predictions made by Dr Paul Wildman and myself about incumbent Western automakers (and, yes, we include the Japanese in that also). You can read and/or reread about Toyota circling the drain here, about the loss ...
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[continued] The post Endgame: The Decline & Fall of the Western Automotive Industry appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Sciencedaily
Jul 18, 03:05
Climate scientist who “proved” humanity is warming Earth says government report got it wrong
A pioneering climate scientist is challenging a U.S. government report that cited his research while reaching what he says is the exact opposite conclusion. Benjamin Santer and his colleagues say decades of satellite data clearly reveal the atmospheric “fingerprint” of human-caused climate change. Their new peer-reviewed analysis argues the report contains major scientific errors and should not be relied upon in climate policy decisions.
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Climate scientist who “proved” humanity is warming Earth says government report got it wrong. Benjamin Santer and his colleagues say decades of satellite data clearly reveal the atmospheric “fingerprint” of human-caused climate change. Their new peer-reviewed analysis argues the report contains major scientific errors and should not be relied upon in climate policy decisions.
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A pioneering climate scientist is challenging a U.S.
Cleantechnica
Jul 18, 02:22
Pass Permitting Reform. Unleash American Solar and Storage.
Solar energy is the most affordable source of new electricity generation on the market today. It is the fastest energy source to build and is helping prop up the grid during even the most severe heatwaves. As electricity demand continues to climb, these technologies are well positioned to meet America’s growing energy needs. However, ... [continued] The post Pass Permitting Reform. Unleash American Solar and Storage. appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 18, 01:44
East Coast States Will Sue Trump for Illegal Payoffs
Eight Attorneys General have filed a notice of intent that they will challenge two unlawful payoffs from the Trump administration to energy companies. In these settlements, the administration paid energy companies nearly $2 billion in exchange for the companies to abandon offshore wind projects and double down on fossil fuels. ... [continued] The post East Coast States Will Sue Trump for Illegal Payoffs appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Eight Attorneys General have filed a notice of intent that they will challenge two unlawful payoffs from the Trump administration to energy companies. In these settlements, the administration paid energy companies nearly $2 billion in exchange for the companies to abandon offshore wind projects and double down on fossil fuels.
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[continued] The post East Coast States Will Sue Trump for Illegal Payoffs appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 18, 01:16
Sierra Club North Carolina Reacts: NextEra & Dominion File Application to Merge, Form Country’s Largest Utility
Proposed Merger Fails Public Interest Scrutiny NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy — two of the nation’s highest polluting utilities with record-high profits — submitted applications to the North Carolina Utilities Commission, South Carolina Public Service Commission, and the Virginia State Corporation Commission to merge into one single utility. The proposed merger ... [continued] The post Sierra Club North Carolina Reacts: NextEra & Dominion File Application to Merge, Form Country’s Largest Utility appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Sierra Club North Carolina Reacts: NextEra & Dominion File Application to Merge, Form Country’s Largest Utility. Proposed Merger Fails Public Interest Scrutiny NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy — two of the nation’s highest polluting utilities with record-high profits — submitted applications to the North Carolina Utilities Commission, South Carolina Public Service Commission…
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[continued] The post Sierra Club North Carolina Reacts: NextEra & Dominion File Application to Merge, Form Country’s Largest Utility appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 18, 01:11
HERO’s Mission: Building a Blueprint for Wave Energy Components
Latest HERO WEC Mission Status Update Examines How New Charge Controller Design Addresses Critical Challenge in Wave Energy Industry Since 2024, researchers at the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) have been improving the overall design of NLR’s hydraulic and electric reverse osmosis wave energy converter—or HERO WEC. Their work aims ... [continued] The post HERO’s Mission: Building a Blueprint for Wave Energy Components appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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HERO’s Mission: Building a Blueprint for Wave Energy Components. Latest HERO WEC Mission Status Update Examines How New Charge Controller Design Addresses Critical Challenge in Wave Energy Industry Since 2024, researchers at the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) have been improving the overall design of NLR’s hydraulic and electric reverse osmosis wave energy converter—…
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[continued] The post HERO’s Mission: Building a Blueprint for Wave Energy Components appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Bbc
Jul 17, 23:56
What this desert city can teach the world about tackling heat deaths
It has been a blisteringly hot summer for much of the US and Europe. Scientists have warned that these extreme temperatures are the new normal for these communities.
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It has been a blisteringly hot summer for much of the US and Europe. Scientists have warned that these extreme temperatures are the new normal for these communities. For many, the rising temperatures have been a shock to the system, a new reality people have had to adjust to as extreme weather events become more frequent and intense with climate change.
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Maricopa County in Arizona has some of the hottest temperatures, but it has reduced the number of heat-related deaths.
Cleantechnica
Jul 17, 21:36
Australia Nails It Again — On Large Data Centers This Time
The United States kicked off the solar power industry, but then Germany took it to another level, and Australia followed close behind and became true leader globally in rooftop solar power adoption. With strong federal policies and some strong state policies, Australia shot to the top of the charts in ... [continued] The post Australia Nails It Again — On Large Data Centers This Time appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The United States kicked off the solar power industry, but then Germany took it to another level, and Australia followed close behind and became true leader globally in rooftop solar power adoption. With strong federal policies and some strong state policies, Australia shot to the top of the charts in ...
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[continued] The post Australia Nails It Again — On Large Data Centers This Time appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Insideclimatenews
Jul 17, 21:30
Wildfire Smoke Chokes Eastern and Midwestern Cities As Air Quality Soars to Dangerously High Levels
Smoke from climate change-fueled wildfires in Canada and northern Minnesota blanketed skies across much of the Midwest and East Coast, exposing millions of Americans to dangerous levels of air pollution. The National Weather Service warned residents in exposed areas to stay indoors as researchers began to assess the death toll. One city particularly hard hit […]
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Smoke from climate change-fueled wildfires in Canada and northern Minnesota blanketed skies across much of the Midwest and East Coast, exposing millions of Americans to dangerous levels of air pollution. The National Weather Service warned residents in exposed areas to stay indoors as researchers began to assess the death toll. One city particularly hard hit […]
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Smoke from climate change-fueled wildfires in Canada and northern Minnesota blanketed skies across much of the Midwest and East Coast, exposing millions of Americans to dangerous levels of air pollution.
Grist
Jul 17, 20:48
Thousands flee as First Nations bear the brunt of Canada’s wildfires
Residents of one First Nations community went door to door warning neighbors before fleeing by boat. More than 900 fires continue burning across Canada.
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Thousands flee as First Nations bear the brunt of Canada’s wildfires. Residents of one First Nations community went door to door warning neighbors before fleeing by boat. More than 900 fires continue burning across Canada.
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Residents of one First Nations community went door to door warning neighbors before fleeing by boat.
Cleantechnica
Jul 17, 19:47
Brilliant AI Solution to High Solar Soft Costs & Overpricing in the United States
For more than a decade, it’s been clear that Americans pay much more for rooftop solar power than Europeans, Australians, and others. We have much higher “soft costs,” including much higher “customer acquisition” costs. Part of it, as well, is the sales process and sales tactics leading to … not ... [continued] The post Brilliant AI Solution to High Solar Soft Costs & Overpricing in the United States appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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For more than a decade, it’s been clear that Americans pay much more for rooftop solar power than Europeans, Australians, and others. We have much higher “soft costs,” including much higher “customer acquisition” costs. [continued] The post Brilliant AI Solution to High Solar Soft Costs & Overpricing in the United States appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post Brilliant AI Solution to High Solar Soft Costs & Overpricing in the United States appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 17, 19:11
Getting to Know Your 2026 Tesla
I remember getting into my new 2019 Tesla six years ago. While basic driving controls were familiar, Tesla’s approach of having many control functions available only on the display screen was somewhat bewildering. There were also numerous new features that no one had thought of for cars previously. We were ... [continued] The post Getting to Know Your 2026 Tesla appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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I remember getting into my new 2019 Tesla six years ago. While basic driving controls were familiar, Tesla’s approach of having many control functions available only on the display screen was somewhat bewildering. [continued] The post Getting to Know Your 2026 Tesla appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 17, 18:42
How To Climb a Critical Mineral Mountain? Come Together, Right Now
At 2026 Partner Forum, Industry, Academia, Government, and Researchers Convene To Talk U.S. Supply Strangleholds, Modern Mining, and Optimism If you drive through one of the western-most points of West Texas—about 85 miles east of El Paso County—you might spot a rounded brown mountain in the empty dust sprawl alongside ... [continued] The post How To Climb a Critical Mineral Mountain? Come Together, Right Now appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 17, 18:03
Tesla’s Offensive in South America Continues as the Brand Arrives in Uruguay, Cuts Prices in Chile
Seven months ago, we announced that Tesla had arrived in the Colombian market looking for blood. With a Model 3 launched below $30,000 and a Model Y below $32,500, the brand was offering a premium feeling for mass market prices, outcompeting pretty much everyone else in the EV landscape, including ... [continued] The post Tesla’s Offensive in South America Continues as the Brand Arrives in Uruguay, Cuts Prices in Chile appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Seven months ago, we announced that Tesla had arrived in the Colombian market looking for blood. With a Model 3 launched below $30,000 and a Model Y below $32,500, the brand was offering a premium feeling for mass market prices, outcompeting pretty much everyone else in the EV landscape, including ...
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[continued] The post Tesla’s Offensive in South America Continues as the Brand Arrives in Uruguay, Cuts Prices in Chile appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Bbc
Jul 17, 17:52
EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses
Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.
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The European Union has unveiled proposals that would slow cuts to businesses' greenhouse gas emissions limits, as part of a major climate policy overhaul. "We are adopting a more business-friendly and, may I say so, savvy approach," said EU climate commissioner Wopke Hoekstra.
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Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.
Cleantechnica
Jul 17, 17:28
Watching The World’s First Flight of the NAVEE WaveFly 5X in Suzhou, China
Electric rideables continue to proliferate around the world, and one company from Suzhou, China, is really pushing the limits on what’s possible with an electric rideable. Disclaimer: the author’s travel and accommodations were paid for by iMpact PR as part of a tour of companies they work with in China. ... [continued] The post Watching The World’s First Flight of the NAVEE WaveFly 5X in Suzhou, China appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Electric rideables continue to proliferate around the world, and one company from Suzhou, China, is really pushing the limits on what’s possible with an electric rideable. Disclaimer: the author’s travel and accommodations were paid for by iMpact PR as part of a tour of companies they work with in China.
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[continued] The post Watching The World’s First Flight of the NAVEE WaveFly 5X in Suzhou, China appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Theguardian
Jul 17, 16:01
Europe’s most effective tool to cut greenhouse gas emissions ‘risks being weakened’
Proposal would water down emissions trading system to make EU more competitive – despite extreme heatwaves Europe’s most effective method of cutting dangerous planet-heating gases risks being weakened after the European Commission proposed an overhaul of its flagship carbon market, critics have said. In a long-awaited review of the European Union Emissions Trading System (ETS), the European Commission proposed giving companies a less demanding and cheaper pathway to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading...
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Proposal would water down emissions trading system to make EU more competitive – despite extreme heatwaves Europe’s most effective method of cutting dangerous planet-heating gases risks being weakened after the European Commission proposed an overhaul of its flagship carbon market, critics have said.
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Proposal would water down emissions trading system to make EU more competitive – despite extreme heatwaves Europe’s most effective method of cutting dangerous planet-heating gases risks being weakened after the European Commission proposed an overhaul of its flagship carbon market, critics have said.
Grist
Jul 17, 15:55
Wildfire smoke threatens the World Cup final. FIFA still doesn’t have a plan.
There’s no way to close off the open-air stadium where stars Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal are slated to square off.
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Wildfire smoke threatens the World Cup final. FIFA still doesn’t have a plan.. There’s no way to close off the open-air stadium where stars Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal are slated to square off.
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There’s no way to close off the open-air stadium where stars Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal are slated to square off.
Bbc
Jul 17, 15:18
UK heatwave hits two-week mark
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It is the longest dry spell in 30 years for parts of England as the UK heatwave reaches 14 days.
Cleantechnica
Jul 17, 14:36
EU Takes Half-hearted Step Towards Taxing International Flights
Extension of ETS to some international flights, private jets and to smaller ships are steps forward, but overall weakening of the ETS undermines European climate action and energy security. The revision of the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) for aviation falls short of driving the robust climate action needed for ... [continued] The post EU Takes Half-hearted Step Towards Taxing International Flights appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Extension of ETS to some international flights, private jets and to smaller ships are steps forward, but overall weakening of the ETS undermines European climate action and energy security. The revision of the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) for aviation falls short of driving the robust climate action needed for ...
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[continued] The post EU Takes Half-hearted Step Towards Taxing International Flights appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 17, 14:09
Whoa, Honda to Stop Selling Prologue EV … What the Heck?
The Honda Prologue has been one of the best selling electric vehicles in the United States in the past year or so. It was the 6th best selling EV in the US in 2025, and it was the 8th best selling EV last quarter. In the first quarter, it only ... [continued] The post Whoa, Honda to Stop Selling Prologue EV … What the Heck? appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Carbonbrief
Jul 17, 12:38
Debriefed 17 July 2026: UK ‘firewave’ | Fossil-fuelled heat deaths | London’s Natural History Museum spotlights climate
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... The post Debriefed 17 July 2026: UK ‘firewave’ | Fossil-fuelled heat deaths | London’s Natural History Museum spotlights climate appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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Debriefed 17 July 2026: UK ‘firewave’ | Fossil-fuelled heat deaths | London’s Natural History Museum spotlights climate. Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate...
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Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate...
Cleantechnica
Jul 17, 12:37
New Charging Station Plan Offers More Proof-Of-Life For EVs
What war on EVs? The EV charging station startup Rangeway is drawing lessons from the hospitality industry with a focus on attractive EV-only facilities. The post New Charging Station Plan Offers More Proof-Of-Life For EVs appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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New Charging Station Plan Offers More Proof-Of-Life For EVs. The EV charging station startup Rangeway is drawing lessons from the hospitality industry with a focus on attractive EV-only facilities. The post New Charging Station Plan Offers More Proof-Of-Life For EVs appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Carbonbrief
Jul 17, 11:17
Q&A: Europe’s May and June heatwave deaths – and how they were counted
Recent weeks have seen a flurry of reports from public health authorities and scientists that... The post Q&A: Europe’s May and June heatwave deaths – and how they were counted appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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Q&A: Europe’s May and June heatwave deaths – and how they were counted. Recent weeks have seen a flurry of reports from public health authorities and scientists that... The post Q&A: Europe’s May and June heatwave deaths – and how they were counted appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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The post Q&A: Europe’s May and June heatwave deaths – and how they were counted appeared first on Carbon Brief .
Theguardian
Jul 17, 10:00
‘My eyes were stinging’: New Yorkers navigate smoky air and soaring temperatures
Pollution levels in the city were elevated as smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted south across a huge swathe of the US The sun shone feebly through the thick haze. The smell of burning wood hung thick in the air. Many New Yorkers donned masks as the air quality plummeted amid health warnings. The National Weather Service issued an air-quality alert because pollution levels were elevated as smoke from raging Canadian wildfires drifted south across a huge swathe of the US, reaching all the way to New York City and even beyond out into the Atlantic. Continue reading...
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‘My eyes were stinging’: New Yorkers navigate smoky air and soaring temperatures. The smell of burning wood hung thick in the air. Many New Yorkers donned masks as the air quality plummeted amid health warnings.
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Pollution levels in the city were elevated as smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted south across a huge swathe of the US The sun shone feebly through the thick haze.
Insideclimatenews
Jul 17, 09:00
A Record-Warm Winter and Summer Heatwave Are Stoking Montana’s Wildfire Risk
Just weeks ago, western Montana appeared to have escaped the early wildfires that forecasters feared after one of the warmest and driest winters on record, as heavy rains in late June soaked forests and grasslands, tamping down the threat. But scientists now warn that the reprieve may be ending as prolonged July heat rapidly dries […]
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Just weeks ago, western Montana appeared to have escaped the early wildfires that forecasters feared after one of the warmest and driest winters on record, as heavy rains in late June soaked forests and grasslands, tamping down the threat. But scientists now warn that the reprieve may be ending as prolonged July heat rapidly dries […]
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Just weeks ago, western Montana appeared to have escaped the early wildfires that forecasters feared after one of the warmest and driest winters on record, as heavy rains in late June soaked forests and grasslands, tamping down the threat.
Insideclimatenews
Jul 17, 08:55
After Months of Debate, Virginia Fails to Pass Data Center Clean Energy Requirements
RICHMOND, Va.—Before the start of Virginia’s legislative session in January, 53-year-old William Ward attended a Virginia League of Conservation Voters rally in Petersburg, where he learned about how the state’s data center industry is straining the grid, harming the environment and driving up electricity costs. He also learned about the $1.9 billion in sales and […]
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RICHMOND, Va.—Before the start of Virginia’s legislative session in January, 53-year-old William Ward attended a Virginia League of Conservation Voters rally in Petersburg, where he learned about how the state’s data center industry is straining the grid, harming the environment and driving up electricity costs. He also learned about the $1.9 billion in sales and […]
Grist
Jul 17, 08:45
Why did energy-saving tips disappear from the Energy Department website?
As the country sizzled through heat waves, the government removed some of its most actionable advice about how to conserve energy.
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If you wanted to save some money by learning how to check your home for air leaks, poor insulation, and power-hungry lightbulbs, the Department of Energy’s website was ready to help. And if you needed an expert, the site guided you to another page for help lining up a professional energy assessment, a well-established first step to cut utility bills and curb pollution at the s…
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As the country sizzled through heat waves, the government removed some of its most actionable advice about how to conserve energy.
Sciencedaily
Jul 17, 08:05
Earth has a natural thermostat and scientists finally know how it works
Scientists have identified a hidden feedback loop that may explain how Earth has regulated its climate for tens of millions of years. As sea levels rose and fell, they changed how much phosphate reached the open ocean, affecting marine life and the amount of carbon buried beneath the seafloor. That burial removed carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping cool the planet.
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Earth has a natural thermostat and scientists finally know how it works. As sea levels rose and fell, they changed how much phosphate reached the open ocean, affecting marine life and the amount of carbon buried beneath the seafloor. That burial removed carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping cool the planet.
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Scientists have identified a hidden feedback loop that may explain how Earth has regulated its climate for tens of millions of years.
Grist
Jul 17, 08:00
Biden’s climate law is dead. The energy transition might not be.
A year after Trump repealed the Inflation Reduction Act, the outlook for climate action is dark. But there are silver linings.
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A year after Trump repealed the Inflation Reduction Act, the outlook for climate action is dark. But there are silver linings.
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A year after Trump repealed the Inflation Reduction Act, the outlook for climate action is dark.
Theguardian
Jul 17, 04:00
As the UK and Europe battle deadly wildfires, what lessons can Australia offer?
Knowledge learned over more than a century in Australia is being tested by worsening fires. It’s a familiar narrative around the world The violent hot red flames of deadly wildfires across the UK and Europe and scenes of panicked communities fleeing homes could not, at least geographically, be further away for Jan Harris. But sitting in her new home at Reedy Swamp in rural New South Wales in Australia, the 67-year-old has found herself in tears. Continue reading...
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As the UK and Europe battle deadly wildfires, what lessons can Australia offer?. It’s a familiar narrative around the world The violent hot red flames of deadly wildfires across the UK and Europe and scenes of panicked communities fleeing homes could not, at least geographically, be further away for Jan Harris.
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Knowledge learned over more than a century in Australia is being tested by worsening fires.
Cleantechnica
Jul 17, 03:30
6 Records Solar & Storage Have Crushed in the First Half of 2026
Electricity demand is rising. Prices are climbing. And America needs more power, fast. The good news is solar and storage are delivering. Across the country, from California to Texas to the Midwest, the industry is breaking records at a pace that would have seemed unimaginable just a few years ago. ... [continued] The post 6 Records Solar & Storage Have Crushed in the First Half of 2026 appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Electricity demand is rising. And America needs more power, fast. [continued] The post 6 Records Solar & Storage Have Crushed in the First Half of 2026 appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 17, 03:11
China’s Batteries Move Beyond Capacity Scale-up: Utility-Scale Storage Could Have Shifted 23 TWh More Clean Power in 2025
Beijing, 16 July – China now operates the world’s largest battery energy storage fleet, and new analysis from Ember shows there is still headroom to do more with it. Used to its full potential, China’s utility-scale batteries could have shifted an additional 23 TWh of clean electricity in 2025 to the hours when ... [continued] The post China’s Batteries Move Beyond Capacity Scale-up: Utility-Scale Storage Could Have Shifted 23 TWh More Clean Power in 2025 appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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China’s Batteries Move Beyond Capacity Scale-up: Utility-Scale Storage Could Have Shifted 23 TWh More Clean Power in 2025. Used to its full potential, China’s utility-scale batteries could have shifted an additional 23 TWh of clean electricity in 2025 to the hours when ...
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Beijing, 16 July – China now operates the world’s largest battery energy storage fleet, and new analysis from Ember shows there is still headroom to do more with it.
Sciencedaily
Jul 17, 03:04
Giant fire tornadoes could clean up oil spills faster with less pollution
Researchers have shown that controlled fire whirls can clean up oil spills faster and more cleanly than traditional burning methods. The spinning flames consumed up to 95% of the oil, cut soot emissions by 40%, and could help prevent spills from reaching sensitive marine habitats.
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Giant fire tornadoes could clean up oil spills faster with less pollution. Researchers have shown that controlled fire whirls can clean up oil spills faster and more cleanly than traditional burning methods. The spinning flames consumed up to 95% of the oil, cut soot emissions by 40%, and could help prevent spills from reaching sensitive marine habitats.
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Researchers have shown that controlled fire whirls can clean up oil spills faster and more cleanly than traditional burning methods.
Sciencedaily
Jul 17, 03:04
More trees can mean fewer birds, new study reveals
Trees planted to protect farmland from wind may not be the biodiversity boost many assume. In Japan’s wetland farming landscapes, shelterbelts benefited some birds but sharply reduced grassland and wetland species that need open space. Researchers found grassland bird abundance dropped by more than 70% near shelterbelts.
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More trees can mean fewer birds, new study reveals. In Japan’s wetland farming landscapes, shelterbelts benefited some birds but sharply reduced grassland and wetland species that need open space. Researchers found grassland bird abundance dropped by more than 70% near shelterbelts.
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Trees planted to protect farmland from wind may not be the biodiversity boost many assume.
Cleantechnica
Jul 17, 02:59
New Partnerships With State of Alaska & University of Alaska Fairbanks Expand on Critical Minerals & Energy Innovation
NLR Laboratory Director Jud Virden Signs Partnership Agreements at Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference in Anchorage The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) signed two new memorandums of understanding (MOUs) on May 19 that aim to increase research and innovation in critical minerals, energy, and buildings in Alaska and the Arctic. ... [continued] The post New Partnerships With State of Alaska & University of Alaska Fairbanks Expand on Critical Minerals & Energy Innovation appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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New Partnerships With State of Alaska & University of Alaska Fairbanks Expand on Critical Minerals & Energy Innovation. NLR Laboratory Director Jud Virden Signs Partnership Agreements at Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference in Anchorage The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) signed two new memorandums of understanding (MOUs) on May 19 that aim to increase research and in…
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[continued] The post New Partnerships With State of Alaska & University of Alaska Fairbanks Expand on Critical Minerals & Energy Innovation appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 17, 01:21
Is A Double-Shock What Will Really Change Auto Purchasing & Oil Use Again?
Continuing my series on 75th edition of the Statistical Review of World Energy from the Energy Institute, we’ve got another fascinating chart and graph today that I want to build on. Here are the paired graphics: The graphics above show that there were two big oil shocks and price spikes in the ... [continued] The post Is A Double-Shock What Will Really Change Auto Purchasing & Oil Use Again? appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Is A Double-Shock What Will Really Change Auto Purchasing & Oil Use Again?. [continued] The post Is A Double-Shock What Will Really Change Auto Purchasing & Oil Use Again? appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Insideclimatenews
Jul 16, 23:31
Tribes and Environmental Groups Push Back on Trump Rule to Diminish Habitat Protections for Endangered Species
Environmental groups and tribes are suing the Trump administration over a new rule eliminating the majority of habitat protections for imperiled wildlife protected by the Endangered Species Act. Experts say the rule represents the most profound change to the law since it was first enacted in 1973, paving the way for more development and industrial […]
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It’s the latest in a series of moves by the Trump administration to weaken the Endangered Species Act in ways that will benefit politically powerful industries like oil and gas. First proposed in April , the finalized rule will rescind the law’s longstanding regulatory interpretation of “harm,” which is defined as any significant habitat modification or degradation that kills…
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Environmental groups and tribes are suing the Trump administration over a new rule eliminating the majority of habitat protections for imperiled wildlife protected by the Endangered Species Act. Experts say the rule represents the most profound change to the law since it was first enacted in 1973, paving the way for more development and industrial […]
Bbc
Jul 16, 23:28
UK heatwave approaches two-week mark
All UK nations have experienced recent heatwave conditions but in southern England, the heatwave has now continued for 13 days. Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at how unusual this spell of heat is, and when we might see it easing.
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UK heatwave approaches two-week mark. All UK nations have experienced recent heatwave conditions but in southern England, the heatwave has now continued for 13 days. Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at how unusual this spell of heat is, and when we might see it easing.
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All UK nations have experienced recent heatwave conditions but in southern England, the heatwave has now continued for 13 days.
Insideclimatenews
Jul 16, 22:06
As Climate Extremes Collide, Attribution Science Evolves
A new assessment from the United States’ most influential science advisory panel says climate attribution science has moved beyond asking whether human-caused global warming is driving deadly heat waves, floods and wildfires. The focus is now on how severe future impacts will become as extreme events increasingly overlap. “As the frequencies of multiple types of […]
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As Climate Extremes Collide, Attribution Science Evolves. The focus is now on how severe future impacts will become as extreme events increasingly overlap. “As the frequencies of multiple types of […]
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A new assessment from the United States’ most influential science advisory panel says climate attribution science has moved beyond asking whether human-caused global warming is driving deadly heat waves, floods and wildfires.
Cleantechnica
Jul 16, 20:17
From Mine to Megawatt: How NLR Is Securing Critical Mineral Supply Chains for the Power Grid
Sarah Inskeep Talks Supply Chains for Energy Technologies—and One NLR Model That Brings Them Together When you plug in your phone or laptop, do you ever think about the wires that carry the electricity to the battery? Okay, now what about the powerlines, transformers, and substations that move the electricity ... [continued] The post From Mine to Megawatt: How NLR Is Securing Critical Mineral Supply Chains for the Power Grid appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Sarah Inskeep Talks Supply Chains for Energy Technologies—and One NLR Model That Brings Them Together When you plug in your phone or laptop, do you ever think about the wires that carry the electricity to the battery? Okay, now what about the powerlines, transformers, and substations that move the electricity ...
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[continued] The post From Mine to Megawatt: How NLR Is Securing Critical Mineral Supply Chains for the Power Grid appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 16, 20:10
Smart Energy Management Research Could Unlock Grid Flexibility & Cost Savings
Partnership With Xcel Energy Reveals Solutions To Meet Needs of and Avoid Unnecessary Expenses for Grid Customers. As demand for electricity in the United States grows and evolves, utilities need to continually analyze whether distribution infrastructure is up to the task. Strain on the power grid can risk transformer overloads ... [continued] The post Smart Energy Management Research Could Unlock Grid Flexibility & Cost Savings appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Partnership With Xcel Energy Reveals Solutions To Meet Needs of and Avoid Unnecessary Expenses for Grid Customers. Strain on the power grid can risk transformer overloads ... [continued] The post Smart Energy Management Research Could Unlock Grid Flexibility & Cost Savings appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post Smart Energy Management Research Could Unlock Grid Flexibility & Cost Savings appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 16, 20:04
NLR Battery Innovation Awarded NASA’s Invention of the Year
To Shoot for the Moon, Lab Researchers Must First Learn How To Fail on Earth NLR Senior Energy Storage Engineer Matthew Keyser holds a sheet of copper discs, one of the metals that comprise the internal short-circuit device recently recognized by NASA’s 2025 Invention of the Year Award. Photo by ... [continued] The post NLR Battery Innovation Awarded NASA’s Invention of the Year appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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NLR Battery Innovation Awarded NASA’s Invention of the Year. To Shoot for the Moon, Lab Researchers Must First Learn How To Fail on Earth NLR Senior Energy Storage Engineer Matthew Keyser holds a sheet of copper discs, one of the metals that comprise the internal short-circuit device recently recognized by NASA’s 2025 Invention of the Year Award.
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Cleantechnica
Jul 16, 19:20
China’s Electric Truck Moment Has Arrived — And It’s About To Hit Global Diesel Demand
By Ray Wills and Peter Newman If the electric car was the opening chapter of China’s transport transition, battery-electric heavy trucks are the next — and it is now moving from promise to industrial reality. And this is happening inside the fastest energy transition in human history. For global oil, ... [continued] The post China’s Electric Truck Moment Has Arrived — And It’s About To Hit Global Diesel Demand appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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By Ray Wills and Peter Newman If the electric car was the opening chapter of China’s transport transition, battery-electric heavy trucks are the next — and it is now moving from promise to industrial reality. And this is happening inside the fastest energy transition in human history.
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[continued] The post China’s Electric Truck Moment Has Arrived — And It’s About To Hit Global Diesel Demand appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 16, 18:06
Data, Data Everywhere And Not A Byte To Think
It is slowly dawning on people that all this hysteria about artificial intelligence and the data centers needed to support it may not be a good thing. In particular, its effect on impressionable young people is setting off alarm bells. The UK this week announced a number of new protections ... [continued] The post Data, Data Everywhere And Not A Byte To Think appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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It is slowly dawning on people that all this hysteria about artificial intelligence and the data centers needed to support it may not be a good thing. The UK this week announced a number of new protections ... [continued] The post Data, Data Everywhere And Not A Byte To Think appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Grist
Jul 16, 18:00
The Aral Sea isn’t just an ecological nightmare – it’s a carbon bomb
Most of this inland sea is a dry lakebed the size of Ireland, and it has already released 748 million metric tons of CO2. But scientists say there's still time to reverse course.
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The Aral Sea isn’t just an ecological nightmare – it’s a carbon bomb. Most of this inland sea is a dry lakebed the size of Ireland, and it has already released 748 million metric tons of CO2. But scientists say there's still time to reverse course.
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Most of this inland sea is a dry lakebed the size of Ireland, and it has already released 748 million metric tons of CO2.
Bbc
Jul 16, 17:04
Rising Texas river threatens same region where campers died in flooding
The same area devastated by floods last year - causing more than 130 deaths - is once again being targeted by life-threatening floods.
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The Texas region devastated by lethal floods last summer is once again facing life-threatening flooding. Authorities rescued dozens of people on Thursday morning as river waters continued to rise, the Associated Press reported. The same area in Texas County Hill experienced deadly flooding over the Fourth of July holiday last year, when more than 130 people lost their lives.
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The same area devastated by floods last year - causing more than 130 deaths - is once again being targeted by life-threatening floods.
Bbc
Jul 16, 16:08
How bad are Canadian and US wildfires, and what is the air quality risk?
Wildfires in Ontario have blanketed US and Canadian cities with dangerous smoke.
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How bad are Canadian and US wildfires, and what is the air quality risk?. Wildfires in Ontario have blanketed US and Canadian cities with dangerous smoke.
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Wildfires in Ontario have blanketed US and Canadian cities with dangerous smoke.
Cleantechnica
Jul 16, 15:29
50% Rise in Volkswagen Electric Vehicle Orders in Europe in 2026
There’s been so much focus on Volkswagen’s drastic plans to close factories and lay off employees, and rightfully so, but that overshadowed some actually pretty cool, uplifting news from the company. In a company report on its first-half-of-year sales, the group’s 4.1 million sales were not a bright spot overall ... [continued] The post 50% Rise in Volkswagen Electric Vehicle Orders in Europe in 2026 appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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There’s been so much focus on Volkswagen’s drastic plans to close factories and lay off employees, and rightfully so, but that overshadowed some actually pretty cool, uplifting news from the company. In a company report on its first-half-of-year sales, the group’s 4.1 million sales were not a bright spot overall ...
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[continued] The post 50% Rise in Volkswagen Electric Vehicle Orders in Europe in 2026 appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Theguardian
Jul 16, 15:00
‘We are waiting with bated breath’: Super El Niño forecast could make 2027 hottest year on record, BoM says
Most Australian capital cities have at least 80% chance of unusually warm and dry spring as climatologists watch developing system with increasing alarm Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The El Niño climate phenomenon linked to record global temperatures and now locked in place in the Pacific Ocean could develop into the strongest on record, according to Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology. Climatologists are watching the strengthening El Niño with increasing alarm , saying the forecasts from climate models in the coming months are “mind blowing” and “astounding”. Continue reading...
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Climatologists are watching the strengthening El Niño with increasing alarm , saying the forecasts from climate models in the coming months are “mind blowing” and “astounding”.
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Most Australian capital cities have at least 80% chance of unusually warm and dry spring as climatologists watch developing system with increasing alarm Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The El Niño climate phenomenon linked to record global temperatures and now locked in place in the Pacific Ocean could develop into the strongest on record, according to Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology.
Cleantechnica
Jul 16, 13:57
CPH2’s Failure Shows Why The Hydrogen Stack Isn’t The Product
CPH2 did not merely lose an experimental electrolyzer. Its destructive test failure exposed a mismatch between the product the company promoted and the business it was actually trying to operate. After more than a decade of development, a public listing and roughly £50 million in disclosed financing before its 2026 ... [continued] The post CPH2’s Failure Shows Why The Hydrogen Stack Isn’t The Product appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Its destructive test failure exposed a mismatch between the product the company promoted and the business it was actually trying to operate. After more than a decade of development, a public listing and roughly £50 million in disclosed financing before its 2026 ...
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[continued] The post CPH2’s Failure Shows Why The Hydrogen Stack Isn’t The Product appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 16, 13:41
World’s Largest Integrated Solar & Battery Storage Project Inaugurated in the Philippines
The Philippines has taken another major step in its clean energy transition with the inauguration of the first phase of the MTerra Solar project, a massive solar and battery storage development that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. described as proof that the country can deliver world-class energy infrastructure while reducing its ... [continued] The post World’s Largest Integrated Solar & Battery Storage Project Inaugurated in the Philippines appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The Philippines has taken another major step in its clean energy transition with the inauguration of the first phase of the MTerra Solar project, a massive solar and battery storage development that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. described as proof that the country can deliver world-class energy infrastructure while reducing its ...
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[continued] The post World’s Largest Integrated Solar & Battery Storage Project Inaugurated in the Philippines appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Theguardian
Jul 16, 13:00
The ‘world first’ community sauna heated by food waste from a housing estate
R-Urban Poplar in London is a ‘living lab’ where locals can experiment with ways of taking charge of their food supply On a stiflingly hot and dusty morning at the height of the summer’s third heatwave, traffic thunders down the A12 arterial route through east London. A high, red-brick wall rises by the road. What few passersby will realise is that this ivy-topped wall shelters an urban oasis, within which sits an unprecedented sustainable project. The world’s first “community powered” sauna – heated by food waste from residents of the neighbouring housing estate – is set to open here. Continue reading...
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The ‘world first’ community sauna heated by food waste from a housing estate. A high, red-brick wall rises by the road. The world’s first “community powered” sauna – heated by food waste from residents of the neighbouring housing estate – is set to open here.
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R-Urban Poplar in London is a ‘living lab’ where locals can experiment with ways of taking charge of their food supply On a stiflingly hot and dusty morning at the height of the summer’s third heatwave, traffic thunders down the A12 arterial route through east London.
Insideclimatenews
Jul 16, 13:00
Without Tax Credits, EV Sales Are Searching for a Spark
The U.S. electric vehicle market continues to suffer through a long hangover following the cancellation of federal tax credits. One of the keys to recovery is a model, or hopefully several models, that grab the public’s attention and exceed sales forecasts. Among the candidates is the Rivian R2, an SUV that began deliveries last month. […]
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Without Tax Credits, EV Sales Are Searching for a Spark. One of the keys to recovery is a model, or hopefully several models, that grab the public’s attention and exceed sales forecasts. Among the candidates is the Rivian R2, an SUV that began deliveries last month.
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electric vehicle market continues to suffer through a long hangover following the cancellation of federal tax credits.
Bbc
Jul 16, 12:44
Volunteer firefighter suspected of starting devastating France forest fire
President Macron said there would be no leniency for arsonists, as France - along with much of Europe - deals with a series of unusual heatwaves.
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A volunteer firefighter has been placed under formal investigation in France on suspicion of starting a fire in a forest south of Paris, officials say. He is one of at least six people questioned over the Fontainebleau fire that has burned more than 2,000 hectares (some 5,000 acres) and led to about 1,000 people being evacuated.
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President Macron said there would be no leniency for arsonists, as France - along with much of Europe - deals with a series of unusual heatwaves.
Bbc
Jul 16, 12:02
Extreme weather in the UK is the 'new normal'
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Share close panel Share page Copy link About sharing Related topics Severe weather Follow Severe weather…
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Heatwaves Follow Heatwaves close panel You are now following Heatwaves Updates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News homepage . UK heatwaves Follow UK heatwaves close panel You are now following UK heatwaves Updates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News homepage .
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Sarah Keith-Lucas details five things you need to know about how the UK climate has changed.
Insideclimatenews
Jul 16, 08:55
As Climate Change Expands Mosquito Ranges, Better Monitoring Is Key to Preventing Disease
With summer heat comes pool parties, beach days, backyard cookouts and, of course, swarms of bloodthirsty mosquitos. But while insect bites have always been a side effect of time spent outdoors, the species doing the biting are changing in historically temperate regions like New England. As climate change makes these areas warmer and wetter, their […]
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As Climate Change Expands Mosquito Ranges, Better Monitoring Is Key to Preventing Disease. But while insect bites have always been a side effect of time spent outdoors, the species doing the biting are changing in historically temperate regions like New England. As climate change makes these areas warmer and wetter, their […]
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With summer heat comes pool parties, beach days, backyard cookouts and, of course, swarms of bloodthirsty mosquitos.
Theguardian
Jul 16, 03:29
Wildfire smoke engulfs Toronto as unhealthy air reaches New York - video
Smoke from more than 100 active wildfires in northern Ontario have made Toronto’s air quality the current worst in the world and caused yellow, smoky air in cities across the north-east US. 'You could definitely smell the smoke in the air and it's very hazy out. So absolutely it's noticeable,' says Toronto resident Paula Oreskovich Wildfires in Ontario make Toronto air quality worst in world Extreme temperature warnings in place as ‘heat dome’ bakes US Continue reading...
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Wildfire smoke engulfs Toronto as unhealthy air reaches New York - video. 'You could definitely smell the smoke in the air and it's very hazy out. So absolutely it's noticeable,' says Toronto resident Paula Oreskovich Wildfires in Ontario make Toronto air quality worst in world Extreme temperature warnings in place as ‘heat dome’ bakes US Continue reading...
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Smoke from more than 100 active wildfires in northern Ontario have made Toronto’s air quality the current worst in the world and caused yellow, smoky air in cities across the north-east US.
Sciencedaily
Jul 16, 03:04
Scientists confirm a deep earthquake that shouldn't exist
Scientists have confirmed that a mysterious Utah earthquake first detected in 1979 really did occur nearly 90 kilometers underground—far deeper than anyone thought earthquakes could happen beneath a continent. By reanalyzing decades of seismic data, researchers identified a rare class of "continental mantle earthquakes" occurring deep in Earth’s upper mantle, where rock is expected to slowly flow rather than suddenly break.
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Scientists have confirmed that a mysterious Utah earthquake first detected in 1979 really did occur nearly 90 kilometers underground—far deeper than anyone thought earthquakes could happen beneath a continent.
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Scientists have confirmed that a mysterious Utah earthquake first detected in 1979 really did occur nearly 90 kilometers underground—far deeper than anyone thought earthquakes could happen beneath a continent.
Sciencedaily
Jul 16, 03:04
New discovery upends an 80-year-old theory of turbulence
Researchers discovered a way to reverse the direction of energy flow in turbulence, challenging a theory that has stood for more than 80 years. The finding could open new possibilities for controlling ocean currents, improving medical technologies, and enhancing climate forecasting.
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New discovery upends an 80-year-old theory of turbulence. Researchers discovered a way to reverse the direction of energy flow in turbulence, challenging a theory that has stood for more than 80 years. The finding could open new possibilities for controlling ocean currents, improving medical technologies, and enhancing climate forecasting.
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Researchers discovered a way to reverse the direction of energy flow in turbulence, challenging a theory that has stood for more than 80 years.
Sciencedaily
Jul 16, 03:04
Hidden geological process offsets carbon emissions from thawing permafrost
Scientists found that thawing permafrost can trigger increased rock weathering, a natural process that absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere. In some regions, this carbon uptake was strong enough to fully offset — or even surpass — river greenhouse gas emissions.
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Hidden geological process offsets carbon emissions from thawing permafrost. Scientists found that thawing permafrost can trigger increased rock weathering, a natural process that absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere. In some regions, this carbon uptake was strong enough to fully offset — or even surpass — river greenhouse gas emissions.
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Scientists found that thawing permafrost can trigger increased rock weathering, a natural process that absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere.
Sciencedaily
Jul 16, 03:04
A massive asteroid slammed into the North Sea and triggered a 330-foot tsunami
Scientists have finally confirmed the origin of the mysterious Silverpit Crater beneath the North Sea. New evidence shows that an asteroid about 160 meters wide struck the seabed roughly 43 to 46 million years ago. The impact triggered a tsunami more than 100 meters high and left behind a crater that geologists debated for years.
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A massive asteroid slammed into the North Sea and triggered a 330-foot tsunami. New evidence shows that an asteroid about 160 meters wide struck the seabed roughly 43 to 46 million years ago. The impact triggered a tsunami more than 100 meters high and left behind a crater that geologists debated for years.
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Scientists have finally confirmed the origin of the mysterious Silverpit Crater beneath the North Sea.
Cleantechnica
Jul 16, 02:37
This Graph Shows Why Europe, India, & China Should Adopt Cleantech ASAP
Scrolling through the 75th edition of the Statistical Review of World Energy from the Energy Institute this week, several things jumped out to me. If you’ve missed my previous coverage of the report, also see “Renewables, Led By Solar, Were Largest Source of Energy Supply Growth Globally in 2025” and “US ... [continued] The post This Graph Shows Why Europe, India, & China Should Adopt Cleantech ASAP appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Scrolling through the 75th edition of the Statistical Review of World Energy from the Energy Institute this week, several things jumped out to me. If you’ve missed my previous coverage of the report, also see “Renewables, Led By Solar, Were Largest Source of Energy Supply Growth Globally in 2025” and “US ...
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[continued] The post This Graph Shows Why Europe, India, & China Should Adopt Cleantech ASAP appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 16, 01:59
Zayed Sustainability Prize Closes 2027 Submissions with Strong Global Participation
Over 10,000 entries from 177 countries mark the highest participation in the Prize’s history. Submissions increased 32% year-on-year, reflecting sustained local led momentum for scalable global impact. Through 139 winners, the Prize has positively impacted more than 411 million lives worldwide. ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — The Zayed Sustainability ... [continued] The post Zayed Sustainability Prize Closes 2027 Submissions with Strong Global Participation appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Over 10,000 entries from 177 countries mark the highest participation in the Prize’s history. Submissions increased 32% year-on-year, reflecting sustained local led momentum for scalable global impact. [continued] The post Zayed Sustainability Prize Closes 2027 Submissions with Strong Global Participation appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 16, 01:38
Wallbox & Turning Point Energy Surpass 10,000 EV Chargers Deployed Across Saudi Arabia
BARCELONA, Spain — Wallbox (NYSE: WBX), a global provider of electric vehicle charging and energy management solutions, and Turning Point Energy, a leading EV infrastructure provider in Saudi Arabia, today announced that they have surpassed 10,000 EV chargers sold and installed across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia since the beginning ... [continued] The post Wallbox & Turning Point Energy Surpass 10,000 EV Chargers Deployed Across Saudi Arabia appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Wallbox & Turning Point Energy Surpass 10,000 EV Chargers Deployed Across Saudi Arabia. BARCELONA, Spain — Wallbox (NYSE: WBX), a global provider of electric vehicle charging and energy management solutions, and Turning Point Energy, a leading EV infrastructure provider in Saudi Arabia, today announced that they have surpassed 10,000 EV chargers sold and installed across the K…
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Theguardian
Jul 16, 01:37
Train crew in Canada 'encased' by intense flames amid wildfires - video
Video footage of a train near the community of Armstrong, Ontario, highlights the speed and ferocity of one of more than 100 wildfires currently burning in Canada. 'This could potentially overtake us here … This has gotten a little scary,' says a crew member as a wall of flames whips across the windows. 'We’re encased in flames now.' The railway company Canadian National confirmed the crew has been 'safely evacuated' from the area Wildfires in Ontario make Toronto air quality worst in world Continue reading...
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Train crew in Canada 'encased' by intense flames amid wildfires - video. 'This could potentially overtake us here … This has gotten a little scary,' says a crew member as a wall of flames whips across the windows. 'We’re encased in flames now.
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Video footage of a train near the community of Armstrong, Ontario, highlights the speed and ferocity of one of more than 100 wildfires currently burning in Canada.
Cleantechnica
Jul 16, 01:31
The Jackery HomePower H1000 v2 — CleanTechnica Tested
Jackery has been one of the leaders in portable power stations since the early days, emerging as a key provider of emergency power, portable power for all your adventures, and the concept of solar generators. Disclaimer: Jackery provided the H1000 v2 to the author for the purposes of this review. ... [continued] The post The Jackery HomePower H1000 v2 — CleanTechnica Tested appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The Jackery HomePower H1000 v2 — CleanTechnica Tested. Jackery has been one of the leaders in portable power stations since the early days, emerging as a key provider of emergency power, portable power for all your adventures, and the concept of solar generators. [continued] The post The Jackery HomePower H1000 v2 — CleanTechnica Tested appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 16, 01:10
Delhi Launches Big New EV Policies
I’ve long said that cities should do much more to electrify transport. They have resources and power, and they also typically suffer from air pollution issues that drastically hurt their residents. Delhi, India, is one of the most polluted cities in the world. It has tried for years to stimulate ... [continued] The post Delhi Launches Big New EV Policies appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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They have resources and power, and they also typically suffer from air pollution issues that drastically hurt their residents. Delhi, India, is one of the most polluted cities in the world. [continued] The post Delhi Launches Big New EV Policies appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Bbc
Jul 16, 00:31
Weekend cooldown to mark end of heatwave for some
Temperatures are set to fall by several degrees in some areas, including parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.
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3 Comments Temperatures are set to drop across the UK this weekend after a spell of intensely hot weather - marking an end to heatwave conditions for some. However, it will continue to be warmer than average in much of the UK, including southern England where the heatwave threshold has now been met or exceeded for 12 consecutive days.
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Temperatures are set to fall by several degrees in some areas, including parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.
Theguardian
Jul 16, 00:01
How global heating supercharged floods in West Africa displacing thousands
Adaptation to frightening new normal and reducing emissions further and faster is critical, scientists warn Dozens of people drowned, hundreds had to be rescued and thousands were displaced when floods struck the coasts of west Africa last month. Now scientists have concluded that the rains that caused the floods were supercharged by climate breakdown. Global heating, they say, turned what should have been a routine weather event into a climate catastrophe. Continue reading...
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How global heating supercharged floods in West Africa displacing thousands. Adaptation to frightening new normal and reducing emissions further and faster is critical, scientists warn Dozens of people drowned, hundreds had to be rescued and thousands were displaced when floods struck the coasts of west Africa last month.
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Now scientists have concluded that the rains that caused the floods were supercharged by climate breakdown.
Insideclimatenews
Jul 15, 23:27
Will Trump’s Handoff of Grizzly Management to States Lead to More Dead Bears?
Standing just north of Yellowstone National Park in Montana, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum proposed Tuesday to return management of grizzly bears to the states. At the Montana press conference, where he was joined by Idaho Gov. Brad Little, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte and Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon, Burgum pointed to recovering grizzly […]
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Will Trump’s Handoff of Grizzly Management to States Lead to More Dead Bears?. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum proposed Tuesday to return management of grizzly bears to the states. Mark Gordon, Burgum pointed to recovering grizzly […]
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Standing just north of Yellowstone National Park in Montana, U.S.
Cleantechnica
Jul 15, 22:43
Line 5 Tunnel Permit Jeopardizes Safety of the Great Lakes
Today, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) approved the permit application for Enbridge, a multibillion-dollar Canadian oil giant, to run the Line 5 oil tunnel in the Straits of Mackinac. This decision ignores the years-long opposition to the proposed tunnel project from Michiganders and people across the Great ... [continued] The post Line 5 Tunnel Permit Jeopardizes Safety of the Great Lakes appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Today, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) approved the permit application for Enbridge, a multibillion-dollar Canadian oil giant, to run the Line 5 oil tunnel in the Straits of Mackinac. This decision ignores the years-long opposition to the proposed tunnel project from Michiganders and people across the Great ...
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Cleantechnica
Jul 15, 18:02
Cadillac OPTIQ May Switch To A Chinese Made Platform
The GM Ultium platform is obsolete. The next Cadillac Optiq may ride on an advanced platform developed with SAIC in Shanghai. The post Cadillac OPTIQ May Switch To A Chinese Made Platform appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The GM Ultium platform is obsolete. The next Cadillac Optiq may ride on an advanced platform developed with SAIC in Shanghai. The post Cadillac OPTIQ May Switch To A Chinese Made Platform appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Bbc
Jul 15, 16:52
Train 'encased in flames' in Canada wildfire
The crew was rescued after the close call. Meanwhile, wildfires in Canada have left Toronto under a haze and sent smoke drifting towards several major US cities.
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Train 'encased in flames' in Canada wildfire. The crew was rescued after the close call. Meanwhile, wildfires in Canada have left Toronto under a haze and sent smoke drifting towards several major US cities.
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Meanwhile, wildfires in Canada have left Toronto under a haze and sent smoke drifting towards several major US cities.
Cleantechnica
Jul 15, 16:33
How Is Tesla Offering 0% Financing?
After writing the other day about Tesla’s profit per vehicle dropping considerably in the last few years, a discussion ensued of course about the matter and about whether Tesla’s profit per vehicle is that bad or not, and on the uptrend or downtrend. One thing that came to mind for ... [continued] The post How Is Tesla Offering 0% Financing? appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Carbonbrief
Jul 15, 16:04
UK withdraws millions in funding from world’s second-largest rainforest in Congo
The UK has abandoned projects worth tens of millions of pounds that were meant to... The post UK withdraws millions in funding from world’s second-largest rainforest in Congo appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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UK withdraws millions in funding from world’s second-largest rainforest in Congo . The UK has abandoned projects worth tens of millions of pounds that were meant to... The post UK withdraws millions in funding from world’s second-largest rainforest in Congo appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 15, 15:16
Geothermal Energy Will Help Make The Strait Of Hormuz Irrelevant
Trump or no Trump, opportunities to develop more geothermal energy in the US are growing alongside the introduction of new, more sophisticated drilling and exploration technologies . The post Geothermal Energy Will Help Make The Strait Of Hormuz Irrelevant appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Geothermal Energy Will Help Make The Strait Of Hormuz Irrelevant. Trump or no Trump, opportunities to develop more geothermal energy in the US are growing alongside the introduction of new, more sophisticated drilling and exploration technologies . The post Geothermal Energy Will Help Make The Strait Of Hormuz Irrelevant appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Carbonbrief
Jul 15, 14:49
Cropped 15 July 2026: Uganda starves | Trump opens endangered habitats | UK cuts rainforest aid
We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food... The post Cropped 15 July 2026: Uganda starves | Trump opens endangered habitats | UK cuts rainforest aid appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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Cropped 15 July 2026: Uganda starves | Trump opens endangered habitats | UK cuts rainforest aid. We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food... The post Cropped 15 July 2026: Uganda starves | Trump opens endangered habitats | UK cuts rainforest aid appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food...
Cleantechnica
Jul 15, 14:39
China Is Making Boeing Optional
Boeing expects Chinese airlines to require 8,830 new commercial aircraft by 2043. That sounds like an enormous opportunity until the denominator is corrected. China is not starting with aircraft demand and asking which manufacturer should supply it. It is deciding how people should move, assigning dense corridors to electric rail, ... [continued] The post China Is Making Boeing Optional appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Boeing expects Chinese airlines to require 8,830 new commercial aircraft by 2043. It is deciding how people should move, assigning dense corridors to electric rail, ... [continued] The post China Is Making Boeing Optional appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 15, 14:37
Solar Power Records Set in Spain, France, Germany, and Italy
Well, only one of those countries in the title can cheer right now about their World Cup ambitions, as France was just knocked out by the super smooth unit that is Spain, Germany got knocked out very early … by Paraguay, and Italy somehow didn’t even qualify for the largest ... [continued] The post Solar Power Records Set in Spain, France, Germany, and Italy appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Solar Power Records Set in Spain, France, Germany, and Italy. Well, only one of those countries in the title can cheer right now about their World Cup ambitions, as France was just knocked out by the super smooth unit that is Spain, Germany got knocked out very early … by Paraguay, and Italy somehow didn’t even qualify for the largest ...
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Cleantechnica
Jul 15, 13:37
World Premiere of the All-New Electric ID. Cross: Premium Class in Compact Format
Timeless design — SUV with strong proportions exudes high quality, at an entry‑level price from 27,995 euros High-quality interior with feel-good atmosphere — spacious five-seater offers high seating comfort, fabric-covered surfaces and optionally a premium sound system and massage seats Technologies from higher vehicle classes — ID. Cross can be optionally ... [continued] The post World Premiere of the All-New Electric ID. Cross: Premium Class in Compact Format appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Timeless design — SUV with strong proportions exudes high quality, at an entry‑level price from 27,995 euros High-quality interior with feel-good atmosphere — spacious five-seater offers high seating comfort, fabric-covered surfaces and optionally a premium sound system and massage seats Technologies from higher vehicle classes — ID.
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Theguardian
Jul 15, 12:00
Surviving extreme heat increasingly boils down to this: access to air conditioning | Mark Wolfe
The next great climate divide will be between countries that have the resources to adapt and those that don’t This summer, much of the media’s attention has focused on record temperatures across Europe and the United States. Television coverage has been filled with familiar images: heat maps shaded deep red, schools closing, rail lines slowing, wildfires spreading and emergency rooms treating growing numbers of people with heat-related illnesses. Public officials have responded with equally familiar advice: stay indoors, drink plenty of water and, if possible, turn on the air conditioning. Continue reading...
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Surviving extreme heat increasingly boils down to this: access to air conditioning | Mark Wolfe. Television coverage has been filled with familiar images: heat maps shaded deep red, schools closing, rail lines slowing, wildfires spreading and emergency rooms treating growing numbers of people with heat-related illnesses.
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The next great climate divide will be between countries that have the resources to adapt and those that don’t This summer, much of the media’s attention has focused on record temperatures across Europe and the United States.
Theguardian
Jul 15, 12:00
The battle over peat: why do some gardeners still insist on using it?
Peat bogs are essential to the environment, holding twice as much carbon as all the world’s forests. But in the UK, 80% are damaged, most of what is extracted is used in horticulture – and some campaigners fear the problem is getting worse ‘I don’t see how I can possibly do my job and eat mushrooms,” says Sally Nex, a campaign advocate for the Peat-Free Partnership . “An awful lot of the food you buy in the supermarket is grown in peat: field mushrooms and little button mushrooms, salads and many brassicas, herbs in pots … all of those have started in peat.” I’m taken aback. I’ve bought peat-free compost for years, but I’d never considered “hidden” peat. “I would imagine that most people are buying peat-free compost at the moment – certainly, you only have to go into a garden centre to see the amount of peat-free options you now have,” says Nex. “But you may not realise that an awful lot – probably most – of the plants that are on sale in that garden centre are also grown in peat.” Continue reading...
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The battle over peat: why do some gardeners still insist on using it?. I’ve bought peat-free compost for years, but I’d never considered “hidden” peat. “But you may not realise that an awful lot – probably most – of the plants that are on sale in that garden centre are also grown in peat.” Continue reading...
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Peat bogs are essential to the environment, holding twice as much carbon as all the world’s forests.
Theguardian
Jul 15, 10:10
Sadiq Khan backs calls for maximum workplace temperature in UK
Repeated heatwaves, driven by climate crisis, have raised need for guidance as workers struggle to cope Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is backing calls for a maximum workplace temperature as pressure grows on the government to protect workers from the impact of repeated heatwaves across the UK. The extreme heat, driven by the climate crisis, has left people struggling to cope as temperatures in some workplaces climb above 40C, causing thousands of schools to close, and hospital and transport systems to break down. Continue reading...
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Repeated heatwaves, driven by climate crisis, have raised need for guidance as workers struggle to cope Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is backing calls for a maximum workplace temperature as pressure grows on the government to protect workers from the impact of repeated heatwaves across the UK.
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Repeated heatwaves, driven by climate crisis, have raised need for guidance as workers struggle to cope Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is backing calls for a maximum workplace temperature as pressure grows on the government to protect workers from the impact of repeated heatwaves across the UK.
Theguardian
Jul 15, 10:00
US trial could reveal who paid hackers to target Exxon climate critics: ‘on the edge of our seats’
Oil giant has denied involvement, but climate activists are closely watching court case against Israeli private investigator for answers A group of American climate activists are closely watching a US court case that could reveal who hired hackers to target their inboxes a decade ago. In 2015, a set of explosive media reports revealed that ExxonMobil’s own scientists determined as early as 1982 that the extraction and burning of fossil fuels caused the climate crisis – but Exxon went on to fund climate denial campaigns anyway. The reports prompted attorneys general to investigate the company . Continue reading...
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US trial could reveal who paid hackers to target Exxon climate critics: ‘on the edge of our seats’. In 2015, a set of explosive media reports revealed that ExxonMobil’s own scientists determined as early as 1982 that the extraction and burning of fossil fuels caused the climate crisis – but Exxon went on to fund climate denial campaigns anyway.
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Oil giant has denied involvement, but climate activists are closely watching court case against Israeli private investigator for answers A group of American climate activists are closely watching a US court case that could reveal who hired hackers to target their inboxes a decade ago.
Grist
Jul 15, 08:00
Nebraska wants data centers to come clean about water usage
The industry can be a black box of information. But as the state deals with persistent drought, residents and regulators want more answers.
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Nebraska wants data centers to come clean about water usage. The industry can be a black box of information. But as the state deals with persistent drought, residents and regulators want more answers.
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The industry can be a black box of information.
Theguardian
Jul 15, 06:00
England risks building new ‘death traps’ as experts warn of overheating crisis
Vulnerable people more at risk as research finds only half of local authority plans require cooling strategies England risks constructing a new generation of “death trap” buildings that can fatally overheat unless the government tightens standards and prioritises climate safeguards, planning experts have said. Fears are growing about the plight of vulnerable people in heatwaves, with research this week suggesting that 2,700 people had died in the May and June heatwaves in England and Wales. Yet only about half of local plans being drawn up by councils and local authorities require new buildings to have a cooling or ventilation strategy to prevent overheating, according to findings from the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA). Continue reading...
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England risks building new ‘death traps’ as experts warn of overheating crisis. Fears are growing about the plight of vulnerable people in heatwaves, with research this week suggesting that 2,700 people had died in the May and June heatwaves in England and Wales.
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Vulnerable people more at risk as research finds only half of local authority plans require cooling strategies England risks constructing a new generation of “death trap” buildings that can fatally overheat unless the government tightens standards and prioritises climate safeguards, planning experts have said.
Bbc
Jul 15, 05:19
Scots urged to 'stay vigilant' as wildfire risk very high
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a warning for central Highlands, southern and eastern Scotland from Wednesday.
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Scots urged to 'stay vigilant' as wildfire risk very high. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a warning for central Highlands, southern and eastern Scotland from Wednesday.
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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a warning for central Highlands, southern and eastern Scotland from Wednesday.
Insideclimatenews
Jul 15, 04:01
Governments Knew the Risks of Global Warming as They Chose Fossil-Fueled Growth in the 1950s and ’60s
A new report strengthens the case that the United States and other major industrialized countries knew, long before they signed the 2015 Paris Agreement to limit global warming, that they could face legal obligations to reduce climate-damaging greenhouse gas emissions. The “What Countries Knew” report, released Wednesday by the Center for International Environmental Law, traces […]
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A new report strengthens the case that the United States and other major industrialized countries knew, long before they signed the 2015 Paris Agreement to limit global warming, that they could face legal obligations to reduce climate-damaging greenhouse gas emissions.
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A new report strengthens the case that the United States and other major industrialized countries knew, long before they signed the 2015 Paris Agreement to limit global warming, that they could face legal obligations to reduce climate-damaging greenhouse gas emissions.
Cleantechnica
Jul 15, 03:14
500 kW Floating Offshore Solar Farm Arrives in Valencia
Spain is getting its first floating solar PV platform — or has just got it, actually. The 500 kW floating solar PV platform, developed by BlueNewables, just arrived at the Port of Valencia. The system is supposed to be very quick to manufacture and require little, simple maintenance. For now, ... [continued] The post 500 kW Floating Offshore Solar Farm Arrives in Valencia appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Spain is getting its first floating solar PV platform — or has just got it, actually. The 500 kW floating solar PV platform, developed by BlueNewables, just arrived at the Port of Valencia. [continued] The post 500 kW Floating Offshore Solar Farm Arrives in Valencia appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Sciencedaily
Jul 15, 03:08
New solar desalination breakthrough makes fresh water without toxic brine
Scientists have developed a solar desalination system that turns seawater into drinking water without creating environmentally damaging brine. Special laser-textured metal panels use sunlight to evaporate water while automatically moving salt deposits away from the working surface, preventing clogging. The process was successfully tested with water from three oceans and can recover nearly all salts as solids. Those leftover materials could even become a source of valuable lithium for batteries.
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New solar desalination breakthrough makes fresh water without toxic brine. The process was successfully tested with water from three oceans and can recover nearly all salts as solids. Those leftover materials could even become a source of valuable lithium for batteries.
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Scientists have developed a solar desalination system that turns seawater into drinking water without creating environmentally damaging brine.
Sciencedaily
Jul 15, 03:08
These bees have nowhere to hide from extreme heat
A major study of Australian native bees found that stem-nesting species may be the first to feel the impact of climate change. Unlike bees that nest underground, they have few ways to escape dangerous heat. Researchers also discovered that tropical bees are particularly vulnerable, even when they are already adapted to hot environments. The findings suggest bee behavior could be a key factor in determining which species survive a warming world.
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These bees have nowhere to hide from extreme heat. Unlike bees that nest underground, they have few ways to escape dangerous heat. The findings suggest bee behavior could be a key factor in determining which species survive a warming world.
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A major study of Australian native bees found that stem-nesting species may be the first to feel the impact of climate change.
Cleantechnica
Jul 15, 02:21
25% of EU Power Came from Solar for the First Time in June
The EU saw a record share of power from solar in June 2026, making it the EU’s largest single source of power for only the third month ever. About This analysis looks at monthly records for solar generation in the EU and EU countries, finding that a quarter of EU ... [continued] The post 25% of EU Power Came from Solar for the First Time in June appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The EU saw a record share of power from solar in June 2026, making it the EU’s largest single source of power for only the third month ever. About This analysis looks at monthly records for solar generation in the EU and EU countries, finding that a quarter of EU ...
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[continued] The post 25% of EU Power Came from Solar for the First Time in June appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 15, 01:33
Fastest Renewable Energy Growth Ever
The Renewable Energy Statistics 2026 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) today shows that renewable electricity generation grew by 9.8% in 2024 — significantly higher than the growth rate recorded in 2023. Non-renewables continued to fall behind with an increase of 1.4% over the same period. Overall, renewables accounted ... [continued] The post Fastest Renewable Energy Growth Ever appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The Renewable Energy Statistics 2026 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) today shows that renewable electricity generation grew by 9.8% in 2024 — significantly higher than the growth rate recorded in 2023. Non-renewables continued to fall behind with an increase of 1.4% over the same period.
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Cleantechnica
Jul 15, 01:23
Cypress Creek & Google Break Ground on America’s Largest Solar Project
Project will include 2.5 GWdc of solar and 2.9 GWh of battery storage once fully complete Will support 700 construction jobs per phase Built with Arkansas steel and American-made components, the project strengthens America’s manufacturing base by tapping it to power America’s energy future Google and Cypress Creek are committing ... [continued] The post Cypress Creek & Google Break Ground on America’s Largest Solar Project appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cypress Creek & Google Break Ground on America’s Largest Solar Project. Project will include 2.5 GWdc of solar and 2.9 GWh of battery storage once fully complete Will support 700 construction jobs per phase Built with Arkansas steel and American-made components, the project strengthens America’s manufacturing base by tapping it to power America’s energy future Google and Cypre…
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[continued] The post Cypress Creek & Google Break Ground on America’s Largest Solar Project appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 15, 01:13
How EU’s Tariffs on EVs Produced in China Affected Different Brands
Well, we don’t know exactly how much EU tariffs on EVs produced in Chinese hit different brands, but a new analysis from Transport & Environment (T&E) sure provides some strong implications that made my eyes pop. Scrolling through the report, I saw this chart and found it fascinating: First of ... [continued] The post How EU’s Tariffs on EVs Produced in China Affected Different Brands appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Well, we don’t know exactly how much EU tariffs on EVs produced in Chinese hit different brands, but a new analysis from Transport & Environment (T&E) sure provides some strong implications that made my eyes pop. Scrolling through the report, I saw this chart and found it fascinating: First of ...
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[continued] The post How EU’s Tariffs on EVs Produced in China Affected Different Brands appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 15, 00:20
The 10 Top Battery Integrators in the World
Who gets the most stationary energy storage batteries integrated into the grid? That’s been a question many have wondered about for years. Well, Wood Mackenzie has just started publishing a new report on this. Unfortunately, we’re not getting many details from Wood Mackenzie — no numbers for the top 10 ... [continued] The post The 10 Top Battery Integrators in the World appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Who gets the most stationary energy storage batteries integrated into the grid? Unfortunately, we’re not getting many details from Wood Mackenzie — no numbers for the top 10 ... [continued] The post The 10 Top Battery Integrators in the World appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Bbc
Jul 15, 00:11
UK heatwave delivers exceptional sunshine and persistent 30C temperatures
The current heatwave has been hot, dry and exceptionally sunny with some locations seeing double the number of sunshine hours usually recorded at this point in the month, as Darren Bett explains.
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Comments Some parts of the UK have had double their average July monthly sunshine in less than two weeks, as the heatwave continues. The heat has swept the length and breadth of the UK from the south of England to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Parts of England have recorded 0% of the rainfall they would normally expect so far in the month.
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The current heatwave has been hot, dry and exceptionally sunny with some locations seeing double the number of sunshine hours usually recorded at this point in the month, as Darren Bett explains.
Cleantechnica
Jul 14, 23:42
Lawsuit Seeks to Protect America’s Wildlife From Trump Administration
Rulemaking Claims Habitat Destruction Does Not ‘Harm’ Endangered Species. Conservation groups today sued the Trump administration over its decision to strip endangered species of protections for the places where they live, a decision that contradicts all scientific and legal understanding of the importance of habitat to America’s most vulnerable plants and animals. The U.S. ... [continued] The post Lawsuit Seeks to Protect America’s Wildlife From Trump Administration appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Rulemaking Claims Habitat Destruction Does Not ‘Harm’ Endangered Species. Conservation groups today sued the Trump administration over its decision to strip endangered species of protections for the places where they live, a decision that contradicts all scientific and legal understanding of the importance of habitat to America’s most vulnerable plants and animals.
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[continued] The post Lawsuit Seeks to Protect America’s Wildlife From Trump Administration appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Theguardian
Jul 14, 22:38
Seven Britons among 12 foreign nationals killed in Spain’s deadly wildfires
Fire broke out last Thursday in the southeastern province of Almería, which is home to many foreign residents Seven Britons are among 12 foreign nationals killed in wildfires in southern Spain, authorities said. Officials said 12 of the 13 victims were foreign nationals after completing postmortem examinations after the fires that swept through Andalusia. Continue reading...
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Fire broke out last Thursday in the southeastern province of Almería, which is home to many foreign residents Seven Britons are among 12 foreign nationals killed in wildfires in southern Spain, authorities said. Officials said 12 of the 13 victims were foreign nationals after completing postmortem examinations after the fires that swept through Andalusia. Continue reading...
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Fire broke out last Thursday in the southeastern province of Almería, which is home to many foreign residents Seven Britons are among 12 foreign nationals killed in wildfires in southern Spain, authorities said.
Insideclimatenews
Jul 14, 22:16
New York Becomes First State in the Nation to Pause New Hyperscale Data Centers
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order Tuesday making the state the first in the nation to implement a moratorium on new hyperscale data centers. The Democratic governor said she would pause environmental permits while the state researches and develops a regulatory framework to protect ratepayers, the environment, the energy grid and communities. […]
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New York Becomes First State in the Nation to Pause New Hyperscale Data Centers. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order Tuesday making the state the first in the nation to implement a moratorium on new hyperscale data centers.
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The Democratic governor said she would pause environmental permits while the state researches and develops a regulatory framework to protect ratepayers, the environment, the energy grid and communities.
Insideclimatenews
Jul 14, 21:13
What Happens When Extreme Weather Becomes a Cycle You Can’t Escape
An aggressive downpour over the weekend in the eastern areas around Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains triggered severe flooding and multiple mudslides across the region. The watery assault hit particularly hard in Del Rio—a community still recovering from 2024’s Hurricane Helene. “The flooding today was not a county-wide event on a ‘Helene scale’, but for some […]
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What Happens When Extreme Weather Becomes a Cycle You Can’t Escape. An aggressive downpour over the weekend in the eastern areas around Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains triggered severe flooding and multiple mudslides across the region. The watery assault hit particularly hard in Del Rio—a community still recovering from 2024’s Hurricane Helene.
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An aggressive downpour over the weekend in the eastern areas around Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains triggered severe flooding and multiple mudslides across the region.
Cleantechnica
Jul 14, 20:37
Volkswagen Board Rejects Blume Restructuring Plan
Oliver Blume's grand plan to resuscitate Volkswagen Group suffered a setback last week at a company board meeting. The post Volkswagen Board Rejects Blume Restructuring Plan appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Volkswagen Board Rejects Blume Restructuring Plan. Oliver Blume's grand plan to resuscitate Volkswagen Group suffered a setback last week at a company board meeting. The post Volkswagen Board Rejects Blume Restructuring Plan appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The post Volkswagen Board Rejects Blume Restructuring Plan appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Insideclimatenews
Jul 14, 19:33
Trump Again Shrinks Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments, This Time by Much More
Monday morning, Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments stretched across over three million acres of public lands in southern Utah, protecting some of the country’s most remote landscapes and scores of archaeological sites sacred to local tribes. By that evening, President Donald Trump had cut the monuments to just 302,600 acres. While the two […]
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Monday morning, Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments stretched across over three million acres of public lands in southern Utah, protecting some of the country’s most remote landscapes and scores of archaeological sites sacred to local tribes. By that evening, President Donald Trump had cut the monuments to just 302,600 acres. While the two […]
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Monday morning, Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments stretched across over three million acres of public lands in southern Utah, protecting some of the country’s most remote landscapes and scores of archaeological sites sacred to local tribes.
Cleantechnica
Jul 14, 18:46
Insane “Gigascale” 5.2GW, 19GWh Solar + Storage Project Moves Forward
Yesterday, Masdar reached financial close on what it calls the “world’s first gigascale Round-the-Clock (RTC) renewable energy project.” As indicated in the title, this project involves a 5.2 gigawatt (GW) solar power installation and a 19 gigawatt-hour (GWh) battery storage installation. The project will provide 1 GW of continuous clean ... [continued] The post Insane “Gigascale” 5.2GW, 19GWh Solar + Storage Project Moves Forward appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Yesterday, Masdar reached financial close on what it calls the “world’s first gigascale Round-the-Clock (RTC) renewable energy project.” As indicated in the title, this project involves a 5.2 gigawatt (GW) solar power installation and a 19 gigawatt-hour (GWh) battery storage installation. The project will provide 1 GW of continuous clean ...
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[continued] The post Insane “Gigascale” 5.2GW, 19GWh Solar + Storage Project Moves Forward appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Bbc
Jul 14, 17:11
Watch the moment Tyrannosaurus rex sells for record amount
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Close A 67 million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex has been sold for £37.4m ($50.
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The sale price of the 67 million-year-old fossil exceeded the previous record set by a stegosaurus in 2024.
Theguardian
Jul 14, 16:51
Andy Burnham must act fast on the climate – or risk getting stuck in a ‘derailment’ doom loop | Laurie Laybourn
Around the world, climate-sceptic parties are exploiting floods and fires to make political capital. Without urgent changes, this deadly spiral will continue Recent unprecedented heatwaves in the UK may have killed thousands of people. Children are suffering in overheating schools . NHS trusts are straining under record-breaking demand . This all comes after climate extremes have even affected national security, with three of Britain’s five worst harvests coming since 2020 , impairing food security. This is what life looks like in the “adaptation gap”. Laurie Laybourn is executive director of the Strategic Climate Risks Initiative Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here . Continue reading...
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Andy Burnham must act fast on the climate – or risk getting stuck in a ‘derailment’ doom loop | Laurie Laybourn. This all comes after climate extremes have even affected national security, with three of Britain’s five worst harvests coming since 2020 , impairing food security.
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Around the world, climate-sceptic parties are exploiting floods and fires to make political capital.
Cleantechnica
Jul 14, 16:37
Can The World’s Smartest E-Bike Save Volkswagen?
Volkswagen has hooked up with the premium e-bike maker n+ to launch a new two-wheeler billed as the "world's smarted Ebike." The post Can The World’s Smartest E-Bike Save Volkswagen? appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Can The World’s Smartest E-Bike Save Volkswagen?. Volkswagen has hooked up with the premium e-bike maker n+ to launch a new two-wheeler billed as the "world's smarted Ebike." The post Can The World’s Smartest E-Bike Save Volkswagen? appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Theguardian
Jul 14, 16:37
Kemi Badenoch zeros in on Tory MPs who believe in climate crisis – and those who don’t
Despite the party polling at 19%, Conservative leader only wants ideologically sound on board – or rather, those who think the same as her You have to hand it to Kemi Badenoch. She doesn’t take any prisoners. While the rest of us have been trying to survive a heatwave and are wondering if air-con may be needed for future summers, the Tory leader has taken a more hardline approach to climate change. Call it Schrödinger’s climate change. It’s both happening and not happening at the same time. Kemi is just about sane enough not to be an out-and-out denier. She leaves that to Reform. Mind you, no one would put it past her to suggest the scientists have got it wrong if the temperature drops for a few days. But her view is that while climate change may be real, there’s no point in trying to do anything about it. Continue reading...
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Kemi Badenoch zeros in on Tory MPs who believe in climate crisis – and those who don’t. While the rest of us have been trying to survive a heatwave and are wondering if air-con may be needed for future summers, the Tory leader has taken a more hardline approach to climate change.
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Call it Schrödinger’s climate change.
Insideclimatenews
Jul 14, 16:00
AI, Defense Spending Fuel the Rush to Mine Minerals, Report Says
The global rush to mine copper, lithium, cobalt and other so-called critical minerals has been framed by the mining industry as essential for addressing climate change. But a report released Tuesday says that much of the demand fueling today’s mining boom comes from elsewhere. The report, by the Oakland Institute, a progressive think tank, estimates […]
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AI, Defense Spending Fuel the Rush to Mine Minerals, Report Says. The global rush to mine copper, lithium, cobalt and other so-called critical minerals has been framed by the mining industry as essential for addressing climate change. But a report released Tuesday says that much of the demand fueling today’s mining boom comes from elsewhere.
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The global rush to mine copper, lithium, cobalt and other so-called critical minerals has been framed by the mining industry as essential for addressing climate change.
Carbonbrief
Jul 14, 14:43
28 quotes from next UK leader Andy Burnham on climate, net-zero and fossil fuels
The UK’s incoming prime minister Andy Burnham has remained tight-lipped on his views on climate... The post 28 quotes from next UK leader Andy Burnham on climate, net-zero and fossil fuels appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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28 quotes from next UK leader Andy Burnham on climate, net-zero and fossil fuels. The UK’s incoming prime minister Andy Burnham has remained tight-lipped on his views on climate... The post 28 quotes from next UK leader Andy Burnham on climate, net-zero and fossil fuels appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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The UK’s incoming prime minister Andy Burnham has remained tight-lipped on his views on climate...
Bbc
Jul 14, 14:39
Heatwave conditions officially met in Northern Ireland
Heatwave conditions have now been met in Northern Ireland after temperatures climbed above 25C for three days in a row in County Tyrone.
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Heatwave conditions have now been met in Northern Ireland after temperatures climbed above 25C for three days in a row in County Tyrone. A heatwave has been in place in the Republic of Ireland since 9 July, and is set to last into next week, especially around the midlands and further south.
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That heat threshold must be met for at least three consecutive days at the same weather station to be a heatwave.
Cleantechnica
Jul 14, 13:32
China’s Electric Trucks Are Breaking The Diesel Assumptions In Oil Forecasts
Oil forecasts that still depend on sustained Chinese road-fuel growth now have a heavy-truck problem. Passenger electric vehicles have already weakened the gasoline story, but freight diesel is the more important system denominator. Commercial trucks operate for longer hours, carry heavier loads and burn far more fuel per vehicle than ... [continued] The post China’s Electric Trucks Are Breaking The Diesel Assumptions In Oil Forecasts appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Oil forecasts that still depend on sustained Chinese road-fuel growth now have a heavy-truck problem. Passenger electric vehicles have already weakened the gasoline story, but freight diesel is the more important system denominator. [continued] The post China’s Electric Trucks Are Breaking The Diesel Assumptions In Oil Forecasts appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post China’s Electric Trucks Are Breaking The Diesel Assumptions In Oil Forecasts appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 14, 12:58
Trump Is Bombing Iran Again, Hormuz Toll Fantasies — EV Revolution Back On?
So, top of Google News today is that Donald Trump and crew are bombing Iran again. Then there’s the whole idea of the US controlling the Strait of Hormuz and charging a 20% toll. There’s a lot to unpack, including what this means for the electric vehicle market. First of ... [continued] The post Trump Is Bombing Iran Again, Hormuz Toll Fantasies — EV Revolution Back On? appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Trump Is Bombing Iran Again, Hormuz Toll Fantasies — EV Revolution Back On?. [continued] The post Trump Is Bombing Iran Again, Hormuz Toll Fantasies — EV Revolution Back On? appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Sciencedaily
Jul 14, 12:34
A 37-year soil experiment revealed a hidden climate threat
The world's longest-running soil warming experiment has revealed an unexpected climate concern. After nearly four decades, researchers found that warming can cause microbes to break down stable soil carbon that scientists once believed was largely protected. That releases extra carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, potentially accelerating global warming.
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A 37-year soil experiment revealed a hidden climate threat. After nearly four decades, researchers found that warming can cause microbes to break down stable soil carbon that scientists once believed was largely protected. That releases extra carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, potentially accelerating global warming.
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The world's longest-running soil warming experiment has revealed an unexpected climate concern.
Cleantechnica
Jul 14, 11:36
Happy Planet Index Reveals Uneven Progress Toward Climate Goals
The Happy Planet Index (HPI) is the world’s leading measure of sustainable wellbeing. It is calculated from three components: average life expectancy, self-reported wellbeing, and ecological footprint. The latest edition, released today by the Hot or Cool Institute, reveals that, while no country has yet achieved a fully sustainable “Good ... [continued] The post Happy Planet Index Reveals Uneven Progress Toward Climate Goals appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Happy Planet Index Reveals Uneven Progress Toward Climate Goals. The Happy Planet Index (HPI) is the world’s leading measure of sustainable wellbeing. [continued] The post Happy Planet Index Reveals Uneven Progress Toward Climate Goals appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post Happy Planet Index Reveals Uneven Progress Toward Climate Goals appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Grist
Jul 14, 11:00
The US may be hitting a tipping point for heat pumps
In the first quarter of this year, heat pump sales beat fossil-fuel furnaces by 32 percent. Here's what makes the appliance so powerful.
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The US may be hitting a tipping point for heat pumps. In the first quarter of this year, heat pump sales beat fossil-fuel furnaces by 32 percent. Here's what makes the appliance so powerful.
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In the first quarter of this year, heat pump sales beat fossil-fuel furnaces by 32 percent.
Insideclimatenews
Jul 14, 09:00
The Dire Lengths Florida Farmworkers Go to Keep Working in ‘Scorching’ Heat
It’s shaping up to be another hot Florida summer. Among the most vulnerable are those with the least resources for dealing with the heat: underserved communities and communities of color, who often are excluded from environmental and climate protections. That includes the state’s more than 150,000 farmworkers, who are responsible for raising the food that […]
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The Dire Lengths Florida Farmworkers Go to Keep Working in ‘Scorching’ Heat. It’s shaping up to be another hot Florida summer. Among the most vulnerable are those with the least resources for dealing with the heat: underserved communities and communities of color, who often are excluded from environmental and climate protections.
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Among the most vulnerable are those with the least resources for dealing with the heat: underserved communities and communities of color, who often are excluded from environmental and climate protections. That includes the state’s more than 150,000 farmworkers, who are responsible for raising the food that […]
Insideclimatenews
Jul 14, 08:55
Trump EPA Moves to Approve Alabama Coal Ash Program Rejected by Biden Administration
The Trump administration is moving to approve a controversial program in Alabama that could allow millions of tons of toxic coal ash to remain buried in place alongside the state’s rivers, even though much of that material is sitting in groundwater where it can leach into the environment. The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced […]
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Alabama Power, which operates six major coal ash ponds throughout the state, said it is reviewing the EPA’s proposed approval of Alabama’s permit program. We deliver climate news to your inbox like nobody else. Inside Clean Energy Thursdays Dan Gearino’s habit-forming weekly take on how to understand the energy transformation reshaping our world.
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The Trump administration is moving to approve a controversial program in Alabama that could allow millions of tons of toxic coal ash to remain buried in place alongside the state’s rivers, even though much of that material is sitting in groundwater where it can leach into the environment. The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced […]
Insideclimatenews
Jul 14, 08:50
Europe Opens a New Front in the Mackerel Wars
Norway, Denmark, Iceland, the United Kingdom, the European Union and Russia all share the world’s largest and most lucrative Atlantic mackerel supply, an industry valued at more than $1 billion annually. But they can’t agree on who gets what slice of the pie. In the midst of the disagreement, the population of adult mackerel has […]
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Europe Opens a New Front in the Mackerel Wars. But they can’t agree on who gets what slice of the pie. In the midst of the disagreement, the population of adult mackerel has […]
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Norway, Denmark, Iceland, the United Kingdom, the European Union and Russia all share the world’s largest and most lucrative Atlantic mackerel supply, an industry valued at more than $1 billion annually.
Grist
Jul 14, 08:45
A swarm of solar ‘bees’ are coming to western North Carolina community hubs
Small-scale solar microgrids for Appalachian communities could help keep communities warm and fed during future blackouts.
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A swarm of solar ‘bees’ are coming to western North Carolina community hubs . Small-scale solar microgrids for Appalachian communities could help keep communities warm and fed during future blackouts.
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Small-scale solar microgrids for Appalachian communities could help keep communities warm and fed during future blackouts.
Grist
Jul 14, 08:00
A ‘crisis communication gap’ threatens Indigenous peoples
Most emergency alerts and warnings are not provided in languages spoken by Indigenous peoples, placing them at greater risk during fires, floods, and other disasters.
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In April, when an out-of-control wildfire threatened the remote Xeni Gwet’in First Nation in western Canada, local governments issued evacuation alerts. Although the nearly 500 residents of Xeni Gwet’in were relieved, the crisis provided a reminder of what many Indigenous leaders say is Canada’s inadequate emergency communications with their communities.
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Most emergency alerts and warnings are not provided in languages spoken by Indigenous peoples, placing them at greater risk during fires, floods, and other disasters.
Theguardian
Jul 14, 05:00
Most UK media reports on June heatwave failed to mention climate crisis
Exclusive: Analysis of nearly 2,500 articles finds almost three-quarters made no reference to global heating Most of the UK media stories about the record-breaking heatwave that struck in June failed to mention the climate crisis, analysis has found. Nearly 2,500 articles about the extreme heat – when temperatures topped 37C, a record for the time of year – appeared in the UK’s nine main national daily media publications. But nearly three-quarters of them – about 72% – left out any mention of global heating or the climate, according to the analysis by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU). Continue reading...
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Most UK media reports on June heatwave failed to mention climate crisis. Exclusive: Analysis of nearly 2,500 articles finds almost three-quarters made no reference to global heating Most of the UK media stories about the record-breaking heatwave that struck in June failed to mention the climate crisis, analysis has found.
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But nearly three-quarters of them – about 72% – left out any mention of global heating or the climate, according to the analysis by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU).
Sciencedaily
Jul 14, 03:03
Hawaii is turning ocean plastic and fishing nets into roads
Hawaii researchers are giving old fishing nets and recycled plastic a second life by mixing them into asphalt roads. Early tests found these roads didn't release more plastic particles than standard pavement, with tire wear overwhelming any plastic signal from the recycled material. If future studies confirm the roads are durable, the technology could help tackle both marine pollution and overflowing landfills.
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Hawaii is turning ocean plastic and fishing nets into roads. Early tests found these roads didn't release more plastic particles than standard pavement, with tire wear overwhelming any plastic signal from the recycled material. If future studies confirm the roads are durable, the technology could help tackle both marine pollution and overflowing landfills.
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Hawaii researchers are giving old fishing nets and recycled plastic a second life by mixing them into asphalt roads.
Cleantechnica
Jul 14, 01:09
EPA Eliminating Public from Data Center Permitting, New California EV Incentives — Top Stories of the Week
What stories have caught the most reader attention in the past week? Here’s a weekly roundup of the top stories of the week. Interesting enough, it was a simple press release from the Sierra Club that topped the list — that was a surprise! For all of the stories, scroll ... [continued] The post EPA Eliminating Public from Data Center Permitting, New California EV Incentives — Top Stories of the Week appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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What stories have caught the most reader attention in the past week? Here’s a weekly roundup of the top stories of the week. [continued] The post EPA Eliminating Public from Data Center Permitting, New California EV Incentives — Top Stories of the Week appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post EPA Eliminating Public from Data Center Permitting, New California EV Incentives — Top Stories of the Week appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 14, 00:02
Are the EV Tariffs Working? Western Carmakers Shifted Production to EU, but Chinese Brands Continue to Grow — Analysis
Imports of Chinese batteries, which face virtually no tariffs, increased seven fold. The EU’s electric car tariffs succeeded in reducing the market share of EVs made in China, according to T&E analysis of the trade measures. But while the share of electric cars produced in China by western brands fell, imports ... [continued] The post Are the EV Tariffs Working? Western Carmakers Shifted Production to EU, but Chinese Brands Continue to Grow — Analysis appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Western Carmakers Shifted Production to EU, but Chinese Brands Continue to Grow — Analysis. But while the share of electric cars produced in China by western brands fell, imports ... Western Carmakers Shifted Production to EU, but Chinese Brands Continue to Grow — Analysis appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post Are the EV Tariffs Working?
Cleantechnica
Jul 13, 23:46
The Climate Deal Trump Won’t Kill
Donald Trump made his disdain for global climate action clear the day he pulled the United States out of the Paris Agreement. Since then, his administration has been on a climate bashing marathon, dismantling wind turbines, weakening fuel-efficiency standards, and scuppering an agreement on global maritime transport just a few ... [continued] The post The Climate Deal Trump Won’t Kill appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Donald Trump made his disdain for global climate action clear the day he pulled the United States out of the Paris Agreement. Since then, his administration has been on a climate bashing marathon, dismantling wind turbines, weakening fuel-efficiency standards, and scuppering an agreement on global maritime transport just a few ...
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[continued] The post The Climate Deal Trump Won’t Kill appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 13, 23:20
XPENG Aims to Go Head to Head with Tesla in Europe with Self-Driving Tech
XPENG has been developing self-driving tech in a very similar way as Tesla for several years. In fact, while pretty much everyone else has decided radar and/or lidar sensors are needed in addition to cameras, XPENG has stuck with Elon Musk’s argument that cameras are the only sensors needed. Our ... [continued] The post XPENG Aims to Go Head to Head with Tesla in Europe with Self-Driving Tech appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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XPENG has been developing self-driving tech in a very similar way as Tesla for several years. In fact, while pretty much everyone else has decided radar and/or lidar sensors are needed in addition to cameras, XPENG has stuck with Elon Musk’s argument that cameras are the only sensors needed.
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[continued] The post XPENG Aims to Go Head to Head with Tesla in Europe with Self-Driving Tech appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Insideclimatenews
Jul 13, 22:40
The World’s Largest Meat Company Abandons Its Climate and Deforestation Goals
The world’s largest meat company is backing away from its climate and deforestation commitments after claiming for several years that reducing its greenhouse gas emissions was a key goal. In its recent annual sustainability report, released last week, JBS dropped its ambitious commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2040 and omitted any mentions of its […]
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The world’s largest meat company is backing away from its climate and deforestation commitments after claiming for several years that reducing its greenhouse gas emissions was a key goal. In its recent annual sustainability report, released last week, JBS dropped its ambitious commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2040 and omitted any mentions of its […]
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The world’s largest meat company is backing away from its climate and deforestation commitments after claiming for several years that reducing its greenhouse gas emissions was a key goal.
Cleantechnica
Jul 13, 21:47
Canada Has Named Five Interties. It Still Has To Build A National Grid
Canada’s electricity strategy is finally becoming specific enough to test. Ottawa is no longer speaking only about clean power, energy security, nation building and doubling grid capacity. The federal government has started naming provincial boundaries where new electricity infrastructure may cross: British Columbia–Yukon, Alberta–British Columbia, Alberta–Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan–Manitoba and Prince Edward ... [continued] The post Canada Has Named Five Interties. It Still Has To Build A National Grid appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Canada Has Named Five Interties. Ottawa is no longer speaking only about clean power, energy security, nation building and doubling grid capacity. [continued] The post Canada Has Named Five Interties.
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It Still Has To Build A National Grid appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 13, 21:38
My 12 Year EV Saga … Finishing with FSD V14, the Ultimate Driving Machine
On February 31, 2014, twelve years and four months ago, I took the plunge and leased my first battery electric car, a 2014 Nissan Leaf. As you can see from the 100% electric sticker, I immediately became an EV evangelist. At $200/month, I figured that I would easily save that ... [continued] The post My 12 Year EV Saga … Finishing with FSD V14, the Ultimate Driving Machine appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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On February 31, 2014, twelve years and four months ago, I took the plunge and leased my first battery electric car, a 2014 Nissan Leaf. As you can see from the 100% electric sticker, I immediately became an EV evangelist. [continued] The post My 12 Year EV Saga … Finishing with FSD V14, the Ultimate Driving Machine appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post My 12 Year EV Saga … Finishing with FSD V14, the Ultimate Driving Machine appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 13, 21:19
Indigenous Organizations And Tribal Nations Are Innovating Energy Solutions
Ever since Trump 2.0 ascended the golden staircase to the White House, clean energy has been boo’d, discredited, and denied. Individuals with conservative, closely-held cultural models and domains have spread renewable energy misinformation, sometimes without malice and often without enough prior knowledge to question clean energy controversies spread daily in ... [continued] The post Indigenous Organizations And Tribal Nations Are Innovating Energy Solutions appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Ever since Trump 2.0 ascended the golden staircase to the White House, clean energy has been boo’d, discredited, and denied. Individuals with conservative, closely-held cultural models and domains have spread renewable energy misinformation, sometimes without malice and often without enough prior knowledge to question clean energy controversies spread daily in ...
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[continued] The post Indigenous Organizations And Tribal Nations Are Innovating Energy Solutions appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Insideclimatenews
Jul 13, 20:14
Alabama Data Center Non-Disclosure Agreement Required City Officials to Destroy Records, Document Shows
BESSEMER, Ala.—After months of resistance, officials in a historic suburb of Birmingham have released a non-disclosure agreement between city leaders and developers of a hyperscale data center. The release of the agreement came after environmental groups threatened to sue Bessemer over its unwillingness to share public documents related to the proposed construction of a 4.5 […]
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BESSEMER, Ala.—After months of resistance, officials in a historic suburb of Birmingham have released a non-disclosure agreement between city leaders and developers of a hyperscale data center. The release of the agreement came after environmental groups threatened to sue Bessemer over its unwillingness to share public documents related to the proposed construction of a 4.5 […]
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BESSEMER, Ala.—After months of resistance, officials in a historic suburb of Birmingham have released a non-disclosure agreement between city leaders and developers of a hyperscale data center.
Cleantechnica
Jul 13, 19:40
Renewable Energy Beats Fossil Fuels On Speed-To-Power (Shocker!)
The 19th "Levelized Cost of Energy+" from the leading asset manager Lazard makes a strong case for renewable energy, particularly wind and solar. The post Renewable Energy Beats Fossil Fuels On Speed-To-Power (Shocker!) appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Renewable Energy Beats Fossil Fuels On Speed-To-Power (Shocker!). The 19th "Levelized Cost of Energy+" from the leading asset manager Lazard makes a strong case for renewable energy, particularly wind and solar. The post Renewable Energy Beats Fossil Fuels On Speed-To-Power (Shocker!) appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The post Renewable Energy Beats Fossil Fuels On Speed-To-Power (Shocker!) appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 13, 17:51
New Jersey Welcomes Robotaxis, But Only If They Have Three Sensor Technologies
New Jersey is considering legislation that would require robotaxis to have three kinds of sensor technology and 3 years of testing. The post New Jersey Welcomes Robotaxis, But Only If They Have Three Sensor Technologies appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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New Jersey Welcomes Robotaxis, But Only If They Have Three Sensor Technologies. New Jersey is considering legislation that would require robotaxis to have three kinds of sensor technology and 3 years of testing. The post New Jersey Welcomes Robotaxis, But Only If They Have Three Sensor Technologies appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The post New Jersey Welcomes Robotaxis, But Only If They Have Three Sensor Technologies appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 13, 17:12
Split Heat Pump Water Heaters Are Having a Moment, Spurred on by Innovation Prize
July 13, 2026 8 seconds Joe Wachunas 0 Comments Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe .
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Split Heat Pump Water Heaters Are Having a Moment, Spurred on by Innovation Prize. This makes them taller and also requires a little more space than other types of water heaters. And when a water heater fails, there’s usually no room (or time) to reconfigure the space to fit a larger unit.
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Split heat pump water heaters (HPWH), where the water tank is separated from the compressor, are having a moment.
Insideclimatenews
Jul 13, 16:59
Virginia’s Governor Weighs in on Pivotal Case About Data Center Transmission Costs
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, through a filing submitted by her newly appointed chief energy officer, is urging regulators at the State Corporation Commission to assign costs of transmission projects driven by data center needs to those facilities. The governor’s involvement in an electricity utility case is unusual. Agencies under the purview of the governor, including […]
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Virginia’s Governor Weighs in on Pivotal Case About Data Center Transmission Costs. Abigail Spanberger, through a filing submitted by her newly appointed chief energy officer, is urging regulators at the State Corporation Commission to assign costs of transmission projects driven by data center needs to those facilities.
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Agencies under the purview of the governor, including […]
Cleantechnica
Jul 13, 16:46
XPENG MONA L03 Seen Testing VLA 2.0 In Munich. What Do You Want To See?
A camouflaged XPENG MONA was recently seen testing its VLA 2.0 intelligent driving system in Munich ahead of its European launch this week. In context, the vehicle seems to fit well for European roads and attracted some attention. While XPENG said they would release their intelligent driving system shortly after ... [continued] The post XPENG MONA L03 Seen Testing VLA 2.0 In Munich. What Do You Want To See? appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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XPENG MONA L03 Seen Testing VLA 2.0 In Munich. [continued] The post XPENG MONA L03 Seen Testing VLA 2.0 In Munich. appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Theguardian
Jul 13, 15:54
British couple confirmed to have been killed by deadly wildfires in Spain
Authorities ask for DNA to help identify victims as local government leader says ‘we are in a state of climate chaos’ A British couple have been named as two victims of the wildfires in Spain that have killed 13 people, as authorities race to use DNA to identify those who did not manage to escape the blaze. Pete and Fran Gillam, who lived in Bédar, the village that bore the brunt of the wildfires on Thursday, are believed not to have survived.. Continue reading...
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Authorities ask for DNA to help identify victims as local government leader says ‘we are in a state of climate chaos’ A British couple have been named as two victims of the wildfires in Spain that have killed 13 people, as authorities race to use DNA to identify those who did not manage to escape the blaze.
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Authorities ask for DNA to help identify victims as local government leader says ‘we are in a state of climate chaos’ A British couple have been named as two victims of the wildfires in Spain that have killed 13 people, as authorities race to use DNA to identify those who did not manage to escape the blaze.
Cleantechnica
Jul 13, 15:22
Renewables, Led By Solar, Were Largest Source of Energy Supply Growth Globally in 2025
I wrote about the 75th edition of the Statistical Review of World Energy a few days ago with some bad news, that the US accounted for 47% of the world’s CO2 emissions growth in 2025, due in part to completely fossil/pollution-biased Trump administration policies and due in part to the gigantic ... [continued] The post Renewables, Led By Solar, Were Largest Source of Energy Supply Growth Globally in 2025 appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Renewables, Led By Solar, Were Largest Source of Energy Supply Growth Globally in 2025. I wrote about the 75th edition of the Statistical Review of World Energy a few days ago with some bad news, that the US accounted for 47% of the world’s CO2 emissions growth in 2025, due in part to completely fossil/pollution-biased Trump administration policies and due in part to the gigan…
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[continued] The post Renewables, Led By Solar, Were Largest Source of Energy Supply Growth Globally in 2025 appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 13, 14:35
Ballard’s GeoPura Deal Turns Private Hydrogen Losses Into Public Dilution
Perpetual loss-making hydrogen fuel cell firm Ballard Power is paying £275 million for GeoPura, but only £82.5 million is cash. Most of the price is 50.8 million newly issued and dilutive Ballard shares, leaving GeoPura’s investors with about 14.4% of the combined company and subjecting much of their consideration to ... [continued] The post Ballard’s GeoPura Deal Turns Private Hydrogen Losses Into Public Dilution appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Perpetual loss-making hydrogen fuel cell firm Ballard Power is paying £275 million for GeoPura, but only £82.5 million is cash. Most of the price is 50.8 million newly issued and dilutive Ballard shares, leaving GeoPura’s investors with about 14.4% of the combined company and subjecting much of their consideration to ...
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[continued] The post Ballard’s GeoPura Deal Turns Private Hydrogen Losses Into Public Dilution appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 13, 13:53
This Electric Car Is Now The UK’s Cheapest Car
The UK has been better than most at adopting electric cars. Electric cars just recently outsold “normal” petrol cars for the first time, and in the first quarter of 2026 plugin cars accounted for 35% of all UK car sales, with full electrics (BEVs) accounting for 22%. It’s one of ... [continued] The post This Electric Car Is Now The UK’s Cheapest Car appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The UK has been better than most at adopting electric cars. Electric cars just recently outsold “normal” petrol cars for the first time, and in the first quarter of 2026 plugin cars accounted for 35% of all UK car sales, with full electrics (BEVs) accounting for 22%. [continued] The post This Electric Car Is Now The UK’s Cheapest Car appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Theguardian
Jul 13, 10:05
Conwy villagers flee homes as wildfires burn in Wales and England
Major incidents declared in north Wales and Derbyshire as Natural England warns of ‘exceptional fire risk’ Villagers were evacuated from their homes as a wildfire swept across a mountainside in north Wales, prompting firefighters to declare a major incident. People described hearing the crackling fire advancing down Conwy Mountain towards homes as ash fell from a sky turned dark by thick smoke. Continue reading...
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Major incidents declared in north Wales and Derbyshire as Natural England warns of ‘exceptional fire risk’ Villagers were evacuated from their homes as a wildfire swept across a mountainside in north Wales, prompting firefighters to declare a major incident.
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Major incidents declared in north Wales and Derbyshire as Natural England warns of ‘exceptional fire risk’ Villagers were evacuated from their homes as a wildfire swept across a mountainside in north Wales, prompting firefighters to declare a major incident.
Grist
Jul 13, 10:00
Climate-impacted communities across Asia are taking their fight to court
Worsening climate impacts, corporate greenwashing, and slow government action have driven communities across Asia to the courts.
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When Super Typhoon Rai — equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane — began battering Batasan Island in Bohol, Philippines in December 2021, Trixy Elle and her husband, two children, and father waded into the storm, fearing they would be trapped in their home. By morning, the house Elle and her husband had spent years building was gone.
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Worsening climate impacts, corporate greenwashing, and slow government action have driven communities across Asia to the courts.
Insideclimatenews
Jul 13, 08:55
Colorado Voters Will Decide Whether a ‘Right to Natural Gas’ is Added to the State Constitution
A ballot measure written by a conservative nonprofit could amend the Colorado Constitution to enshrine fossil fuel companies’ right to sell methane gas and possibly force communities that have tried to eliminate gas appliances from new construction to back away from those efforts. Advance Colorado, which wrote the measure and led the effort to gather […]
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A ballot measure written by a conservative nonprofit could amend the Colorado Constitution to enshrine fossil fuel companies’ right to sell methane gas and possibly force communities that have tried to eliminate gas appliances from new construction to back away from those efforts.
Grist
Jul 13, 08:45
The Pentagon is blocking more than 150 wind projects over drone fears
The Trump administration claims wind turbines pose a national security threat. The industry says it's pure politics.
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The Pentagon is blocking more than 150 wind projects over drone fears. The Trump administration claims wind turbines pose a national security threat. The industry says it's pure politics.
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The Trump administration claims wind turbines pose a national security threat.
Grist
Jul 13, 08:30
No federal heat standard? NYC workers are building their own safety net.
As summer temperatures climb, city agencies and community groups are partnering to protect workers against extreme heat.
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Dave Carew was going on vacation. “Heat safety is no joke,” he said the following day. In the back of delivery trucks where packages are kept, temperatures can still reach unsafe levels on very hot days.
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As summer temperatures climb, city agencies and community groups are partnering to protect workers against extreme heat.
Grist
Jul 13, 08:00
As climate and conflict collide, Indigenous leaders confront overlapping crises at the UN
The 19th session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples will focus on violence, disaster relief, artificial intelligence, and more.
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Although it’s been nearly 20 years since more than 100 countries adopted the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the rights and lives of those it is meant to protect remain under constant threat from compounding crises.
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The 19th session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples will focus on violence, disaster relief, artificial intelligence, and more.
Theguardian
Jul 13, 07:00
There is a way to dress for the office in a heatwave – but leave the Paul Mescal short shorts at home | Chloe Mac Donnell
Breathable fabrics and loose cuts are in. It’s possible to beat the heat without dressing like you’re off to the beach or the lido Never mind weddings or job interviews. When it comes to getting dressed, the past few weeks have confirmed that the biggest challenge is what to wear to the office during a heatwave. I write this as Europe is grappling with record-breaking temperatures due to the climate crisis. In the UK, fire brigades have issued wildfire alerts , with temperatures reaching more than 36C . My street now resembles an art installation, with varying colours and patterns of bed sheets taped to windows in the battle against the heat. The corner shop has pivoted to selling fans. And everyone is lingering just that little bit longer in the freezer aisle. Given the somewhat apocalyptic conditions, getting dressed to go to the office is the last thing anyone wants to think about, mainly because it feels wrong to be working. But for those of us who haven’t timed our annual leave to coincide with the heatwave peak, it’s off to work we go. Continue reading...
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There is a way to dress for the office in a heatwave – but leave the Paul Mescal short shorts at home | Chloe Mac Donnell. When it comes to getting dressed, the past few weeks have confirmed that the biggest challenge is what to wear to the office during a heatwave.
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Bbc
Jul 13, 03:36
Planes sent to tackle wildfires of 'exceptional scale' near Paris
It was the first time firefighting planes had been sent up from the normally drier and hotter south of the country to tackle fires in the Paris region.
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Two firefighting planes have been rushed to the Paris region to tackle a large wildfire south of the French capital. The Paris region is suffering through its third heatwave this year during a summer in which temperature records have broken in several countries across Europe.
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It was the first time firefighting planes had been sent up from the normally drier and hotter south of the country to tackle fires in the Paris region.
Theguardian
Jul 13, 02:57
Fire bomber planes battle Fointaineblue forest blaze near Paris
Wildfire quickly burnt more than 800 hectares, with villages evacuated, highway partly closed and high-speed rail disrupted French officials rushed two firefighting planes to the Paris region on Sunday after a “very virulent” fire of “exceptional scale” erupted in the sprawling Fontainebleau forest about 60km (40 miles) south-east of the capital. The fire began late afternoon in the one-time royal hunting preserve that today is dotted with quiet villages. It raced across 800 hectares (2,000 acres) and was still spreading early on Monday, officials said, causing the partial closure of the A6 highway, the country’s main north-south artery, and disrupting traffic during a busy, heatwave-stricken summer travel weekend. Continue reading...
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Fire bomber planes battle Fointaineblue forest blaze near Paris. The fire began late afternoon in the one-time royal hunting preserve that today is dotted with quiet villages. It raced across 800 hectares (2,000 acres) and was still spreading early on Monday, officials said, causing the partial closure of the A6 highway, the country’s main north-south artery, and disrupting tr…
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Wildfire quickly burnt more than 800 hectares, with villages evacuated, highway partly closed and high-speed rail disrupted French officials rushed two firefighting planes to the Paris region on Sunday after a “very virulent” fire of “exceptional scale” erupted in the sprawling Fontainebleau forest about 60km (40 miles) south-east of the capital.
Cleantechnica
Jul 12, 19:36
Tesla’s Profit Per Vehicle Has Been Dropping Significantly
I just saw the headline “Tesla’s profit per vehicle drops 40%, within Toyota’s striking range.” Now, I’m not sure why this came out as news at the moment, as it’s been a while since Tesla’s 2025 financials came out, but I didn’t remember the company’s profit per vehicle declining so ... [continued] The post Tesla’s Profit Per Vehicle Has Been Dropping Significantly appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Tesla’s Profit Per Vehicle Has Been Dropping Significantly. I just saw the headline “Tesla’s profit per vehicle drops 40%, within Toyota’s striking range.” Now, I’m not sure why this came out as news at the moment, as it’s been a while since Tesla’s 2025 financials came out, but I didn’t remember the company’s profit per vehicle declining so ...
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Cleantechnica
Jul 12, 18:49
Head of IEA Roasts Europe for “Slow Electrification”
Europe still uses a lot of fossil fuels. Four years since Russian invaded Ukraine and threw European energy supply into chaos, one would think the continent would have electrified heating and transport more in order to quickly ween itself off of fossil fuel dependence. Well, Fatih Birol, executive director of ... [continued] The post Head of IEA Roasts Europe for “Slow Electrification” appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Europe still uses a lot of fossil fuels. Four years since Russian invaded Ukraine and threw European energy supply into chaos, one would think the continent would have electrified heating and transport more in order to quickly ween itself off of fossil fuel dependence. [continued] The post Head of IEA Roasts Europe for “Slow Electrification” appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 12, 14:44
Hydrogen Injection Can Make Diesel Exhaust Look Cleaner. The Carbon Math Still Fails.
A cleaner-looking diesel exhaust plume is evidence about smoke, not climate performance. Onboard hydrogen-injection systems ask customers to skip that distinction: they use electricity produced by the diesel engine to split water, feed the resulting hydrogen or oxyhydrogen back into the same engine, and then present a change in exhaust ... [continued] The post Hydrogen Injection Can Make Diesel Exhaust Look Cleaner. The Carbon Math Still Fails. appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Theguardian
Jul 12, 14:26
UK couple found burned and semi-conscious in Almería amid Spanish wildfires
Pair airlifted to hospital in two-hour rescue operation after Guardia Civil searched area for survivors A British couple have been found badly burned and semi-conscious in a Spanish ravine amid deadly wildfires that have swept through the country’s Almería province, according to local media reports. The couple were on holiday in the region and were thought to be out hiking when they were caught up in the wildfire, which has so far claimed the lives of 12 people and burned more than 6,000 hectares (14,800 acres) . At least 23 people are missing. Continue reading...
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UK couple found burned and semi-conscious in Almería amid Spanish wildfires. The couple were on holiday in the region and were thought to be out hiking when they were caught up in the wildfire, which has so far claimed the lives of 12 people and burned more than 6,000 hectares (14,800 acres) . At least 23 people are missing.
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Pair airlifted to hospital in two-hour rescue operation after Guardia Civil searched area for survivors A British couple have been found badly burned and semi-conscious in a Spanish ravine amid deadly wildfires that have swept through the country’s Almería province, according to local media reports.
Cleantechnica
Jul 12, 12:56
China About To Get 156 New Electric Vehicle Models!
In the second half of 2026, a whopping 156 new electric vehicle models are expected to hit the Chinese auto market. Thinking from the perspective of an American looking at the US auto market, we don’t even have 156 EV models in total! It’s truly unfathomable the amount of choice ... [continued] The post China About To Get 156 New Electric Vehicle Models! appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Theguardian
Jul 12, 12:00
‘Huge wave’ of carbon storage projects causes alarm in small-town USA as oil firms eye billions in subsidies
Dozens of projects are in development across US despite concerns over environmental and health risks The plan to bury carbon under remote Indiana farmland is supposed to be a slam dunk for the climate, according to its supporters – all generously funded by US tax dollars. But as far as Melissa Harrison and some other residents of Clymers, Indiana, are concerned, it just might be the end of their town. “This is our place,” she says. Generations of her family are buried in the cemetery, and she is raising her five grandchildren in one of several dozen white-clapboard homes among corn fields and industrial plants serving the farming industry. Continue reading...
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‘Huge wave’ of carbon storage projects causes alarm in small-town USA as oil firms eye billions in subsidies. But as far as Melissa Harrison and some other residents of Clymers, Indiana, are concerned, it just might be the end of their town.
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Dozens of projects are in development across US despite concerns over environmental and health risks The plan to bury carbon under remote Indiana farmland is supposed to be a slam dunk for the climate, according to its supporters – all generously funded by US tax dollars.
Insideclimatenews
Jul 12, 09:00
In Gambia, Salt Water Intrusion Is the Leading Edge of Climate Change
BANTANG KILLING, Gambia—In this little village in West Africa, Ebrima Nyan is watching his farmland slowly wither away. When Nyan, 47, was a teenager, the village grew all the rice it consumed, in a field alongside the Gambia River. Now that field lies dry and empty, after the river’s brackish water intruded, rainfall flagged and […]
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In Gambia, Salt Water Intrusion Is the Leading Edge of Climate Change. When Nyan, 47, was a teenager, the village grew all the rice it consumed, in a field alongside the Gambia River. Now that field lies dry and empty, after the river’s brackish water intruded, rainfall flagged and […]
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BANTANG KILLING, Gambia—In this little village in West Africa, Ebrima Nyan is watching his farmland slowly wither away.
Theguardian
Jul 12, 07:00
‘Super’ El Niño could cause global food price shock lasting into 2028, analysts say
Weather cycle threatens harvests worldwide, adding to inflation already fuelled by the Iran war Economists are warning that a “super” El Niño weather cycle this year could cause a severe shock to global food prices lasting into 2028. As the Iran war pushes up world food prices to the highest level in three years, economists said supply chains faced “two shocks at once” stoked by extreme weather linked to global heating. Continue reading...
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Weather cycle threatens harvests worldwide, adding to inflation already fuelled by the Iran war Economists are warning that a “super” El Niño weather cycle this year could cause a severe shock to global food prices lasting into 2028.
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Weather cycle threatens harvests worldwide, adding to inflation already fuelled by the Iran war Economists are warning that a “super” El Niño weather cycle this year could cause a severe shock to global food prices lasting into 2028.
Cleantechnica
Jul 11, 23:53
Cinergy Mobile Power Debuts Smart, Clean Mobile Energy Solutions for South Africa’s Film and Live Events Industries
Battery prices have fallen significantly over the past 15 years, making battery electric vehicles more competitive. Maarten Vinkhuyzen wrote that he still expects that battery prices will drop even further, by 70% in the next five years. This will have an effect on the retail prices the carmakers set to ... [continued] The post Cinergy Mobile Power Debuts Smart, Clean Mobile Energy Solutions for South Africa’s Film and Live Events Industries appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Battery prices have fallen significantly over the past 15 years, making battery electric vehicles more competitive. Maarten Vinkhuyzen wrote that he still expects that battery prices will drop even further, by 70% in the next five years.
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[continued] The post Cinergy Mobile Power Debuts Smart, Clean Mobile Energy Solutions for South Africa’s Film and Live Events Industries appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 11, 16:38
Waymo Expands Into Germany & Tesla Pumping Up Production While Volkswagen In Crisis
The auto industry news of the week has to be Volkswagen’s apparent crisis and plan to cut four factories, half of its models, and about 100,000 employees. So, when I saw other news coming out of Germany, I had to think about Volkswagen and what it’s been lacking, or has ... [continued] The post Waymo Expands Into Germany & Tesla Pumping Up Production While Volkswagen In Crisis appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The auto industry news of the week has to be Volkswagen’s apparent crisis and plan to cut four factories, half of its models, and about 100,000 employees. So, when I saw other news coming out of Germany, I had to think about Volkswagen and what it’s been lacking, or has ...
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Cleantechnica
Jul 11, 15:14
Ford’s New EV Needs A Name…What Will It Be?
Ford has yet to name its much-anticipated 100% electric mid-sized pickup truck for the US market, but the company's hybrid EV activity in Europe could provide a clue. The post Ford’s New EV Needs A Name…What Will It Be? appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 11, 14:32
Two Progressive Representatives Chart A Course Forward For America
America is awash in corruption at the highest levels.To members of Congress want to end that with new legislation. The post Two Progressive Representatives Chart A Course Forward For America appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Two Progressive Representatives Chart A Course Forward For America. America is awash in corruption at the highest levels.To members of Congress want to end that with new legislation. The post Two Progressive Representatives Chart A Course Forward For America appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 11, 14:03
Energy Intelligence Platform Florion Launched to Help South African Businesses Navigate a New Era of Energy Risk & Opportunity
Florion, a first-of-its-kind South African energy intelligence business co-founded by Robert Futter, has launched in South Africa. Futter brings more than 20 years of advisory experience in energy, infrastructure, and project finance. Florion says the South African energy market is changing based on technology interventions, market reform/liberalisation, and flexible “complex” ... [continued] The post Energy Intelligence Platform Florion Launched to Help South African Businesses Navigate a New Era of Energy Risk & Opportunity appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Florion, a first-of-its-kind South African energy intelligence business co-founded by Robert Futter, has launched in South Africa. Futter brings more than 20 years of advisory experience in energy, infrastructure, and project finance.
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[continued] The post Energy Intelligence Platform Florion Launched to Help South African Businesses Navigate a New Era of Energy Risk & Opportunity appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Grist
Jul 11, 13:00
How to build homes that can survive extreme heat
It was not the postcard-worthy aesthetics that prompted Greek islanders to first drench their cliffside-carved homes, churches, and pathways in a thick layer of pearly white paint.
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It was not the postcard-worthy aesthetics that prompted Greek islanders to first drench their cliffside-carved homes, churches, and pathways in a thick layer of pearly white paint. Many homes and cities in Europe are still living as if AC had never been invented , relying largely on their thick shutters, ventilated courtyards, and other strategies to encourage shade and airflo…
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As heat waves strain the power grid, passive cooling can help homes stay safer when the air goes out.
Sciencedaily
Jul 11, 12:35
NASA satellites are watching Earth's newest island rise from the sea
A newly discovered underwater volcanic eruption north of Papua New Guinea is unfolding in one of the world's most poorly mapped ocean basins. Satellites have spotted steam plumes, ash, thermal hotspots, and huge floating pumice rafts, suggesting magma is rising surprisingly close to the surface. Scientists are now watching closely to see if the eruption creates a new island, offering a rare opportunity to observe the birth of new land as it happens.
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NASA satellites are watching Earth's newest island rise from the sea. Satellites have spotted steam plumes, ash, thermal hotspots, and huge floating pumice rafts, suggesting magma is rising surprisingly close to the surface.
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A newly discovered underwater volcanic eruption north of Papua New Guinea is unfolding in one of the world's most poorly mapped ocean basins.
Bbc
Jul 11, 12:06
China braced for second typhoon in a week as Bavi approaches landfall
Hundreds of thousands of people are evacuated from eastern Zhejiang province, with the city of Wenzhou close to the path of the storm.
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China braced for second typhoon in a week as Bavi approaches landfall. Hundreds of thousands of people are evacuated from eastern Zhejiang province, with the city of Wenzhou close to the path of the storm.
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Hundreds of thousands of people are evacuated from eastern Zhejiang province, with the city of Wenzhou close to the path of the storm.
Theguardian
Jul 11, 11:00
‘Every time the rain falls, the fear comes back’: life in Lagos under the constant threat of floods
As Nigeria braces for another season of devastating rains, people affected describe the mental toll of repeatedly rebuilding their lives Murky water first tore down a perimeter fence, then bubbled into the yard before spilling into every room. Within minutes, electronics, kitchen appliances, furniture, documents and academic certificates lay submerged. With the water rising rapidly, Daniel Ebiesua evacuated his home in the Shogunle area of Lagos, with his wife, their two-week-old baby, four-year-old son and his mother-in-law to a neighbour’s upstairs apartment. There they stayed trapped for four hours, helplessly watching the flood swallow the streets below. Continue reading...
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‘Every time the rain falls, the fear comes back’: life in Lagos under the constant threat of floods. Within minutes, electronics, kitchen appliances, furniture, documents and academic certificates lay submerged.
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As Nigeria braces for another season of devastating rains, people affected describe the mental toll of repeatedly rebuilding their lives Murky water first tore down a perimeter fence, then bubbled into the yard before spilling into every room.
Insideclimatenews
Jul 11, 09:00
Recent Earthquakes Expose Problems with Venezuela’s Disaster Preparedness and Response, Scientists Say
When Antonio Machado Allison assisted with earthquake response efforts in Venezuela’s capital of Caracas in 1967, he felt confident in the way the government mobilized its teams. When he arrived, Allison described immediately seeing a plethora of state agencies onsite organizing rescue and salvage services, executing primary and emergency care and coordinating volunteers and the […]
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When Antonio Machado Allison assisted with earthquake response efforts in Venezuela’s capital of Caracas in 1967, he felt confident in the way the government mobilized its teams. When he arrived, Allison described immediately seeing a plethora of state agencies onsite organizing rescue and salvage services, executing primary and emergency care and coordinating volunteers and t…
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When Antonio Machado Allison assisted with earthquake response efforts in Venezuela’s capital of Caracas in 1967, he felt confident in the way the government mobilized its teams.
Insideclimatenews
Jul 11, 08:55
The Case of the (France-Sized) Missing Antarctic Ice
From our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by producer Aynsley O’Neill with UC Boulder senior research scientist Ted Scambos. Midsummer in the Northern Hemisphere marks the dead of winter in Antarctica, usually a time when temperatures plunge and the surrounding ocean ices over, nearly doubling the continent’s size. […]
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From our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by producer Aynsley O’Neill with UC Boulder senior research scientist Ted Scambos. Midsummer in the Northern Hemisphere marks the dead of winter in Antarctica, usually a time when temperatures plunge and the surrounding ocean ices over, nearly doubling the continent’s size. […]
Theguardian
Jul 11, 08:45
‘Like a sauna’: London tube travellers swelter in temperatures higher than legal limit for cattle
The tube cannot easily be adapted to cope with heatwaves, making conditions almost unbearable As the escalator descends below ground at King’s Cross St Pancras station in London, the shift from what was already a hot station entrance to the furnace-like subterranean depths is perceptible. On the tube it’s worse: a man leans back in his seat, eyes closed, sweltering; people hold electric fans an inch away from their faces. London commuters are known for their stoicism and the heat appears to be another tribulation to accept. They will need to: heatwaves in the capital are becoming routine. Continue reading...
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‘Like a sauna’: London tube travellers swelter in temperatures higher than legal limit for cattle. On the tube it’s worse: a man leans back in his seat, eyes closed, sweltering; people hold electric fans an inch away from their faces. London commuters are known for their stoicism and the heat appears to be another tribulation to accept.
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The tube cannot easily be adapted to cope with heatwaves, making conditions almost unbearable As the escalator descends below ground at King’s Cross St Pancras station in London, the shift from what was already a hot station entrance to the furnace-like subterranean depths is perceptible.
Theguardian
Jul 11, 07:00
Days of salted codfish and cabbage leaves are over: how climate crisis is shaping Tour de France’s future
Heatwaves have long been part of the Tour but temperatures now are pushing the riders to limit of human endurance The Tour de France and the heat of the midday sun are old bedfellows, going back long before an era when the biggest catastrophe of the Tour’s opening week was a major fault in the Visma team bus’s air conditioning. Flip back 50 years to my favourite Tour read, the late Geoffrey Nicholson’s The Great Bike Race, and we find the doyen of cycling writers discussing a Tour that began in baking conditions in the Vendée, and continued through the canicule in central France and Normandy. “The heatwave,” wrote Nicholson, “is becoming a serious worry.” He describes the late Raymond “Pou-Pou” Poulidor as “an old sweat” – pun alert – “in legionnaire matters”, who was “careful to limit himself to two litres of water on a stage … it is part of the collective wisdom of the peloton that too much water leads to depression and fatigue.” Tell that to the Tour men of 2026 as they glug down one bidon after another. Continue reading...
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Days of salted codfish and cabbage leaves are over: how climate crisis is shaping Tour de France’s future. Flip back 50 years to my favourite Tour read, the late Geoffrey Nicholson’s The Great Bike Race, and we find the doyen of cycling writers discussing a Tour that began in baking conditions in the Vendée, and continued through the canicule in central France and Normandy.
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Heatwaves have long been part of the Tour but temperatures now are pushing the riders to limit of human endurance The Tour de France and the heat of the midday sun are old bedfellows, going back long before an era when the biggest catastrophe of the Tour’s opening week was a major fault in the Visma team bus’s air conditioning.
Theguardian
Jul 11, 07:00
The 13 biggest myths about heatwaves – and how to bust them
With some still unable to accept humanity’s role in climate chaos, we tackle common misconceptions and deceptions Some people – and media organisations – still have difficulty connecting the heatwaves currently gripping much of the world and human-caused climate chaos. Others are in outright denial. So how to address their evasions, distractions and lies? The Guardian has trawled through climate sceptics’ claims and put their doubts to one of the UK’s top climate scientists, Prof Ed Hawkins at the University of Reading. Continue reading...
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The 13 biggest myths about heatwaves – and how to bust them. Others are in outright denial. The Guardian has trawled through climate sceptics’ claims and put their doubts to one of the UK’s top climate scientists, Prof Ed Hawkins at the University of Reading.
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With some still unable to accept humanity’s role in climate chaos, we tackle common misconceptions and deceptions Some people – and media organisations – still have difficulty connecting the heatwaves currently gripping much of the world and human-caused climate chaos.
Sciencedaily
Jul 11, 03:06
Scientists create global treasure map pointing to hidden rare earth deposits
Scientists have created a global “treasure map” for rare earth elements by uncovering where the strange volcanic rocks that contain them are most likely to form. By combining thousands of rock samples with seismic images of Earth’s deep interior, the team discovered that these metal-rich rocks tend to appear along the ancient, thick roots of continents. These unusual rocks, once seen as geological oddities, are now incredibly important because they hold many of the materials used in smartphones, electric vehicles, and wind turbines.
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Scientists create global treasure map pointing to hidden rare earth deposits. By combining thousands of rock samples with seismic images of Earth’s deep interior, the team discovered that these metal-rich rocks tend to appear along the ancient, thick roots of continents.
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Scientists have created a global “treasure map” for rare earth elements by uncovering where the strange volcanic rocks that contain them are most likely to form.
Sciencedaily
Jul 11, 03:06
DNA solves 250-year-old mystery of the Seychelles’ lost crocodiles
Scientists have solved the mystery of the Seychelles’ vanished crocodiles using DNA from historic museum specimens. The reptiles were not a unique species after all, but an isolated population of saltwater crocodiles that likely drifted thousands of kilometers across the Indian Ocean.
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DNA solves 250-year-old mystery of the Seychelles’ lost crocodiles. Scientists have solved the mystery of the Seychelles’ vanished crocodiles using DNA from historic museum specimens. The reptiles were not a unique species after all, but an isolated population of saltwater crocodiles that likely drifted thousands of kilometers across the Indian Ocean.
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Scientists have solved the mystery of the Seychelles’ vanished crocodiles using DNA from historic museum specimens.
Sciencedaily
Jul 11, 03:06
NASA spots giant ocean swell that could signal El Niño’s return
NASA satellites have detected a vast pulse of warm water reaching the coast of South America, signaling that El Niño is likely developing. The warm water is being carried eastward by massive ocean waves known as Kelvin waves, which also cause sea levels to rise. El Niño can reshape weather patterns worldwide, bringing floods, droughts, and temperature extremes.
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NASA spots giant ocean swell that could signal El Niño’s return. The warm water is being carried eastward by massive ocean waves known as Kelvin waves, which also cause sea levels to rise. El Niño can reshape weather patterns worldwide, bringing floods, droughts, and temperature extremes.
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NASA satellites have detected a vast pulse of warm water reaching the coast of South America, signaling that El Niño is likely developing.
Cleantechnica
Jul 11, 02:42
Chinese EV Gets To North America With A Little Help From Stellantis
Can you name the brand? Well, one of its vehicles is pictured above, so I hope so! First of all, let’s note that the Chinese EV company is not coming to the United States. The country it’s launching into is Mexico. But, hey, it’s notable nonetheless! The Stellantis-linked brand is ... [continued] The post Chinese EV Gets To North America With A Little Help From Stellantis appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Well, one of its vehicles is pictured above, so I hope so! First of all, let’s note that the Chinese EV company is not coming to the United States. [continued] The post Chinese EV Gets To North America With A Little Help From Stellantis appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 11, 02:24
“Structural Shift” Continues in Australia’s Car Market — June Update
Even Tony Weber, CEO of the Federal Automotive Industry lobby group, and long sceptical of EVs, is now acknowledging that Australia is going through a “paradigm shift.” “The Australian automotive market has shifted on its axis during the first months of 2026. This year is likely to represent a significant ... [continued] The post “Structural Shift” Continues in Australia’s Car Market — June Update appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Even Tony Weber, CEO of the Federal Automotive Industry lobby group, and long sceptical of EVs, is now acknowledging that Australia is going through a “paradigm shift.” “The Australian automotive market has shifted on its axis during the first months of 2026. This year is likely to represent a significant ...
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[continued] The post “Structural Shift” Continues in Australia’s Car Market — June Update appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 11, 02:07
World Bank Funds More Rooftop Solar in India, Clean Energy in Pakistan
I assume it’s no coincidence the World Bank made announcements of new support for clean energy in both India and Pakistan on the same day. If you’re going to support one, you better support the other! Anyway, the good news is that the World Bank is facilitating much more clean ... [continued] The post World Bank Funds More Rooftop Solar in India, Clean Energy in Pakistan appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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I assume it’s no coincidence the World Bank made announcements of new support for clean energy in both India and Pakistan on the same day. Anyway, the good news is that the World Bank is facilitating much more clean ... [continued] The post World Bank Funds More Rooftop Solar in India, Clean Energy in Pakistan appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post World Bank Funds More Rooftop Solar in India, Clean Energy in Pakistan appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Bbc
Jul 11, 00:18
Cooler for some this weekend but heatwave continues
Temperatures in some parts of the UK will feel noticeably cooler this weekend - but the heatwave is set to continue with heat health alerts still in force for nearly all of England.
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Temperatures in some parts of the UK will feel noticeably cooler this weekend - but the heatwave is set to continue with heat health alerts still in force for nearly all of England. A strengthening north-easterly wind will shift the hottest spots from south-east England further west across the west Midlands and south-east Wales.
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The sizzling heat continues into next week despite a drop in temperatures over the weekend.
Cleantechnica
Jul 10, 22:54
Sierra Club Wisconsin & MEA File Lawsuit After State Regulators Abandon Required Environmental Review for Port Washington Data Center
Madison, WI — Today, Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA) filed a lawsuit on behalf of Sierra Club Wisconsin challenging a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) decision to issue permits for a massive data center campus in Port Washington without fully evaluating the project’s environmental consequences. The lawsuit comes after emails obtained through a public records request revealed ... [continued] The post Sierra Club Wisconsin & MEA File Lawsuit After State Regulators Abandon Required Environmental Review for Port Washington Data Center appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Madison, WI — Today, Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA) filed a lawsuit on behalf of Sierra Club Wisconsin challenging a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) decision to issue permits for a massive data center campus in Port Washington without fully evaluating the project’s environmental consequences.
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[continued] The post Sierra Club Wisconsin & MEA File Lawsuit After State Regulators Abandon Required Environmental Review for Port Washington Data Center appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 10, 22:48
Trump Administration Attempts To Eliminate Habitat Protections for Endangered Species
The Trump administration announced that it has finalized a decision to eliminate long-standing regulatory language regarding habitat protections for endangered species in the U.S. The move comes after a proposed rulemaking and public comment period in which more than 150,000 Americans spoke out against the changes. The decision rescinds the U.S. ... [continued] The post Trump Administration Attempts To Eliminate Habitat Protections for Endangered Species appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Trump Administration Attempts To Eliminate Habitat Protections for Endangered Species. The Trump administration announced that it has finalized a decision to eliminate long-standing regulatory language regarding habitat protections for endangered species in the U.S.
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[continued] The post Trump Administration Attempts To Eliminate Habitat Protections for Endangered Species appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 10, 22:34
Green 10’s Asks to the European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen
The Green 10, representing 50 million Europeans across all Member States and Candidate Countries, put forward these calls for political decisions that will define our common future. The overwhelming majority of Europeans want to see action on climate change, care about environmental protection, and are concerned about the health impacts of pollution. ... [continued] The post Green 10’s Asks to the European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The Green 10, representing 50 million Europeans across all Member States and Candidate Countries, put forward these calls for political decisions that will define our common future. The overwhelming majority of Europeans want to see action on climate change, care about environmental protection, and are concerned about the health impacts of pollution.
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[continued] The post Green 10’s Asks to the European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Insideclimatenews
Jul 10, 21:42
As It Celebrates the Nation’s Past, Philadelphia Braces for a Hotter Future
PHILADELPHIA—To Eric Klinenberg, a packed stadium in 101-degree heat offering limited water access for fans was a “formula for disaster.” This was the scene that met the sociologist, who wrote an acclaimed book about Chicago’s deadly 1995 heat wave, when he attended the World Cup France-Paraguay match at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field last Saturday. “It […]
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He witnessed two people receiving medical treatment at the game, and the city reported 18 people were treated by medics at the game and at the FIFA Fan Festival in Fairmount Park on July 4. Thousands of people took in concerts and visited historical attractions and museums across the city. We deliver climate news to your inbox like nobody else.
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PHILADELPHIA—To Eric Klinenberg, a packed stadium in 101-degree heat offering limited water access for fans was a “formula for disaster.” This was the scene that met the sociologist, who wrote an acclaimed book about Chicago’s deadly 1995 heat wave, when he attended the World Cup France-Paraguay match at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field last Saturday.
Insideclimatenews
Jul 10, 20:38
Global Oil Demand Falls for the First Time Since COVID
Global oil demand, disrupted by the Iran war, is poised to shrink in 2026, the first time that’s happened since the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Energy Agency said on Friday. What’s unclear is how the conflict will influence the long-term trajectory of oil demand, which is a vital concern as the world looks to reduce […]
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Global oil demand, disrupted by the Iran war, is poised to shrink in 2026, the first time that’s happened since the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Energy Agency said on Friday. What’s unclear is how the conflict will influence the long-term trajectory of oil demand, which is a vital concern as the world looks to reduce […]
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Global oil demand, disrupted by the Iran war, is poised to shrink in 2026, the first time that’s happened since the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Energy Agency said on Friday.
Grist
Jul 10, 19:05
The oceans are full of heat, and it’s coming ashore
The ocean absorbs 90 percent of the excess heat from global warming. It doesn't all stay there.
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The oceans are full of heat, and it’s coming ashore. The ocean absorbs 90 percent of the excess heat from global warming. It doesn't all stay there.
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The ocean absorbs 90 percent of the excess heat from global warming.
Cleantechnica
Jul 10, 18:51
New XPENG Robotaxi: KITT Or My Mother The Car…Or Both!
The Chinese startup XPENG is moving forward with plans for a new electric robotaxi aimed at the global market for seamless, fully autonomous ride hailing experiences. The post New XPENG Robotaxi: KITT Or My Mother The Car…Or Both! appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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New XPENG Robotaxi: KITT Or My Mother The Car…Or Both!. The post New XPENG Robotaxi: KITT Or My Mother The Car…Or Both! appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 10, 18:17
As BYD Cancels & Introduces Chinese Models, Global Product Diverges
In a recent article in CleanTechnica, David Waterford looked at the Sealion 7 in Australia. A few days later, media reported that the Sealion 7 had been quietly discontinued in China. Looking closer, BYD’s mainstream models in overseas markets are now clearly diverging from their offerings at home, with a ... [continued] The post As BYD Cancels & Introduces Chinese Models, Global Product Diverges appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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In a recent article in CleanTechnica, David Waterford looked at the Sealion 7 in Australia. A few days later, media reported that the Sealion 7 had been quietly discontinued in China. [continued] The post As BYD Cancels & Introduces Chinese Models, Global Product Diverges appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post As BYD Cancels & Introduces Chinese Models, Global Product Diverges appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Insideclimatenews
Jul 10, 17:24
Meet ICN’s 2026 Class of Summer Environmental Reporting Fellows
Thirteen collegiate and post-collegiate journalists have joined Inside Climate News as reporting fellows this summer. ICN’s summer 2026 fellowship class, its largest to date, draws from current undergraduates, graduate students and recent graduates based in California, New York, the District of Columbia, Montana, Colorado, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Florida. The program is designed to hone participants’ […]
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The program is designed to hone participants’ writing and reporting skills, deepen their expertise in a variety of topics related to climate change and the environment and help build a pipeline of talent to serve the environmental media ecosystem. More than 90 fellows have participated in ICN’s fellowship program since it launched in 2020.
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Thirteen collegiate and post-collegiate journalists have joined Inside Climate News as reporting fellows this summer. ICN’s summer 2026 fellowship class, its largest to date, draws from current undergraduates, graduate students and recent graduates based in California, New York, the District of Columbia, Montana, Colorado, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Florida.
Cleantechnica
Jul 10, 15:46
Volkswagen May Discontinue Up To Half Its Current Models
The board of directors for Volkswagen AG met on July 9 to approve a new plan proposed by CEO Oliver Blume for the company's future. The post Volkswagen May Discontinue Up To Half Its Current Models appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Volkswagen May Discontinue Up To Half Its Current Models. The board of directors for Volkswagen AG met on July 9 to approve a new plan proposed by CEO Oliver Blume for the company's future. The post Volkswagen May Discontinue Up To Half Its Current Models appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Carbonbrief
Jul 10, 15:40
Interview: COP31 president says electrification is ‘surest way to protect citizens’
Last month, COP31 president-designate Murat Kurum launched a target for 35% of the world’s final... The post Interview: COP31 president says electrification is ‘surest way to protect citizens’ appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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Interview: COP31 president says electrification is ‘surest way to protect citizens’. Last month, COP31 president-designate Murat Kurum launched a target for 35% of the world’s final... The post Interview: COP31 president says electrification is ‘surest way to protect citizens’ appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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The post Interview: COP31 president says electrification is ‘surest way to protect citizens’ appeared first on Carbon Brief .
Carbonbrief
Jul 10, 15:30
DeBriefed 10 July 2026: Deadly Europe heat | EU electrification leak | COP31 president interview
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... The post DeBriefed 10 July 2026: Deadly Europe heat | EU electrification leak | COP31 president interview appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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DeBriefed 10 July 2026: Deadly Europe heat | EU electrification leak | COP31 president interview. Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... The post DeBriefed 10 July 2026: Deadly Europe heat | EU electrification leak | COP31 president interview appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate...
Theguardian
Jul 10, 15:00
Will those responsible for global warming ever face the heat? | Fiona Katauskas
They’ve got a chance in hell See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...
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Will those responsible for global warming ever face the heat? | Fiona Katauskas. They’ve got a chance in hell See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...
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They’ve got a chance in hell See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...
Cleantechnica
Jul 10, 15:00
Electric Vehicle Raffle Is Insanely UNDERSOLD. 4,500 Tickets Remain With Less Than 21 Days Before Drawing. Stunning Odds for You. Tickets Benefit Nonprofit.
In less than three weeks, a clean energy nonprofit will give away three amazing electric cars. But here’s the problem for the charity: Over 4,500 tickets are still unsold. But that’s a PLUS for you. With fewer tickets sold, your chances of winning a Rivian or Lucid or Porsche EV ... [continued] The post Electric Vehicle Raffle Is Insanely UNDERSOLD. 4,500 Tickets Remain With Less Than 21 Days Before Drawing. Stunning Odds for You. Tickets Benefit Nonprofit. appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Carbonbrief
Jul 10, 14:21
Eight facts about air conditioning amid an overheated global debate
As successive heatwaves hit Europe, air-conditioning (AC) has emerged as a new front in the... The post Eight facts about air conditioning amid an overheated global debate appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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Eight facts about air conditioning amid an overheated global debate. As successive heatwaves hit Europe, air-conditioning (AC) has emerged as a new front in the... The post Eight facts about air conditioning amid an overheated global debate appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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The post Eight facts about air conditioning amid an overheated global debate appeared first on Carbon Brief .
Cleantechnica
Jul 10, 14:19
Volvo’s Electric Truck Is Moving Faster Than Its Hydrogen Strategy
Volvo’s new FH Aero Electric is the kind of truck legacy manufacturers used to imply battery-electric trucking could not really become. It claims up to 700 kilometers of range, carries up to 725 kWh of usable battery energy, supports megawatt charging, and uses a new e-axle to free more chassis ... [continued] The post Volvo’s Electric Truck Is Moving Faster Than Its Hydrogen Strategy appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Volvo’s new FH Aero Electric is the kind of truck legacy manufacturers used to imply battery-electric trucking could not really become. It claims up to 700 kilometers of range, carries up to 725 kWh of usable battery energy, supports megawatt charging, and uses a new e-axle to free more chassis ...
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[continued] The post Volvo’s Electric Truck Is Moving Faster Than Its Hydrogen Strategy appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 10, 14:18
UNDP & TAILG Sign MOU for a Green, Low-Carbon Mobility Project to Advance Sustainable Development in Africa & Beyond
NAIROBI, Kenya — The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and TAILG, a leading electric mobility company, officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Kenya regarding the Green Mobility Centre of Excellence (GM-CoE). The two parties have established a strategic partnership to jointly implement flagship projects for green, low-carbon mobility. ... [continued] The post UNDP & TAILG Sign MOU for a Green, Low-Carbon Mobility Project to Advance Sustainable Development in Africa & Beyond appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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NAIROBI, Kenya — The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and TAILG, a leading electric mobility company, officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Kenya regarding the Green Mobility Centre of Excellence (GM-CoE). The two parties have established a strategic partnership to jointly implement flagship projects for green, low-carbon mobility.
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[continued] The post UNDP & TAILG Sign MOU for a Green, Low-Carbon Mobility Project to Advance Sustainable Development in Africa & Beyond appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 10, 13:53
California School District Jumps Into Solar, Storage, & Electric Buses
The quite rural Porterville Unified School District (PUSD) in California, which sits between Los Angeles and San Francisco, or Los Angeles and Sacramento, has decided to go all-in on cleantech. It is getting solar, battery energy storage, and also electric school buses. The school district is working with ForeFront Power ... [continued] The post California School District Jumps Into Solar, Storage, & Electric Buses appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The quite rural Porterville Unified School District (PUSD) in California, which sits between Los Angeles and San Francisco, or Los Angeles and Sacramento, has decided to go all-in on cleantech. It is getting solar, battery energy storage, and also electric school buses.
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[continued] The post California School District Jumps Into Solar, Storage, & Electric Buses appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Bbc
Jul 10, 13:40
Watch: Typhoon Bavi forecast to bring heavy rains and floods to Taiwan, Japan and China
See how the powerful storm is expected to move across east Asia on Saturday.
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Watch: Typhoon Bavi forecast to bring heavy rains and floods to Taiwan, Japan and China. See how the powerful storm is expected to move across east Asia on Saturday.
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See how the powerful storm is expected to move across east Asia on Saturday.
Theguardian
Jul 10, 13:00
Pacific gray whales facing ‘catastrophic’ die-off as climate crisis hits food supply
Trump administration urged to relist a species in ‘very, very serious trouble’ under Endangered Species Act Climate change is driving a gray whale “catastrophic mortality event” in the Pacific Ocean as melting sea ice depletes food sources and the animals starve, environmental groups warn . Meanwhile, a range of other issues, like ship strikes, oil spills, microplastic pollution, algal blooms and Russian harvesting are also probably contributing to the die-off that has nearly halved the whales’ estimated population. It fell from 20,000 in 2019 to fewer than 13,000 this year, and the deaths appear to be accelerating. Continue reading...
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Pacific gray whales facing ‘catastrophic’ die-off as climate crisis hits food supply. Meanwhile, a range of other issues, like ship strikes, oil spills, microplastic pollution, algal blooms and Russian harvesting are also probably contributing to the die-off that has nearly halved the whales’ estimated population.
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Trump administration urged to relist a species in ‘very, very serious trouble’ under Endangered Species Act Climate change is driving a gray whale “catastrophic mortality event” in the Pacific Ocean as melting sea ice depletes food sources and the animals starve, environmental groups warn .
Theguardian
Jul 10, 11:30
‘He’s forcing higher bills’: Trump spends billions to kill clean energy and keep coal alive
Critics accuse president of ‘fattening the wallets of his cronies’ as working Americans face higher energy rates The Trump administration has directly spent $2.7bn of taxpayer money on its crusade against wind power while pouring $1.125bn into boosting coal, which critics say is pushing up Americans’ bills. They say the moves are evidence that the president aims to serve fossil-fuel companies like those which donated record sums to his presidential campaign , rather than the working-class Americans to whom he pledged to lower energy bills and other costs. Continue reading...
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Critics accuse president of ‘fattening the wallets of his cronies’ as working Americans face higher energy rates The Trump administration has directly spent $2.7bn of taxpayer money on its crusade against wind power while pouring $1.125bn into boosting coal, which critics say is pushing up Americans’ bills.
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Critics accuse president of ‘fattening the wallets of his cronies’ as working Americans face higher energy rates The Trump administration has directly spent $2.7bn of taxpayer money on its crusade against wind power while pouring $1.125bn into boosting coal, which critics say is pushing up Americans’ bills.
Theguardian
Jul 10, 11:00
We know how to mourn other humans – but what about ecological grief?
In Iceland, people commemorated its first glacier formally declared lost to climate change. Western culture needs more of these rituals I remember interviewing a North Atlantic right whale expert years ago. He was a practical, science-minded man. But as we discussed a female whale that had lost her calf, he became visibly emotional. She had lost the previous one, too, struck by a ship. He seemed almost embarrassed by the depth of his feeling. I wasn’t surprised. I found his grief honorable. Continue reading...
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We know how to mourn other humans – but what about ecological grief?. Western culture needs more of these rituals I remember interviewing a North Atlantic right whale expert years ago. I found his grief honorable.
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In Iceland, people commemorated its first glacier formally declared lost to climate change.
Insideclimatenews
Jul 10, 08:50
Environmental Groups Challenge Trump Administration Order to Keep Florida Coal Plant Running
The Trump administration is facing a new legal challenge over an emergency order keeping a Florida coal-fired power plant, which had been scheduled for retirement, in operation. The motion, filed by the Environmental Defense Fund, Sierra Club and Earthjustice, on behalf of Florida Rising, a grassroots group representing communities of color, asks the Department of […]
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The Trump administration is facing a new legal challenge over an emergency order keeping a Florida coal-fired power plant, which had been scheduled for retirement, in operation. The motion, filed by the Environmental Defense Fund, Sierra Club and Earthjustice, on behalf of Florida Rising, a grassroots group representing communities of color, asks the Department of […]
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The Trump administration is facing a new legal challenge over an emergency order keeping a Florida coal-fired power plant, which had been scheduled for retirement, in operation.
Grist
Jul 10, 08:45
Workers are risking dangerous heat to keep the World Cup running
A patchwork of government protections and company policies have left them more vulnerable.
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Workers are risking dangerous heat to keep the World Cup running. A patchwork of government protections and company policies have left them more vulnerable.
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A patchwork of government protections and company policies have left them more vulnerable.
Grist
Jul 10, 08:30
The nation’s biggest public utility just doubled down on coal, gas, and nuclear
In a revised energy plan, the Tennessee Valley Authority follows Trump administration directives and shies away from solar and wind.
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The nation’s biggest public utility just doubled down on coal, gas, and nuclear. In a revised energy plan, the Tennessee Valley Authority follows Trump administration directives and shies away from solar and wind.
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In a revised energy plan, the Tennessee Valley Authority follows Trump administration directives and shies away from solar and wind.
Theguardian
Jul 10, 05:00
Pollutionwatch: How harmful ozone builds up near ground in heatwaves
Concentrations of gas were continuously raised in Europe during June hot spell, with potentially deadly effects Widespread air pollution was a feature of June’s record-breaking heat across western Europe and is likely to increase again as the UK experiences its third heatwave of the summer. UK weather warnings for extreme heat from 22 June were followed by a rare high air pollution alert from the London mayor. Continue reading...
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Concentrations of gas were continuously raised in Europe during June hot spell, with potentially deadly effects Widespread air pollution was a feature of June’s record-breaking heat across western Europe and is likely to increase again as the UK experiences its third heatwave of the summer.
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Concentrations of gas were continuously raised in Europe during June hot spell, with potentially deadly effects Widespread air pollution was a feature of June’s record-breaking heat across western Europe and is likely to increase again as the UK experiences its third heatwave of the summer.
Cleantechnica
Jul 10, 03:50
US Accounted for Nearly 50% of World’s CO2 Emissions Growth in 2025 — Thanks, AI Data Center Explosion
A new report is out from the Energy Institute, and it’s quite damning for the US. The report is the 75th edition of the Statistical Review of World Energy. We’ll dive into other parts of the report, but one big thing Robert Rapier of OilPrice.com noticed is that the US ... [continued] The post US Accounted for Nearly 50% of World’s CO2 Emissions Growth in 2025 — Thanks, AI Data Center Explosion appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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A new report is out from the Energy Institute, and it’s quite damning for the US. The report is the 75th edition of the Statistical Review of World Energy. [continued] The post US Accounted for Nearly 50% of World’s CO2 Emissions Growth in 2025 — Thanks, AI Data Center Explosion appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post US Accounted for Nearly 50% of World’s CO2 Emissions Growth in 2025 — Thanks, AI Data Center Explosion appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 10, 03:34
Drax Power Station’s Carbon Emissions Hit A New High In 2025 While Receiving Record Public Subsidies
Drax is the UK’s largest emitter but received record £999m in subsidies last year. London, 9 July 2026 — New analysis from think tank Ember finds that Drax biomass power station was the UK’s largest emitter for the eleventh year running, with record emissions of 14.1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent ... [continued] The post Drax Power Station’s Carbon Emissions Hit A New High In 2025 While Receiving Record Public Subsidies appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Drax is the UK’s largest emitter but received record £999m in subsidies last year. London, 9 July 2026 — New analysis from think tank Ember finds that Drax biomass power station was the UK’s largest emitter for the eleventh year running, with record emissions of 14.1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent ...
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[continued] The post Drax Power Station’s Carbon Emissions Hit A New High In 2025 While Receiving Record Public Subsidies appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Sciencedaily
Jul 10, 03:14
Alaska’s glaciers have a startling response to rising temperatures
Alaska’s glaciers are proving to be highly sensitive to warming temperatures. Using radar satellites to monitor more than 3,000 glaciers, researchers found that every 1°C (1.8°F) increase in average summer temperature extends glacier melting by about three weeks. The study also revealed that intense heat waves can strip away up to 28% more protective snow cover, exposing ice much earlier than normal and accelerating ice loss.
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Alaska’s glaciers have a startling response to rising temperatures. Using radar satellites to monitor more than 3,000 glaciers, researchers found that every 1°C (1.8°F) increase in average summer temperature extends glacier melting by about three weeks.
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Alaska’s glaciers are proving to be highly sensitive to warming temperatures.
Cleantechnica
Jul 10, 02:48
Polestar Has Record Sales in 1st Half of Year, But Facing Big Challenge
Polestar has just announced some great news — it had a record 30,423 sales in the first half of 2026. The company achieved 17,296 sales in the second quarter, following 13,127 sales in the first quarter. “Delivering record sales in the first half of the year, despite regulatory and market ... [continued] The post Polestar Has Record Sales in 1st Half of Year, But Facing Big Challenge appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Polestar has just announced some great news — it had a record 30,423 sales in the first half of 2026. The company achieved 17,296 sales in the second quarter, following 13,127 sales in the first quarter. [continued] The post Polestar Has Record Sales in 1st Half of Year, But Facing Big Challenge appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post Polestar Has Record Sales in 1st Half of Year, But Facing Big Challenge appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 10, 02:23
ComEd Commissions Two New Substations, Unlocking Up To 550MW of Wind Energy to the Grid
New transmission substations in LaSalle and Woodford Counties expand capacity to enable utility scale wind farms while enhancing reliability for surrounding communities. ComEd today announced the successful energization of two new 345 kV transmission substations to its grid, enabling the interconnection of up to 550 megawatts (MW) of wind generation ... [continued] The post ComEd Commissions Two New Substations, Unlocking Up To 550MW of Wind Energy to the Grid appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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New transmission substations in LaSalle and Woodford Counties expand capacity to enable utility scale wind farms while enhancing reliability for surrounding communities. ComEd today announced the successful energization of two new 345 kV transmission substations to its grid, enabling the interconnection of up to 550 megawatts (MW) of wind generation ...
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Cleantechnica
Jul 10, 02:03
How Many Tesla Robotaxis Are In Miami?
I was traveling a lot last week, and I missed the news until very recently that Tesla launched robotaxi service in Miami. Apparently, Tesla now has some unsupervised Robotaxis operating there. However, as I was learning about it, I saw that only a few vehicles had been spotted (people try ... [continued] The post How Many Tesla Robotaxis Are In Miami? appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 10, 01:28
CleanTechnica Interview with Bill McKibben
At the recent Hawaii Sustainability Expo, I got a chance to sit on stage and do a “talk story” session with one of my personal heroes, Bill McKibben. Bill’s book Deep Economy changed my life and turned me from an angry young environmentalist into an effective sustainability professional. In some ... [continued] The post CleanTechnica Interview with Bill McKibben appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 10, 00:47
EPA Moves to Eliminate Public From Permitting Process for Data Centers, Concrete Batch Plants
On Tuesday the Trump Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency proposed cutting the public out of air pollution permits for “minor sources,” which include the large diesel generators that many data centers in Texas use. EPA’s proposal removes any requirement for transparency or public participation for these pollution sources, including most data centers but ... [continued] The post EPA Moves to Eliminate Public From Permitting Process for Data Centers, Concrete Batch Plants appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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On Tuesday the Trump Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency proposed cutting the public out of air pollution permits for “minor sources,” which include the large diesel generators that many data centers in Texas use. EPA’s proposal removes any requirement for transparency or public participation for these pollution sources, including most data centers but ...
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Cleantechnica
Jul 10, 00:42
Sierra Club Urges EPA to Reject Industry Push to Weaken Life-Saving Truck Pollution Standards
Today, Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency released a proposal that would weaken clean truck pollution standards that protect Americans from dangerous air pollution. This weakening of EPA’s heavy-duty truck pollution standards could lead to more asthma attacks, heart disease, premature deaths, and missed work and school days, particularly in communities near highways, freight ... [continued] The post Sierra Club Urges EPA to Reject Industry Push to Weaken Life-Saving Truck Pollution Standards appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Today, Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency released a proposal that would weaken clean truck pollution standards that protect Americans from dangerous air pollution. This weakening of EPA’s heavy-duty truck pollution standards could lead to more asthma attacks, heart disease, premature deaths, and missed work and school days, particularly in communities near highways, frei…
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Bbc
Jul 9, 23:08
UK bakes in 35C highs as heatwave to continue next week
On Thursday, temperatures exceeded 34C for the eighth day this year, breaking the previous record of seven days in a calendar year.
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Comments The UK is set to bake in another day of 35C highs, with temperatures expected to remain at heatwave level until the end of next week. However, spots in the south and east will still meet heatwave temperatures.
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On Thursday, temperatures exceeded 34C for the eighth day this year, breaking the previous record of seven days in a calendar year.
Cleantechnica
Jul 9, 21:56
Walmart Supporting … Nuclear Power?
July 9, 2026 11 seconds Zachary Shahan 0 Comments Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe .
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Walmart Supporting … Nuclear Power?. I was scrolling through hundreds of environment and energy press releases late last night, and I saw one about Walmart supporting nuclear power. But, yes, Walmart is backing a nuclear power plant in the United States.
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The agreement is expected to help Walmart access cleaner energy and strengthen local energy infrastructure — while continuing to serve customers with everyday low prices.”
Cleantechnica
Jul 9, 18:26
Bill Frist Wants To Bridge The Partisan Divide Over Climate Change
Bill Frist served as a senator from Tennessee from 1995 to 2007. During his last four years, he was the Senate majority leader. He chose not to stand for re-election in 2006 because he pledged during his first campaign for the Senate that he would not serve for more than ... [continued] The post Bill Frist Wants To Bridge The Partisan Divide Over Climate Change appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Bill Frist Wants To Bridge The Partisan Divide Over Climate Change. He chose not to stand for re-election in 2006 because he pledged during his first campaign for the Senate that he would not serve for more than ... [continued] The post Bill Frist Wants To Bridge The Partisan Divide Over Climate Change appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Insideclimatenews
Jul 9, 18:14
Florida Regulators Stood by as Dozens of Sloths Died, New Records Reveal
The first warning reached the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission before a single sloth had arrived in Orlando. On Dec. 9, 2024, a member of the public called the agency after seeing advertisements for a new business called Sloth World. The caller said owner Benjamin Agresta was hiring employees and telling prospective workers that […]
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Florida Regulators Stood by as Dozens of Sloths Died, New Records Reveal. 9, 2024, a member of the public called the agency after seeing advertisements for a new business called Sloth World. The caller said owner Benjamin Agresta was hiring employees and telling prospective workers that […]
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The first warning reached the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission before a single sloth had arrived in Orlando. On Dec.
Grist
Jul 9, 18:01
Why heat is so deadly and how to stay safe
Understand the risks associated with extreme heat and what to do when you’re facing down a heat wave with this guide based on years of Grist reporting.
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The risk of heat is increasing. Any given heat event can’t be solely attributed to climate change, but there is no doubt that heat waves are happening more often and reaching higher highs as a result of climate change . In fact, scientific consensus is now that climate change has played a role in making almost all heat waves more likely or more severe .
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Understand the risks associated with extreme heat and what to do when you’re facing down a heat wave with this guide based on years of Grist reporting.
Cleantechnica
Jul 9, 15:38
Is Tesla In A Lose-Lose Situation With Autonomous Driving?
One of our excellent commenters posted an intriguing comment this morning under an article about how robotaxi app usage is split across the US market. I’ve been following and engaged in this debate for more than a decade, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen a comment quite like this. ... [continued] The post Is Tesla In A Lose-Lose Situation With Autonomous Driving? appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 9, 15:28
Bosch’s Real Hydrogen Mistake Was Strategic, Not Financial
Bosch’s hydrogen story is easy to misread. Stefan Hartung is leaving the top job earlier than expected, Christian Fischer takes over on July 1, and the company is coming off a difficult 2025. The tempting version is simple: Bosch bet wrong on hydrogen, and the bill came due. That is ... [continued] The post Bosch’s Real Hydrogen Mistake Was Strategic, Not Financial appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Bosch’s hydrogen story is easy to misread. The tempting version is simple: Bosch bet wrong on hydrogen, and the bill came due. [continued] The post Bosch’s Real Hydrogen Mistake Was Strategic, Not Financial appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Carbonbrief
Jul 9, 15:01
China Briefing 9 July 2026: Guangxi floods | ‘Beautiful China’ plan | New EU-China mechanism
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate... The post China Briefing 9 July 2026: Guangxi floods | ‘Beautiful China’ plan | New EU-China mechanism appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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China Briefing 9 July 2026: Guangxi floods | ‘Beautiful China’ plan | New EU-China mechanism. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate... The post China Briefing 9 July 2026: Guangxi floods | ‘Beautiful China’ plan | New EU-China mechanism appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing.
Cleantechnica
Jul 9, 14:52
Forget the Fiat Golf Cart, VinFast City Car Costs $7,150 and Has Twice the Range!
Yesterday, I wrote about the tiny new Fiat Topolino EV. Initially, I was excited, because I saw that it was cute and cost only $13,995. Then I found out that it’s basically a golf cart and can’t even be driven on roads with a speed limit over 35 mph. Today, ... [continued] The post Forget the Fiat Golf Cart, VinFast City Car Costs $7,150 and Has Twice the Range! appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 9, 14:06
Republicans & Democrats in Congress Unite in Effort to Ban Chinese Electric Vehicles
Let’s start with the obvious: there’s no need to ban a major consumer product coming from the country that leads the world (by far) in producing and buying that product if that product isn’t highly competitive. If China was producing crappy electric cars that Americans wouldn’t buy, there wouldn’t be ... [continued] The post Republicans & Democrats in Congress Unite in Effort to Ban Chinese Electric Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Let’s start with the obvious: there’s no need to ban a major consumer product coming from the country that leads the world (by far) in producing and buying that product if that product isn’t highly competitive. If China was producing crappy electric cars that Americans wouldn’t buy, there wouldn’t be ...
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Insideclimatenews
Jul 9, 13:00
Even With Tariffs and Tax Changes, Solar Power is Soaring
It’s good to be in the utility-scale solar business, even in the United States. Despite tariffs and shifting tax credit policies, business is booming. Amid high electricity demand and rising concerns about consumer rates, solar’s low cost and short construction timeline make it an attractive option. I spoke this week with solar developers, analysts and […]
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Even With Tariffs and Tax Changes, Solar Power is Soaring. Amid high electricity demand and rising concerns about consumer rates, solar’s low cost and short construction timeline make it an attractive option. I spoke this week with solar developers, analysts and […]
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It’s good to be in the utility-scale solar business, even in the United States.
Carbonbrief
Jul 9, 12:13
Interview: Dr Sun Yixian on his new database tracking Chinese climate ‘leadership’
The number of global climate initiatives launched or run by China has been growing since... The post Interview: Dr Sun Yixian on his new database tracking Chinese climate ‘leadership’ appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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Interview: Dr Sun Yixian on his new database tracking Chinese climate ‘leadership’. The number of global climate initiatives launched or run by China has been growing since... The post Interview: Dr Sun Yixian on his new database tracking Chinese climate ‘leadership’ appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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Theguardian
Jul 9, 11:00
Extreme temperatures causing rise in heatstroke among pets, UK vets warn
Experts say most cases used to be seen in pets after exertion or being left in cars, but they are now being affected at rest Extreme temperatures are causing heatstroke in pets even when they are restricted to homes and gardens, vets have warned, as parts of the UK enter a third heatwave of the year . Experts say that in the past cases of heatstroke in pets typically occurred when owners walked their dogs in the heat of the day or left them in a hot car, but cases are now being seen in animals resting at home. Continue reading...
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Experts say most cases used to be seen in pets after exertion or being left in cars, but they are now being affected at rest Extreme temperatures are causing heatstroke in pets even when they are restricted to homes and gardens, vets have warned, as parts of the UK enter a third heatwave of the year .
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Experts say most cases used to be seen in pets after exertion or being left in cars, but they are now being affected at rest Extreme temperatures are causing heatstroke in pets even when they are restricted to homes and gardens, vets have warned, as parts of the UK enter a third heatwave of the year .
Sciencedaily
Jul 9, 10:26
Trees keep absorbing carbon long after they stop growing
Oak trees keep absorbing carbon dioxide long after their annual growth has ended, revealing that photosynthesis and wood production are not as closely linked as scientists once believed. The finding could reshape forecasts of how much carbon forests will be able to store in a warmer future.
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Trees keep absorbing carbon long after they stop growing. Oak trees keep absorbing carbon dioxide long after their annual growth has ended, revealing that photosynthesis and wood production are not as closely linked as scientists once believed. The finding could reshape forecasts of how much carbon forests will be able to store in a warmer future.
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Oak trees keep absorbing carbon dioxide long after their annual growth has ended, revealing that photosynthesis and wood production are not as closely linked as scientists once believed.
Grist
Jul 9, 08:45
How to build a highway in the age of climate change
A San Francisco Bay Area project is raising questions about what it will take to fortify highways against rising sea levels.
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Between the view, the marshes, and the birds, Liat Meitzenheimer concedes the drive along California State Route 37 is scenic. These problems will worsen as the population grows and climate change brings more frequent and intense storms.
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A San Francisco Bay Area project is raising questions about what it will take to fortify highways against rising sea levels.
Theguardian
Jul 9, 04:00
Western Europe records hottest-ever June as heatwaves intensify
Temperatures across ravaged region 3C above average as scientists warn of risks for people, ecosystems and infrastructure Record wildfires in Europe show failure to adapt carries a mounting cost Western Europe has been scorched by its hottest June on record, scientists have said, as the UK enters its third heatwave of the year and wildfires ravage France and Spain. Inflamed by carbon pollution , the deadly June heatwave helped push surface air temperatures for the region 3.06C above their average from recent decades, according to the EU’s Copernicus climate monitoring service. Continue reading...
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Temperatures across ravaged region 3C above average as scientists warn of risks for people, ecosystems and infrastructure Record wildfires in Europe show failure to adapt carries a mounting cost Western Europe has been scorched by its hottest June on record, scientists have said, as the UK enters its third heatwave of the year and wildfires ravage France and Spain.
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Temperatures across ravaged region 3C above average as scientists warn of risks for people, ecosystems and infrastructure Record wildfires in Europe show failure to adapt carries a mounting cost Western Europe has been scorched by its hottest June on record, scientists have said, as the UK enters its third heatwave of the year and wildfires ravage France and Spain.
Cleantechnica
Jul 9, 03:50
Ameresco Brings Rooftop Solar to Community College of Philadelphia
The new solar installations at two campuses will support the state of Pennsylvania’s broader renewable energy goals, improve energy resilience, and provide real-world learning opportunities. Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy infrastructure solutions provider, today announced a rooftop solar project at the Community College of Philadelphia (CCP), including the ... [continued] The post Ameresco Brings Rooftop Solar to Community College of Philadelphia appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The new solar installations at two campuses will support the state of Pennsylvania’s broader renewable energy goals, improve energy resilience, and provide real-world learning opportunities. Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy infrastructure solutions provider, today announced a rooftop solar project at the Community College of Philadelphia (CCP), including the ...
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Cleantechnica
Jul 9, 03:33
Rivian (RIVN) — Rough Week Selling Stock For Cash? Or Booming Stock Provides Easy Opportunity For Cheap Cash?
Rivian is supposed to be having a great year. The launch of the R2 is supposed to bring it to the next level and help it finally get to profitability. Like many, I would absolutely love for Rivian to have a huge burst in sales, production, sales, production, and then ... [continued] The post Rivian (RIVN) — Rough Week Selling Stock For Cash? Or Booming Stock Provides Easy Opportunity For Cheap Cash? appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 9, 03:30
Avangrid Begins Panel Installation at Oregon Trail Solar, Supports Local Jobs
Company recently installed first solar panels on the 57 MWdc (41 MWac) project in Gilliam County. Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it has begun panel installation at Oregon Trail Solar, a 57 MWdc (41 MWac) energy project located in Gilliam ... [continued] The post Avangrid Begins Panel Installation at Oregon Trail Solar, Supports Local Jobs appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Company recently installed first solar panels on the 57 MWdc (41 MWac) project in Gilliam County. Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it has begun panel installation at Oregon Trail Solar, a 57 MWdc (41 MWac) energy project located in Gilliam ...
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Sciencedaily
Jul 9, 03:03
Scientists turn tofu and cheese waste into tiny CO2-catching beads
Scientists have developed biodegradable protein beads made from dairy and tofu waste that can capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere more efficiently than many current technologies. Unlike conventional systems that require large amounts of energy, the new method releases captured CO2 using a simple room-temperature process.
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Scientists have developed biodegradable protein beads made from dairy and tofu waste that can capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere more efficiently than many current technologies. Unlike conventional systems that require large amounts of energy, the new method releases captured CO2 using a simple room-temperature process.
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Scientists have developed biodegradable protein beads made from dairy and tofu waste that can capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere more efficiently than many current technologies.
Cleantechnica
Jul 9, 02:11
Waymo Hits Summer Break With Coast-to-Coast Expansion
Waymo continues its big year of expansion. Far more than any previous year, Waymo is launching robotaxi service in city after city in 2026, and now there are four more where it is about to open up customer service. The cities range from San Diego on the West Coast to ... [continued] The post Waymo Hits Summer Break With Coast-to-Coast Expansion appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Waymo continues its big year of expansion. Far more than any previous year, Waymo is launching robotaxi service in city after city in 2026, and now there are four more where it is about to open up customer service. [continued] The post Waymo Hits Summer Break With Coast-to-Coast Expansion appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Grist
Jul 9, 02:00
Western Europe just set the record for its hottest June ever
Several countries experienced all-time highs in June as Europeans endured unprecedented heat and dangerously elevated overnight temperatures.
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Western Europe just set the record for its hottest June ever. Several countries experienced all-time highs in June as Europeans endured unprecedented heat and dangerously elevated overnight temperatures.
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Several countries experienced all-time highs in June as Europeans endured unprecedented heat and dangerously elevated overnight temperatures.
Cleantechnica
Jul 9, 01:53
ACC Finalizes Repeal of Energy Efficiency Rules
Removing it Lets Utilities off the Hook for Ratepayer Energy Savings The Arizona Corporation Commission today took a final vote to eliminate Arizona’s Electric Energy Efficiency Standards (EES), finalizing a repeal process that it started in 2025. The EES requires utilities like Arizona Public Service (APS) and Tucson Electric Power ... [continued] The post ACC Finalizes Repeal of Energy Efficiency Rules appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Removing it Lets Utilities off the Hook for Ratepayer Energy Savings The Arizona Corporation Commission today took a final vote to eliminate Arizona’s Electric Energy Efficiency Standards (EES), finalizing a repeal process that it started in 2025. The EES requires utilities like Arizona Public Service (APS) and Tucson Electric Power ...
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Cleantechnica
Jul 9, 01:48
EPA Proposes Air Pollution Exemption “Deal” for Data Centers in Georgia
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed cutting the American public out of air pollution permits for “minor sources,” which includes the tractor trailer-sized diesel generators used by data centers for backup power. EPA’s proposal removes any requirement for transparency or public participation for “minor source” pollution sources, including most data centers. ... [continued] The post EPA Proposes Air Pollution Exemption “Deal” for Data Centers in Georgia appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed cutting the American public out of air pollution permits for “minor sources,” which includes the tractor trailer-sized diesel generators used by data centers for backup power. EPA’s proposal removes any requirement for transparency or public participation for “minor source” pollution sources, including most data centers.
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Cleantechnica
Jul 9, 01:13
XPENG MONA L03: The Best Base Model Y Competitor?
When looking at the new MONA L03, which recently went on presale, it struck me that this might be the closest competitor to the base RWD Model Y. The car better fits the more premium Tesla, despite being positioned a class below XPENG’s G6 in their lineup. Over the years, ... [continued] The post XPENG MONA L03: The Best Base Model Y Competitor? appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Sciencedaily
Jul 9, 00:43
Ocean temperatures may be shielding Earth from a planet-wide drought
Ocean temperature patterns appear to act as a natural brake on the global spread of drought, preventing vast areas of the planet from drying out simultaneously. Researchers found that shifting climate cycles create regional drought hotspots while reducing the likelihood of a worldwide agricultural crisis.
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Ocean temperatures may be shielding Earth from a planet-wide drought. Ocean temperature patterns appear to act as a natural brake on the global spread of drought, preventing vast areas of the planet from drying out simultaneously. Researchers found that shifting climate cycles create regional drought hotspots while reducing the likelihood of a worldwide agricultural crisis.
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Ocean temperature patterns appear to act as a natural brake on the global spread of drought, preventing vast areas of the planet from drying out simultaneously.
Cleantechnica
Jul 8, 23:53
Asleep Behind The Wheel Of A Tesla Using FSD?
A video that purports to show a Tesla driver asleep behind the wheel has appeared on social media. Is it a fake? The post Asleep Behind The Wheel Of A Tesla Using FSD? appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 8, 23:24
This Robotaxi Company Is Growing Its Share Of US Market — Not Waymo, Not Tesla
Depending on which side of the fence you sit on, either Waymo or Tesla is leading the robotaxi revolution in the United States. Objectively, Waymo has far more self-driving cars and robotaxi users, but Tesla fans think only Tesla has the right approach long term, and that improvements in “Full ... [continued] The post This Robotaxi Company Is Growing Its Share Of US Market — Not Waymo, Not Tesla appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Depending on which side of the fence you sit on, either Waymo or Tesla is leading the robotaxi revolution in the United States. Objectively, Waymo has far more self-driving cars and robotaxi users, but Tesla fans think only Tesla has the right approach long term, and that improvements in “Full ...
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[continued] The post This Robotaxi Company Is Growing Its Share Of US Market — Not Waymo, Not Tesla appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 8, 22:14
The Tiny Fiat Topolino EV Is A Test For Small-Car Lovers
Here’s a big chance for cheap, small-car proponents in the USA. Stellantis is bringing the Fiat Topolino EV to town, and it checks the boxes for what many of us have been wanting. The question, as always with small cars in the US, is if many people will actually buy ... [continued] The post The Tiny Fiat Topolino EV Is A Test For Small-Car Lovers appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Stellantis is bringing the Fiat Topolino EV to town, and it checks the boxes for what many of us have been wanting. The question, as always with small cars in the US, is if many people will actually buy ... [continued] The post The Tiny Fiat Topolino EV Is A Test For Small-Car Lovers appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Bbc
Jul 8, 20:34
UK heatwave spreads further north and west as temperatures continue to climb
This year's third heatwave is one of the longest lasting heatwaves since the infamous year of 1976.
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UK heatwave spreads further north and west as temperatures continue to climb. This year's third heatwave is one of the longest lasting heatwaves since the infamous year of 1976.
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This year's third heatwave is one of the longest lasting heatwaves since the infamous year of 1976.
Insideclimatenews
Jul 8, 20:34
A Major Journalism Award Honors ‘Trailblazing Series’ on China’s Global Environmental Impact
An Inside Climate News series that showed the often-hidden environmental impacts of China’s trillion-dollar global development push is a finalist for the John B. Oakes Award for Distinguished Environmental Journalism. With reporting from Indonesia, Ecuador, Argentina, Peru, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Hungary, the “Planet China” stories showed how a country working to repair the ecological and […]
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A Major Journalism Award Honors ‘Trailblazing Series’ on China’s Global Environmental Impact. Oakes Award for Distinguished Environmental Journalism. With reporting from Indonesia, Ecuador, Argentina, Peru, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Hungary, the “Planet China” stories showed how a country working to repair the ecological and […]
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An Inside Climate News series that showed the often-hidden environmental impacts of China’s trillion-dollar global development push is a finalist for the John B.
Insideclimatenews
Jul 8, 19:44
5 Takeaways From Our Investigation Into a Secretive System That Undermines Climate Action
What if companies affected by government efforts to protect the environment could get international arbitrators to award them billion-dollar payouts? That’s exactly what has been happening because of an obscure system called investor-state dispute settlement. Tucked into thousands of international investment agreements and contracts, ISDS gives foreign businesses formidable rights. Inside Climate News’ “Cashing Out” […]
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5 Takeaways From Our Investigation Into a Secretive System That Undermines Climate Action. That’s exactly what has been happening because of an obscure system called investor-state dispute settlement. Tucked into thousands of international investment agreements and contracts, ISDS gives foreign businesses formidable rights. Inside Climate News’ “Cashing Out” […]
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What if companies affected by government efforts to protect the environment could get international arbitrators to award them billion-dollar payouts?
Cleantechnica
Jul 8, 16:25
Changing The Narrative About Clean Energy — Dollars, Not Policies
Clean energy may be the ultimate no-brainer, but how it is presented often gets in the way of the message. These groups want to change that. The post Changing The Narrative About Clean Energy — Dollars, Not Policies appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Clean energy may be the ultimate no-brainer, but how it is presented often gets in the way of the message. These groups want to change that. The post Changing The Narrative About Clean Energy — Dollars, Not Policies appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 8, 15:53
Waymo Gets Scientific: “Not All Miles Are Equal”
Most of us would like to really know how much safer (or not) various robotaxis are than human drivers, and in particular how much safer (or not) they are than the human drivers they’re replacing. Tesla puts out these very generic safety statistics that are by and large useless because ... [continued] The post Waymo Gets Scientific: “Not All Miles Are Equal” appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Most of us would like to really know how much safer (or not) various robotaxis are than human drivers, and in particular how much safer (or not) they are than the human drivers they’re replacing. Tesla puts out these very generic safety statistics that are by and large useless because ...
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[continued] The post Waymo Gets Scientific: “Not All Miles Are Equal” appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Theguardian
Jul 8, 15:00
Datacentres are a ticking time bomb. We must make sure AI’s benefits outweigh the costs | Nicki Hutley
They suck up energy and water, and blast out heat. Just who is better off from all this investment – aside from tech bros? The two great existential threats of our time – the climate crisis and AI – come hurtling together in the explosion of datacentres across Australia and around the world. You can hardly avoid hearing about them these days, either with awed reverence of the promised benefits to humankind or with fear and anger given the implications for the climate, inflation, jobs and even housing affordability. Continue reading...
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Datacentres are a ticking time bomb. We must make sure AI’s benefits outweigh the costs | Nicki Hutley. The two great existential threats of our time – the climate crisis and AI – come hurtling together in the explosion of datacentres across Australia and around the world.
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They suck up energy and water, and blast out heat.
Cleantechnica
Jul 8, 14:17
EU Parliament Biofuels Blunder Could Expose EU To Over $5.6 Billion A Year In Sanctions
MEPs have voted to reject an EU regulation that would have seen soy biofuels no longer count as a renewable fuel by 2030. Members of the European Parliament have voted to reject an EU regulation that would have seen soy biofuels no longer count as a renewable fuel by 2030. ... [continued] The post EU Parliament Biofuels Blunder Could Expose EU To Over $5.6 Billion A Year In Sanctions appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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MEPs have voted to reject an EU regulation that would have seen soy biofuels no longer count as a renewable fuel by 2030. Members of the European Parliament have voted to reject an EU regulation that would have seen soy biofuels no longer count as a renewable fuel by 2030. [continued] The post EU Parliament Biofuels Blunder Could Expose EU To Over $5.
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Cleantechnica
Jul 8, 13:19
50+ Sailing Ships Will Produce Green Hydrogen At Sea
A new green hydrogen concept deploys subsurface turbines and fleets of high tech sailboats to run on-board water electrolysis systems with wind power. The post 50+ Sailing Ships Will Produce Green Hydrogen At Sea appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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50+ Sailing Ships Will Produce Green Hydrogen At Sea. A new green hydrogen concept deploys subsurface turbines and fleets of high tech sailboats to run on-board water electrolysis systems with wind power. The post 50+ Sailing Ships Will Produce Green Hydrogen At Sea appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Theguardian
Jul 8, 11:00
Unions in Europe press for new worker protections to counter heat stress
Climate crisis prompts calls for workplace temperature limits and rights to heat breaks and adjusted working hours As Europe’s sweltering summer continues, trades unions are mounting a push for new laws to counter deadly heat stress that is linked to an estimated 230 workplace deaths a year. This year’s toll may be even higher, with 1,300 excess European deaths already connected to the June heatwave by the World Health Organization , and other estimates running as high as 20,000 . Continue reading...
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Climate crisis prompts calls for workplace temperature limits and rights to heat breaks and adjusted working hours As Europe’s sweltering summer continues, trades unions are mounting a push for new laws to counter deadly heat stress that is linked to an estimated 230 workplace deaths a year.
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Climate crisis prompts calls for workplace temperature limits and rights to heat breaks and adjusted working hours As Europe’s sweltering summer continues, trades unions are mounting a push for new laws to counter deadly heat stress that is linked to an estimated 230 workplace deaths a year.
Theguardian
Jul 8, 10:30
UK waters hit with extreme heatwave as global sea temperatures reach record levels
Experts warn that some marine species are at risk of ‘mass mortality events’ in ever-warming oceans UK waters are being hit with an “extreme” marine heatwave, the Met Office has said, as scientists warn the high ocean temperatures globally could result in “mass-mortality events” for some species. The forecasters said these elevated temperatures have developed rapidly because of last month’s heat dome, during which most of Europe sweltered in its worst ever heatwave that scientists said would have been impossible without the climate crisis. Continue reading...
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Experts warn that some marine species are at risk of ‘mass mortality events’ in ever-warming oceans UK waters are being hit with an “extreme” marine heatwave, the Met Office has said, as scientists warn the high ocean temperatures globally could result in “mass-mortality events” for some species.
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Experts warn that some marine species are at risk of ‘mass mortality events’ in ever-warming oceans UK waters are being hit with an “extreme” marine heatwave, the Met Office has said, as scientists warn the high ocean temperatures globally could result in “mass-mortality events” for some species.
Theguardian
Jul 8, 10:00
European countries top ‘scorecard’ on climate progress while US slips to 27th
Estonia, Luxembourg and UK are the top three in biennial Yale University index in tackling pollution and other issues Much of the world has made encouraging strides in reducing toxic problems such as water and air pollution that have long plagued communities. But there is still a widespread lack of progress among countries in dealing with the climate crisis , according to the latest edition of an influential environmental scorecard. The biennial Yale University index again ranks Estonia as the best-performing of 177 assessed countries, after strong recent efforts to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and protect its ecosystems. Luxembourg is second, and the UK is third, having moved up from fifth place in the 2024 index. Continue reading...
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European countries top ‘scorecard’ on climate progress while US slips to 27th. But there is still a widespread lack of progress among countries in dealing with the climate crisis , according to the latest edition of an influential environmental scorecard.
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Estonia, Luxembourg and UK are the top three in biennial Yale University index in tackling pollution and other issues Much of the world has made encouraging strides in reducing toxic problems such as water and air pollution that have long plagued communities.
Insideclimatenews
Jul 8, 09:00
Climate Change Is Helping an Invasive Predator Wreak Havoc on Iconic Alaskan Fish
WILLOW, Alaska—Corey Ercolani pulled a northern pike from a gillnet and slit its belly with a knife. Inside its guts lay fresh evidence of a growing biological crime: a dead juvenile salmon. A coho, or silver salmon, to be exact. A technician with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Ercolani had set the net […]
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Climate Change Is Helping an Invasive Predator Wreak Havoc on Iconic Alaskan Fish. Inside its guts lay fresh evidence of a growing biological crime: a dead juvenile salmon. A technician with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Ercolani had set the net […]
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WILLOW, Alaska—Corey Ercolani pulled a northern pike from a gillnet and slit its belly with a knife.
Grist
Jul 8, 08:45
El Niño is here, and it’s already scrambling fisheries throughout the Pacific
From India to Peru to California, the powerful weather phenomenon is creating winners and losers across the fishing industry.
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El Niño is here, and it’s already scrambling fisheries throughout the Pacific. From India to Peru to California, the powerful weather phenomenon is creating winners and losers across the fishing industry.
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From India to Peru to California, the powerful weather phenomenon is creating winners and losers across the fishing industry.
Cleantechnica
Jul 8, 03:46
CleanPeak Energy & Western Sydney International Airport Partner on 100% Renewable Electricity Deal
CleanPeak Energy has partnered with Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) to deliver 100% renewable electricity to Australia’s newest airport. CleanPeak Energy will invest over $50m at the site to develop 9 MWp of new rooftop solar and a 120 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Combined with WSI’s existing 4.5 ... [continued] The post CleanPeak Energy & Western Sydney International Airport Partner on 100% Renewable Electricity Deal appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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CleanPeak Energy has partnered with Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) to deliver 100% renewable electricity to Australia’s newest airport. CleanPeak Energy will invest over $50m at the site to develop 9 MWp of new rooftop solar and a 120 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
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[continued] The post CleanPeak Energy & Western Sydney International Airport Partner on 100% Renewable Electricity Deal appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Sciencedaily
Jul 8, 03:06
Scientists open a million-year-old time capsule hidden beneath New Zealand
A cave in New Zealand has yielded fossils from a lost ecosystem that existed about 1 million years ago, including a possible flying ancestor of the kākāpō. The discovery reveals that volcanoes and climate upheaval were reshaping the country’s wildlife and driving extinctions long before humans arrived.
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Scientists open a million-year-old time capsule hidden beneath New Zealand. A cave in New Zealand has yielded fossils from a lost ecosystem that existed about 1 million years ago, including a possible flying ancestor of the kākāpō. The discovery reveals that volcanoes and climate upheaval were reshaping the country’s wildlife and driving extinctions long before humans arrived.
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A cave in New Zealand has yielded fossils from a lost ecosystem that existed about 1 million years ago, including a possible flying ancestor of the kākāpō.
Cleantechnica
Jul 8, 02:40
Leapmotor B03X Orders Open in Europe: A New Benchmark in the Urban Crossover Segment
Leapmotor announces the opening of orders for the all-new B03X in Europe, a global strategic model that marks a new chapter for the brand in the fast-growing compact segment. Designed from the outset for international markets, the B03X combines advanced technology, versatile design and everyday usability, bringing premium electric mobility to ... [continued] The post Leapmotor B03X Orders Open in Europe: A New Benchmark in the Urban Crossover Segment appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Leapmotor announces the opening of orders for the all-new B03X in Europe, a global strategic model that marks a new chapter for the brand in the fast-growing compact segment. Designed from the outset for international markets, the B03X combines advanced technology, versatile design and everyday usability, bringing premium electric mobility to ...
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[continued] The post Leapmotor B03X Orders Open in Europe: A New Benchmark in the Urban Crossover Segment appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 8, 02:22
Floating Solar PV … To Survive 3.5 Meter Waves
Floating solar PV power has become more and more popular. It was quite niche for several years, but it is getting more or less “mainstream.” As it has gotten bigger and bigger, innovative designs for certain climates and geographies have been getting developed. I recently wrote about floating solar PV ... [continued] The post Floating Solar PV … To Survive 3.5 Meter Waves appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Floating solar PV power has become more and more popular. I recently wrote about floating solar PV ... [continued] The post Floating Solar PV … To Survive 3.5 Meter Waves appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 8, 00:15
Vertical Solar PV? Yes, Says Vancouver
A snowy country like Norway is going to approach solar power in a different way from a place like the Bahamas. It’s not surprising to find out, then, that a company in Norway has developed a “vertical PV” system designed to help deal with very snowy conditions. Now that company ... [continued] The post Vertical Solar PV? Yes, Says Vancouver appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Vertical Solar PV? A snowy country like Norway is going to approach solar power in a different way from a place like the Bahamas. [continued] The post Vertical Solar PV?
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Cleantechnica
Jul 7, 23:31
In Latest Pro-Polluter Move, Trump Pardons Mechanics that Tampered with Vehicle Pollution Controls for Trucks
Right before the July 4th weekend, Donald Trump pardoned nine mechanics that were convicted for tampering with vehicle pollution controls on heavy-duty vehicles. Each of the mechanics is responsible for violations on anywhere between a dozen and hundreds of thousands of vehicles. According to E&E News, one North Carolina mechanic ... [continued] The post In Latest Pro-Polluter Move, Trump Pardons Mechanics that Tampered with Vehicle Pollution Controls for Trucks appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Right before the July 4th weekend, Donald Trump pardoned nine mechanics that were convicted for tampering with vehicle pollution controls on heavy-duty vehicles. Each of the mechanics is responsible for violations on anywhere between a dozen and hundreds of thousands of vehicles.
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[continued] The post In Latest Pro-Polluter Move, Trump Pardons Mechanics that Tampered with Vehicle Pollution Controls for Trucks appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 7, 23:23
EPA Proposes Air Pollution Exemption “Deal” for Data Centers
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed cutting the American public out of air pollution permits for “minor sources,” which includes the tractor trailer-sized diesel generators used by data centers. EPA’s proposal removes any requirement for transparency or public participation for “minor source” pollution sources, including most data centers. As data centers ... [continued] The post EPA Proposes Air Pollution Exemption “Deal” for Data Centers appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The Environmental Protection Agency proposed cutting the American public out of air pollution permits for “minor sources,” which includes the tractor trailer-sized diesel generators used by data centers. EPA’s proposal removes any requirement for transparency or public participation for “minor source” pollution sources, including most data centers.
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[continued] The post EPA Proposes Air Pollution Exemption “Deal” for Data Centers appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 7, 23:14
Sierra Club & Partners Oppose Trump EPA’s Weakening of Vehicle Pollutant Standards
Yesterday, the Sierra Club joined partners in opposing the Trump EPA’s proposal to weaken vehicle pollutant standards by delaying the implementation of more protective standards by two years. The existing standards limit harmful tailpipe pollutants — including nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, particulate matter and toxics — from conventional gas-powered cars, pickups, and vans. ... [continued] The post Sierra Club & Partners Oppose Trump EPA’s Weakening of Vehicle Pollutant Standards appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Sierra Club & Partners Oppose Trump EPA’s Weakening of Vehicle Pollutant Standards. Yesterday, the Sierra Club joined partners in opposing the Trump EPA’s proposal to weaken vehicle pollutant standards by delaying the implementation of more protective standards by two years.
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[continued] The post Sierra Club & Partners Oppose Trump EPA’s Weakening of Vehicle Pollutant Standards appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 7, 23:11
Simplify Clean Energy Explanations, And More People Will Understand How Renewables Can Improve Their Lives
When I was an early stage doctoral student, our professor asked each of us to turn to someone in the room and explain our upcoming dissertation idea. Whoa! That was tough, as our colleagues didn’t necessarily share our disciplinary background knowledge nor the jargon that we took for granted in ... [continued] The post Simplify Clean Energy Explanations, And More People Will Understand How Renewables Can Improve Their Lives appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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When I was an early stage doctoral student, our professor asked each of us to turn to someone in the room and explain our upcoming dissertation idea. That was tough, as our colleagues didn’t necessarily share our disciplinary background knowledge nor the jargon that we took for granted in ...
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[continued] The post Simplify Clean Energy Explanations, And More People Will Understand How Renewables Can Improve Their Lives appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Insideclimatenews
Jul 7, 22:26
Extreme Temperatures Once Again Prove Deadly in Europe and U.S.
This summer has been off to a particularly hot—and deadly—start. In June and early July, severe heat waves blanketed Europe and the United States, exposing millions of people to dangerously high temperatures and humidity. The French government recorded more than 2,000 excess deaths during a particularly scorching week at the end of June—likely still an […]
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This summer has been off to a particularly hot—and deadly—start. In June and early July, severe heat waves blanketed Europe and the United States, exposing millions of people to dangerously high temperatures and humidity. The French government recorded more than 2,000 excess deaths during a particularly scorching week at the end of June—likely still an […]
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This summer has been off to a particularly hot—and deadly—start. In June and early July, severe heat waves blanketed Europe and the United States, exposing millions of people to dangerously high temperatures and humidity.
Insideclimatenews
Jul 7, 22:20
Record Heat Drives Wildfires in Europe, Forces Thousands to Evacuate
Wildfires are tearing through southern France and parts of Spain, Portugal and Greece, forcing thousands of people to evacuate from their homes. The wildfires follow a record-breaking June heat wave across the continent that caused thousands of deaths, strained healthcare facilities, dried out acres of land and is slated to continue with triple-digit temperatures in […]
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Wildfires are tearing through southern France and parts of Spain, Portugal and Greece, forcing thousands of people to evacuate from their homes. The wildfires follow a record-breaking June heat wave across the continent that caused thousands of deaths, strained healthcare facilities, dried out acres of land and is slated to continue with triple-digit temperatures in […]
Grist
Jul 7, 21:10
Trump tried to appease MAHA’s fury over Roundup. It backfired.
The coalition of voters who helped elect Trump to clean up America's food system is growing more disenchanted with the president.
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On a 200-acre farm and cattle ranch in Bandera, Texas, Mollie Engelhart grows organic produce, sells raw milk, and writes a daily column about the power of regenerative agriculture. She’s a farmer and a Make America Healthy Again mom who doesn’t like being called a MAHA mom. But in the last year and half, that faith has frayed.
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The coalition of voters who helped elect Trump to clean up America's food system is growing more disenchanted with the president.
Cleantechnica
Jul 7, 18:52
Permitting & Politics Diminish Solar & Wind Power In The US
Permitting delays add thousands of dollars to the cost of rooftop solar systems in the US. Massachusetts has a solution. The post Permitting & Politics Diminish Solar & Wind Power In The US appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Permitting & Politics Diminish Solar & Wind Power In The US. Permitting delays add thousands of dollars to the cost of rooftop solar systems in the US. The post Permitting & Politics Diminish Solar & Wind Power In The US appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 7, 17:29
10 Massachusetts Nonprofits Get Solar Grants
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources has just awarded 10 grants to nonprofit organizations in the state for more rooftop solar power deployment. This is the third round of grants from the department’s Low-Income Services Solar Program (LISSP). This round of grants totals $2.4 million. The rooftop solar systems will ... [continued] The post 10 Massachusetts Nonprofits Get Solar Grants appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources has just awarded 10 grants to nonprofit organizations in the state for more rooftop solar power deployment. The rooftop solar systems will ... [continued] The post 10 Massachusetts Nonprofits Get Solar Grants appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Theguardian
Jul 7, 15:00
M&S invests in fridges that can cope with weather as hot as 45C
Retailer admits it struggled in June heatwave and also had to order more ice-cream to keep pace with demand Marks & Spencer is investing in refrigeration equipment that can cope with weather as hot as 45C as the climate crisis is expected to drive regularly higher temperatures in the UK. “There is no doubt we were struggling in the nine days of [recent] extreme heat,” Stuart Machin, the chief executive of the food, fashion, beauty and homewares retailer, told shareholders at the group’s annual meeting in London on Tuesday. Continue reading...
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Retailer admits it struggled in June heatwave and also had to order more ice-cream to keep pace with demand Marks & Spencer is investing in refrigeration equipment that can cope with weather as hot as 45C as the climate crisis is expected to drive regularly higher temperatures in the UK.
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Retailer admits it struggled in June heatwave and also had to order more ice-cream to keep pace with demand Marks & Spencer is investing in refrigeration equipment that can cope with weather as hot as 45C as the climate crisis is expected to drive regularly higher temperatures in the UK.
Carbonbrief
Jul 7, 14:58
Cited 7 July 2026: ‘Impossible’ heat | Global ocean record | Climate change and the ozone hole
Welcome to Cited, your essential guide to new climate research. In the news ‘HEAT ALERT’:... The post Cited 7 July 2026: ‘Impossible’ heat | Global ocean record | Climate change and the ozone hole appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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Cited 7 July 2026: ‘Impossible’ heat | Global ocean record | Climate change and the ozone hole. In the news ‘HEAT ALERT’:... The post Cited 7 July 2026: ‘Impossible’ heat | Global ocean record | Climate change and the ozone hole appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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Welcome to Cited, your essential guide to new climate research.
Cleantechnica
Jul 7, 14:51
The US Is Stuck With This Ninny For How Much Longer?
New "Glass Half Full" models indicate that renewable energy technology will continue to beat obstructionist policy. The post The US Is Stuck With This Ninny For How Much Longer? appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The US Is Stuck With This Ninny For How Much Longer?. The post The US Is Stuck With This Ninny For How Much Longer? appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 7, 14:49
New York Now at 8 Gigawatts of Distributed Solar Power
New York has just reached 8 gigawatts (GW) of installed solar power capacity in the “distributed” solar market — rooftops and small-scale installations. The state has a target of reaching 10 GW by 2030, and this new milestone puts them ahead of schedule. The state was at 6 GW in ... [continued] The post New York Now at 8 Gigawatts of Distributed Solar Power appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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New York has just reached 8 gigawatts (GW) of installed solar power capacity in the “distributed” solar market — rooftops and small-scale installations. The state has a target of reaching 10 GW by 2030, and this new milestone puts them ahead of schedule. [continued] The post New York Now at 8 Gigawatts of Distributed Solar Power appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 7, 14:34
BC Hydro’s Net Metering Change Points Past Export Credits
BC Hydro’s change to net metering looks, at first glance, like another rooftop solar fight. The old Rate Schedule 1289 is closing to new customers on July 1, 2026, and new self-generation customers will move to Rate Schedule 2289, where excess generation is paid at 10¢/kWh in the billing cycle ... [continued] The post BC Hydro’s Net Metering Change Points Past Export Credits appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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BC Hydro’s change to net metering looks, at first glance, like another rooftop solar fight. The old Rate Schedule 1289 is closing to new customers on July 1, 2026, and new self-generation customers will move to Rate Schedule 2289, where excess generation is paid at 10¢/kWh in the billing cycle ...
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[continued] The post BC Hydro’s Net Metering Change Points Past Export Credits appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Carbonbrief
Jul 7, 12:25
Guest post: France’s June heatwave caused more than 2,700 heat-related deaths
In June 2026, a record-breaking heatwave swept across Europe, with France among the first and... The post Guest post: France’s June heatwave caused more than 2,700 heat-related deaths appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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Guest post: France’s June heatwave caused more than 2,700 heat-related deaths. In June 2026, a record-breaking heatwave swept across Europe, with France among the first and... The post Guest post: France’s June heatwave caused more than 2,700 heat-related deaths appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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In June 2026, a record-breaking heatwave swept across Europe, with France among the first and...
Grist
Jul 7, 08:45
The plan to make climate science harder to erase
As climate information disappears from federal websites, scientists are rebuilding it elsewhere.
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The plan to make climate science harder to erase. As climate information disappears from federal websites, scientists are rebuilding it elsewhere.
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As climate information disappears from federal websites, scientists are rebuilding it elsewhere.
Theguardian
Jul 7, 05:00
June heatwave in UK led to ‘mass sleep deprivation’, poll suggests
Exclusive: Record temperatures fuelled by climate crisis left 86% of homes ‘too hot’ and many people feeling unwell With parts of England once again in the grip of a heatwave, an opinion poll shows the one at the end of June led to “mass sleep deprivation”, with two in three people struggling to sleep during the sweltering nights. Almost half of people said they had lost at least three hours of sleep each night. The results are consistent with scientific research showing that global heating is damaging sleep across the world. Continue reading...
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June heatwave in UK led to ‘mass sleep deprivation’, poll suggests. Almost half of people said they had lost at least three hours of sleep each night. The results are consistent with scientific research showing that global heating is damaging sleep across the world.
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Exclusive: Record temperatures fuelled by climate crisis left 86% of homes ‘too hot’ and many people feeling unwell With parts of England once again in the grip of a heatwave, an opinion poll shows the one at the end of June led to “mass sleep deprivation”, with two in three people struggling to sleep during the sweltering nights.
Cleantechnica
Jul 7, 03:55
“Rideshare” Drivers Get Huge EV Incentives In California
I just wrote an article about new incentives for electric vehicle buyers in California. However, there’s a specific group of drivers who just got a much bigger EV incentive boost in the Golden State. “The Drivers Assistance Program, also known as Rideshare Incentives for Driving Electric, or RIDE, will provide ... [continued] The post “Rideshare” Drivers Get Huge EV Incentives In California appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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I just wrote an article about new incentives for electric vehicle buyers in California. However, there’s a specific group of drivers who just got a much bigger EV incentive boost in the Golden State. [continued] The post “Rideshare” Drivers Get Huge EV Incentives In California appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post “Rideshare” Drivers Get Huge EV Incentives In California appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 7, 03:50
Grenergy Launches A Reverse Energy Auction In Chile
It will auction 1.5 TWh through its subsidiary GR Power The energy, for both the nighttime and daytime periods, comes from solar generation and battery storage across different Grenergy plants in the north and center of the country Companies may submit their applications until July 22 Grenergy has launched a ... [continued] The post Grenergy Launches A Reverse Energy Auction In Chile appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Grenergy Launches A Reverse Energy Auction In Chile. It will auction 1.5 TWh through its subsidiary GR Power The energy, for both the nighttime and daytime periods, comes from solar generation and battery storage across different Grenergy plants in the north and center of the country Companies may submit their applications until July 22 Grenergy has launched a ...
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[continued] The post Grenergy Launches A Reverse Energy Auction In Chile appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 7, 03:29
Climate Communications — From Losing the Argument to Winning It
Continuing from part one, here is part two of a two-part series on fixing climate communications. Winston Churchill: “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” If it is a truism that age and experience bring perspective, then, as someone who is 50+ and ... [continued] The post Climate Communications — From Losing the Argument to Winning It appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Continuing from part one, here is part two of a two-part series on fixing climate communications. Winston Churchill: “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” If it is a truism that age and experience bring perspective, then, as someone who is 50+ and ...
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[continued] The post Climate Communications — From Losing the Argument to Winning It appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 7, 03:16
Fixing Climate Communications
July 6, 2026 10 minutes Letters to the Editor 0 Comments Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe . Part one of a two-part series.
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Fixing Climate Communications. Commissioned by The Rockefeller Foundation and grounded in data from over 83,000 survey respondents across six countries, six years of message testing, and more than 1,350 randomized controlled trials, it is the most comprehensive diagnosis of climate communications failure I have seen.
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The Potential Energy Coalition just released Fixing Climate Communications 2026, which deserves more than my LinkedIn post.
Sciencedaily
Jul 7, 03:08
An invisible forever chemical rain is falling across the planet
A surprising study suggests that chemicals introduced to protect the ozone layer may have unintentionally created a growing global pollution problem. Researchers found that refrigerants and certain anesthetic gases have generated more than 335,000 tonnes of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a highly persistent "forever chemical," that has been deposited across Earth's surface since 2000. The pollutant is now showing up everywhere from rainwater to remote Arctic ice, and scientists expect levels to keep rising.
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An invisible forever chemical rain is falling across the planet. Researchers found that refrigerants and certain anesthetic gases have generated more than 335,000 tonnes of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a highly persistent "forever chemical," that has been deposited across Earth's surface since 2000.
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A surprising study suggests that chemicals introduced to protect the ozone layer may have unintentionally created a growing global pollution problem.
Sciencedaily
Jul 7, 03:08
As lakes turn brown, trout and bass decline while pike and walleye thrive
Freshwater lakes across North America and Europe are becoming noticeably browner, reducing underwater visibility and reshaping fish populations. Research found that several popular sport fish, including trout, bass, perch, and whitefish, tend to decline in darker waters. Meanwhile, walleye and northern pike often become more abundant because they are better adapted to low-visibility conditions. The shift could change both lake ecosystems and the fishing experience for millions of anglers.
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As lakes turn brown, trout and bass decline while pike and walleye thrive. Research found that several popular sport fish, including trout, bass, perch, and whitefish, tend to decline in darker waters. The shift could change both lake ecosystems and the fishing experience for millions of anglers.
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Freshwater lakes across North America and Europe are becoming noticeably browner, reducing underwater visibility and reshaping fish populations.
Cleantechnica
Jul 7, 02:38
EU Should Open State Aid To Cleantech Manufacturing To Meet Electrification Goals
An open letter to the EU Commission from T&E, car manufacturers and cleantech industries. On 4 March 2026 the Commission proposed the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), setting the ambition to lift industrial manufacturing to 20% of EU GDP by 2035 and introducing “Made in EU” requirements across public support for ... [continued] The post EU Should Open State Aid To Cleantech Manufacturing To Meet Electrification Goals appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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An open letter to the EU Commission from T&E, car manufacturers and cleantech industries. On 4 March 2026 the Commission proposed the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), setting the ambition to lift industrial manufacturing to 20% of EU GDP by 2035 and introducing “Made in EU” requirements across public support for ...
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[continued] The post EU Should Open State Aid To Cleantech Manufacturing To Meet Electrification Goals appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 7, 02:19
Why Soy Biofuels Must Be Considered A High Deforestation Risk
T&E’s position on why the revision of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/807 must survive the scrutiny period and enter into force June 2026. Adopted by the European Commission in April 2026, the revision of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/807 now classifies soybean oil as a high indirect land use change (ILUC)-risk biofuel ... [continued] The post Why Soy Biofuels Must Be Considered A High Deforestation Risk appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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T&E’s position on why the revision of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/807 must survive the scrutiny period and enter into force June 2026. Adopted by the European Commission in April 2026, the revision of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/807 now classifies soybean oil as a high indirect land use change (ILUC)-risk biofuel ...
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Cleantechnica
Jul 6, 23:53
California Introducing New EV Incentives, With Boost For Rivian & Lucid But Not Tesla
When the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress decided to kill the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles, California Governor Gavin Newsom said the state would help pick up the industry a bit again with new subsidies. Now, that is coming to fruition. Unsurprisingly, there’s special support for California-based companies, ... [continued] The post California Introducing New EV Incentives, With Boost For Rivian & Lucid But Not Tesla appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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When the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress decided to kill the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles, California Governor Gavin Newsom said the state would help pick up the industry a bit again with new subsidies. Now, that is coming to fruition.
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Insideclimatenews
Jul 6, 23:23
Trump Wants to Fast Track AI
In brief remarks to reporters Monday at the White House, President Donald Trump noted that he was shocked to learn how much energy developing artificial intelligence requires and said his administration is now approving plans for energy facilities to power data centers in “a matter of weeks.” After first describing his investment accounts for children, […]
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Trump also said that Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin had told him tech companies weren’t taking advantage of the administration’s promise to get fast approvals for private power plants supporting A.I development.
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In brief remarks to reporters Monday at the White House, President Donald Trump noted that he was shocked to learn how much energy developing artificial intelligence requires and said his administration is now approving plans for energy facilities to power data centers in “a matter of weeks.” After first describing his investment accounts for children, […]
Cleantechnica
Jul 6, 18:19
New US Generating Stations For AI Will Create Emissions Equal To Australia’s
Powering new AI data centers in the US will create emissions equal to those of Australia. Tech madness Is rampant in America. The post New US Generating Stations For AI Will Create Emissions Equal To Australia’s appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Powering new AI data centers in the US will create emissions equal to those of Australia. Tech madness Is rampant in America. The post New US Generating Stations For AI Will Create Emissions Equal To Australia’s appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 6, 17:38
Tesla Wins More American-Made & Safety Awards
This is going to feel like old news for anyone who’s been following electric vehicles and Tesla for the past several years, but if you’re new to this industry, perhaps some of it will come as a shocker. Most American-Made Cars First of all, in the latest American-Made Index from Cars.com, ... [continued] The post Tesla Wins More American-Made & Safety Awards appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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This is going to feel like old news for anyone who’s been following electric vehicles and Tesla for the past several years, but if you’re new to this industry, perhaps some of it will come as a shocker. Most American-Made Cars First of all, in the latest American-Made Index from Cars.com, ...
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Cleantechnica
Jul 6, 15:29
Will the 3-Row Tesla Model Y L Sell Well in the USA?
The first thing you see now when you go to the Tesla webpage for the Model Y is the new Model Y L Premium. This is the new three-row Model Y first launched in China. It is now being built and sold in the United States to try to boost ... [continued] The post Will the 3-Row Tesla Model Y L Sell Well in the USA? appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Theguardian
Jul 6, 15:00
Extreme high temperatures double young people’s risk of mental health admissions, Australian research shows
Exclusive University of Sydney study finds heat-related hospital admissions to increase by 6% to 7.7% by the end of the century Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Extreme high temperatures in warmer months double the risk of young people being admitted to hospital for a mental health condition, according to research. The analysis, which looked at 720,000 New South Wales hospital admissions of young people aged up to 24, suggested the climate crisis would aggravate the already declining mental health of young people. Continue reading...
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Extreme high temperatures double young people’s risk of mental health admissions, Australian research shows. Exclusive University of Sydney study finds heat-related hospital admissions to increase by 6% to 7.
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The analysis, which looked at 720,000 New South Wales hospital admissions of young people aged up to 24, suggested the climate crisis would aggravate the already declining mental health of young people.
Cleantechnica
Jul 6, 14:52
Future Proof Shipping Wasn’t Future Proof For Hydrogen Cargo
Future Proof Shipping gave hydrogen cargo shipping something most hydrogen shipping announcements never provide: working vessels. H2 Barge 1 and H2 Barge 2 were not artist renderings, conference-stage concepts or another memorandum of understanding. They were inland cargo vessels converted to hydrogen fuel-cell operation and put into real freight service ... [continued] The post Future Proof Shipping Wasn’t Future Proof For Hydrogen Cargo appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Theguardian
Jul 6, 14:00
GB News co-owner ‘cashing in on climate chaos’ after leap in fossil fuel investments, critics say
Exclusive: Campaigners argue news channel’s attacks on climate action ‘work in financial interests’ of Sir Paul Marshall The hedge fund run by the co-owner of GB News almost tripled its investments in fossil fuel companies in the first quarter of 2026 to $2.8bn (£2.1bn), the Guardian can reveal. Critics have accused Sir Paul Marshall of “cashing in on climate chaos” and have claimed the news channel, which frequently attacks climate science and action, was “working in its owner’s financial interests”. Continue reading...
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GB News co-owner ‘cashing in on climate chaos’ after leap in fossil fuel investments, critics say. Exclusive: Campaigners argue news channel’s attacks on climate action ‘work in financial interests’ of Sir Paul Marshall The hedge fund run by the co-owner of GB News almost tripled its investments in fossil fuel companies in the first quarter of 2026 to $2.8bn (£2.
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Critics have accused Sir Paul Marshall of “cashing in on climate chaos” and have claimed the news channel, which frequently attacks climate science and action, was “working in its owner’s financial interests”.
Theguardian
Jul 6, 10:01
Wildfires rage across southern Europe, forcing thousands to flee homes
Tour de France spectator ban as country along with Spain, Portugal and Greece face ‘powder keg’ after heatwave Europe live – latest updates Wildfires raging across southern Europe have forced thousands to flee their homes and prompted officials to ban spectators from a stage of the Tour de France, amid warnings of “powder keg” conditions after a record-breaking early summer heatwave. Hundreds of firefighters are tackling blazes that have burned through almost 20,000 hectares (49,500 acres) in Portugal, Spain, France and Greece. Strong winds are forecast to fan the flames and temperatures are expected to rise again this week. Continue reading...
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Wildfires rage across southern Europe, forcing thousands to flee homes. Hundreds of firefighters are tackling blazes that have burned through almost 20,000 hectares (49,500 acres) in Portugal, Spain, France and Greece. Strong winds are forecast to fan the flames and temperatures are expected to rise again this week.
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Tour de France spectator ban as country along with Spain, Portugal and Greece face ‘powder keg’ after heatwave Europe live – latest updates Wildfires raging across southern Europe have forced thousands to flee their homes and prompted officials to ban spectators from a stage of the Tour de France, amid warnings of “powder keg” conditions after a record-breaking early summer heatwave.
Theguardian
Jul 6, 09:00
‘Better safe than sorry’: Greece installs floating barrier to ward off toxic fish
Climate crisis and warming waters have attracted long-toothed pufferfish to new parts of the Mediterranean From his deckchair, his arms thrown above his head, his feet sliding back and forth in the sand, Pavlos Beleyiannis watches his grandchildren bathe in his favourite bay. It’s an idyllic scene, infused with a serenity that the newly retired truck driver attributes squarely to a sense of security. For the first time, a floating barrier has been installed across the bay. Ducking, splashing and larking about, the children have not ventured beyond it. “Thank god it’s there to protect them,” he says with evident relief. “There weren’t such dangers in these seas when I was a child.” Continue reading...
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‘Better safe than sorry’: Greece installs floating barrier to ward off toxic fish. For the first time, a floating barrier has been installed across the bay. “There weren’t such dangers in these seas when I was a child.” Continue reading...
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Climate crisis and warming waters have attracted long-toothed pufferfish to new parts of the Mediterranean From his deckchair, his arms thrown above his head, his feet sliding back and forth in the sand, Pavlos Beleyiannis watches his grandchildren bathe in his favourite bay.
Cleantechnica
Jul 5, 23:59
Exclusive: Lucid Motors’ Saudi Bet Meets Harsh Reality As New CEO Cuts Deep To Keep Cosmos Alive
Lucid Motors entered 2026 with award‑winning technology, a world‑class luxury SUV, and one of the most ambitious global manufacturing strategies in the EV sector. By midyear, the company is fighting for operational stability, financial runway, and the time it needs to launch the vehicle that may finally bring scale. What ... [continued] The post Exclusive: Lucid Motors’ Saudi Bet Meets Harsh Reality As New CEO Cuts Deep To Keep Cosmos Alive appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Lucid Motors entered 2026 with award‑winning technology, a world‑class luxury SUV, and one of the most ambitious global manufacturing strategies in the EV sector. By midyear, the company is fighting for operational stability, financial runway, and the time it needs to launch the vehicle that may finally bring scale.
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Bbc
Jul 5, 21:04
Super typhoon Bavi nears Pacific islands with huge wind gusts
The storm is forecast to hit the region at about 08:00 (22:00 GMT), bringing "catastrophic" damage, according to forecasts.
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Super typhoon Bavi nears Pacific islands with huge wind gusts. The storm is forecast to hit the region at about 08:00 (22:00 GMT), bringing "catastrophic" damage, according to forecasts.
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The storm is forecast to hit the region at about 08:00 (22:00 GMT), bringing "catastrophic" damage, according to forecasts.
Cleantechnica
Jul 5, 21:03
Malaysia Is Emerging As Southeast Asia’s Next EV Manufacturing Hub
XPENG is the latest proof Malaysia’s ambitions to become a regional electric vehicle manufacturing center took another significant step forward in June, as the first locally assembled XPENG G6 rolled off the production line at EP Manufacturing Berhad’s (EPMB) facility in Melaka. On its own, the milestone marks the beginning ... [continued] The post Malaysia Is Emerging As Southeast Asia’s Next EV Manufacturing Hub appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Malaysia Is Emerging As Southeast Asia’s Next EV Manufacturing Hub. XPENG is the latest proof Malaysia’s ambitions to become a regional electric vehicle manufacturing center took another significant step forward in June, as the first locally assembled XPENG G6 rolled off the production line at EP Manufacturing Berhad’s (EPMB) facility in Melaka.
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Theguardian
Jul 5, 18:49
At least 25 people die in US as record heatwave scorches swaths of country
More than 20 states reported temperatures above 100F as heat dome sits over eastern US during holiday weekend At least about two dozen people have died amid the perilous climate crisis-driven heatwave that has scorched swaths of the US with record temperatures. As a huge heat dome sits over the county’s eastern half, extreme heat gripped millions of people in the days leading up to the US’s semiquincentennial on Saturday – and beyond it. More than 20 states experienced have reported stifling temperatures more than 100F (38C), marring celebrations. And more than 140 million people remained under active heat alerts across the US on Sunday. Continue reading...
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At least 25 people die in US as record heatwave scorches swaths of country. As a huge heat dome sits over the county’s eastern half, extreme heat gripped millions of people in the days leading up to the US’s semiquincentennial on Saturday – and beyond it. And more than 140 million people remained under active heat alerts across the US on Sunday.
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More than 20 states reported temperatures above 100F as heat dome sits over eastern US during holiday weekend At least about two dozen people have died amid the perilous climate crisis-driven heatwave that has scorched swaths of the US with record temperatures.
Cleantechnica
Jul 5, 17:10
Buying the Most Sold Vehicle in the World, the Tesla Model Y — What Are Your Options?
You’ve decided to buy the car that for the last few years has been the top sold model in the world, gas or electric, the Tesla Model Y. Tesla has factories in California (Fremont), China (Shanghai), Texas (Austin), and Germany (Berlin) that have been churning them out for the US, ... [continued] The post Buying the Most Sold Vehicle in the World, the Tesla Model Y — What Are Your Options? appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 5, 14:53
A Day at the Rookery — Visiting the Sealion 5, 6, 7, and 8
On our most recent adventure day, Majella and I set out to view the BYD Sealion 7 — currently battling it out with the Tesla Model Y to be Australia’s number one selling BEV. Preliminary data indicated that the Tesla Model Y has won the battle for June. Our friends ... [continued] The post A Day at the Rookery — Visiting the Sealion 5, 6, 7, and 8 appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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On our most recent adventure day, Majella and I set out to view the BYD Sealion 7 — currently battling it out with the Tesla Model Y to be Australia’s number one selling BEV. Preliminary data indicated that the Tesla Model Y has won the battle for June. [continued] The post A Day at the Rookery — Visiting the Sealion 5, 6, 7, and 8 appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 5, 14:53
Final Energy Is Official. Useful Energy Steers The Transition.
The COP31 proposal for electricity to supply 35% of global final energy demand by 2035 is useful, ambitious and better than a renewables target on its own. It pushes the climate conversation beyond power generation and into vehicles, buildings and industry, where fossil fuels remain embedded. It also exposed a ... [continued] The post Final Energy Is Official. Useful Energy Steers The Transition. appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 5, 14:51
Upgrade Your Ride Quality: Best Interior & Exterior Car Mods You Should Add
Not every vehicle upgrade demands a full build. The most noticeable improvements often come from the details — the parts you interact with every time you open the door, step up into the cab, or look at the vehicle from the outside. Replacing and adding targeted components can shift the ... [continued] The post Upgrade Your Ride Quality: Best Interior & Exterior Car Mods You Should Add appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Not every vehicle upgrade demands a full build. The most noticeable improvements often come from the details — the parts you interact with every time you open the door, step up into the cab, or look at the vehicle from the outside. [continued] The post Upgrade Your Ride Quality: Best Interior & Exterior Car Mods You Should Add appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Theguardian
Jul 5, 13:00
Empty reservoirs, ladybirds and sunstroke: remembering the UK heatwave of 1976
As Britain reached its hottest June temperature on record, readers recall the summer when temperatures hit 36C The recent heatwave in the UK broke the previous June record of 35.6C, recorded during the 1976 heatwave . In Lingwood, Norfolk, a provisional temperature of 37.7C was recorded on Friday 26 June, breaking the previous record reached on 28 June 1976 and on 29 June 1957. Continue reading...
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As Britain reached its hottest June temperature on record, readers recall the summer when temperatures hit 36C The recent heatwave in the UK broke the previous June record of 35.6C, recorded during the 1976 heatwave . In Lingwood, Norfolk, a provisional temperature of 37.7C was recorded on Friday 26 June, breaking the previous record reached on 28 June 1976 and on 29 June 1957.
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As Britain reached its hottest June temperature on record, readers recall the summer when temperatures hit 36C The recent heatwave in the UK broke the previous June record of 35.6C, recorded during the 1976 heatwave .
Grist
Jul 5, 13:00
Los Angeles turns ‘most polluting’ World Cup into Olympic rehearsal in bid for climate legacy
The city is testing heat and transport plans against an influx of global sports fans, which should both inform Olympic decisions and help it cope with growing climate risks.
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A pungent smell clouds the stadium where the U.S. men’s football team is set to play its first World Cup match. To support our nonprofit environmental journalism, please consider disabling your ad-blocker to allow ads on Grist.
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The city is testing heat and transport plans against an influx of global sports fans, which should both inform Olympic decisions and help it cope with growing climate risks.
Insideclimatenews
Jul 5, 10:00
Climate Reporting Is Changing
Welcome to Inside Climate, a new podcast from the staff of Inside Climate News. As the ICN newsroom grows and expands, so is its reporting. For the show’s debut episode, co-host Kiley Price sits down with ICN founder and publisher David Sassoon to talk about how ICN has changed since it first launched in 2007. […]
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Climate Reporting Is Changing. As the ICN newsroom grows and expands, so is its reporting. For the show’s debut episode, co-host Kiley Price sits down with ICN founder and publisher David Sassoon to talk about how ICN has changed since it first launched in 2007.
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Welcome to Inside Climate, a new podcast from the staff of Inside Climate News.
Theguardian
Jul 5, 05:00
From ‘heat panic’ to ‘sacrificed at the altar’: Europe’s air conditioning culture wars heat up
Cooling down has become political amid record highs, as experts say row is distracting from work of protecting lives As the afternoon heat rose to a dizzying 41.7C (107F) in eastern Brandenburg on Sunday, taking German temperatures to unprecedented highs, Mario, 65, took precautions but did not panic. Two years ago, a fierce heatwave had prompted him to buy a powerful device that few Germans own: an air conditioning unit. “The summers are slowly getting warmer,” says the retired handyman in Neuzelle on the German-Polish border, whose bungalow is now among the 6% of German homes with fixed air-conditioning. “And as you get older, the heat gets harder to endure.” Continue reading...
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From ‘heat panic’ to ‘sacrificed at the altar’: Europe’s air conditioning culture wars heat up. Cooling down has become political amid record highs, as experts say row is distracting from work of protecting lives As the afternoon heat rose to a dizzying 41.
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Cleantechnica
Jul 5, 03:50
Happy Birthday, America! Hope You Find Your Way Back.
Happy Birthday, America! I cannot take America away from my life. My eldest son lives there. My sister is married to a Rolling Stones loving guy, who believes I am “awesome.” I need to visit my favorite uncle annually. My aunt who gave me my first chemistry set which started ... [continued] The post Happy Birthday, America! Hope You Find Your Way Back. appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 5, 00:52
Electric School Buses Put Batteries To Work To Stabilize Grids
Electric school bus batteries are the perfect candidates for vehicle to grid technology to help stabilize the grid. The post Electric School Buses Put Batteries To Work To Stabilize Grids appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Electric School Buses Put Batteries To Work To Stabilize Grids. Electric school bus batteries are the perfect candidates for vehicle to grid technology to help stabilize the grid. The post Electric School Buses Put Batteries To Work To Stabilize Grids appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 5, 00:44
For The US Auto Market, What Is The Next Step, Battery Electric Vehicles Or Hybrids?
I’ve been driving electric vehicles (EVs) for 15 years, so you may think this is a strange question for me to ask, but I’m not asking for me, I’m asking for the “regular Joe” in the US. If everyone was like me, it would be easy to answer — EVs ... [continued] The post For The US Auto Market, What Is The Next Step, Battery Electric Vehicles Or Hybrids? appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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I’ve been driving electric vehicles (EVs) for 15 years, so you may think this is a strange question for me to ask, but I’m not asking for me, I’m asking for the “regular Joe” in the US. [continued] The post For The US Auto Market, What Is The Next Step, Battery Electric Vehicles Or Hybrids? appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 4, 23:27
Why KG Motors Suspended Reservations For Its Tiny MiBot EV
“We will not take your money until we know when we can build your car.” We’ve followed Japanese micro-EV maker KG Motors from the start. After initially announcing that completed vehicle deliveries began in December, followed by a planned April production ramp-up after a tie-up with Idemitsu, the company suddenly ... [continued] The post Why KG Motors Suspended Reservations For Its Tiny MiBot EV appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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“We will not take your money until we know when we can build your car.” We’ve followed Japanese micro-EV maker KG Motors from the start. After initially announcing that completed vehicle deliveries began in December, followed by a planned April production ramp-up after a tie-up with Idemitsu, the company suddenly ...
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Cleantechnica
Jul 4, 22:50
Heat, Drought, & Fires Disrupt USA’s 250th Anniversary — But We Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet
Two days ago, I saw news that New Jersey towns were having to cancel 4th of July events to extreme heat. The irony struck me immediately. A country that is by and large ignoring global heating is having celebrations of its 250-year anniversary/birthday canceled because of global heating. “New Jersey ... [continued] The post Heat, Drought, & Fires Disrupt USA’s 250th Anniversary — But We Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Two days ago, I saw news that New Jersey towns were having to cancel 4th of July events to extreme heat. A country that is by and large ignoring global heating is having celebrations of its 250-year anniversary/birthday canceled because of global heating.
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Cleantechnica
Jul 4, 21:43
The 250th Anniversary Of The Declaration Of Independence Was Nothing Like The Bicentennial Celebrations
On today’s 250th celebration of the United States of America, I’m feeling quite melancholy. The signing of the Declaration of Independence is one of the most important events in US history and should be a cause for great acclaim. Our nation should be relishing the further advancement of human rights, ... [continued] The post The 250th Anniversary Of The Declaration Of Independence Was Nothing Like The Bicentennial Celebrations appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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On today’s 250th celebration of the United States of America, I’m feeling quite melancholy. The signing of the Declaration of Independence is one of the most important events in US history and should be a cause for great acclaim.
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Cleantechnica
Jul 4, 15:10
BYD Beats Tesla — Again
One of our team members mentioned yesterday that BYD beat Tesla in BEV sales last quarter, and that we should have an article about it. I did publish such comparisons in the past, so it was definitely on me to get a new one out now. (To be honest, I ... [continued] The post BYD Beats Tesla — Again appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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One of our team members mentioned yesterday that BYD beat Tesla in BEV sales last quarter, and that we should have an article about it. I did publish such comparisons in the past, so it was definitely on me to get a new one out now. [continued] The post BYD Beats Tesla — Again appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 4, 14:01
Agrivoltaics Works When Solar Panels Do Farm Work
Agrivoltaics is appealing because it seems to solve two land-use problems at once. Put solar panels and farming on the same land, and the conflict between food and electricity appears to soften. The farm keeps producing, the panels produce power, and the project can be described as more sophisticated than ... [continued] The post Agrivoltaics Works When Solar Panels Do Farm Work appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Put solar panels and farming on the same land, and the conflict between food and electricity appears to soften. The farm keeps producing, the panels produce power, and the project can be described as more sophisticated than ... [continued] The post Agrivoltaics Works When Solar Panels Do Farm Work appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 4, 13:48
The Balcony Solar Movement Will Fry Trump’s Brain
The balcony solar movement offers ratepayers relief from high electricity costs with a more affordable, accessible way to generate their own solar power at home. The post The Balcony Solar Movement Will Fry Trump’s Brain appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The Balcony Solar Movement Will Fry Trump’s Brain. The balcony solar movement offers ratepayers relief from high electricity costs with a more affordable, accessible way to generate their own solar power at home. The post The Balcony Solar Movement Will Fry Trump’s Brain appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 4, 13:19
Agrivoltaics Could Solve One of Solar’s Biggest Problems in the Philippines
One of the biggest criticisms of utility-scale solar is that it competes with agriculture for land. As countries race to add more renewable energy, that debate has become increasingly relevant in the Philippines, where arable land is both limited and economically important. Agrivoltaics offers a different approach. Instead of converting ... [continued] The post Agrivoltaics Could Solve One of Solar’s Biggest Problems in the Philippines appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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One of the biggest criticisms of utility-scale solar is that it competes with agriculture for land. As countries race to add more renewable energy, that debate has become increasingly relevant in the Philippines, where arable land is both limited and economically important.
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Insideclimatenews
Jul 4, 08:50
The Spectacular Regrowth of New England’s Forests
From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by host Steve Curwood with Bill Moomaw, a distinguished visiting scientist at the Woodwell Climate Research Center. When we take a look at the history of the United States, after the European colonists landed, some of the most dramatic changes they […]
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Since they function as carbon sinks, maintaining our forests is a key tool we have for mitigating the effects of climate change. During negotiations for the Kyoto Protocol, the United States even tried to argue that our forests should be taken into account as an offset for our historic carbon emissions.
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From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by host Steve Curwood with Bill Moomaw, a distinguished visiting scientist at the Woodwell Climate Research Center. When we take a look at the history of the United States, after the European colonists landed, some of the most dramatic changes they […]
Bbc
Jul 4, 05:06
Turbines turning from wind to sustainable products
Agriculture and environment correspondent, BBC News NI Published 5 minutes ago When a renewable energy hero needs to be replaced, how do you maintain its green credentials?
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Agriculture and environment correspondent, BBC News NI Published 5 minutes ago When a renewable energy hero needs to be replaced, how do you maintain its green credentials? That is the challenge facing the wind farm industry, as turbines across the island begin to reach the end of their useful life.
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Thousands of tonnes of non-recyclable wind turbine blades are coming to the end of their lives.
Theguardian
Jul 4, 04:37
Sydney records hottest June since 1859 as expert warns new high a ‘signature’ of global warming
Bureau of Meteorology says city’s mean temperature reached 16.1C, surpassing the previous record of 15.7C set in 1991 Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Sydney has officially experienced its hottest June since records began, following a winter month of spring-like warmth. While early weather data suggested the month was merely among the warmest, the Bureau of Meteorology confirmed on Friday that June 2026 broke the all-time mean temperature record at Observatory Hill, where tracking first began in 1859. Continue reading...
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Sydney records hottest June since 1859 as expert warns new high a ‘signature’ of global warming. Bureau of Meteorology says city’s mean temperature reached 16.1C, surpassing the previous record of 15.
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Bureau of Meteorology says city’s mean temperature reached 16.1C, surpassing the previous record of 15.7C set in 1991 Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Sydney has officially experienced its hottest June since records began, following a winter month of spring-like warmth.
Sciencedaily
Jul 4, 03:11
Scientists discover an earthquake gate as California faults reach their highest stress levels in 1,000 years
A new study suggests Southern California's major fault system is more stressed than at any point in the last 1,000 years. Researchers found that the Cajon Pass, where the San Andreas and San Jacinto faults meet, could act as an “earthquake gate” that determines whether a future rupture spreads across both faults. Current conditions resemble those that preceded some of the region’s largest historical earthquakes.
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Scientists discover an earthquake gate as California faults reach their highest stress levels in 1,000 years. Researchers found that the Cajon Pass, where the San Andreas and San Jacinto faults meet, could act as an “earthquake gate” that determines whether a future rupture spreads across both faults.
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A new study suggests Southern California's major fault system is more stressed than at any point in the last 1,000 years.
Sciencedaily
Jul 4, 03:11
Major errors found in Al Gore-founded Climate TRACE database
A new study from Northern Arizona University is raising red flags about a widely used global emissions database from Climate TRACE, a consortium co-founded by Al Gore. Researchers found that the database may be dramatically undercounting carbon dioxide emissions from cars and trucks in cities—by an average of 70% across 260 U.S. cities, with some cities showing gaps of more than 90%.
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Major errors found in Al Gore-founded Climate TRACE database. Researchers found that the database may be dramatically undercounting carbon dioxide emissions from cars and trucks in cities—by an average of 70% across 260 U.S. cities, with some cities showing gaps of more than 90%.
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A new study from Northern Arizona University is raising red flags about a widely used global emissions database from Climate TRACE, a consortium co-founded by Al Gore.
Cleantechnica
Jul 4, 02:19
Lynk & Co Announces Leadership Changes to Support the Next Phase of Its European Growth
Mo Wang appointed CEO of Lynk & Co International, the entity overseeing the brand’s business in Europe. Nicolas López Appelgren to step down as CEO of Lynk & Co International. Martin Persson to assume a leadership role for Lynk & Co’s business in Europe within the planned Volvo Cars commercial ... [continued] The post Lynk & Co Announces Leadership Changes to Support the Next Phase of Its European Growth appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Mo Wang appointed CEO of Lynk & Co International, the entity overseeing the brand’s business in Europe. Nicolas López Appelgren to step down as CEO of Lynk & Co International. [continued] The post Lynk & Co Announces Leadership Changes to Support the Next Phase of Its European Growth appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 4, 01:33
Electric Buses Make Up Over 50% of New Deliveries in Australia
CleanTechnica last reported on Australian electric bus sales using January’s data. Things have changed. In January, 155 buses were delivered and only 9 were BEVs. Checking out Q1 2026 deliveries via Google revealed that 121 electric buses were delivered across Australia from January to March of 2026. The trajectory is ... [continued] The post Electric Buses Make Up Over 50% of New Deliveries in Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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CleanTechnica last reported on Australian electric bus sales using January’s data. Checking out Q1 2026 deliveries via Google revealed that 121 electric buses were delivered across Australia from January to March of 2026. [continued] The post Electric Buses Make Up Over 50% of New Deliveries in Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Bbc
Jul 4, 00:23
UK temperatures forecast to exceed 30C as another heatwave imminent
1 Comments Parts of the UK are set to heat up from this weekend, with forecasters warning that temperatures could exceed 30C. For some areas this will mark the third heatwave of the year.
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1 Comments Parts of the UK are set to heat up from this weekend, with forecasters warning that temperatures could exceed 30C. The highest temperatures will be focused across southern and eastern England, where values could exceed 30C widely. In the north-east of England and eastern Scotland temperatures could reach the mid to high 20s.
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Another heatwave is on its way and set to last significantly longer as Stav Danaos explains.
Cleantechnica
Jul 3, 23:34
Vatrer LFP Battery Transforms EZ Go Golf Cart
My electric EZ Go golf cart got a new Vatrer LFP battery this week. Gone forever are lead acid battery hassles. The post Vatrer LFP Battery Transforms EZ Go Golf Cart appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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My electric EZ Go golf cart got a new Vatrer LFP battery this week. Gone forever are lead acid battery hassles. The post Vatrer LFP Battery Transforms EZ Go Golf Cart appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 3, 20:35
BYD Seal 08 EV: A No-Compromise Premium Sedan At A Commodity Car Price
Last week, CleanTechnica showed a preview of the stunning new BYD Seal 08. Looking at the pictures and specifications released at the time, it seemed like an impressive flagship sedan for BYD’s Ocean lineup. With the launch of the Seal 08 this week, we now have more details, and the ... [continued] The post BYD Seal 08 EV: A No-Compromise Premium Sedan At A Commodity Car Price appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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BYD Seal 08 EV: A No-Compromise Premium Sedan At A Commodity Car Price. Looking at the pictures and specifications released at the time, it seemed like an impressive flagship sedan for BYD’s Ocean lineup. [continued] The post BYD Seal 08 EV: A No-Compromise Premium Sedan At A Commodity Car Price appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Last week, CleanTechnica showed a preview of the stunning new BYD Seal 08.
Cleantechnica
Jul 3, 19:34
Tesla Has A Blowout Q2 — The Story Behind The Numbers
Although Zach did a great job of covering Tesla’s sales report, I want to mention a few other factors and talk about the broader market. Tesla’s strong Q2 deliveries resulted from converging tailwinds: elevated oil prices from the Iran conflict, refreshed Model Y and YL demand, US incentives, new market ... [continued] The post Tesla Has A Blowout Q2 — The Story Behind The Numbers appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Although Zach did a great job of covering Tesla’s sales report, I want to mention a few other factors and talk about the broader market. Tesla’s strong Q2 deliveries resulted from converging tailwinds: elevated oil prices from the Iran conflict, refreshed Model Y and YL demand, US incentives, new market ...
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[continued] The post Tesla Has A Blowout Q2 — The Story Behind The Numbers appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 3, 19:19
GCL Plans To Integrate AI Data Centers Directly with the Grid — CleanTechnica Field Trip
GCL is the largest private energy producer in China, and we were fortunate enough to get a tour of its headquarters. Afterwards, we sat down with the company’s executive team to see how they are advancing China’s strategy to upgrade China’s energy generation systems to zero-emissions technologies. Disclaimer: the author’s ... [continued] The post GCL Plans To Integrate AI Data Centers Directly with the Grid — CleanTechnica Field Trip appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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GCL Plans To Integrate AI Data Centers Directly with the Grid — CleanTechnica Field Trip. Afterwards, we sat down with the company’s executive team to see how they are advancing China’s strategy to upgrade China’s energy generation systems to zero-emissions technologies.
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GCL is the largest private energy producer in China, and we were fortunate enough to get a tour of its headquarters.
Cleantechnica
Jul 3, 17:15
AI Theft Of Independent Journalism Is Now Common — And You Can Do Something About It
Lots of online media consumers are getting their information these days from AI. It’s easy and quick, right? But there are downsides to this trend that lets AI do the research for you. More and more legacy media outlets are depending on AI to fill their content outflows. In other ... [continued] The post AI Theft Of Independent Journalism Is Now Common — And You Can Do Something About It appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Lots of online media consumers are getting their information these days from AI. More and more legacy media outlets are depending on AI to fill their content outflows. [continued] The post AI Theft Of Independent Journalism Is Now Common — And You Can Do Something About It appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post AI Theft Of Independent Journalism Is Now Common — And You Can Do Something About It appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 3, 15:52
64 EV Chargers Installed At Boston Multifamily Complex
Loop Global completed a 64-port Level 2 charging installation at a multifamily development in Hyde Park, a Boston neighborhood. Loop Global is a leading provider of turnkey electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, and the project was completed in May. It’s a very large EV charger installation for a multifamily structure ... [continued] The post 64 EV Chargers Installed At Boston Multifamily Complex appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Loop Global completed a 64-port Level 2 charging installation at a multifamily development in Hyde Park, a Boston neighborhood. Loop Global is a leading provider of turnkey electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, and the project was completed in May. [continued] The post 64 EV Chargers Installed At Boston Multifamily Complex appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post 64 EV Chargers Installed At Boston Multifamily Complex appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 3, 15:50
We’ll Always Have…SHARKFEST!
The 14th annual National Geographic SHARKFEST is coming to video screens beginning on July 5, featuring up-close experiences with the iconic hammerhead shark among many others. The post We’ll Always Have…SHARKFEST! appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The 14th annual National Geographic SHARKFEST is coming to video screens beginning on July 5, featuring up-close experiences with the iconic hammerhead shark among many others. The post We’ll Always Have…SHARKFEST! appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Carbonbrief
Jul 3, 14:47
DeBriefed 3 July 2026: US faces scorching Independence Day | Record ocean temperatures | Vietnam’s EV surge
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... The post DeBriefed 3 July 2026: US faces scorching Independence Day | Record ocean temperatures | Vietnam’s EV surge appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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DeBriefed 3 July 2026: US faces scorching Independence Day | Record ocean temperatures | Vietnam’s EV surge. Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... The post DeBriefed 3 July 2026: US faces scorching Independence Day | Record ocean temperatures | Vietnam’s EV surge appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate...
Carbonbrief
Jul 3, 14:22
Q&A: How will the World Bank’s abandoned finance goal affect climate action?
The World Bank has abandoned a target for 45% of the funding it gives developing... The post Q&A: How will the World Bank’s abandoned finance goal affect climate action? appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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Q&A: How will the World Bank’s abandoned finance goal affect climate action?. The World Bank has abandoned a target for 45% of the funding it gives developing... The post Q&A: How will the World Bank’s abandoned finance goal affect climate action?
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Cleantechnica
Jul 3, 12:40
Waymo & Uber Partnership Ends in Phoenix, While Teens Do Idiotic Things in Waymos
Waymo has partnered with Uber in a number of cities to more quickly and widely get people using its vehicles. But the partnership has ended in Phoenix. Phoenix is where Waymo first launched its robotaxi service. So, it was a bit of an odd partnership there, but the company indicates ... [continued] The post Waymo & Uber Partnership Ends in Phoenix, While Teens Do Idiotic Things in Waymos appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Waymo has partnered with Uber in a number of cities to more quickly and widely get people using its vehicles. Phoenix is where Waymo first launched its robotaxi service. [continued] The post Waymo & Uber Partnership Ends in Phoenix, While Teens Do Idiotic Things in Waymos appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post Waymo & Uber Partnership Ends in Phoenix, While Teens Do Idiotic Things in Waymos appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Insideclimatenews
Jul 3, 09:00
California’s First Carbon Capture Project Is Up and Running. Environmentalists Are Still Trying To Stop It.
California Resources Corporation, the state’s largest oil company, passed a long-targeted milestone in May: It had finally taken carbon dioxide that would otherwise warm the atmosphere and injected it deep underneath its own oil field. It’s the first such project to become operational in California. This week, the state finalized regulations that could support many […]
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California’s First Carbon Capture Project Is Up and Running. It’s the first such project to become operational in California. This week, the state finalized regulations that could support many […]
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California Resources Corporation, the state’s largest oil company, passed a long-targeted milestone in May: It had finally taken carbon dioxide that would otherwise warm the atmosphere and injected it deep underneath its own oil field.
Insideclimatenews
Jul 3, 08:55
As America Celebrates 250th, Murkiness Surrounds Trump-Backed Planning Fund
Among the sponsors of Freedom 250, the organization created by President Donald Trump to plan the celebration of the nation’s semiquincentennial, is a Florida mining company with a regulatory issue pending before the Trump administration, according to a new report. The Mosaic Co. mines phosphate and potash, which are used in the production of agricultural […]
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Among the sponsors of Freedom 250, the organization created by President Donald Trump to plan the celebration of the nation’s semiquincentennial, is a Florida mining company with a regulatory issue pending before the Trump administration, according to a new report. The Mosaic Co. mines phosphate and potash, which are used in the production of agricultural […]
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Among the sponsors of Freedom 250, the organization created by President Donald Trump to plan the celebration of the nation’s semiquincentennial, is a Florida mining company with a regulatory issue pending before the Trump administration, according to a new report.
Theguardian
Jul 3, 07:01
US heatwave threatens 250th anniversary events and World Cup
Weekend’s high temperatures and humidity ‘virtually impossible’ without climate crisis, researchers say The scorching heat blanketing much of the US this week would have been “virtually impossible” if not for the climate crisis, researchers have found, warning that the high temperatures could threaten Independence Day celebrations and World Cup matches this weekend. “The climate the country has today is fundamentally different to the one it had when the founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence,” said Theodore Keeping, extreme weather and wildfire researcher at Imperial College London, in a press release. Continue reading...
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Weekend’s high temperatures and humidity ‘virtually impossible’ without climate crisis, researchers say The scorching heat blanketing much of the US this week would have been “virtually impossible” if not for the climate crisis, researchers have found, warning that the high temperatures could threaten Independence Day celebrations and World Cup matches this weekend.
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Weekend’s high temperatures and humidity ‘virtually impossible’ without climate crisis, researchers say The scorching heat blanketing much of the US this week would have been “virtually impossible” if not for the climate crisis, researchers have found, warning that the high temperatures could threaten Independence Day celebrations and World Cup matches this weekend.
Theguardian
Jul 3, 06:43
Is Donald Trump going to (accidentally?) save the world?! What is going on? | First Dog on the Moon
He is a master of enraging people but this time he may have gone too far! Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are published Get all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog merchandise and prints Continue reading...
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Is Donald Trump going to (accidentally?) save the world?! | First Dog on the Moon. He is a master of enraging people but this time he may have gone too far!
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Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are published Get all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog merchandise and prints Continue reading...
Cleantechnica
Jul 3, 03:25
BYD Exports Reach New Heights, Up 94.7%
Last month, I started reporting on BYD’s export sales, including a long-term bar chart on the matter. Now we have an update, and it’s big. While BYD’s passenger vehicle sales outside of China rose 80% year over year in May, they did even better in June, rising a whopping 95% ... [continued] The post BYD Exports Reach New Heights, Up 94.7% appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Last month, I started reporting on BYD’s export sales, including a long-term bar chart on the matter. While BYD’s passenger vehicle sales outside of China rose 80% year over year in May, they did even better in June, rising a whopping 95% ... [continued] The post BYD Exports Reach New Heights, Up 94.7% appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post BYD Exports Reach New Heights, Up 94.7% appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Sciencedaily
Jul 3, 03:05
Rising seas could drown mangroves and release vast stores of carbon
Mangroves are famous for trapping vast amounts of carbon, helping slow climate change. However, a new study suggests rising sea levels could eventually reduce that benefit across entire forests. As flooding becomes too extreme, mangroves may die off and their carbon-rich soils could erode, potentially turning these coastal ecosystems from carbon sinks into carbon sources.
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Rising seas could drown mangroves and release vast stores of carbon. However, a new study suggests rising sea levels could eventually reduce that benefit across entire forests. As flooding becomes too extreme, mangroves may die off and their carbon-rich soils could erode, potentially turning these coastal ecosystems from carbon sinks into carbon sources.
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Mangroves are famous for trapping vast amounts of carbon, helping slow climate change.
Cleantechnica
Jul 3, 02:55
Tesla Will Reach 10 Million Cumulative Sales This Quarter
Tesla just had its 4th best quarter ever for vehicle sales. Stepping away from quarterly trends and quarterly numbers, though, I also routinely publish cumulative Tesla sales charts and facts. Looking at the numbers just now, I noticed that Tesla is on the verge of reaching 10 million cumulative vehicle ... [continued] The post Tesla Will Reach 10 Million Cumulative Sales This Quarter appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Tesla just had its 4th best quarter ever for vehicle sales. Stepping away from quarterly trends and quarterly numbers, though, I also routinely publish cumulative Tesla sales charts and facts. [continued] The post Tesla Will Reach 10 Million Cumulative Sales This Quarter appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 3, 02:22
Tesla Has Its 4th Best Quarter Ever
Tesla sales rebounded, and strongly, in the second quarter. In fact, looking historically at Tesla quarterly sales (which I publish every quarter), you can see that the 2nd quarter of 2026 was Tesla’s 4th best quarter ever in terms of vehicle deliveries — 480,126 Tesla vehicles were delivered to customers. ... [continued] The post Tesla Has Its 4th Best Quarter Ever appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Tesla sales rebounded, and strongly, in the second quarter. In fact, looking historically at Tesla quarterly sales (which I publish every quarter), you can see that the 2nd quarter of 2026 was Tesla’s 4th best quarter ever in terms of vehicle deliveries — 480,126 Tesla vehicles were delivered to customers.
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Cleantechnica
Jul 3, 01:40
Ninth Circuit Rejects Industry Challenge to SoCal Clean Air Rule for Boilers
San Francisco, CA — The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) zero-emission standard for boilers and water heaters, rejecting an industry challenge to a landmark clean air rule that will clean up pollution from industrial and commercial equipment. The People’s Collective for Environmental Justice, ... [continued] The post Ninth Circuit Rejects Industry Challenge to SoCal Clean Air Rule for Boilers appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Ninth Circuit Rejects Industry Challenge to SoCal Clean Air Rule for Boilers. San Francisco, CA — The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) zero-emission standard for boilers and water heaters, rejecting an industry challenge to a landmark clean air rule that will clean up pollution from industrial and commercial equip…
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[continued] The post Ninth Circuit Rejects Industry Challenge to SoCal Clean Air Rule for Boilers appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 3, 01:01
Residential Batteries Are Becoming An Active Grid Management Tool
Residential storage batteries are soaring in popularity in the US and other countries as their use in virtual power plants increases. The post Residential Batteries Are Becoming An Active Grid Management Tool appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Residential Batteries Are Becoming An Active Grid Management Tool. Residential storage batteries are soaring in popularity in the US and other countries as their use in virtual power plants increases. The post Residential Batteries Are Becoming An Active Grid Management Tool appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 3, 00:12
Floating Hotels (Cruise Ships) Taxed Much Less Than Normal Hotels
A night on a European cruise is taxed 40% less than a hotel despite their high environmental costs and contribution to overtourism. T&E calls for tax reforms to ensure that cruise ships pay their fair share. A night on a cruise ship is taxed almost half as much as a ... [continued] The post Floating Hotels (Cruise Ships) Taxed Much Less Than Normal Hotels appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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A night on a European cruise is taxed 40% less than a hotel despite their high environmental costs and contribution to overtourism. T&E calls for tax reforms to ensure that cruise ships pay their fair share. [continued] The post Floating Hotels (Cruise Ships) Taxed Much Less Than Normal Hotels appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post Floating Hotels (Cruise Ships) Taxed Much Less Than Normal Hotels appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 3, 00:08
Cape Verde Competes in World Cup, Leads In EV Adoption With All-BYD Government Fleet
Cape Verde, also known as Cabo Verde, is a small island nation off the coast of Africa. With a little over 500,000 people, it tends to not attract much attention. However, they will have much of the globe watching them as they face off versus Messi and Argentina in the World ... [continued] The post Cape Verde Competes in World Cup, Leads In EV Adoption With All-BYD Government Fleet appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cape Verde, also known as Cabo Verde, is a small island nation off the coast of Africa. With a little over 500,000 people, it tends to not attract much attention. [continued] The post Cape Verde Competes in World Cup, Leads In EV Adoption With All-BYD Government Fleet appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post Cape Verde Competes in World Cup, Leads In EV Adoption With All-BYD Government Fleet appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Theguardian
Jul 2, 23:20
Trump administration can remove history and climate info from US parks, court says
In latest legal twist, appeals panel rules US does not have to reinstate signage on climate, immigration and slavery The Trump administration does not have to reinstate materials related to climate change, immigration and slavery that it has removed from national parks, a US appeals court ruled on Thursday. It’s the latest twist in a legal battle over how history is remembered at American public monuments. Continue reading...
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In latest legal twist, appeals panel rules US does not have to reinstate signage on climate, immigration and slavery The Trump administration does not have to reinstate materials related to climate change, immigration and slavery that it has removed from national parks, a US appeals court ruled on Thursday.
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In latest legal twist, appeals panel rules US does not have to reinstate signage on climate, immigration and slavery The Trump administration does not have to reinstate materials related to climate change, immigration and slavery that it has removed from national parks, a US appeals court ruled on Thursday.
Cleantechnica
Jul 2, 23:08
BYD Commercial Vehicle Sales Up 24.7% in June
Following up on our report on BYD’s passenger vehicle sales in June 2026, here’s a report on the company’s commercial vehicle sales. Overall, BYD’s commercial vehicle sales (all electric) were up 24.7% year over year in June, but were down 4.4% month over month. The company had 6,180 such sales ... [continued] The post BYD Commercial Vehicle Sales Up 24.7% in June appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Following up on our report on BYD’s passenger vehicle sales in June 2026, here’s a report on the company’s commercial vehicle sales. Overall, BYD’s commercial vehicle sales (all electric) were up 24.7% year over year in June, but were down 4.4% month over month. [continued] The post BYD Commercial Vehicle Sales Up 24.7% in June appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 2, 21:59
BYD Passenger Vehicle Sales Rose 5% in June
BYD has stopped its big 2026 sales slide. As we’ve written at length a few times now, low sales earlier in the year could have been strongly influenced by people waiting for new-generation vehicles from BYD with much better tech. Now that such vehicles are starting to arrive, surprise surprise, ... [continued] The post BYD Passenger Vehicle Sales Rose 5% in June appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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BYD has stopped its big 2026 sales slide. As we’ve written at length a few times now, low sales earlier in the year could have been strongly influenced by people waiting for new-generation vehicles from BYD with much better tech. [continued] The post BYD Passenger Vehicle Sales Rose 5% in June appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Insideclimatenews
Jul 2, 21:56
Heat Wave Politics: GOP Leaders Deride Calls to Conserve
Seeking to sow unity amid a pending heat crisis, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani reaped a whirlwind of right-wing rage. Mamdani’s post on X on Wednesday urged New Yorkers to turn their thermostats to 78 degrees F and turn off unneeded lights and electronics—nothing original. It echoed the advice of the state’s largest utility, ConEd, […]
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Heat Wave Politics: GOP Leaders Deride Calls to Conserve. Mamdani’s post on X on Wednesday urged New Yorkers to turn their thermostats to 78 degrees F and turn off unneeded lights and electronics—nothing original. It echoed the advice of the state’s largest utility, ConEd, […]
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Seeking to sow unity amid a pending heat crisis, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani reaped a whirlwind of right-wing rage.
Cleantechnica
Jul 2, 20:20
Great Wall ORA — “A Cute Little Thing”
The Great Wall ORA (Good Cat) was launched a few years ago as the cheapest electric vehicle in the Australian market. After rave reviews from the Chinese market, it was great to see it in person. We took one for a test drive and were impressed by its “retro” design. ... [continued] The post Great Wall ORA — “A Cute Little Thing” appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The Great Wall ORA (Good Cat) was launched a few years ago as the cheapest electric vehicle in the Australian market. After rave reviews from the Chinese market, it was great to see it in person. [continued] The post Great Wall ORA — “A Cute Little Thing” appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Insideclimatenews
Jul 2, 19:03
New Power Plants for Data Centers Would Significantly Increase Pennsylvania’s Climate Pollution
Data center developers in Pennsylvania plan to rely on at least seven new natural gas-fired power plants that would emit climate-warming gases equal to adding 14 million cars on the road every year, according to a new report. The report from the Environmental Integrity Project, an advocacy group, said the plants would together emit some […]
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Data center developers in Pennsylvania plan to rely on at least seven new natural gas-fired power plants that would emit climate-warming gases equal to adding 14 million cars on the road every year, according to a new report. The report from the Environmental Integrity Project, an advocacy group, said the plants would together emit some […]
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Data center developers in Pennsylvania plan to rely on at least seven new natural gas-fired power plants that would emit climate-warming gases equal to adding 14 million cars on the road every year, according to a new report.
Cleantechnica
Jul 2, 18:40
Energy Forum Signals Asia’s Clean Energy Transition Is Entering A New, High-Stakes Phase
The Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2026 in Manila arrived at a moment when the region’s energy systems are under unprecedented pressure. As geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt global fuel markets, artificial intelligence data centers are driving electricity demand to historic highs, and more than 400 million people across Asia ... [continued] The post Energy Forum Signals Asia’s Clean Energy Transition Is Entering A New, High-Stakes Phase appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2026 in Manila arrived at a moment when the region’s energy systems are under unprecedented pressure. As geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt global fuel markets, artificial intelligence data centers are driving electricity demand to historic highs, and more than 400 million people across Asia ...
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[continued] The post Energy Forum Signals Asia’s Clean Energy Transition Is Entering A New, High-Stakes Phase appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 2, 18:27
Mount Sinai School District To Get Energy Upgrades, Including Solar Power
Leading energy infrastructure solutions provider Ameresco recently announced a comprehensive energy project with Mount Sinai School District in New York. Rooftop solar PV arrays will be installed at the schools, along with other measures such as replacing old lights with LEDs and replacing existing transformers. The new energy equipment will ... [continued] The post Mount Sinai School District To Get Energy Upgrades, Including Solar Power appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Mount Sinai School District To Get Energy Upgrades, Including Solar Power. Leading energy infrastructure solutions provider Ameresco recently announced a comprehensive energy project with Mount Sinai School District in New York. [continued] The post Mount Sinai School District To Get Energy Upgrades, Including Solar Power appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post Mount Sinai School District To Get Energy Upgrades, Including Solar Power appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Theguardian
Jul 2, 18:00
As seas rise, American history could be washed away
In Jamestown, Virginia, one of the most important places in American history is in a race against time from rising waters Sean Romo stops digging the moment he sees a faint line emerge in the sandy Virginia soil. It’s just a slight change in color, but to Romo, director of archaeology for Jamestown Rediscovery, it may be another piece of America’s origin story. Climate Central is an independent group of scientists and communicators who research and report the facts about our changing climate and how it affects people’s lives Continue reading...
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As seas rise, American history could be washed away. In Jamestown, Virginia, one of the most important places in American history is in a race against time from rising waters Sean Romo stops digging the moment he sees a faint line emerge in the sandy Virginia soil.
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Cleantechnica
Jul 2, 17:16
Volkswagen Group Shows Leadership With Elli V2G Service Launch
Last week, Volkswagen Group’s Elli launched its V2G service in Germany. Vehicle to Grid (V2G) means that an EV can charge off the grid and also feed energy back into the grid when needed. I had briefly mentioned the launch in key takeaways from InterSolar/Power2Drive, but it deserves a deeper ... [continued] The post Volkswagen Group Shows Leadership With Elli V2G Service Launch appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Bbc
Jul 2, 17:00
Could a heatwave hit Taylor Swift's wedding?
Simon King reports on the dangerous heat threatening North America.
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Could a heatwave hit Taylor Swift's wedding?. Simon King reports on the dangerous heat threatening North America.
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Simon King reports on the dangerous heat threatening North America.
Bbc
Jul 2, 16:31
Extreme heat and high humidity hitting north-eastern US
Some areas may reach record temperatures over the long weekend.
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Extreme heat and high humidity hitting north-eastern US. Some areas may reach record temperatures over the long weekend.
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Some areas may reach record temperatures over the long weekend.
Theguardian
Jul 2, 15:14
‘I don’t just watch climate change happening’: the young Swedes being paid to make a difference
Participant-led YPS scheme creates green projects while providing summer jobs in country with high youth unemployment Oona Verveld and Clara Vikberg have just secured their first paid summer jobs. While their peers are mostly limited to entry-level positions in retail or fast-food restaurants, the 18-year-olds are among the first among their generation to have landed a new type of role: young planetary stewards. “Someone came up with the simple idea that, since young people clearly need jobs, why not create them?” says My Sellberg, the project manager and programme lead for regenerative development at Upplandsbygd, a non-profit based north of Stockholm. “The strongest objective was to inspire hope for the future among our young residents.” Continue reading...
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‘I don’t just watch climate change happening’: the young Swedes being paid to make a difference. While their peers are mostly limited to entry-level positions in retail or fast-food restaurants, the 18-year-olds are among the first among their generation to have landed a new type of role: young planetary stewards.
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Participant-led YPS scheme creates green projects while providing summer jobs in country with high youth unemployment Oona Verveld and Clara Vikberg have just secured their first paid summer jobs.
Theguardian
Jul 2, 15:00
Donald Trump is the accidental hero of a real-life feelgood climate tale even as a creeping horror story plays alongside | Clear Air
Despite a deadly heatwave sweeping through Europe, the US president’s ineptness has created reason for optimism on the climate crisis Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Two real-life climate-themed movies are playing in parallel across the globe. They are about the world today, but they are also a snapshot of the future. The first is a slow-building horror story; the second, a feelgood summer hit. Both are worth watching. Horror films are suddenly box-office gold , so let’s start there. The World Health Organisation says the extreme, record-breaking heatwave blanketing Europe has killed more than 1,300 people . But everyone knows that number will end up a dramatic understatement . Continue reading...
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Donald Trump is the accidental hero of a real-life feelgood climate tale even as a creeping horror story plays alongside | Clear Air. The first is a slow-building horror story; the second, a feelgood summer hit. The World Health Organisation says the extreme, record-breaking heatwave blanketing Europe has killed more than 1,300 people .
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Despite a deadly heatwave sweeping through Europe, the US president’s ineptness has created reason for optimism on the climate crisis Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Two real-life climate-themed movies are playing in parallel across the globe.
Theguardian
Jul 2, 13:49
Spain and France face more heat after scorching June caused 2,000 deaths
Temperatures could reach 44C in south-east Spain as fights break out in Paris supermarkets over air-conditioning units Spain and France are bracing for another possible heatwave that could bring temperatures of 44C (111F) over the coming days, as figures show that June’s extreme heat was responsible for more than 2,000 excess deaths in the two countries. Spain’s state meteorological agency, Aemet, said a mass of dry and very hot air would bring persistently high temperatures to much of Spain from Saturday, adding that temperatures in parts of the south-east could hit 42C to 44C on Tuesday. Continue reading...
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Temperatures could reach 44C in south-east Spain as fights break out in Paris supermarkets over air-conditioning units Spain and France are bracing for another possible heatwave that could bring temperatures of 44C (111F) over the coming days, as figures show that June’s extreme heat was responsible for more than 2,000 excess deaths in the two countries.
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Temperatures could reach 44C in south-east Spain as fights break out in Paris supermarkets over air-conditioning units Spain and France are bracing for another possible heatwave that could bring temperatures of 44C (111F) over the coming days, as figures show that June’s extreme heat was responsible for more than 2,000 excess deaths in the two countries.
Theguardian
Jul 2, 13:00
‘A sanitized view of America’: inside Trump’s campaign to erase US history from national parks
Critics say the Trump administration is trying to rewrite and whitewash history by removing and altering scores of signs on public lands Jerry Bransford, a former US National Park Service (NPS) ranger, has always had a deep connection with the land he grew up on – and the land hundreds of feet below it. His great-great-grandfather, Materson “Mat” Bransford, was one of the earliest explorers of Mammoth Cave in south-central Kentucky, the largest known cave system on the planet. But for decades, Mat wasn’t paid for his work. Enslavers rented him out for $100 a year to a man who wanted to turn the site into a tourist attraction – what would later become Mammoth Cave national park. Continue reading...
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‘A sanitized view of America’: inside Trump’s campaign to erase US history from national parks. Critics say the Trump administration is trying to rewrite and whitewash history by removing and altering scores of signs on public lands Jerry Bransford, a former US National Park Service (NPS) ranger, has always had a deep connection with the land he grew up on – and the land hundr…
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His great-great-grandfather, Materson “Mat” Bransford, was one of the earliest explorers of Mammoth Cave in south-central Kentucky, the largest known cave system on the planet.
Insideclimatenews
Jul 2, 13:00
Smart Thermostats Will Soon Come to the Rescue During Heatwaves
In the near future, the Chicago-area electricity grid will meet demand during a heatwave by remotely turning up thermostats by a degree or two in households that choose to participate. This adjustment—barely noticeable at the household level—would reduce the region’s electricity demand by the equivalent of several power plants, giving the grid the help it […]
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In the near future, the Chicago-area electricity grid will meet demand during a heatwave by remotely turning up thermostats by a degree or two in households that choose to participate. This adjustment—barely noticeable at the household level—would reduce the region’s electricity demand by the equivalent of several power plants, giving the grid the help it […]
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In the near future, the Chicago-area electricity grid will meet demand during a heatwave by remotely turning up thermostats by a degree or two in households that choose to participate.
Cleantechnica
Jul 2, 12:17
New “Air” Battery Makes Larger Electric Aircraft Possible
A new solid state, lithium-air battery is on its way to pilot-scale production, offering less weight and higher energy density for electric aircraft. The post New “Air” Battery Makes Larger Electric Aircraft Possible appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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New “Air” Battery Makes Larger Electric Aircraft Possible. A new solid state, lithium-air battery is on its way to pilot-scale production, offering less weight and higher energy density for electric aircraft. The post New “Air” Battery Makes Larger Electric Aircraft Possible appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Carbonbrief
Jul 2, 12:01
Q&A: Where do the UN secretary general candidates stand on climate change?
Candidates are being nominated to take over as the UN secretary general, when António Guterres... The post Q&A: Where do the UN secretary general candidates stand on climate change? appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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Theguardian
Jul 2, 11:00
Voyage to the end of the world: floating lab to explore life in Arctic adrift in ice
An eight-month expedition will set off soon from Norway on a mission to find new species before the climate crisis and pollution changes the northern ocean for ever Six scientists and six crew will travel next month to Kirkenes, a remote Arctic town in Norway near the Russian border, to begin an odyssey to one of the most inhospitable, inaccessible and least-studied regions on Earth. There, they will climb onboard a futuristic, floating laboratory – the French-built Tara polar station. They will enter a harsh and isolating environment: months of complete darkness and temperatures as low as -50C (-58F). Arriving in Norway on 14 August, they will await good conditions and an icebreaker to open a route for them before setting off on an eight-month voyage, overwintering through long, intense polar nights onboard a 26-metre-long, 16-metre-wide vessel built to be frozen into the pack ice, which will drift slowly over the north pole to Greenland. Continue reading...
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Voyage to the end of the world: floating lab to explore life in Arctic adrift in ice. There, they will climb onboard a futuristic, floating laboratory – the French-built Tara polar station. They will enter a harsh and isolating environment: months of complete darkness and temperatures as low as -50C (-58F).
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An eight-month expedition will set off soon from Norway on a mission to find new species before the climate crisis and pollution changes the northern ocean for ever Six scientists and six crew will travel next month to Kirkenes, a remote Arctic town in Norway near the Russian border, to begin an odyssey to one of the most inhospitable, inaccessible and least-studied regions on Earth.
Insideclimatenews
Jul 2, 09:00
Echoes of the Past in Pennsylvania Coal Towns’ Fight Against Data Centers
HAZLETON, Pa.—The Hazle Township Supervisors faced a packed room. Hanging on the wall behind them, black lettering spelled out “We the People.” In front of them sat and stood about a hundred community members, some wearing yellow T-shirts that read “Project Hazelnot,” with a red circle and backslash for the “o.” Their shirts were a […]
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Echoes of the Past in Pennsylvania Coal Towns’ Fight Against Data Centers. HAZLETON, Pa.—The Hazle Township Supervisors faced a packed room. Hanging on the wall behind them, black lettering spelled out “We the People.
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HAZLETON, Pa.—The Hazle Township Supervisors faced a packed room.
Grist
Jul 2, 08:45
People are willing to pay more for climate-proof wine, study shows
New research weighs the costs and payoffs of three common adaptation strategies: Go, stay, or change.
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People are willing to pay more for climate-proof wine, study shows. New research weighs the costs and payoffs of three common adaptation strategies: Go, stay, or change.
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New research weighs the costs and payoffs of three common adaptation strategies: Go, stay, or change.
Theguardian
Jul 2, 05:00
Global boom in livestock farming since 2006 is piling pressure on nature, report finds
Wildlife at risk as demand for cropland and water grows to feed 50% rise in farmed animals, campaign alliance says The number of mammals and poultry farmed worldwide has increased by half in the last two decades, research shows, and the amount of cropland used for feeding livestock has increased by about a quarter. These increases are putting rising pressure on natural systems, threatening wildlife and plant species and adding to the climate crisis. Continue reading...
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Global boom in livestock farming since 2006 is piling pressure on nature, report finds. Wildlife at risk as demand for cropland and water grows to feed 50% rise in farmed animals, campaign alliance says The number of mammals and poultry farmed worldwide has increased by half in the last two decades, research shows, and the amount of cropland used for feeding livestock has incr…
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These increases are putting rising pressure on natural systems, threatening wildlife and plant species and adding to the climate crisis.
Theguardian
Jul 2, 05:00
Weatherwatch: Cleaner clouds may slow rate of global heating
Study shows falling dust levels are making clouds more reflective, an effect not taken into account in climate models Cleaner clouds are helping to slow the rate of global heating, a study shows. Falling levels of dust in the atmosphere are making clouds more reflective. This previously unidentified effect is not being taken into account by current climate models, which may mean they are slightly overestimating the projected rate of global heating. Researchers analysed satellite observations of high clouds in the northern hemisphere and assessed the ratio of ice crystals to liquid droplets over the period 2008 to 2018. Their findings, published in Geophysical Research Letters , show that clouds have become less icy over that time. Weakening surface winds (due to climate change) have resulted in less dust being whipped up into the atmosphere over the last two decades. Dust particles help to seed ice crystals, so less dust means fewer ice crystals in clouds. The effect is not observed in southern hemisphere clouds because there is far less dust in the southern hemisphere atmosphere in the first place. Continue reading...
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Weakening surface winds (due to climate change) have resulted in less dust being whipped up into the atmosphere over the last two decades. Dust particles help to seed ice crystals, so less dust means fewer ice crystals in clouds. The effect is not observed in southern hemisphere clouds because there is far less dust in the southern hemisphere atmosphere in the first place.
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Study shows falling dust levels are making clouds more reflective, an effect not taken into account in climate models Cleaner clouds are helping to slow the rate of global heating, a study shows.
Sciencedaily
Jul 2, 03:07
Scientists discover vast hidden structure beneath Antarctica’s ice
A giant fan-shaped network of hidden basins has been discovered beneath East Antarctica, revealing that several well-known subglacial features are actually part of one massive geological structure. The finding sheds new light on Antarctica’s ancient tectonic history and could help scientists better understand how the ice sheet behaves today.
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A giant fan-shaped network of hidden basins has been discovered beneath East Antarctica, revealing that several well-known subglacial features are actually part of one massive geological structure. The finding sheds new light on Antarctica’s ancient tectonic history and could help scientists better understand how the ice sheet behaves today.
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A giant fan-shaped network of hidden basins has been discovered beneath East Antarctica, revealing that several well-known subglacial features are actually part of one massive geological structure.
Sciencedaily
Jul 2, 03:07
Scientists just found a hidden weakness in forever chemicals
Researchers discovered that hydrogen radicals generated by intense UV light can break down stubborn PFAS “forever chemicals” without added chemicals. The breakthrough reveals a key mechanism that could lead to greener and more effective technologies for permanently destroying these pollutants.
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Scientists just found a hidden weakness in forever chemicals. Researchers discovered that hydrogen radicals generated by intense UV light can break down stubborn PFAS “forever chemicals” without added chemicals. The breakthrough reveals a key mechanism that could lead to greener and more effective technologies for permanently destroying these pollutants.
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Researchers discovered that hydrogen radicals generated by intense UV light can break down stubborn PFAS “forever chemicals” without added chemicals.
Cleantechnica
Jul 2, 00:56
NIO vs. XPENG — Back Almost Even Again!
I’ve said it before several times — XPENG and NIO have had a humorously similar growth trajectory over the past several years. Sometimes one surges ahead of the other for a while, and then things swing again and the other one surges ahead. NIO had a bit of an advantage ... [continued] The post NIO vs. XPENG — Back Almost Even Again! appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 1, 22:41
Top Selling Electric Vehicles in the World — May 2026
BEVs on the way up, PHEVs on the way down Plugin vehicle registrations were up 4% year over year (YoY) in May, ending the month at around 1.7 million units. Interestingly, BEVs (+15% YoY) and PHEVs (-15% YoY) had opposite performances, with pure electrics firm in double-digit growth while plugin ... [continued] The post Top Selling Electric Vehicles in the World — May 2026 appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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BEVs on the way up, PHEVs on the way down Plugin vehicle registrations were up 4% year over year (YoY) in May, ending the month at around 1.7 million units. Interestingly, BEVs (+15% YoY) and PHEVs (-15% YoY) had opposite performances, with pure electrics firm in double-digit growth while plugin ...
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[continued] The post Top Selling Electric Vehicles in the World — May 2026 appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 1, 21:10
XPENG Sales Rise 16% in June
XPENG had 40,126 vehicle deliveries in June, a 15.9% increase year over year. That was also a 24.8% increase in deliveries month over month for the company. Note that static versions of the embedded charts are included at the bottom of this article. This strong June result got the company ... [continued] The post XPENG Sales Rise 16% in June appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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XPENG had 40,126 vehicle deliveries in June, a 15.9% increase year over year. That was also a 24.8% increase in deliveries month over month for the company. [continued] The post XPENG Sales Rise 16% in June appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Insideclimatenews
Jul 1, 21:07
A New Mexico Town Is Running Dry. An Immigration Detention Center Is Its Biggest Water Customer.
Following years of drought, the wells in Estancia, N.M., are running dry. After declaring a water emergency last week, the small town in Torrance County is hauling in water to fill its pipes. Estancia has also reduced water sales to the Torrance County Detention Facility, a federal immigration detention center run by the private contractor […]
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A New Mexico Town Is Running Dry. An Immigration Detention Center Is Its Biggest Water Customer.. Estancia has also reduced water sales to the Torrance County Detention Facility, a federal immigration detention center run by the private contractor […]
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Following years of drought, the wells in Estancia, N.M., are running dry. After declaring a water emergency last week, the small town in Torrance County is hauling in water to fill its pipes.
Cleantechnica
Jul 1, 20:33
NIO Sales Increase 63% in June!
NIO is off to a strong start in 2026 — well, covering the first half of the year already! The company scored 40,597 deliveries in June, up 62.9% from June 2025. That was also a 7.7% increase month over month. Note that static versions of the embedded charts are included ... [continued] The post NIO Sales Increase 63% in June! appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 1, 20:20
XPENG Unveils X-Mind: Empowering Autonomous Driving With A “Future-Foresight” Brain
XPENG (NYSE: XPEV, HKEX: 9868), a leading China-based high-tech company, shared key insights at the CVPR 2026 Workshop on Foundation Model Deployment for Embodied Intelligence, hosted in Denver, U.S. this June. Xianming Liu, Head of XPENG Group’s General Intelligence Center, disclosed for the first time the complete technical roadmap of ... [continued] The post XPENG Unveils X-Mind: Empowering Autonomous Driving With A “Future-Foresight” Brain appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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XPENG (NYSE: XPEV, HKEX: 9868), a leading China-based high-tech company, shared key insights at the CVPR 2026 Workshop on Foundation Model Deployment for Embodied Intelligence, hosted in Denver, U.S. Xianming Liu, Head of XPENG Group’s General Intelligence Center, disclosed for the first time the complete technical roadmap of ...
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[continued] The post XPENG Unveils X-Mind: Empowering Autonomous Driving With A “Future-Foresight” Brain appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 1, 20:10
Southeast Missouri Smelter Announces Intent to Restart This Year
Clean Energy Critical for Affordability & Clean Air in New Madrid NEW MADRID, MO — The idled Magnitude 7 Metals aluminum smelter near New Madrid, formerly owned and operated by Noranda, announced its intent to restart production by the end of the year. Not mentioned in the release today is ... [continued] The post Southeast Missouri Smelter Announces Intent to Restart This Year appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Clean Energy Critical for Affordability & Clean Air in New Madrid NEW MADRID, MO — The idled Magnitude 7 Metals aluminum smelter near New Madrid, formerly owned and operated by Noranda, announced its intent to restart production by the end of the year. Not mentioned in the release today is ...
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Cleantechnica
Jul 1, 20:00
USMCA to Move to Automatic Annual Renewal as Countries Face July 1st Deadline
Washington, DC — Today marks the mandatory six-year review of the United States-Mexico-Canada trilateral trade agreement, known as the USMCA. With a long-term agreement to extend the deal highly unlikely, and no countries opting to leave the deal, USMCA will move automatically to annual reviews through 2036. The USMCA was ... [continued] The post USMCA to Move to Automatic Annual Renewal as Countries Face July 1st Deadline appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Washington, DC — Today marks the mandatory six-year review of the United States-Mexico-Canada trilateral trade agreement, known as the USMCA. With a long-term agreement to extend the deal highly unlikely, and no countries opting to leave the deal, USMCA will move automatically to annual reviews through 2036.
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[continued] The post USMCA to Move to Automatic Annual Renewal as Countries Face July 1st Deadline appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 1, 19:00
“Alligator Alcatraz” Ends Immigration Detention After Earthjustice Lawsuits
How we’re ensuring environmental laws are not ignored in the Trump administration’s unchecked mass detainment efforts. By Keith Rushing, Earthjustice After a year of aggressive litigation from Earthjustice and its partners, “Alligator Alcatraz” no longer holds detainees. The mass immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades shut down detention operations on ... [continued] The post “Alligator Alcatraz” Ends Immigration Detention After Earthjustice Lawsuits appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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How we’re ensuring environmental laws are not ignored in the Trump administration’s unchecked mass detainment efforts. By Keith Rushing, Earthjustice After a year of aggressive litigation from Earthjustice and its partners, “Alligator Alcatraz” no longer holds detainees.
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Grist
Jul 1, 18:00
Urban trees aren’t just nice, scientists say — they’re mandatory
Researchers are calling for cities to double down on one of the simplest yet most powerful solutions to many problems.
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Urban trees aren’t just nice, scientists say — they’re mandatory. Researchers are calling for cities to double down on one of the simplest yet most powerful solutions to many problems.
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Researchers are calling for cities to double down on one of the simplest yet most powerful solutions to many problems.
Cleantechnica
Jul 1, 16:48
AVILOO Launches UK Used EV Battery Warranty
Anyone who follows electric vehicles understands there is an active, if not robust, used electric vehicle market. Battery health is top of mind for many potential buyers because no one wants to buy a used EV to find out the battery needs to be replaced or requires repairs. Similarly, no ... [continued] The post AVILOO Launches UK Used EV Battery Warranty appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Anyone who follows electric vehicles understands there is an active, if not robust, used electric vehicle market. Battery health is top of mind for many potential buyers because no one wants to buy a used EV to find out the battery needs to be replaced or requires repairs. [continued] The post AVILOO Launches UK Used EV Battery Warranty appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 1, 16:46
Swimming Against The Anti-EV Tide, BMW Will Build Electric Cars In The US
BMW this week officially introduced its revitalized factory in Spartanburg, South Carolina where it will manufacture the new X5. The post Swimming Against The Anti-EV Tide, BMW Will Build Electric Cars In The US appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Swimming Against The Anti-EV Tide, BMW Will Build Electric Cars In The US. BMW this week officially introduced its revitalized factory in Spartanburg, South Carolina where it will manufacture the new X5. The post Swimming Against The Anti-EV Tide, BMW Will Build Electric Cars In The US appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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BMW this week officially introduced its revitalized factory in Spartanburg, South Carolina where it will manufacture the new X5.
Cleantechnica
Jul 1, 14:57
Hydrogen Demand Shrinks When It Is Counted Properly
Hydrogen demand is usually discussed as if the world is about to discover a giant new fuel market. That is the wrong starting point. Hydrogen is already a very large industrial molecule, but most of that demand is tied to the fossil-fuel system, fertilizer, methanol and process chemistry. It’s a ... [continued] The post Hydrogen Demand Shrinks When It Is Counted Properly appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Hydrogen demand is usually discussed as if the world is about to discover a giant new fuel market. Hydrogen is already a very large industrial molecule, but most of that demand is tied to the fossil-fuel system, fertilizer, methanol and process chemistry. [continued] The post Hydrogen Demand Shrinks When It Is Counted Properly appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Carbonbrief
Jul 1, 14:15
Analysis: UK newspapers have already printed 63 editorials in 2026 backing North Sea drilling
UK newspapers have already published 63 editorials this year calling for more oil and gas... The post Analysis: UK newspapers have already printed 63 editorials in 2026 backing North Sea drilling appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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UK newspapers have already published 63 editorials this year calling for more oil and gas... The post Analysis: UK newspapers have already printed 63 editorials in 2026 backing North Sea drilling appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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Carbonbrief
Jul 1, 14:00
Cropped 1 July 2026: Heatwave scorches Europe | UK 2050 farm plan | What’s next for the High Seas Treaty
We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food... The post Cropped 1 July 2026: Heatwave scorches Europe | UK 2050 farm plan | What’s next for the High Seas Treaty appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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Cropped 1 July 2026: Heatwave scorches Europe | UK 2050 farm plan | What’s next for the High Seas Treaty. We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food... The post Cropped 1 July 2026: Heatwave scorches Europe | UK 2050 farm plan | What’s next for the High Seas Treaty appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food...
Bbc
Jul 1, 13:49
England's warmest June on record down to record-breaking heatwave
England saw its warmest June since records began in 1865 and the second warmest for the whole of the UK according to data just released by the Met Office.
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The month was hot by day and hot by night with June mean temperatures reaching 17.1C, nearly 3C above average. A rare red extreme heat warning was issued for parts of England and Wales. The extreme June heatwave also affected large areas of Europe with new June records set in many countries including Hungary, Austria, Netherlands, Switzerland and Denmark.
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England saw its warmest June since records began in 1865 and the second warmest for the whole of the UK according to data just released by the Met Office.
Theguardian
Jul 1, 12:00
New Orleans residents on warning to abandon sinking city: ‘Nobody wants to leave home’
After a recent study found New Orleans is at a ‘point of no return’ amid the climate crisis, some locals say they will ‘only leave if forced to’. But what would it take to stay? When a study in May concluded that New Orleans has hit a “point of no return” due to the climate crisis that will require people to eventually retreat from their storied yet ultimately doomed city, the local reaction was swift and fiery. The onward march of rising seas around a sinking city was unsettling, but the study is “more focused on generating publicity and clickbait headlines” than coming up with solutions, said Helena Moreno, New Orleans’ mayor. There is flooding in Miami, and wildfires and earthquakes near San Fransisco, Moreno pointed out, “yet no serious movement exists to declare those cities lost causes”. Continue reading...
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New Orleans residents on warning to abandon sinking city: ‘Nobody wants to leave home’. When a study in May concluded that New Orleans has hit a “point of no return” due to the climate crisis that will require people to eventually retreat from their storied yet ultimately doomed city, the local reaction was swift and fiery.
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After a recent study found New Orleans is at a ‘point of no return’ amid the climate crisis, some locals say they will ‘only leave if forced to’.
Grist
Jul 1, 08:30
Banks are financing the fossil fuel industry’s next growth strategy
New research shows major lenders are accelerating their investment in Big Oil as the industry turns toward plastics, pesticides, and other petrochemicals.
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For the past two years, more than a dozen major banks have been not only reneging on their climate commitments, they’ve been actively making the crisis worse. In 2024 and 2025, during the leadup to President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, all six of the nation’s largest banks abandoned the Net-Zero Banking Alliance , a voluntary climate coalition, precipitating the Allian…
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New research shows major lenders are accelerating their investment in Big Oil as the industry turns toward plastics, pesticides, and other petrochemicals.
Bbc
Jul 1, 07:15
Farming worries after India records driest June in over a decade
Weaker monsoon rains are likely to impact farm output but the government says it has enough grain stocks to deal with any shortages.
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India has recorded its driest June in 12 years, and the fifth-driest since nationwide rainfall records began in 1901, according to the country's weather department. Government data shows the area planted with summer crops until the end of June is down by nearly 23% from the corresponding period in 2025, with rice sowing falling by a quarter.
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Weaker monsoon rains are likely to impact farm output but the government says it has enough grain stocks to deal with any shortages.
Bbc
Jul 1, 05:38
Three beaver kits born in Wyre Forest enclosure
Three beaver kits have been born in a forest as part of a conservation programme. A family of two adults and four kits were originally moved into a five-hectare woodland enclosure in Worcestershire's…
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Three beaver kits have been born in a forest as part of a conservation programme. He said the beavers had not had a chance to breed in the first year, as females tended to be only receptive for one day each year, normally in January. Boles said they were sad when they only spotted one kit, but were "ecstatic" after footage of the other two eventually emerged.
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New beaver kits are captured on camera after a family of six beavers were first released in 2024.
Sciencedaily
Jul 1, 03:07
Typhoon Jangmi’s giant eye lights up the night as it approaches Japan
Typhoon Jangmi powered toward southern Japan with heavy rain, strong winds, and a striking appearance from space. Nighttime satellite images revealed a large eye and intricate swirling structures within the storm. As Jangmi intensified, its outer bands spread over land, raising concerns about flooding and prolonged downpours across parts of Japan.
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Typhoon Jangmi’s giant eye lights up the night as it approaches Japan. Nighttime satellite images revealed a large eye and intricate swirling structures within the storm. As Jangmi intensified, its outer bands spread over land, raising concerns about flooding and prolonged downpours across parts of Japan.
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Typhoon Jangmi powered toward southern Japan with heavy rain, strong winds, and a striking appearance from space.
Sciencedaily
Jul 1, 03:07
Super Typhoon Sinlaku triggered atmospheric gravity waves visible from space
One of the most powerful typhoons ever recorded this early in the Pacific season did more than unleash flooding and extreme winds—it sent enormous ripples all the way into the upper atmosphere. As Super Typhoon Sinlaku rapidly exploded into a category 5-equivalent storm, satellites captured rare gravity waves spreading outward like rings on a pond, visible high above Earth through a faint glow in the atmosphere.
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One of the most powerful typhoons ever recorded this early in the Pacific season did more than unleash flooding and extreme winds—it sent enormous ripples all the way into the upper atmosphere.
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One of the most powerful typhoons ever recorded this early in the Pacific season did more than unleash flooding and extreme winds—it sent enormous ripples all the way into the upper atmosphere.
Sciencedaily
Jul 1, 03:07
Scientists sound the alarm as dangerous amoebas spread globally
Scientists warn that free-living amoebae may be an underappreciated public health threat, capable of causing deadly infections and shielding other dangerous microbes from water treatment. Climate change and aging infrastructure could help these resilient organisms spread more widely in the years ahead.
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Scientists sound the alarm as dangerous amoebas spread globally. Scientists warn that free-living amoebae may be an underappreciated public health threat, capable of causing deadly infections and shielding other dangerous microbes from water treatment. Climate change and aging infrastructure could help these resilient organisms spread more widely in the years ahead.
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Scientists warn that free-living amoebae may be an underappreciated public health threat, capable of causing deadly infections and shielding other dangerous microbes from water treatment.
Sciencedaily
Jul 1, 03:07
Scientists crack a decades-old CO2 problem and triple fuel production
A new catalyst design could significantly improve the conversion of CO2 into methanol, an important fuel and chemical feedstock. Researchers separated key reaction steps across different catalyst sites, avoiding a long-standing trade-off between speed and efficiency. The result was about three times more methanol production than standard commercial catalysts.
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Scientists crack a decades-old CO2 problem and triple fuel production. Researchers separated key reaction steps across different catalyst sites, avoiding a long-standing trade-off between speed and efficiency. The result was about three times more methanol production than standard commercial catalysts.
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A new catalyst design could significantly improve the conversion of CO2 into methanol, an important fuel and chemical feedstock.
Sciencedaily
Jul 1, 03:07
Beneath our feet lies a fungal superhighway stretching 68 quadrillion miles
Beneath our feet lies a vast hidden fungal superhighway that helps sustain much of life on Earth—and scientists have now mapped it for the first time. Researchers estimate that these underground networks stretch an astonishing 110 quadrillion kilometers, move about 4 billion tons of carbon dioxide into soils each year, and play a major role in supporting plants and regulating the climate.
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Beneath our feet lies a vast hidden fungal superhighway that helps sustain much of life on Earth—and scientists have now mapped it for the first time. Researchers estimate that these underground networks stretch an astonishing 110 quadrillion kilometers, move about 4 billion tons of carbon dioxide into soils each year, and play a major role in supporting plants and regulating…
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Beneath our feet lies a vast hidden fungal superhighway that helps sustain much of life on Earth—and scientists have now mapped it for the first time.
Theguardian
Jul 1, 02:00
Ocean surface temperatures hit a record high for June
European scientists warn of consequences for weather patterns, the global climate and marine life Temperatures on the ocean surface have hit a record high, raising fears of another burst of extreme heat this summer. On 21 June, temperatures outside the polar regions exceeded the extraordinary highs observed at the same time in 2023 and 2024, the Copernicus Climate Change Service said on Wednesday. Continue reading...
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European scientists warn of consequences for weather patterns, the global climate and marine life Temperatures on the ocean surface have hit a record high, raising fears of another burst of extreme heat this summer.
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European scientists warn of consequences for weather patterns, the global climate and marine life Temperatures on the ocean surface have hit a record high, raising fears of another burst of extreme heat this summer.
Cleantechnica
Jul 1, 01:37
The 250-Year History of U.S. Energy Consumption
Over the 250-year history of our nation, energy consumption has evolved from wood use in the 18th and 19th centuries to today’s use of modern renewable, hydrocarbon, and nuclear technology. In 2025, total energy used in the United States was 96 quadrillion British thermal units (quads), up 2% from 2024, but below ... [continued] The post The 250-Year History of U.S. Energy Consumption appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Over the 250-year history of our nation, energy consumption has evolved from wood use in the 18th and 19th centuries to today’s use of modern renewable, hydrocarbon, and nuclear technology. [continued] The post The 250-Year History of U.S. Energy Consumption appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jul 1, 01:24
Tesla Cybercab with No Steering Wheel or Pedals Starts On-Road Testing, USA Standards Changing
Tesla has been sending Cybercabs around the United States for some early testing and “Full Self Driving” calibrating, and people have noticed they have steering wheels and such, like normal cars. But they are not supposed to have steering wheels, pedals, and stalks. Some people thought, hey, maybe Tesla is ... [continued] The post Tesla Cybercab with No Steering Wheel or Pedals Starts On-Road Testing, USA Standards Changing appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Tesla has been sending Cybercabs around the United States for some early testing and “Full Self Driving” calibrating, and people have noticed they have steering wheels and such, like normal cars. Some people thought, hey, maybe Tesla is ...
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[continued] The post Tesla Cybercab with No Steering Wheel or Pedals Starts On-Road Testing, USA Standards Changing appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 1, 01:04
Old Teslas Starting Getting Full Self-Driving v14 Lite
One of the gripes of early Tesla “Full Self Driving” adopters (like me) is we were told that our cars would have all of the hardware necessary for true full self driving — the kind where you can go to sleep or watch a movie while the car drives. Recently, ... [continued] The post Old Teslas Starting Getting Full Self-Driving v14 Lite appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Old Teslas Starting Getting Full Self-Driving v14 Lite. One of the gripes of early Tesla “Full Self Driving” adopters (like me) is we were told that our cars would have all of the hardware necessary for true full self driving — the kind where you can go to sleep or watch a movie while the car drives.
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[continued] The post Old Teslas Starting Getting Full Self-Driving v14 Lite appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jul 1, 00:11
T&E, EIES and RECHARGE Joint Statement on the Industrial Accelerator Act
Europe needs a more assertive ‘Made in EU’ strategy in the IAA. The IAA can turn Europe’s sustainable, competitiveness and security goals into industrial reality. In an era of aggressive resource and technological competition globally, Europe must urgently adopt a more assertive, impactful Made in EU strategy to rebuild its ... [continued] The post T&E, EIES and RECHARGE Joint Statement on the Industrial Accelerator Act appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Europe needs a more assertive ‘Made in EU’ strategy in the IAA. The IAA can turn Europe’s sustainable, competitiveness and security goals into industrial reality. [continued] The post T&E, EIES and RECHARGE Joint Statement on the Industrial Accelerator Act appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post T&E, EIES and RECHARGE Joint Statement on the Industrial Accelerator Act appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Insideclimatenews
Jul 1, 00:04
Chemical Accidents Rise, Analysis Shows, as Trump Administration Proposes Weakening Safety Rules
Physicist Ronald Koopman appeared at a Southern California Air District meeting in 2018 to talk about what seemed like an arcane scientific topic: hydrofluoric acid dispersion and water mitigation testing. Hydrofluoric acid, also known as hydrogen fluoride or HF, is used to manufacture a range of materials, including refrigerants, gasoline, fluorine-based pesticides and fluoropolymers like […]
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Physicist Ronald Koopman appeared at a Southern California Air District meeting in 2018 to talk about what seemed like an arcane scientific topic: hydrofluoric acid dispersion and water mitigation testing.
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Physicist Ronald Koopman appeared at a Southern California Air District meeting in 2018 to talk about what seemed like an arcane scientific topic: hydrofluoric acid dispersion and water mitigation testing. Hydrofluoric acid, also known as hydrogen fluoride or HF, is used to manufacture a range of materials, including refrigerants, gasoline, fluorine-based pesticides and fluoropolymers like […]
Cleantechnica
Jun 30, 22:39
Toyota & Joby Aviation Are Really Trying To Build “Air Mobility for All”
Small electric aviation vehicles have been getting hyped for … several years. I remember a writer on CleanTechnica who was obsessed with electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft nearly a decade ago. Heck, electric aircraft was even supposed to be the subject of Elon Musk’s first meeting with JB ... [continued] The post Toyota & Joby Aviation Are Really Trying To Build “Air Mobility for All” appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Small electric aviation vehicles have been getting hyped for … several years. I remember a writer on CleanTechnica who was obsessed with electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft nearly a decade ago. Heck, electric aircraft was even supposed to be the subject of Elon Musk’s first meeting with JB ...
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[continued] The post Toyota & Joby Aviation Are Really Trying To Build “Air Mobility for All” appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jun 30, 22:39
Lynk & Co Introduces the 07 GT, a New Sport Touring Model Planned for Europe in 2027
Gothenburg, Sweden — Lynk & Co has unveiled the new Lynk & Co 07 GT in China, marking the brand’s first model in a new sport touring category and previewing its planned arrival in Europe in 2027. The European version will feature market-specific specifications, technologies and features developed to meet ... [continued] The post Lynk & Co Introduces the 07 GT, a New Sport Touring Model Planned for Europe in 2027 appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Lynk & Co Introduces the 07 GT, a New Sport Touring Model Planned for Europe in 2027. Gothenburg, Sweden — Lynk & Co has unveiled the new Lynk & Co 07 GT in China, marking the brand’s first model in a new sport touring category and previewing its planned arrival in Europe in 2027.
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[continued] The post Lynk & Co Introduces the 07 GT, a New Sport Touring Model Planned for Europe in 2027 appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Insideclimatenews
Jun 30, 22:18
Large Fires Scorch Drought-Stricken Western U.S.
After an exceptionally warm and dry winter, vast swaths of the Western United States are up in flames—and conditions could get worse. Several large fires are burning in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Nevada and Utah. In Colorado, three federal wildland firefighters died while battling a blaze over the weekend. “Significant wildland fire activity is […]
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After an exceptionally warm and dry winter, vast swaths of the Western United States are up in flames—and conditions could get worse. Several large fires are burning in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Nevada and Utah. In Colorado, three federal wildland firefighters died while battling a blaze over the weekend. “Significant wildland fire activity is […]
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After an exceptionally warm and dry winter, vast swaths of the Western United States are up in flames—and conditions could get worse. Several large fires are burning in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Nevada and Utah.
Bbc
Jun 30, 22:08
Dangerous heatwave to hit US ahead of holiday weekend
A dangerous heatwave will impact a large swath of the US this week, bringing scorching temps during celebrations for America's 250th birthday.
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A prolonged and dangerous heatwave will intensify across a large swath of the US this week, bringing scorching daytime heat, high humidity and stifling overnight temperatures, forecasters predict. The extreme temperatures caused by a heat dome, will peak in the Midwest and Mississippi Valley through Thursday, the NWS predicted. Temperatures ranging from 95F-105F (35C -40.
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A dangerous heatwave will impact a large swath of the US this week, bringing scorching temps during celebrations for America's 250th birthday.
Cleantechnica
Jun 30, 21:40
OpenAI Went From $5.09 Billion Net Loss in 2024 to $38.53 Billion Net Loss in 2025
I don’t recall a buzzword being as obsessively used as “AI” is today. Everything is being boosted by AI or made possible because of AI or will make you more money because of AI. It’s everywhere — because if you haven’t gotten on the AI bandwagon by now, you must ... [continued] The post OpenAI Went From $5.09 Billion Net Loss in 2024 to $38.53 Billion Net Loss in 2025 appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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I don’t recall a buzzword being as obsessively used as “AI” is today. Everything is being boosted by AI or made possible because of AI or will make you more money because of AI. [continued] The post OpenAI Went From $5.09 Billion Net Loss in 2024 to $38.53 Billion Net Loss in 2025 appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post OpenAI Went From $5.09 Billion Net Loss in 2024 to $38.53 Billion Net Loss in 2025 appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jun 30, 20:28
OMG, I’m In Love — New Hyundai IONIQ 3 Is It!
Look, I get it — most people want bigger vehicles, big and bigger. But I don’t really understand it, even if I know the logic well. I simply have a strong preference for smaller vehicles. (Stay tuned for more on that later….) There are many small EVs that I love, ... [continued] The post OMG, I’m In Love — New Hyundai IONIQ 3 Is It! appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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OMG, I’m In Love — New Hyundai IONIQ 3 Is It!. [continued] The post OMG, I’m In Love — New Hyundai IONIQ 3 Is It! appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jun 30, 18:56
California Advances New Clean Vehicle Incentives While Trump Administration Continues Rolling Back Affordable Clean Transportation
Yesterday, California leaders reached an agreement in the state budget to provide new funding for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) incentives for light- and heavy-duty vehicles. This agreement will reaffirm California’s role as a national leader on clean transportation, as the Trump administration continues attacking policies that help Americans afford cleaner vehicles and ... [continued] The post California Advances New Clean Vehicle Incentives While Trump Administration Continues Rolling Back Affordable Clean Transportation appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Yesterday, California leaders reached an agreement in the state budget to provide new funding for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) incentives for light- and heavy-duty vehicles. This agreement will reaffirm California’s role as a national leader on clean transportation, as the Trump administration continues attacking policies that help Americans afford cleaner vehicles and ...
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[continued] The post California Advances New Clean Vehicle Incentives While Trump Administration Continues Rolling Back Affordable Clean Transportation appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jun 30, 18:42
Federal Appeals Court Upholds New York Limits on Fossil Fuel Use in Buildings
Second Circuit rejects industry challenges to building electrification requirements. Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled in favor of New York City and New York State laws that prohibit fossil fuel-burning appliances in new buildings, affirming the judgments of two lower courts. Those laws are part of ... [continued] The post Federal Appeals Court Upholds New York Limits on Fossil Fuel Use in Buildings appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Second Circuit rejects industry challenges to building electrification requirements. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled in favor of New York City and New York State laws that prohibit fossil fuel-burning appliances in new buildings, affirming the judgments of two lower courts.
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[continued] The post Federal Appeals Court Upholds New York Limits on Fossil Fuel Use in Buildings appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jun 30, 18:22
Florida Anti-Net Zero Law Takes Effect July 1
The Free State of Florida continues its efforts to become known as the most backward state in the union with new anti-climate law. The post Florida Anti-Net Zero Law Takes Effect July 1 appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Florida Anti-Net Zero Law Takes Effect July 1. The Free State of Florida continues its efforts to become known as the most backward state in the union with new anti-climate law. The post Florida Anti-Net Zero Law Takes Effect July 1 appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The post Florida Anti-Net Zero Law Takes Effect July 1 appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jun 30, 17:38
World’s Biggest Green Hydrogen Project Blows Off Trump, Bigly
Trump or no Trump, 257 wind turbines and a solar farm the size of Manhattan will provide renewable energy to power the world's largest green hydrogen plant, located in Saudi Arabia. The post World’s Biggest Green Hydrogen Project Blows Off Trump, Bigly appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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World’s Biggest Green Hydrogen Project Blows Off Trump, Bigly. Trump or no Trump, 257 wind turbines and a solar farm the size of Manhattan will provide renewable energy to power the world's largest green hydrogen plant, located in Saudi Arabia. The post World’s Biggest Green Hydrogen Project Blows Off Trump, Bigly appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The post World’s Biggest Green Hydrogen Project Blows Off Trump, Bigly appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Bbc
Jun 30, 15:42
Potentially dangerous heatwave to sweep across the eastern United States
A heatwave developing across the eastern United States will bring daytime heat, high humidity and stifling overnight temperatures as Ben Rich explains.
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To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Close 0 0 A heatwave developing across the eastern United States will bring daytime heat, high humidity and stifling overnight temperatures as Ben Rich explains.
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A heatwave developing across the eastern United States will bring daytime heat, high humidity and stifling overnight temperatures as Ben Rich explains.
Cleantechnica
Jun 30, 14:23
Brimstone’s Cement Pitch Hides A Bigger Minerals Refinery Bet
Brimstone’s cement story is interesting because it is not only a cement story. The company’s public positioning is now much bigger than ordinary Portland cement without limestone process CO₂. Brimstone is presenting itself as a Rock Refinery: a process that starts with calcium-bearing silicate rock and co-produces multiple industrial materials ... [continued] The post Brimstone’s Cement Pitch Hides A Bigger Minerals Refinery Bet appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Brimstone’s cement story is interesting because it is not only a cement story. The company’s public positioning is now much bigger than ordinary Portland cement without limestone process CO₂. [continued] The post Brimstone’s Cement Pitch Hides A Bigger Minerals Refinery Bet appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post Brimstone’s Cement Pitch Hides A Bigger Minerals Refinery Bet appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Theguardian
Jun 30, 13:00
Labour MPs tell Burnham to ignore ‘deluded’ calls for more North Sea drilling
Critics debunk economic claims as research finds Rosebank development would produce estimated 250m tonnes of CO2 UK politics live – latest updates Scores of Labour MPs have urged the prospective prime minister Andy Burnham to rule out the “tin-eared” and “deluded” development of the Rosebank oilfield in the North Sea, which new research indicates would produce as much carbon dioxide as the UK does in 10 months. Estimates seen by the Guardian show that Rosebank, which mainly contains oil , would produce about 250m tonnes of CO 2 over its lifetime. That is the equivalent of about 70% of the UK’s annual emissions. Continue reading...
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Labour MPs tell Burnham to ignore ‘deluded’ calls for more North Sea drilling. Estimates seen by the Guardian show that Rosebank, which mainly contains oil , would produce about 250m tonnes of CO 2 over its lifetime. That is the equivalent of about 70% of the UK’s annual emissions.
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Critics debunk economic claims as research finds Rosebank development would produce estimated 250m tonnes of CO2 UK politics live – latest updates Scores of Labour MPs have urged the prospective prime minister Andy Burnham to rule out the “tin-eared” and “deluded” development of the Rosebank oilfield in the North Sea, which new research indicates would produce as much carbon dioxide as the UK does in 10 months.
Cleantechnica
Jun 30, 11:44
Why Are We Letting The Masculinism Movement Suppress A Clean Climate For Us All?
Terry Gross is the host of “Fresh Air” on NPR. As I was running errands the other day, I listened to her interview with Helen Lewis, who writes about masculinism in a recent Atlantic article titled, “The Men Who Want Women to be Quiet.” It was really eye-opening. Lewis explains ... [continued] The post Why Are We Letting The Masculinism Movement Suppress A Clean Climate For Us All? appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Terry Gross is the host of “Fresh Air” on NPR. [continued] The post Why Are We Letting The Masculinism Movement Suppress A Clean Climate For Us All? appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Theguardian
Jun 30, 11:00
Reform MP chair of Welsh environment committee may ‘undermine scrutiny’, says thinktank
Climate campaigners question choice of James Evans for role given past criticism of green energy projects UK politics live – latest updates The appointment of a Reform UK MP as the chair of a key Welsh environmental committee could “undermine the hard graft of ministerial scrutiny”, a green thinktank has warned. James Evans, a former Conservative party MP who defected to Reform UK in January last year, has been appointed chair of the Welsh climate change, environment, sustainability and rural affairs committee. Continue reading...
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Climate campaigners question choice of James Evans for role given past criticism of green energy projects UK politics live – latest updates The appointment of a Reform UK MP as the chair of a key Welsh environmental committee could “undermine the hard graft of ministerial scrutiny”, a green thinktank has warned.
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Climate campaigners question choice of James Evans for role given past criticism of green energy projects UK politics live – latest updates The appointment of a Reform UK MP as the chair of a key Welsh environmental committee could “undermine the hard graft of ministerial scrutiny”, a green thinktank has warned.
Insideclimatenews
Jun 30, 09:00
New Florida Law Bans Local Net-Zero Emissions Policies
A new state law limits Florida communities’ aims to offset greenhouse gas emissions that are warming the global climate and intensifying disasters such as hurricanes. Specifically, HB 1217 prohibits local governments from pursuing net-zero emissions goals. At least 10 cities and counties have implemented such policies, including Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Orlando and Leon County, where […]
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New Florida Law Bans Local Net-Zero Emissions Policies. Specifically, HB 1217 prohibits local governments from pursuing net-zero emissions goals. At least 10 cities and counties have implemented such policies, including Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Orlando and Leon County, where […]
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A new state law limits Florida communities’ aims to offset greenhouse gas emissions that are warming the global climate and intensifying disasters such as hurricanes.
Insideclimatenews
Jun 30, 08:55
FERC Order Bolsters Maryland Case Against Billions in Data Center Grid Costs
A new federal order could strengthen Maryland’s claim that its households and businesses have been unlawfully billed billions of dollars for transmission upgrades to serve out-of-state data centers. But it is unclear whether the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s recent directive, which requires six regional grid operators, including PJM Interconnection, to justify how they assign those […]
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A new federal order could strengthen Maryland’s claim that its households and businesses have been unlawfully billed billions of dollars for transmission upgrades to serve out-of-state data centers.
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A new federal order could strengthen Maryland’s claim that its households and businesses have been unlawfully billed billions of dollars for transmission upgrades to serve out-of-state data centers.
Grist
Jun 30, 08:45
For Puerto Rico’s fishers, climate change isn’t the only challenge — being left to adapt alone is.
Even as Puerto Rico's fisherfolk navigate rising seas and monster storms, a maze of bureaucracy is proving to be their biggest obstacle.
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For Puerto Rico’s fishers, climate change isn’t the only challenge — being left to adapt alone is.. Even as Puerto Rico's fisherfolk navigate rising seas and monster storms, a maze of bureaucracy is proving to be their biggest obstacle.
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Even as Puerto Rico's fisherfolk navigate rising seas and monster storms, a maze of bureaucracy is proving to be their biggest obstacle.
Theguardian
Jun 30, 08:00
Reader Q&A: ask Ajit Niranjan anything about Europe’s hellish week of heat
Our European environment correspondent has been reporting on the shocking heatwave that continues to scorch its way across Europe, covering everything from the lack of preparation to ways to deal with the heat Post your questions now – Ajit will be here at 1pm BST (2pm CEST) to answer them Many European countries, including Germany, France, Czechia, Poland and Hungary have experienced their hottest days ever . The UK and others have suffered their hottest ever day in June. Over the past week Ajit, alongside the rest of our environment team and network of reporters, has been following this extreme heat wave as it headed east across the continent. Today, Budapest is expected to hit 40C and other parts of eastern Europe have issued red warnings for extreme heat. We have looked at how the heatwave has been used as a political football ; the best ways to stay safe in the heat and how these kind of temperatures disproportionately impact women and low-income families . Continue reading...
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Reader Q&A: ask Ajit Niranjan anything about Europe’s hellish week of heat. Over the past week Ajit, alongside the rest of our environment team and network of reporters, has been following this extreme heat wave as it headed east across the continent. Today, Budapest is expected to hit 40C and other parts of eastern Europe have issued red warnings for extreme heat.
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Our European environment correspondent has been reporting on the shocking heatwave that continues to scorch its way across Europe, covering everything from the lack of preparation to ways to deal with the heat Post your questions now – Ajit will be here at 1pm BST (2pm CEST) to answer them Many European countries, including Germany, France, Czechia, Poland and Hungary have experienced their hottest days ever .
Theguardian
Jun 30, 07:00
How I survived the record Paris heatwave while seven months pregnant
It feels as if we are being abandoned to our fate by those in power, with further extreme heat expected next week In the summer of 2019, I had a “fun” idea for a piece. Paris was due to experience its hottest day in history, and I proposed travelling around the city trying out its various cooling-off strategies to see if they would help. Reader, it was not fun and they did not help . Last week, Paris experienced its worst period of catastrophic heat on record, worse than that day in 2019, and worse than in 2003, when a sustained heatwave killed nearly 15,000 people. I now live in a neighbourhood in Seine-Saint-Denis, the poorest département in mainland France and one of the most exposed to extreme heat, and, to add to the complications, am seven months pregnant. So how did my week go this time? Continue reading...
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How I survived the record Paris heatwave while seven months pregnant. Paris was due to experience its hottest day in history, and I proposed travelling around the city trying out its various cooling-off strategies to see if they would help.
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It feels as if we are being abandoned to our fate by those in power, with further extreme heat expected next week In the summer of 2019, I had a “fun” idea for a piece.
Bbc
Jun 30, 05:01
Sale halted of farm which inspired Narnia
A unique and historical piece of farmland has been withdrawn from sale after a campaign by local people.
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A unique and historical piece of farmland has been withdrawn from sale after a campaign by local people. The 400-year-old water meadows at Turnastone Court in Herefordshire are believed to be the oldest such pastureland in England. The land has been farmed since 1130 and is home to many declining species such as skylark, yellowhammer, spotted flycatcher and water voles.
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A charity has reversed a decision to sell the Herefordshire farm, said to have inspired CS Lewis.
Cleantechnica
Jun 30, 03:29
Jackery SolarVault 3 Taps Balcony Solar Potential At InterSolar Europe
I recently had the opportunity to attend InterSolar Europe in Munich, the headlining show of The smarter E Europe. The show was both overwhelming and encouraging. Battery storage is becoming essential to solar power. Balcony solar is extending the benefits of solar and storage to new customers, like people who ... [continued] The post Jackery SolarVault 3 Taps Balcony Solar Potential At InterSolar Europe appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Battery storage is becoming essential to solar power. Balcony solar is extending the benefits of solar and storage to new customers, like people who ... [continued] The post Jackery SolarVault 3 Taps Balcony Solar Potential At InterSolar Europe appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post Jackery SolarVault 3 Taps Balcony Solar Potential At InterSolar Europe appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Sciencedaily
Jun 30, 03:13
New hydrogen breakthrough turns waste heat into clean fuel
A breakthrough hydrogen-production method could make clean fuel far cheaper and easier to generate. Researchers at the University of Birmingham developed a perovskite-based catalyst that splits water into hydrogen at much lower temperatures than existing technologies, potentially allowing factories, steel plants, cement works, and renewable energy sites to turn waste heat into valuable hydrogen.
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New hydrogen breakthrough turns waste heat into clean fuel. A breakthrough hydrogen-production method could make clean fuel far cheaper and easier to generate. Researchers at the University of Birmingham developed a perovskite-based catalyst that splits water into hydrogen at much lower temperatures than existing technologies, potentially allowing factories, steel plants, ceme…
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A breakthrough hydrogen-production method could make clean fuel far cheaper and easier to generate.
Sciencedaily
Jun 30, 03:13
The secret underground system keeping the Grand Canyon alive
Scientists are venturing into the Grand Canyon’s hidden cave networks to solve a mystery: how snowmelt travels underground to supply the park’s vital springs. Their discoveries could help protect the canyon’s water from drought, contamination, and other growing threats.
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The secret underground system keeping the Grand Canyon alive. Scientists are venturing into the Grand Canyon’s hidden cave networks to solve a mystery: how snowmelt travels underground to supply the park’s vital springs. Their discoveries could help protect the canyon’s water from drought, contamination, and other growing threats.
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Scientists are venturing into the Grand Canyon’s hidden cave networks to solve a mystery: how snowmelt travels underground to supply the park’s vital springs.
Sciencedaily
Jun 30, 03:13
A hidden pollutant is changing how the world's forests breathe
A massive global analysis found that nitrogen pollution can either speed up or dramatically slow the natural "breathing" of forest soils, depending on the ecosystem's condition. The results reveal hidden tipping points that could affect how forests store carbon and cope with climate change.
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A hidden pollutant is changing how the world's forests breathe. A massive global analysis found that nitrogen pollution can either speed up or dramatically slow the natural "breathing" of forest soils, depending on the ecosystem's condition. The results reveal hidden tipping points that could affect how forests store carbon and cope with climate change.
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The results reveal hidden tipping points that could affect how forests store carbon and cope with climate change.
Sciencedaily
Jun 30, 03:13
Yellowstone wolves may not have reshaped the national park after all
One of the most celebrated claims about Yellowstone’s wolves is facing a major challenge. Scientists say the study behind the famous trophic cascade story relied on flawed methods that overstated the ecological impact of wolf recovery. Their reanalysis found no evidence for a dramatic, park-wide surge in willow growth. Instead, the effects appear smaller and vary from place to place.
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Yellowstone wolves may not have reshaped the national park after all. Scientists say the study behind the famous trophic cascade story relied on flawed methods that overstated the ecological impact of wolf recovery. Instead, the effects appear smaller and vary from place to place.
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One of the most celebrated claims about Yellowstone’s wolves is facing a major challenge.
Theguardian
Jun 30, 02:14
Australia’s next summer isn’t guaranteed to be the hottest yet – but it’s looking likely | Milton Speer and Lance M Leslie
A warm start to winter is part of a global trend of extreme and unseasonable temperatures caused by global heating Many parts of Australia have already broken early winter maximum and minimum temperature records. In southern Australia, Sydney and Melbourne had their warmest-ever starts to winter. Daily observations show both cities experienced above-average June temperatures almost every day of the month. Continue reading...
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Australia’s next summer isn’t guaranteed to be the hottest yet – but it’s looking likely | Milton Speer and Lance M Leslie. In southern Australia, Sydney and Melbourne had their warmest-ever starts to winter. Daily observations show both cities experienced above-average June temperatures almost every day of the month.
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A warm start to winter is part of a global trend of extreme and unseasonable temperatures caused by global heating Many parts of Australia have already broken early winter maximum and minimum temperature records.
Cleantechnica
Jun 30, 02:01
Duke Energy Latest Company to Accept Trump’s Dirty “Deal” to Scrap Offshore Wind
RALEIGH, N.C. — Duke Energy accepted $129 million in taxpayer money to buyout an offshore wind lease, making it the latest company to accept such an offer from Trump’s Department of the Interior. Northeast states and California have filed lawsuits in recent weeks against the federal government for similar agreements. These are the latest ... [continued] The post Duke Energy Latest Company to Accept Trump’s Dirty “Deal” to Scrap Offshore Wind appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Duke Energy Latest Company to Accept Trump’s Dirty “Deal” to Scrap Offshore Wind. — Duke Energy accepted $129 million in taxpayer money to buyout an offshore wind lease, making it the latest company to accept such an offer from Trump’s Department of the Interior.
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Carbonbrief
Jun 29, 23:01
Six charts show how clean power was world’s largest source of new energy in 2025
Clean power added more to global energy supplies than any other source in 2025, according... The post Six charts show how clean power was world’s largest source of new energy in 2025 appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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Six charts show how clean power was world’s largest source of new energy in 2025. Clean power added more to global energy supplies than any other source in 2025, according... The post Six charts show how clean power was world’s largest source of new energy in 2025 appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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Clean power added more to global energy supplies than any other source in 2025, according...
Cleantechnica
Jun 29, 22:21
Power From Here: Most Of Humanity Already Lives Where Solar & Wind Are Strongest
By Prof Ray Wills (The University of Western Australia) and Prof Peter Newman (Curtin University) Most of the world is already rich in the two energy sources we need to decarbonise fast: sun and wind. Read together, the following four graphics show why the global shift to renewables is not ... [continued] The post Power From Here: Most Of Humanity Already Lives Where Solar & Wind Are Strongest appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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By Prof Ray Wills (The University of Western Australia) and Prof Peter Newman (Curtin University) Most of the world is already rich in the two energy sources we need to decarbonise fast: sun and wind. Read together, the following four graphics show why the global shift to renewables is not ...
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Cleantechnica
Jun 29, 21:57
Supreme Court Rules to Take Away Power of Independent Agencies
Today, in a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court issued a decision that presidents can dismiss the heads of independent agencies at their discretion without citing a particular cause. While the case involved the Federal Trade Commission, the same rationale would apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). By overturning Humphrey’s Executor ... [continued] The post Supreme Court Rules to Take Away Power of Independent Agencies appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Today, in a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court issued a decision that presidents can dismiss the heads of independent agencies at their discretion without citing a particular cause. While the case involved the Federal Trade Commission, the same rationale would apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
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[continued] The post Supreme Court Rules to Take Away Power of Independent Agencies appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jun 29, 21:55
China Just Made Electric Trucks A Freight System, Not A Vehicle Category
China’s new electric heavy-truck target is not interesting because another government wrote down a 2030 number. It is interesting because the target is tied to the system around the truck. The Ministry of Transport plan points to 40% of new heavy-truck sales being electric by 2030, 20% of the total ... [continued] The post China Just Made Electric Trucks A Freight System, Not A Vehicle Category appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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China’s new electric heavy-truck target is not interesting because another government wrote down a 2030 number. The Ministry of Transport plan points to 40% of new heavy-truck sales being electric by 2030, 20% of the total ... [continued] The post China Just Made Electric Trucks A Freight System, Not A Vehicle Category appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jun 29, 21:43
Stop Trying to Make an “EV Gas Station”
Recent headlines have fixated on ultra-fast EV chargers that can add hundreds of miles of range in the time it takes to refuel a gas car. Automakers are touting ever-faster charging speeds. Infrastructure providers are racing toward megawatt charging (regardless of whether or not today’s EVs can even manage it). ... [continued] The post Stop Trying to Make an “EV Gas Station” appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Recent headlines have fixated on ultra-fast EV chargers that can add hundreds of miles of range in the time it takes to refuel a gas car. Infrastructure providers are racing toward megawatt charging (regardless of whether or not today’s EVs can even manage it). [continued] The post Stop Trying to Make an “EV Gas Station” appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jun 29, 20:39
Solar is Powering America’s Next 250 Years
From the earliest days of our founding to the industrial revolution, from rural electrification to the interstate highway system, Americans have always met big challenges by building the tools, technologies, and infrastructure needed to power the next era of growth. Today, as America prepares to mark its 250th birthday, solar ... [continued] The post Solar is Powering America’s Next 250 Years appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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From the earliest days of our founding to the industrial revolution, from rural electrification to the interstate highway system, Americans have always met big challenges by building the tools, technologies, and infrastructure needed to power the next era of growth. Today, as America prepares to mark its 250th birthday, solar ...
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Cleantechnica
Jun 29, 19:35
Trump’s Failed Algae Biofuel Experiment Versus Europe’s “FUELGAE” Initiative: Compare And Contrast
The US may continue to pursue algae biofuel in one form of another, though the cultivation demonstration at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was a flop. The post Trump’s Failed Algae Biofuel Experiment Versus Europe’s “FUELGAE” Initiative: Compare And Contrast appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Trump’s Failed Algae Biofuel Experiment Versus Europe’s “FUELGAE” Initiative: Compare And Contrast. The US may continue to pursue algae biofuel in one form of another, though the cultivation demonstration at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was a flop.
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The post Trump’s Failed Algae Biofuel Experiment Versus Europe’s “FUELGAE” Initiative: Compare And Contrast appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jun 29, 18:44
Reflecting Pools, Graphite for EVs — Top Stories of the Week
What caught the eye of internet readers this past week or so? Here on CleanTechnica, a certain reflecting pool led the list. Otherwise, well, it’s a little more of a normal list. Scroll down below and see what intrigues you. Reflecting Pool Becomes No-Go Zone As Algae Biofuel Mystery Deepens ... [continued] The post Reflecting Pools, Graphite for EVs — Top Stories of the Week appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Here on CleanTechnica, a certain reflecting pool led the list. Reflecting Pool Becomes No-Go Zone As Algae Biofuel Mystery Deepens ... [continued] The post Reflecting Pools, Graphite for EVs — Top Stories of the Week appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jun 29, 17:55
Why The Ferrari Luce Is Actually Cool — And Now Successful
I almost wrote about the new Ferrari Luce electric vehicle a week or so ago. In the end, I got busy with other things and then decided I didn’t really need to write about a car that costs about twice the price of my home. But now there’s more news ... [continued] The post Why The Ferrari Luce Is Actually Cool — And Now Successful appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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I almost wrote about the new Ferrari Luce electric vehicle a week or so ago. In the end, I got busy with other things and then decided I didn’t really need to write about a car that costs about twice the price of my home. [continued] The post Why The Ferrari Luce Is Actually Cool — And Now Successful appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Theguardian
Jun 29, 14:48
Dangerous temperatures forecast for central and eastern Europe
Red warnings issued as record-breaking heatwave pushes east, with authorities urging people to stay indoors Parts of central, eastern and southern Europe sweltered on Monday as the “heat dome” behind last week’s record-breaking temperatures shifted east, bringing dangerous conditions to a new swathe of the continent. Budapest is forecast to exceed 40C on Tuesday, according to models from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. Belgrade and Bucharest reached 38C and 37C respectively on Monday as the heatwave, which has been linked to hundreds of deaths in western Europe, moved east. Continue reading...
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Dangerous temperatures forecast for central and eastern Europe. Budapest is forecast to exceed 40C on Tuesday, according to models from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. Belgrade and Bucharest reached 38C and 37C respectively on Monday as the heatwave, which has been linked to hundreds of deaths in western Europe, moved east.
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Red warnings issued as record-breaking heatwave pushes east, with authorities urging people to stay indoors Parts of central, eastern and southern Europe sweltered on Monday as the “heat dome” behind last week’s record-breaking temperatures shifted east, bringing dangerous conditions to a new swathe of the continent.
Cleantechnica
Jun 29, 14:17
Energyminer’s River Turbines Are Real. The Cheap Baseload Claim Needs Operating Data.
Energyminer has something much better than a rendering. Its Energyfish is a small floating hydrokinetic turbine, mostly underwater, anchored in a river current, sending power to shore through a cable and feeding a land-side power box for grid-compliant electricity. It is not a dam, not a conventional run-of-river hydro plant ... [continued] The post Energyminer’s River Turbines Are Real. The Cheap Baseload Claim Needs Operating Data. appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Theguardian
Jun 29, 14:00
Europe heatwave shows need to reject climate denial ‘lies’, says EU green chief
Teresa Ribera blames ‘ideologically driven’ falsehoods, driven by those with vested interests in fossil fuels, for attacks on green policy The heatwave wreaking chaos across Europe is a “dramatic warning” to reject climate naysayers, a European Commission vice-president says. Teresa Ribera, executive vice-president for a clean, just and competitive transition, lambasted those who listened to the “vested interests” of the fossil fuel industry rather than scientists and their own citizens. Continue reading...
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Teresa Ribera blames ‘ideologically driven’ falsehoods, driven by those with vested interests in fossil fuels, for attacks on green policy The heatwave wreaking chaos across Europe is a “dramatic warning” to reject climate naysayers, a European Commission vice-president says.
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Teresa Ribera blames ‘ideologically driven’ falsehoods, driven by those with vested interests in fossil fuels, for attacks on green policy The heatwave wreaking chaos across Europe is a “dramatic warning” to reject climate naysayers, a European Commission vice-president says.
Theguardian
Jun 29, 12:21
‘Literally growing the future’: volunteers help save Scottish rainforest by collecting 11m seeds
Teams painstakingly combed endangered Atlantic habitat over several years, helping to grow 8m native trees A small band of volunteers has helped to grow nearly 8m native trees in Scotland, crucial to efforts to restore lost parts of the Atlantic rainforest, after collecting 11m seeds by hand. About 100 volunteers, including retired teachers and doctors, office workers and young families, have spent tens of thousands of hours venturing into often remote woods in the western Highlands and islands to search out seed-bearing trees. Continue reading...
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Teams painstakingly combed endangered Atlantic habitat over several years, helping to grow 8m native trees A small band of volunteers has helped to grow nearly 8m native trees in Scotland, crucial to efforts to restore lost parts of the Atlantic rainforest, after collecting 11m seeds by hand.
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Teams painstakingly combed endangered Atlantic habitat over several years, helping to grow 8m native trees A small band of volunteers has helped to grow nearly 8m native trees in Scotland, crucial to efforts to restore lost parts of the Atlantic rainforest, after collecting 11m seeds by hand.
Cleantechnica
Jun 29, 12:10
Wind Power Creeps Up Behind A Sleeping Trump (Shhh! Don’t Wake Him Up!)
Thousands of old, outdated turbines in the US can be replaced with modern, more efficient 21st century technology. The post Wind Power Creeps Up Behind A Sleeping Trump (Shhh! Don’t Wake Him Up!) appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Wind Power Creeps Up Behind A Sleeping Trump (Shhh! The post Wind Power Creeps Up Behind A Sleeping Trump (Shhh! Don’t Wake Him Up!) appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Theguardian
Jun 29, 11:30
Trump officials to slash public input on fossil fuel drilling on federal lands
Plan to limit scrutiny of polluters and shift financial risks to taxpayers is attack on democracy, advocates say The Trump administration is attempting to shrink public comment periods for fossil fuel leasing on federal land while shifting the financial risks of cleanup to taxpayers and allowing for more planet-warming emissions. It’s part of a broader effort to dismantle public input processes and save polluting companies money, advocates say. “By ignoring public comment [requirements] while propping up companies,” said Alexa Dietrich, research director at the science advocacy organization Union of Concerned Scientists, “they’re really attacking democracy in a very clear way.” Continue reading...
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Trump officials to slash public input on fossil fuel drilling on federal lands. It’s part of a broader effort to dismantle public input processes and save polluting companies money, advocates say.
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Plan to limit scrutiny of polluters and shift financial risks to taxpayers is attack on democracy, advocates say The Trump administration is attempting to shrink public comment periods for fossil fuel leasing on federal land while shifting the financial risks of cleanup to taxpayers and allowing for more planet-warming emissions.
Insideclimatenews
Jun 29, 09:00
Offshore Oil and Gas Rush Threatens Whale Corridors and Coral Reefs
From coral reefs in Kenya to Caribbean seagrass meadows and whale migration corridors in the Arctic, a surge in offshore oil, gas and liquefied natural gas development is spreading into some of the world’s most ecologically important marine habitats, according to a new analysis. In many cases, researchers from Earth Insight—a nonprofit that maps fossil […]
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From coral reefs in Kenya to Caribbean seagrass meadows and whale migration corridors in the Arctic, a surge in offshore oil, gas and liquefied natural gas development is spreading into some of the world’s most ecologically important marine habitats, according to a new analysis. In many cases, researchers from Earth Insight—a nonprofit that maps fossil […]
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From coral reefs in Kenya to Caribbean seagrass meadows and whale migration corridors in the Arctic, a surge in offshore oil, gas and liquefied natural gas development is spreading into some of the world’s most ecologically important marine habitats, according to a new analysis.
Insideclimatenews
Jun 29, 08:55
Federal Officials Say an Endangered Wetland Plant Is Recovering. Not Everyone Agrees.
When the northeastern bulrush joined the ranks of federally endangered plants and animals in 1991, the perennial, grass-like sedge teetered on the edge of extinction with just 13 known populations scattered across six states. More than 30 years later, that number has ballooned elevenfold: 148 plant populations have been found in Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, […]
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Yet researchers who study the plant questioned the delisting decision, noting that the northeastern bulrush faces ongoing threats from climate change, habitat loss and a lack of genetic diversity. We deliver climate news to your inbox like nobody else.
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When the northeastern bulrush joined the ranks of federally endangered plants and animals in 1991, the perennial, grass-like sedge teetered on the edge of extinction with just 13 known populations scattered across six states. More than 30 years later, that number has ballooned elevenfold: 148 plant populations have been found in Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, […]
Insideclimatenews
Jun 29, 08:50
Millions in Climate Investments for Developing Countries Were Just Announced. It’s Not Nearly Enough.
Multiple donors and international organizations announced commitments to climate finance efforts directed at developing countries during London Climate Action Week, signaling growing attention toward emerging economies that nevertheless falls far short of the need. London’s signature climate event, which ended Sunday, was an opportunity for environmental diplomacy. Business and political leaders announced hundreds of millions […]
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Millions in Climate Investments for Developing Countries Were Just Announced. Multiple donors and international organizations announced commitments to climate finance efforts directed at developing countries during London Climate Action Week, signaling growing attention toward emerging economies that nevertheless falls far short of the need.
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London’s signature climate event, which ended Sunday, was an opportunity for environmental diplomacy.
Grist
Jun 29, 08:45
Climate activists take on a new foe: Data centers
As climate action stalls, the movement is finding new energy in local fights to stop polluting, power-hungry facilities.
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Amid the many political casualties of 2025 — mass federal layoffs, shuttered agencies, and clean energy spending cuts — the passing of one of the last decade’s defining political projects went almost entirely unnoticed. On December 31, 2025, the Green New Deal Network, a coalition of climate, labor, and social justice organizations, officially died.
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As climate action stalls, the movement is finding new energy in local fights to stop polluting, power-hungry facilities.
Theguardian
Jun 29, 07:54
Extreme heat continues in central and eastern Europe with temperatures of 38C expected – Europe live
Germany, Czechia, Poland and Hungary reached record temperatures of more than 40C on Sunday Good morning, or dzień dobry, from Warsaw, Poland as the heatwave that affected much of the continent last week continues to impact central and eastern Europe. It’s 9am local time and already 32C. I have seen two people cycling home with large fans, trying to get back before the heat hits the fan again. None of this is normal. Continue reading...
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Extreme heat continues in central and eastern Europe with temperatures of 38C expected – Europe live. It’s 9am local time and already 32C. I have seen two people cycling home with large fans, trying to get back before the heat hits the fan again.
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Germany, Czechia, Poland and Hungary reached record temperatures of more than 40C on Sunday Good morning, or dzień dobry, from Warsaw, Poland as the heatwave that affected much of the continent last week continues to impact central and eastern Europe.
Theguardian
Jun 29, 05:45
Monday briefing: Will the heatwave spark action, or further inflame the culture wars?
In today’s newsletter: Last week’s extreme weather should galvanise the political response to global heating. But the sad paradox is that it could bolster support for climate-sceptical parties Good morning. You could be forgiven for thinking that last week’s heatwave in Europe would be a galvanising moment for action on the climate crisis. At one point, more than 150 million Europeans sweltered in temperatures above 35C (95F) – with several parts of the continent soaring past 40C. A heatwave of this magnitude has never been recorded this early in the year. When scientists finish their calculations, the death toll will probably number in the thousands. Spain, one of the few countries that produces real-time statistics on excess deaths linked to heat, has recorded more than 100 per day since Wednesday. French authorities said that at least 1,000 additional deaths had been recorded between 24 and 27 June, a figure that is likely to rise. They include four toddlers who died in incidents linked to the heat. A three-year-old boy in a Paris suburb was found dead last week after climbing into a car and becoming trapped. Iran | The sudden eruption of fresh hostilities in the Gulf – just 10 days after Iran and the US signed a memorandum of understanding to end the conflict – threatens to put the two countries back on the path to war. Europe heatwave | Germany, Czechia, Poland and Hungary reached record temperatures of more than 40C on Sunday as a heatwave linked to hundreds of deaths in western Europe spread east. UK politics | Andy Burnham is the most popular man at Westminster right now, and Labour MPs, the unions, Whitehall civil servants, political advisers and thinktanks are all battling for the ear of the next prime minister. UK news | One pound in every £11 of UK government spending on contractors went to private equity-controlled companies last year, research shows, including key services such as transport, waste management and healthcare. Royal family | The Duke of Sussex fears his children will not meet King Charles in the coming days after their UK visit was “pulled out from under their feet at the 11th hour”. Today | Andy Burnham will give his first major speech since winning the Makerfield byelection and becoming Labour leader in waiting, setting out his economic vision and plans for radical devolution. Tomorrow | The Amos review into NHS maternity services will be published. Wednesday | The review into the sentences in the Fordingbridge rape case , which shocked the country and prompted a debate about leniency towards young offenders, will be heard in the court of appeal. Continue reading...
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Monday briefing: Will the heatwave spark action, or further inflame the culture wars?. Spain, one of the few countries that produces real-time statistics on excess deaths linked to heat, has recorded more than 100 per day since Wednesday.
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You could be forgiven for thinking that last week’s heatwave in Europe would be a galvanising moment for action on the climate crisis.
Theguardian
Jun 29, 05:00
Not just for rich people: the progressive case for air conditioning | Phineas Harper
Air conditioning can bring significant benefits but also real harms. The answer is for it to take its place alongside a comprehensive state plan for climate adaptation As Britain reels from Europe’s worst ever heatwave , many households are, for the first time, seriously considering air conditioning. Leftists have often been critical of AC, pointing out that there are cheaper, more ecological ways to combat severe heat. But with decades of underinvestment leaving the UK dismally unprepared to handle further heatwaves, is it time to rethink the progressive position on air con? Like many new technologies, air conditioning can bring significant benefits but also real harms, contributing to external air temperatures and global emissions. Dogmatically denying these harms, as AC boosters tend to, is unhelpful, but likewise refusing to explore how mechanical air-cooling systems could play a more productive role in progressive climate adaptation is just as blinkered. Phineas Harper is a writer and curator Continue reading...
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Not just for rich people: the progressive case for air conditioning | Phineas Harper. The answer is for it to take its place alongside a comprehensive state plan for climate adaptation As Britain reels from Europe’s worst ever heatwave , many households are, for the first time, seriously considering air conditioning.
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Air conditioning can bring significant benefits but also real harms.
Theguardian
Jun 29, 04:00
‘We’re up against forces that have all the money in the world’: Erin Brockovich on her battle against AI datacentres
In 1993, she squeezed a $333m settlement from a Californian energy company in a scandal over contaminated water. Three decades later, she has a new target in her sights – and it’s global When Erin Brockovich woke to find 30 emails from people from the same town, she realised something was going on. People email Brockovich all the time because of what happened in 1993, when she was instrumental in suing Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) on behalf of residents of the town of Hinkley, California, whose groundwater had been contaminated. The case resulted in a settlement of $333m – then the largest ever payout for a direct-action lawsuit. When she was immortalised by Julia Roberts in the 2000 film Erin Brockovich, she became the hero we didn’t know we needed, a modern day Joan of Arc. She had won against PG&E with no formal legal training. The emails she received a few weeks ago were about datacentres. In April, she put a callout on her website asking for anyone with concerns about one near them to get in touch. Within a month, 3,862 people had replied. Tech companies have needed datacentres to power their technology “for ever”, she says, but the new ones being built to power AI? “This feels like Hinkley on steroids.” Continue reading...
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‘We’re up against forces that have all the money in the world’: Erin Brockovich on her battle against AI datacentres. Three decades later, she has a new target in her sights – and it’s global When Erin Brockovich woke to find 30 emails from people from the same town, she realised something was going on.
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In 1993, she squeezed a $333m settlement from a Californian energy company in a scandal over contaminated water.
Cleantechnica
Jun 29, 03:42
Booming Air Tourism Could Fuel European Rent Hikes of up to €250 a Year
Southern Europe and Ireland hit hardest by air tourism-driven housing crisis, T&E study finds Unchecked growth in tourism, facilitated by air traffic growth, is fueling an unaffordable housing crisis across Europe. Some of the most popular destinations like Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece, have seen protests from residents in the ... [continued] The post Booming Air Tourism Could Fuel European Rent Hikes of up to €250 a Year appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Southern Europe and Ireland hit hardest by air tourism-driven housing crisis, T&E study finds Unchecked growth in tourism, facilitated by air traffic growth, is fueling an unaffordable housing crisis across Europe. Some of the most popular destinations like Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece, have seen protests from residents in the ...
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Cleantechnica
Jun 29, 03:17
Exploring How to Get More Solar & Batteries at Apartment Buildings
There’s no doubt about it — one of the toughest places to increase cleantech adoption is apartment buildings. Well, maybe. The problem is that people living in apartments don’t have the roof space for installing solar, often don’t have the ownership incentives to do so, and also often don’t have ... [continued] The post Exploring How to Get More Solar & Batteries at Apartment Buildings appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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There’s no doubt about it — one of the toughest places to increase cleantech adoption is apartment buildings. The problem is that people living in apartments don’t have the roof space for installing solar, often don’t have the ownership incentives to do so, and also often don’t have ...
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[continued] The post Exploring How to Get More Solar & Batteries at Apartment Buildings appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jun 29, 02:22
422 Megawatt Floating Solar Portfolio for Philippines
Floating solar PV is all the rage. Who doesn’t love solar power? Who doesn’t love floating stuff? For whatever reason, it’s just a fun concept — solar panels floating above the water, collecting sunlight and turning it into electricity, sounds like something too fun to be realistic. The good news ... [continued] The post 422 Megawatt Floating Solar Portfolio for Philippines appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Floating solar PV is all the rage. Who doesn’t love solar power? [continued] The post 422 Megawatt Floating Solar Portfolio for Philippines appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Carbonbrief
Jun 28, 23:01
Guest post: Climate change has caused one-fifth of Pine Island glacier retreat
The Pine Island glacier in West Antarctica is one of the fastest-changing glaciers in the... The post Guest post: Climate change has caused one-fifth of Pine Island glacier retreat appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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The Pine Island glacier in West Antarctica is one of the fastest-changing glaciers in the... The post Guest post: Climate change has caused one-fifth of Pine Island glacier retreat appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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Theguardian
Jun 28, 21:15
Australia politics live: Vanuatu PM in Canberra as hopes rise over treaty; fossil fuel companies accused of marketing to children
Jotham Napat’s visit renews expectations that the two countries can sign the Nakamal pact after long negotiations. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A report says fossil fuel companies are marketing to children – how? We’re expecting some focus in Canberra today on a report that looks at how fossil fuel companies market to Australian children, including in communications programs at schools, museums, science centres and other trusted institutions. Continue reading...
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Australia politics live: Vanuatu PM in Canberra as hopes rise over treaty; fossil fuel companies accused of marketing to children. Jotham Napat’s visit renews expectations that the two countries can sign the Nakamal pact after long negotiations.
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Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A report says fossil fuel companies are marketing to children – how?
Bbc
Jun 28, 16:33
Three firefighters die battling huge wildfires on Colorado-Utah border
Three firefighters were killed and two were injured while battling massive wildfires on the Colorado-Utah border on Saturday, officials say.
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Three firefighters were killed and two were injured while battling massive wildfires on the Colorado-Utah border on Saturday, officials say. The deaths and injuries happened during a "burnover incident", the US Wildland Fire Service said.
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A number of blazes have been raging across Utah and Colorado, leading both governors to declare states of emergency.
Cleantechnica
Jun 28, 16:17
“Insane” Shortage of Computer Hardware?
The AI boom is sort of nuts. Actually, it’s totally nuts. As I’ve been saying lately, it really seems like a giant bubble that is going to pop at some point. But there are so many elements to the craziness, and we keep learning of more. Steve Hanley recently wrote ... [continued] The post “Insane” Shortage of Computer Hardware? appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jun 28, 13:59
Cement’s Future Is Less Portland, Not One Magic Cement
Cement decarbonization attracts miracle stories. One company has a new binder. Another has a carbon-negative aggregate. Someone else has an electrochemical process, a hydrogen kiln, a low-carbon limestone route, a supplementary cementitious material, a recycled cement process or a carbon-capture retrofit. Some of these ideas are useful. Some will become ... [continued] The post Cement’s Future Is Less Portland, Not One Magic Cement appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Grist
Jun 28, 13:00
Cow manure could be the next data center fuel
The manure-to-energy field has a new sales pitch. Critics warn it could mean even more factory farms.
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Cow manure could be the next data center fuel. The manure-to-energy field has a new sales pitch. Critics warn it could mean even more factory farms.
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The manure-to-energy field has a new sales pitch.
Cleantechnica
Jun 28, 12:50
XPENG VLA 2.0 & MONA L03 Ready For Global Markets
On a recent LinkedIn post, XPENG Chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng announced that, with UN/EU regulations approved, VLA 2.0 is “locked in” for global markets in 2027. With regulations set for L3 to L5 ADAS operation (hands-free to fully autonomous), XPENG models equipped and activated with VLA 2.0 are set ... [continued] The post XPENG VLA 2.0 & MONA L03 Ready For Global Markets appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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On a recent LinkedIn post, XPENG Chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng announced that, with UN/EU regulations approved, VLA 2.0 is “locked in” for global markets in 2027. With regulations set for L3 to L5 ADAS operation (hands-free to fully autonomous), XPENG models equipped and activated with VLA 2.0 are set ... [continued] The post XPENG VLA 2.
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Theguardian
Jun 28, 11:24
Temperature records tumble across Europe as heatwave moves east
More than 191m people in Europe face temperatures over 35C, with extreme heat warnings from Germany to Hungary ‘A sad inevitability’: after decades of climate warnings, why is Europe so unprepared for rising heat? Poland, Czechia and Slovakia are braced for record temperatures of over 40C as a heatwave linked to hundreds of deaths in western Europe spreads east. More than 191 million people in Europe faced temperatures of at least 35C on Sunday, with extreme heat warnings in Germany, Czechia, Poland and Hungary. Continue reading...
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Temperature records tumble across Europe as heatwave moves east. Poland, Czechia and Slovakia are braced for record temperatures of over 40C as a heatwave linked to hundreds of deaths in western Europe spreads east. More than 191 million people in Europe faced temperatures of at least 35C on Sunday, with extreme heat warnings in Germany, Czechia, Poland and Hungary.
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More than 191m people in Europe face temperatures over 35C, with extreme heat warnings from Germany to Hungary ‘A sad inevitability’: after decades of climate warnings, why is Europe so unprepared for rising heat?
Theguardian
Jun 28, 09:34
Rising cost of insuring against climate crisis will have wider knock-on effects for UK economy | Heather Stewart
As extreme weather events become more common, economists say government will need to take more active role to protect consumers Anyone attempting to notch up a productive day’s work in the searing heat of southern England this last week was left in little doubt about the impact of extreme weather . But the economic effects of the climate crisis for the UK are not confined to the many hours lost to quietly perspiring – or fetching kids dismissed early from scorching classrooms. Continue reading...
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As extreme weather events become more common, economists say government will need to take more active role to protect consumers Anyone attempting to notch up a productive day’s work in the searing heat of southern England this last week was left in little doubt about the impact of extreme weather .
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As extreme weather events become more common, economists say government will need to take more active role to protect consumers Anyone attempting to notch up a productive day’s work in the searing heat of southern England this last week was left in little doubt about the impact of extreme weather .
Sciencedaily
Jun 28, 06:00
Mountain lions changed everything in this tiny California preserve
A surprising ecological makeover unfolded when mountain lions began frequenting a small preserve south of San Francisco. Deer activity dropped, plants recovered, and shifts among predators like coyotes, bobcats, and foxes followed. The study shows that powerful “trophic cascades” aren’t limited to remote wilderness—they can happen in small, suburban preserves too.
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Mountain lions changed everything in this tiny California preserve. Deer activity dropped, plants recovered, and shifts among predators like coyotes, bobcats, and foxes followed. The study shows that powerful “trophic cascades” aren’t limited to remote wilderness—they can happen in small, suburban preserves too.
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A surprising ecological makeover unfolded when mountain lions began frequenting a small preserve south of San Francisco.
Cleantechnica
Jun 28, 03:59
Aptera Proved Its Solar Generation, Now It Needs To Prove Its Efficiency
My CleanTechnica colleague Tina Casey recently wrote a great piece looking at Aptera’s latest solar tests, titled “Sleek, Futuristic ‘Atlas’ Car Recharges Self With Built-In Solar Cells”. She covered how the company’s validation vehicle recharged itself using its built-in solar cells. The company noted that by repositioning the vehicle during ... [continued] The post Aptera Proved Its Solar Generation, Now It Needs To Prove Its Efficiency appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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My CleanTechnica colleague Tina Casey recently wrote a great piece looking at Aptera’s latest solar tests, titled “Sleek, Futuristic ‘Atlas’ Car Recharges Self With Built-In Solar Cells”. She covered how the company’s validation vehicle recharged itself using its built-in solar cells.
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Cleantechnica
Jun 28, 03:57
Volkswagen Announces Plan To Shutter Four Factories
Major changes are coming to Volkswagen Group as it struggles to adapt to high manufacturing costs and tariffs. The post Volkswagen Announces Plan To Shutter Four Factories appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Volkswagen Announces Plan To Shutter Four Factories. Major changes are coming to Volkswagen Group as it struggles to adapt to high manufacturing costs and tariffs. The post Volkswagen Announces Plan To Shutter Four Factories appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jun 28, 03:50
Trump Tanked RV Sales, But There’s An Opportunity For EV Owners
The RV industry is having a tough time right now.. If you look at the latest numbers that were released recently, you’ll see a market in a steep nosedive. The industry has been notoriously slow to adopt cleaner technologies or even improve basic aerodynamic efficiency, and now that stubbornness is ... [continued] The post Trump Tanked RV Sales, But There’s An Opportunity For EV Owners appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Sciencedaily
Jun 28, 03:07
The ocean's health may depend on a tiny microbe inside fish
A surprising new discovery suggests that tiny microbes living inside fish may be helping shape the chemistry of the world’s oceans. Scientists found evidence that bacteria in the guts of marine fish work alongside their hosts to produce calcium carbonate, a mineral that plays an important role in ocean health and carbon storage. For years, researchers believed fish handled this process on their own, but the new findings point to a hidden partnership between fish and microbes.
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The ocean's health may depend on a tiny microbe inside fish. Scientists found evidence that bacteria in the guts of marine fish work alongside their hosts to produce calcium carbonate, a mineral that plays an important role in ocean health and carbon storage.
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A surprising new discovery suggests that tiny microbes living inside fish may be helping shape the chemistry of the world’s oceans.
Cleantechnica
Jun 27, 16:59
Energy Storage Emerges As The Great Equalizer, Trump Or No Trump
Quick quiz: Which high-level government clown in the Trump administration insists that “catastrophic failure” besets solar power plants every time the sun goes down? If you guessed Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, run right out and buy yourself a cigar. Meanwhile, the grownups are pressing ahead with new energy storage solutions ... [continued] The post Energy Storage Emerges As The Great Equalizer, Trump Or No Trump appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Quick quiz: Which high-level government clown in the Trump administration insists that “catastrophic failure” besets solar power plants every time the sun goes down? Meanwhile, the grownups are pressing ahead with new energy storage solutions ... [continued] The post Energy Storage Emerges As The Great Equalizer, Trump Or No Trump appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jun 27, 16:07
InterSolar Europe 2026 Key Takeaways
The smarter E Europe 2026 happened this week in Munich, with the lead event of InterSolar Europe co-located with ess Europe, Power2Drive and EM-Power. Regardless of the intended organization of the conference and exhibitions, the lines between them have increasingly blurred, as solar is combined with storage, EV charging and ... [continued] The post InterSolar Europe 2026 Key Takeaways appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The smarter E Europe 2026 happened this week in Munich, with the lead event of InterSolar Europe co-located with ess Europe, Power2Drive and EM-Power. Regardless of the intended organization of the conference and exhibitions, the lines between them have increasingly blurred, as solar is combined with storage, EV charging and ...
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Theguardian
Jun 27, 15:08
Germany and Italy swelter in heatwave as records tumble across Europe
Denmark experiences highest temperature on record on Saturday in eastward spread of weather system Europe heatwave – latest updates Germany and Italy endured sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave linked to dozens of deaths in western Europe spread eastwards, after temperatures broke records above 40C (104F). Denmark registered its highest temperature on record on Saturday, according to the Danish Meteorological Institute. “With 36.6C north of Odense, we have the warmest day ever since measurements began in 1874,” it said in a post on X. Continue reading...
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Germany and Italy swelter in heatwave as records tumble across Europe. Denmark registered its highest temperature on record on Saturday, according to the Danish Meteorological Institute. “With 36.6C north of Odense, we have the warmest day ever since measurements began in 1874,” it said in a post on X.
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Denmark experiences highest temperature on record on Saturday in eastward spread of weather system Europe heatwave – latest updates Germany and Italy endured sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave linked to dozens of deaths in western Europe spread eastwards, after temperatures broke records above 40C (104F).
Cleantechnica
Jun 27, 14:46
Climate-Tech Claims Need A Red-Flag Pass Before They Get Money
Climate-tech claims usually arrive with a promise and a request attached. The promise is that a new process, fuel, device, material, reactor, storage system or platform will solve a difficult part of decarbonization. The request is for public funding, private capital, procurement support, regulatory preference, a grant, a mandate, a ... [continued] The post Climate-Tech Claims Need A Red-Flag Pass Before They Get Money appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Climate-tech claims usually arrive with a promise and a request attached. The promise is that a new process, fuel, device, material, reactor, storage system or platform will solve a difficult part of decarbonization. [continued] The post Climate-Tech Claims Need A Red-Flag Pass Before They Get Money appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jun 27, 14:25
Three Months with a Polestar 4
Polestar 4 owner Phil Gee Kee came to our Coffee, Cake, and EVs morning at the Bracken Ridge Tavern recently, and showed us all his pride and joy. Majella and I had only had a short time to look at one, and, unfortunately, were unable to take it for a ... [continued] The post Three Months with a Polestar 4 appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Polestar 4 owner Phil Gee Kee came to our Coffee, Cake, and EVs morning at the Bracken Ridge Tavern recently, and showed us all his pride and joy. Majella and I had only had a short time to look at one, and, unfortunately, were unable to take it for a ... [continued] The post Three Months with a Polestar 4 appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Theguardian
Jun 27, 11:00
‘A sad inevitability’: after decades of climate warnings, why is Europe so unprepared for rising heat?
Scorching summer of 2003 triggered first efforts to deal with the problem but heatwaves still have devastating impact On Wednesday, Pierre Masselot received a text from his daughter’s nursery – less than 50 miles from the weather station that was the first this week to break the UK June temperature record – asking parents to collect children early because the school buildings were getting unbearably hot. Similar scenes were repeated across Europe this week as the continent swelters through its most severe and widespread heatwave on record – an oppressive force made hotter by carbon pollution and less bearable by repeated failures to prepare for it. France experienced its hottest day and night on record, while the UK and Switzerland both broke their heat records for a June day. Continue reading...
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‘A sad inevitability’: after decades of climate warnings, why is Europe so unprepared for rising heat?. Scorching summer of 2003 triggered first efforts to deal with the problem but heatwaves still have devastating impact On Wednesday, Pierre Masselot received a text from his daughter’s nursery – less than 50 miles from the weather station that was the first this week to break…
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France experienced its hottest day and night on record, while the UK and Switzerland both broke their heat records for a June day.
Bbc
Jun 27, 10:38
Amber extreme heat warning extended before cooldown ends record-breaking heatwave
428 Comments Cooler air is set to move across the whole of the UK this weekend to end a spell of record-breaking heat.
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428 Comments Cooler air is set to move across the whole of the UK this weekend to end a spell of record-breaking heat. There is a further Met Office amber warning for extreme heat in effect across south-east England and East Anglia valid until 09:00 BST on Sunday. Northern Ireland will also see outbreaks of showery rain and some sunny spells.
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The record-breaking heatwave is set to end with cooler and more unsettled weather by Sunday.
Insideclimatenews
Jun 27, 09:00
Can Clusters of Human-Constructed Ponds in the Arizona Desert Save a Threatened Frog?
WHITE MOUNTAINS, Ariz.—As the warming climate drops less rain on the White Mountains and the thirsty atmosphere and soils suck up more of what does fall, the Chiricahua leopard frog has been threatened from all sides. The dark green, stocky frog sporting raised charcoal-colored spots once announced its presence throughout streams and wetlands in Arizona, […]
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WHITE MOUNTAINS, Ariz.—As the warming climate drops less rain on the White Mountains and the thirsty atmosphere and soils suck up more of what does fall, the Chiricahua leopard frog has been threatened from all sides. The dark green, stocky frog sporting raised charcoal-colored spots once announced its presence throughout streams and wetlands in Arizona, […]
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WHITE MOUNTAINS, Ariz.—As the warming climate drops less rain on the White Mountains and the thirsty atmosphere and soils suck up more of what does fall, the Chiricahua leopard frog has been threatened from all sides.
Insideclimatenews
Jun 27, 08:50
How ‘Mother Trees’ Nurture Our Forests
From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by host Steve Curwood and Jenni Doering with forest scientist Suzanne Simard. You might remember the name Suzanne Simard from a few years back when she wrote the New York Times bestselling book “Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of […]
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From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by host Steve Curwood and Jenni Doering with forest scientist Suzanne Simard. You might remember the name Suzanne Simard from a few years back when she wrote the New York Times bestselling book “Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of […]
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From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by host Steve Curwood and Jenni Doering with forest scientist Suzanne Simard.
Cleantechnica
Jun 27, 03:59
UK Sales of Electric Vehicles Just Overtook Petrol Cars for the First Time
For the first time in the UK, more new electric vehicles (EVs) have been sold over a 12-month period than petrol cars, according to Carbon Brief analysis. The news comes amid a battle over the future of the UK’s “zero-emissions vehicle” (ZEV) mandate, which the car industry and some unions ... [continued] The post UK Sales of Electric Vehicles Just Overtook Petrol Cars for the First Time appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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UK Sales of Electric Vehicles Just Overtook Petrol Cars for the First Time. For the first time in the UK, more new electric vehicles (EVs) have been sold over a 12-month period than petrol cars, according to Carbon Brief analysis. [continued] The post UK Sales of Electric Vehicles Just Overtook Petrol Cars for the First Time appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jun 27, 03:57
Metered Electricity Demand in the New York ISO Falls Midday Because of Small-Scale Solar
An increase in electricity generation from small-scale solar in New York has decreased the midday demand for metered electricity, amid overall declining load in the state. The trend is particularly notable in the early spring (March and April), when solar generation has an outsized impact because demand is relatively low ... [continued] The post Metered Electricity Demand in the New York ISO Falls Midday Because of Small-Scale Solar appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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An increase in electricity generation from small-scale solar in New York has decreased the midday demand for metered electricity, amid overall declining load in the state. The trend is particularly notable in the early spring (March and April), when solar generation has an outsized impact because demand is relatively low ...
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Cleantechnica
Jun 27, 03:55
BYD Seal 08 Launching Next Week — And It’s Stunning
I don’t normally do this — in fact, I don’t remember ever doing it — but I’m just going to launch this article with initial images of the BYD Seal 08. It’s a stunning looking vehicle, and will surely sell well. That’s going to sell well. It’s a BYD, so ... [continued] The post BYD Seal 08 Launching Next Week — And It’s Stunning appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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I don’t normally do this — in fact, I don’t remember ever doing it — but I’m just going to launch this article with initial images of the BYD Seal 08. That’s going to sell well. [continued] The post BYD Seal 08 Launching Next Week — And It’s Stunning appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jun 27, 03:50
The Limitations Of Powered Trailers That Nobody Thinks About
Startups like Evotrex, Pebble, and Lightship are heavily pushing “active-assist” trailers. These are campers with their own built-in battery packs and electric motors designed to eliminate EV towing range anxiety. They basically push themselves down the highway to take the load off your tow vehicle, letting you go longer between ... [continued] The post The Limitations Of Powered Trailers That Nobody Thinks About appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Startups like Evotrex, Pebble, and Lightship are heavily pushing “active-assist” trailers. These are campers with their own built-in battery packs and electric motors designed to eliminate EV towing range anxiety. [continued] The post The Limitations Of Powered Trailers That Nobody Thinks About appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jun 27, 03:43
CATL Debuts World’s 1st Field-Validated Sodium-Ion BESS, Bringing Sodium Storage to Commercial Reality
CATL this week officially unveiled the TENER Sodium Energy Storage System, the world’s first real-world validated sodium-ion energy storage solution in Munich, Germany. The solution has reached full commercial maturity across technology, production capacity, and supply chain readiness. Cumulative shipments are expected to reach 1 GWh by the end of ... [continued] The post CATL Debuts World’s 1st Field-Validated Sodium-Ion BESS, Bringing Sodium Storage to Commercial Reality appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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CATL this week officially unveiled the TENER Sodium Energy Storage System, the world’s first real-world validated sodium-ion energy storage solution in Munich, Germany. The solution has reached full commercial maturity across technology, production capacity, and supply chain readiness.
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Cleantechnica
Jun 27, 03:41
CATL — 36 Battery Swap Stations for Hong Kong, 3000 Total This Year
Going through our CATL archives, I see tons of articles about sodium-ion batteries, but I have to go back more than a year to find a story about CATL battery swapping stations. The company is moving forward with this in places, though. CATL is apparently planning to launch 36 battery ... [continued] The post CATL — 36 Battery Swap Stations for Hong Kong, 3000 Total This Year appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Going through our CATL archives, I see tons of articles about sodium-ion batteries, but I have to go back more than a year to find a story about CATL battery swapping stations. CATL is apparently planning to launch 36 battery ... [continued] The post CATL — 36 Battery Swap Stations for Hong Kong, 3000 Total This Year appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jun 27, 03:40
Renewable Power Purchase Agreement Prices About To Spike
The Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) was full of all kinds of crap, rubbish, and bile. In short, it was named for what it was not — but that’s enough to fool most people. One thing the OBBBA did was rapidly phase out federal wind and solar ... [continued] The post Renewable Power Purchase Agreement Prices About To Spike appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) was full of all kinds of crap, rubbish, and bile. One thing the OBBBA did was rapidly phase out federal wind and solar ... [continued] The post Renewable Power Purchase Agreement Prices About To Spike appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jun 27, 03:18
NIO CEO: Plugin Vehicles 90% of Chinese Auto Market in 2030
NIO just hit another notable milestone. Its Onvo L60 already surpassed 100,000 cumulative deliveries. However, the bigger NIO news of the week was NIO CEO, chairman, and founder William Li saying that he thinks the Chinese auto market will exceed 90% new energy vehicle (plugin vehicle) sales by 2030. 90% ... [continued] The post NIO CEO: Plugin Vehicles 90% of Chinese Auto Market in 2030 appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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NIO just hit another notable milestone. However, the bigger NIO news of the week was NIO CEO, chairman, and founder William Li saying that he thinks the Chinese auto market will exceed 90% new energy vehicle (plugin vehicle) sales by 2030. [continued] The post NIO CEO: Plugin Vehicles 90% of Chinese Auto Market in 2030 appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Bbc
Jun 27, 03:16
Are we in for a summer of serial heatwaves?
Forecasters have suggested that summer is likely to be warmer than average with an increased chance of more heatwaves, as Simon King explains.
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Over the last two months the UK has experienced two heatwaves, which have shattered significant, long-standing temperature records. It has been a bit of a weather rollercoaster since May when a large area of high pressure - known as a ' heat dome ' - sat across the UK bringing dry, sunny and very warm weather.
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Forecasters have suggested that summer is likely to be warmer than average with an increased chance of more heatwaves, as Simon King explains.
Sciencedaily
Jun 27, 03:14
Antarctica’s ice sheet hit a climate tipping point 1 million years ago
A new study suggests Antarctica’s ice sheet hit a climate tipping point about one million years ago, making it far more reactive to temperature and CO2 changes. Researchers warn this surprising sensitivity could offer clues about how the continent may respond to today’s warming world.
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Antarctica’s ice sheet hit a climate tipping point 1 million years ago. A new study suggests Antarctica’s ice sheet hit a climate tipping point about one million years ago, making it far more reactive to temperature and CO2 changes. Researchers warn this surprising sensitivity could offer clues about how the continent may respond to today’s warming world.
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A new study suggests Antarctica’s ice sheet hit a climate tipping point about one million years ago, making it far more reactive to temperature and CO2 changes.
Sciencedaily
Jun 27, 03:14
The 1,100-year-old mystery of Montana’s lost bison hunting site finally solved
For nearly 700 years, Indigenous hunters repeatedly used a bison kill site in central Montana—then suddenly stopped, even though bison were still abundant. Researchers uncovered evidence that recurring, decades-long droughts likely made the site less practical by reducing access to the water needed to process large numbers of animals. At the same time, hunting groups were shifting toward larger, more coordinated operations that required dependable resources and specialized locations.
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The 1,100-year-old mystery of Montana’s lost bison hunting site finally solved. Researchers uncovered evidence that recurring, decades-long droughts likely made the site less practical by reducing access to the water needed to process large numbers of animals.
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For nearly 700 years, Indigenous hunters repeatedly used a bison kill site in central Montana—then suddenly stopped, even though bison were still abundant.
Theguardian
Jun 27, 02:50
Snow and ice on Swiss glaciers melting at alarming rate amid heatwave, expert says
Accumulation on Switzerland’s glaciers from last winter expected to all be gone by Monday amid ‘enormous’ melt rates across Alps Swiss glaciers are set to lose an enormous amount of ice due to the heatwave battering Europe, according to the head of Glacier Monitoring in Switzerland (Glamos). The snow and ice accumulated last winter by Switzerland’s glaciers is expected to have all melted away by Monday, marking the alarming second-earliest arrival on record of the tipping point known as glacier loss day. Continue reading...
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Accumulation on Switzerland’s glaciers from last winter expected to all be gone by Monday amid ‘enormous’ melt rates across Alps Swiss glaciers are set to lose an enormous amount of ice due to the heatwave battering Europe, according to the head of Glacier Monitoring in Switzerland (Glamos).
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Accumulation on Switzerland’s glaciers from last winter expected to all be gone by Monday amid ‘enormous’ melt rates across Alps Swiss glaciers are set to lose an enormous amount of ice due to the heatwave battering Europe, according to the head of Glacier Monitoring in Switzerland (Glamos).
Cleantechnica
Jun 27, 00:52
Local Groups & Sierra Club Challenge Permit for Pipeline that Would Feed CP2 LNG Export Facility
Louisiana Approved the Marais Pipeline Coastal Use Permit without Legally Required Impacts Analysis Today, Louisiana Bucket Brigade, Fisherman Involved in Sustaining our Heritage (FISH), and Sierra Club filed a lawsuit in the 38th Judicial District in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, challenging the coastal use permit issued by the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy ... [continued] The post Local Groups & Sierra Club Challenge Permit for Pipeline that Would Feed CP2 LNG Export Facility appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Local Groups & Sierra Club Challenge Permit for Pipeline that Would Feed CP2 LNG Export Facility. Louisiana Approved the Marais Pipeline Coastal Use Permit without Legally Required Impacts Analysis Today, Louisiana Bucket Brigade, Fisherman Involved in Sustaining our Heritage (FISH), and Sierra Club filed a lawsuit in the 38th Judicial District in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, ch…
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[continued] The post Local Groups & Sierra Club Challenge Permit for Pipeline that Would Feed CP2 LNG Export Facility appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jun 27, 00:42
Groups Threaten TVA with Lawsuit over Clean Air Act Violations at Cumberland Plants
The Tennessee Valley Authority’s coal retirement reversal led utility to violate federal law. CUMBERLAND CITY, Tenn. — The Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of Appalachian Voices, the Center for Biological Diversity, and the Sierra Club, has notified the Tennessee Valley Authority of the groups’ intent to sue the federal utility because ... [continued] The post Groups Threaten TVA with Lawsuit over Clean Air Act Violations at Cumberland Plants appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The Tennessee Valley Authority’s coal retirement reversal led utility to violate federal law. CUMBERLAND CITY, Tenn. — The Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of Appalachian Voices, the Center for Biological Diversity, and the Sierra Club, has notified the Tennessee Valley Authority of the groups’ intent to sue the federal utility because ...
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[continued] The post Groups Threaten TVA with Lawsuit over Clean Air Act Violations at Cumberland Plants appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Insideclimatenews
Jun 26, 23:16
A Midwest Mayor Joins London Climate Week as a ‘Rational Optimist’ Who Aims to Get Things Done
London Climate Action Week opened in the British capital just as an unprecedented heat wave gripped the country and mainland Europe. Among the tens of thousands of attendees at the global event were elected leaders from U.S. cities who are pursuing on-the-ground policies to lower emissions and scale renewable energy. Mayors of Phoenix, Miami and […]
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A Midwest Mayor Joins London Climate Week as a ‘Rational Optimist’ Who Aims to Get Things Done. Among the tens of thousands of attendees at the global event were elected leaders from U.S. cities who are pursuing on-the-ground policies to lower emissions and scale renewable energy. Mayors of Phoenix, Miami and […]
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London Climate Action Week opened in the British capital just as an unprecedented heat wave gripped the country and mainland Europe.
Cleantechnica
Jun 26, 23:14
Octopus Energy Partners With DTEK To Bring Solar & Battery Storage To Ukraine
Where others see great risk, Octopus Energy and DTEK see great opportunity to bring renewable energy and battery storage to Ukraine. The post Octopus Energy Partners With DTEK To Bring Solar & Battery Storage To Ukraine appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Where others see great risk, Octopus Energy and DTEK see great opportunity to bring renewable energy and battery storage to Ukraine. The post Octopus Energy Partners With DTEK To Bring Solar & Battery Storage To Ukraine appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jun 26, 22:42
The Tesla Cybercab Has A Serious Challenge For Personal Vehicle Sales
We’ve written a few stories lately on why robotaxis may not do much more than replace human-driven taxis. There’s a lot of hype or hope around the idea that many people will switch from car ownership to using robotaxis, but is that really what’s likely to happen? Even beyond that, ... [continued] The post The Tesla Cybercab Has A Serious Challenge For Personal Vehicle Sales appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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We’ve written a few stories lately on why robotaxis may not do much more than replace human-driven taxis. There’s a lot of hype or hope around the idea that many people will switch from car ownership to using robotaxis, but is that really what’s likely to happen?
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Grist
Jun 26, 21:14
Across Europe, heat adaptation plans are being put to a brutal test
“Cities across the world are still preparing for the heat that we're experiencing today.”
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Across Europe, heat adaptation plans are being put to a brutal test. “Cities across the world are still preparing for the heat that we're experiencing today.”
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“Cities across the world are still preparing for the heat that we're experiencing today.”
Insideclimatenews
Jun 26, 19:22
Trump’s ‘Unprecedented’ Regulatory Rollbacks Fuel Surge in Protective Climate Lawsuits
Sweeping revisions to U.S. climate policy in the first year of President Donald Trump’s second term have spawned a wave of protective litigation, legal challenges aimed not at advancing new climate goals but at preventing the rollbacks of existing regulation and preserving hard-won legal gains. The challenges to the Trump administration’s regulatory rollbacks, funding freezes […]
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Trump’s ‘Unprecedented’ Regulatory Rollbacks Fuel Surge in Protective Climate Lawsuits. climate policy in the first year of President Donald Trump’s second term have spawned a wave of protective litigation, legal challenges aimed not at advancing new climate goals but at preventing the rollbacks of existing regulation and preserving hard-won legal gains.
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The challenges to the Trump administration’s regulatory rollbacks, funding freezes […]
Theguardian
Jun 26, 19:18
Europeans voice concerns amid sweltering heatwave - video
European residents and tourists voiced their concerns over soaring temperatures as the continent continues to grapple with 'the most severe and widespread' heatwave ever. In summer 2022, more than 60,000 people died due to heat in Europe, and the current heatwave is already disrupting lives and livelihoods European heatwave is worst ever and impossible without climate crisis, scientists say Continue reading...
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European residents and tourists voiced their concerns over soaring temperatures as the continent continues to grapple with 'the most severe and widespread' heatwave ever. In summer 2022, more than 60,000 people died due to heat in Europe, and the current heatwave is already disrupting lives and livelihoods European heatwave is worst ever and impossible without climate crisis,…
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European residents and tourists voiced their concerns over soaring temperatures as the continent continues to grapple with 'the most severe and widespread' heatwave ever.
Cleantechnica
Jun 26, 18:34
Is Tesla’s “Full Self Driving” Worth $99/Month?
I’ve been kind of a techno nerd since I was a teenager. When I was 17 in 1957, I talked my dad into buying a 16mm film Bolex movie camera as well as the cutting and gluing machine to use for editing, for his research lab at the University Wisconsin. ... [continued] The post Is Tesla’s “Full Self Driving” Worth $99/Month? appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Bbc
Jun 26, 18:14
Europe's deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events
Temperatures broke June records in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands on Friday as the death toll from Europe's heatwave climbed in Spain and France and authorities cancelled concerts and other pub…
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Temperatures broke June records in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands on Friday as the death toll from Europe's heatwave climbed in Spain and France and authorities cancelled concerts and other public events because of health risks. Meanwhile, in the UK a provisional June record of 37.1C was recorded at Cavendish in Suffolk.
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Germany's highest ever temperature of 41.3C is recorded provisionally in Saarbrücken, over the border from France.
Cleantechnica
Jun 26, 17:49
Solar & Wind Each Produced More Electricity Than Coal In USA In April
Solar and wind power plants continue to grow rapidly in the United States, and coal continues to decline — despite the current federal government so heavily putting its thumb on the side of coal. Solar and wind continue to get deployed rapidly due to their pure free-market competitiveness, while the ... [continued] The post Solar & Wind Each Produced More Electricity Than Coal In USA In April appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Solar and wind power plants continue to grow rapidly in the United States, and coal continues to decline — despite the current federal government so heavily putting its thumb on the side of coal. Solar and wind continue to get deployed rapidly due to their pure free-market competitiveness, while the ...
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[continued] The post Solar & Wind Each Produced More Electricity Than Coal In USA In April appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Theguardian
Jun 26, 17:04
Fourth toddler dies in France as Europe’s brutal heatwave forecast to shift east
Scientists say hot spell is worst ever, with nearly half of region’s 850 largest cities facing unprecedented heat stress The number of deaths in France linked to the heatwave has climbed to four toddlers and more than 55 drownings, as the brutally hot conditions sweeping Europe were forecast to shift east, choking 150 million people under 35C (95F) temperatures. Scientists said the heatwave was the most severe and widespread ever, leaving nearly half of the region’s 850 largest cities grappling with unprecedented heat stress. They said the extreme temperatures had been made possible by the climate crisis driven by fossil fuel burning. Continue reading...
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Fourth toddler dies in France as Europe’s brutal heatwave forecast to shift east. Scientists say hot spell is worst ever, with nearly half of region’s 850 largest cities facing unprecedented heat stress The number of deaths in France linked to the heatwave has climbed to four toddlers and more than 55 drownings, as the brutally hot conditions sweeping Europe were forecast to s…
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Scientists said the heatwave was the most severe and widespread ever, leaving nearly half of the region’s 850 largest cities grappling with unprecedented heat stress.
Theguardian
Jun 26, 16:31
Climate sceptics cheering as they melt in record temperatures? This heatwave is where satire has come to die | Jonathan Freedland
Delegates at an ‘anti-woke’ conference disparaged Ed Miliband’s net zero policies. But even they could not ignore the sweat on their foreheads It was hardly a perfect film, but I keep thinking of Don’t Look Up . In its depiction of a world that stubbornly refuses to heed the warnings of an imminent planetary disaster, it was perhaps too on the nose. But these days, reality itself is too on the nose. This week served up ample evidence, on both sides of the Atlantic. In Britain, like much of Europe, the all-consuming concern has been intense, intolerable heat , with temperature records shattered and swathes of the country under the highest state of alert. For the first time, red warnings were issued in the UK for three consecutive days . Schools have closed; nights have become sleepless, with the mercury rising to meet the technical definition of “tropical”. There are wildfires in Derbyshire . All this in a temperate country in June. Jonathan Freedland is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...
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Climate sceptics cheering as they melt in record temperatures? In Britain, like much of Europe, the all-consuming concern has been intense, intolerable heat , with temperature records shattered and swathes of the country under the highest state of alert. Jonathan Freedland is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...
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For the first time, red warnings were issued in the UK for three consecutive days .
Sciencedaily
Jun 26, 15:03
Deadly fungus and lung parasites are hammering wild rattlesnakes
A sweeping new study of wild snakes in the southeastern US has revealed a hidden health crisis slithering beneath the surface. Researchers found that many snakes are carrying multiple infections at once, with a dangerous fungal disease called ophidiomycosis — or snake fungal disease — emerging as one of the biggest threats. Pygmy rattlesnakes appeared especially vulnerable, frequently infected with both the fungus and a parasitic “snake lungworm.”
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Deadly fungus and lung parasites are hammering wild rattlesnakes. Researchers found that many snakes are carrying multiple infections at once, with a dangerous fungal disease called ophidiomycosis — or snake fungal disease — emerging as one of the biggest threats.
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A sweeping new study of wild snakes in the southeastern US has revealed a hidden health crisis slithering beneath the surface.
Theguardian
Jun 26, 15:00
‘We feel like the peasants’: women and low-income families bear brunt of heatwave
As temperatures soar across Europe, cities are struggling to adapt, further exacerbating socioeconomic divisions The heatwave afflicting western Europe is the worst ever , with the combination of heat and humidity fuelled by the climate crisis making scores of cities feel unliveable. While for some the adverse impacts amount to disturbed sleep and sticky days in the home office, low-income families are often worse affected by cities’ lack of adequate adaptation measures, with women at the sharp end. “[It] throws a grenade into every vulnerability you already have,” says Asad Rehman, chief executive of Friends of the Earth, pointing out that vulnerable or marginalised groups often bear the brunt of climate crisis-based hardship globally. Continue reading...
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‘We feel like the peasants’: women and low-income families bear brunt of heatwave. While for some the adverse impacts amount to disturbed sleep and sticky days in the home office, low-income families are often worse affected by cities’ lack of adequate adaptation measures, with women at the sharp end.
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As temperatures soar across Europe, cities are struggling to adapt, further exacerbating socioeconomic divisions The heatwave afflicting western Europe is the worst ever , with the combination of heat and humidity fuelled by the climate crisis making scores of cities feel unliveable.
Cleantechnica
Jun 26, 14:49
Sleek, Futuristic “Atlas” Car Recharges Self With Built-In Solar Cells
The US startup Aptera sets out to prove that an EV can rack up a significant amount of added range by deploying body-integrated solar cells in a futuristic, autocycle-based design. The post Sleek, Futuristic “Atlas” Car Recharges Self With Built-In Solar Cells appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Sleek, Futuristic “Atlas” Car Recharges Self With Built-In Solar Cells. The US startup Aptera sets out to prove that an EV can rack up a significant amount of added range by deploying body-integrated solar cells in a futuristic, autocycle-based design. The post Sleek, Futuristic “Atlas” Car Recharges Self With Built-In Solar Cells appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Carbonbrief
Jun 26, 14:27
DeBriefed 26 June 2026: Heat records broken across Europe | London climate action week | Introducing ‘Project Cosmos’
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... The post DeBriefed 26 June 2026: Heat records broken across Europe | London climate action week | Introducing ‘Project Cosmos’ appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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DeBriefed 26 June 2026: Heat records broken across Europe | London climate action week | Introducing ‘Project Cosmos’. Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate...
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Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate...
Carbonbrief
Jun 26, 14:04
Q&A: What change of power in Colombia could mean for world’s fossil-fuel transition
Over the last four years, Colombia has emerged as one of the most vocal advocates... The post Q&A: What change of power in Colombia could mean for world’s fossil-fuel transition appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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Over the last four years, Colombia has emerged as one of the most vocal advocates... The post Q&A: What change of power in Colombia could mean for world’s fossil-fuel transition appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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The post Q&A: What change of power in Colombia could mean for world’s fossil-fuel transition appeared first on Carbon Brief .
Theguardian
Jun 26, 13:39
UK June heat record broken for third day in a row as ministers urged to act
Plans to protect people fall ‘far short of what is needed’, government told, as MP warns of heatwave deaths UK politics live – latest updates The UK government is facing increasingly urgent calls for action to protect people against the intensifying effects of the climate crisis, as the highest maximum temperature record for June was broken for the third day in a row. With the country in the grip of the worst heatwave ever recorded in western Europe – a direct result of global heating – the chair of parliament’s environmental audit committee warned ministers of the urgent threat and said the UK was falling “far short of what is needed”. Continue reading...
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Plans to protect people fall ‘far short of what is needed’, government told, as MP warns of heatwave deaths UK politics live – latest updates The UK government is facing increasingly urgent calls for action to protect people against the intensifying effects of the climate crisis, as the highest maximum temperature record for June was broken for the third day in a row.
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Plans to protect people fall ‘far short of what is needed’, government told, as MP warns of heatwave deaths UK politics live – latest updates The UK government is facing increasingly urgent calls for action to protect people against the intensifying effects of the climate crisis, as the highest maximum temperature record for June was broken for the third day in a row.
Insideclimatenews
Jun 26, 13:06
French Oil Major Failed to Fulfill ‘Vigilance’ Duty on Climate, Paris Court Rules
A French court on Thursday ruled that the oil major TotalEnergies must take responsibility for the full scope of greenhouse gas emissions across its supply chain—including emissions from customers’ use of its products. The company’s failure to account for these indirect, “Scope 3” emissions that constitute the vast majority of its contribution to dangerous warming […]
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A French court on Thursday ruled that the oil major TotalEnergies must take responsibility for the full scope of greenhouse gas emissions across its supply chain—including emissions from customers’ use of its products. The company’s failure to account for these indirect, “Scope 3” emissions that constitute the vast majority of its contribution to dangerous warming […]
Carbonbrief
Jun 26, 12:44
Media reaction: How climate change intensified Europe’s record-breaking June heat
For the second time in two months, western and central Europe has been hit by... The post Media reaction: How climate change intensified Europe’s record-breaking June heat appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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Media reaction: How climate change intensified Europe’s record-breaking June heat. For the second time in two months, western and central Europe has been hit by... The post Media reaction: How climate change intensified Europe’s record-breaking June heat appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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Grist
Jun 26, 08:45
How climate change gets under the skin
This story is part of the Grist series Vital Signs , exploring the ways climate change affects your health. This reporting initiative is made possible thanks to support from the Wellcome Trust.
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This story is part of the Grist series Vital Signs , exploring the ways climate change affects your health. Doctors agree: Climate change is a hazard to your health. The result is dehydration, heat’s unfailing sidekick, which thickens the blood and makes it harder to pump.
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Here’s what we know, so far, about the lasting effects of climate change on the body’s vital systems.
Grist
Jun 26, 08:30
Ask a Climate Therapist: How do I avoid getting trapped in the system I hope to change?
A young engineer has a vision for changing their industry, but worries about slowly becoming a cog in the machine. Therapist Leslie Davenport offers advice for staying creative.
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Ask a Climate Therapist: How do I avoid getting trapped in the system I hope to change?. A young engineer has a vision for changing their industry, but worries about slowly becoming a cog in the machine. Therapist Leslie Davenport offers advice for staying creative.
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A young engineer has a vision for changing their industry, but worries about slowly becoming a cog in the machine.
Theguardian
Jun 26, 07:00
Rain stopped play? Biggest worry now in British sport is extreme heat | Emma John
Climate crisis is on show every day when sportspeople do their thing and the rest of us sweat on the sofa Nothing sharpens the distinction between professional athletes and the rest of us like a week of truly hot weather. While we’re apologetically crying off long-in-the-diary engagements – so sorry, just can’t face it in this weather – elite sportspeople are blinking the rivulets of sweat out of their eyes while squinting under a hot-and-heavy helmet, then doing 22-yard sprints with a couple of kilos of padding strapped to their legs. As one of nature’s non-athletes, I speak not just with admiration, but with genuine wonder. My experience of the past week has been working out how not to do things, or if forced, doing them half-heartedly because, you know, I haven’t slept. My friends and I message each other the latest innovations in fan strategy (“apparently putting a frozen bottle of water in front of it helps”) and talk about our journeys on public transport as if we’ve just survived the Somme. Continue reading...
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Rain stopped play? Biggest worry now in British sport is extreme heat | Emma John. My experience of the past week has been working out how not to do things, or if forced, doing them half-heartedly because, you know, I haven’t slept.
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Climate crisis is on show every day when sportspeople do their thing and the rest of us sweat on the sofa Nothing sharpens the distinction between professional athletes and the rest of us like a week of truly hot weather.
Theguardian
Jun 26, 05:00
Too hot for work: why extreme heat is a threat to Europe’s productivity
High temperatures make some workplaces dangerous, with economists warning disruption will dent growth Monique Mosley is used to sweltering conditions at the food factory in Yorkshire where she works, but June’s record-breaking heatwave has made conditions unbearable. “We make hot filled food products and it’s common that we see temperatures in the high 30s,” she said. “Thanks to our union, our employer is offering extra breaks, but not every workplace is the same.” The latest heatwave to grip the UK and much of western Europe has presented significant challenges to employers and their employees , from sweltering offices, disrupted commutes and school closures to dangerous construction sites where workers are at risk of dehydration, heatstroke and other injury. Continue reading...
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Too hot for work: why extreme heat is a threat to Europe’s productivity. “We make hot filled food products and it’s common that we see temperatures in the high 30s,” she said. “Thanks to our union, our employer is offering extra breaks, but not every workplace is the same.
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High temperatures make some workplaces dangerous, with economists warning disruption will dent growth Monique Mosley is used to sweltering conditions at the food factory in Yorkshire where she works, but June’s record-breaking heatwave has made conditions unbearable.
Theguardian
Jun 26, 04:30
Country diary: Even in a heatwave, haymaking is a race against time | Nicola Chester
Inkpen, Berkshire: Mow, tedder, rake and bale – it all has to be done before the next rainfall, which is increasingly hard to predict With the weather set fair and a heatwave under way, all around are literally making hay while the sun shines. Last year’s drought produced very little grass to make hay with, resulting in high prices and scarcity over winter . This year, the grass has received good amounts of both sun and rain – the ideal conditions. Foxglove Farm and Manor Farm are busy at it, but it seems Rolf’s may have sold its crop standing, for someone else to make and take. Other farms on lower-lying, lusher fields made their first crop during the late May heatwave, but the fields here on the higher chalk needed more time to grow. Continue reading...
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Country diary: Even in a heatwave, haymaking is a race against time | Nicola Chester. Last year’s drought produced very little grass to make hay with, resulting in high prices and scarcity over winter . Other farms on lower-lying, lusher fields made their first crop during the late May heatwave, but the fields here on the higher chalk needed more time to grow.
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Inkpen, Berkshire: Mow, tedder, rake and bale – it all has to be done before the next rainfall, which is increasingly hard to predict With the weather set fair and a heatwave under way, all around are literally making hay while the sun shines.
Cleantechnica
Jun 26, 04:06
Trump Tried To Open Public Lands To E-Bikes, But Officials Instead Showed Us All How Weak He Is
I don’t always agree with Donald Trump. In fact, regular readers of CleanTechnica know there’s plenty of daylight between his administration’s goals and clean transport advocacy. But, as they say, even a broken clock is correct twice a day. When a policy makes complete sense, you have to give credit ... [continued] The post Trump Tried To Open Public Lands To E-Bikes, But Officials Instead Showed Us All How Weak He Is appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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I don’t always agree with Donald Trump. In fact, regular readers of CleanTechnica know there’s plenty of daylight between his administration’s goals and clean transport advocacy. [continued] The post Trump Tried To Open Public Lands To E-Bikes, But Officials Instead Showed Us All How Weak He Is appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post Trump Tried To Open Public Lands To E-Bikes, But Officials Instead Showed Us All How Weak He Is appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Theguardian
Jun 26, 04:00
European heatwave is worst ever and impossible without climate crisis, scientists say
Study also finds high humidity means people in hundreds of cities are enduring their worst ever heat stress The heatwave scorching western Europe is the most severe and widespread ever and is only possible due to the climate crisis driven by fossil fuel burning, scientists have said. Almost half of Europe’s 850 largest cities are also enduring their worst ever heat stress, a combination of temperature and humidity, they found. Muggier conditions mean sweating is less effective at cooling the body, making heatwaves even more dangerous. Continue reading...
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European heatwave is worst ever and impossible without climate crisis, scientists say. Almost half of Europe’s 850 largest cities are also enduring their worst ever heat stress, a combination of temperature and humidity, they found. Muggier conditions mean sweating is less effective at cooling the body, making heatwaves even more dangerous.
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Study also finds high humidity means people in hundreds of cities are enduring their worst ever heat stress The heatwave scorching western Europe is the most severe and widespread ever and is only possible due to the climate crisis driven by fossil fuel burning, scientists have said.
Cleantechnica
Jun 26, 03:59
Volkswagen Group & Elli Bring Vehicle-to-Grid Offer to the Volume Market!
Elli presents an integrated product package for bidirectional charging in Germany together with Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and CUPRA at Power2Drive. The offer combines compatible electric vehicles, the Elli BiDi Charger, Volkswagen Naturstrom V2G Flow electricity tariff and the Elli BiDi App, enabling active participation in the energy market via ... [continued] The post Volkswagen Group & Elli Bring Vehicle-to-Grid Offer to the Volume Market! appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jun 26, 03:57
Waymo Launches in Nashville
Waymo has just begun robotaxi service in another city today. If you’re in Nashville, you can now hail a robotaxi from the USA’s #1 robotaxi company. Just start by downloading the Waymo app. “Since April, we’ve welcomed tens of thousands of riders from our interest list to experience the safety, ... [continued] The post Waymo Launches in Nashville appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Waymo has just begun robotaxi service in another city today. If you’re in Nashville, you can now hail a robotaxi from the USA’s #1 robotaxi company. [continued] The post Waymo Launches in Nashville appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jun 26, 03:50
LiTime Brings Off-Grid LiFePO4 Battery Solutions for Reliable, Low-Maintenance Outdoor Security Monitoring
As security monitoring systems expand into outdoor, mobile, and off-grid environments, more equipment is being deployed along highways, construction sites, parking areas, industrial parks, energy facilities, and remote regions. Unlike fixed, grid-tied systems, these applications demand true 24/7 uptime, widely distributed sites, and limited on-site maintenance, meaning any power instability ... [continued] The post LiTime Brings Off-Grid LiFePO4 Battery Solutions for Reliable, Low-Maintenance Outdoor Security Monitoring appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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As security monitoring systems expand into outdoor, mobile, and off-grid environments, more equipment is being deployed along highways, construction sites, parking areas, industrial parks, energy facilities, and remote regions.
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[continued] The post LiTime Brings Off-Grid LiFePO4 Battery Solutions for Reliable, Low-Maintenance Outdoor Security Monitoring appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Sciencedaily
Jun 26, 03:06
Scientists propose a radical new theory for how life began on Earth
Researchers propose that tiny mineral nanoparticles may have been the hidden engines that transformed Earth’s early chemistry into the first building blocks of life. By acting as natural catalysts and energy processors, these “nanozymes” could help explain how lifeless matter gradually became living systems.
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Scientists propose a radical new theory for how life began on Earth. Researchers propose that tiny mineral nanoparticles may have been the hidden engines that transformed Earth’s early chemistry into the first building blocks of life. By acting as natural catalysts and energy processors, these “nanozymes” could help explain how lifeless matter gradually became living systems.
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Researchers propose that tiny mineral nanoparticles may have been the hidden engines that transformed Earth’s early chemistry into the first building blocks of life.
Cleantechnica
Jun 26, 03:02
The Real AI Safety Discussion That Just Isn’t Happening
If you spend any time watching the AI safety debate play out online, you’ve probably noticed it’s a bit of a circus. Right now, the conversation is totally dominated by tech investors pushing for maximum speed, software developers who think a few lines of code can solve anything, and click-hungry ... [continued] The post The Real AI Safety Discussion That Just Isn’t Happening appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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If you spend any time watching the AI safety debate play out online, you’ve probably noticed it’s a bit of a circus. Right now, the conversation is totally dominated by tech investors pushing for maximum speed, software developers who think a few lines of code can solve anything, and click-hungry ...
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[continued] The post The Real AI Safety Discussion That Just Isn’t Happening appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jun 26, 00:39
Distributed Solar Has Pushed Up Pakistan’s Electricity Demand By A Fifth In Two Years
This rapid solarisation raises its electrification rate to the global average. Pakistan’s energy economy is now as electrified as the global average, following a rapid solarisation that has transformed the country’s energy system in just two years, according to a new report, “The Solarisation of Pakistan’s energy economy,” from Ember and ... [continued] The post Distributed Solar Has Pushed Up Pakistan’s Electricity Demand By A Fifth In Two Years appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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This rapid solarisation raises its electrification rate to the global average. Pakistan’s energy economy is now as electrified as the global average, following a rapid solarisation that has transformed the country’s energy system in just two years, according to a new report, “The Solarisation of Pakistan’s energy economy,” from Ember and ...
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[continued] The post Distributed Solar Has Pushed Up Pakistan’s Electricity Demand By A Fifth In Two Years appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jun 25, 22:37
Jackery Finds A Partner in the Red Cross — CleanTechnica Field Trip
Jackery has been building portable power stations for consumers and businesses alike for years now. When we visited them at their Shenzhen, China headquarters, it was exciting to see their full and ever-expanding product lineup in person. Disclaimer: the author’s travel and accommodations were paid for by iMpact PR as ... [continued] The post Jackery Finds A Partner in the Red Cross — CleanTechnica Field Trip appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Jackery Finds A Partner in the Red Cross — CleanTechnica Field Trip. Jackery has been building portable power stations for consumers and businesses alike for years now. [continued] The post Jackery Finds A Partner in the Red Cross — CleanTechnica Field Trip appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post Jackery Finds A Partner in the Red Cross — CleanTechnica Field Trip appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jun 25, 22:25
Governor Landry’s Data Center Order is Too Little, Too Late
After spending years as one of the nation’s biggest data center supporters, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has issued a hollow executive order calling for guardrails that would do far too little to protect Louisianans from the impacts of the very centers he has been courting. In response, Sierra Club issued the ... [continued] The post Governor Landry’s Data Center Order is Too Little, Too Late appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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After spending years as one of the nation’s biggest data center supporters, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has issued a hollow executive order calling for guardrails that would do far too little to protect Louisianans from the impacts of the very centers he has been courting.
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[continued] The post Governor Landry’s Data Center Order is Too Little, Too Late appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jun 25, 21:40
Zoox Introduces Next-Generation Robotaxi
Zoox sort of feels like the robotaxi company that’s often forgotten. Or maybe that’s just me. You’ve got Waymo, which has been in this field for more than 15 years and is operating at the highest scale in the US, you’ve got Tesla and all of the press it gets ... [continued] The post Zoox Introduces Next-Generation Robotaxi appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Zoox sort of feels like the robotaxi company that’s often forgotten. You’ve got Waymo, which has been in this field for more than 15 years and is operating at the highest scale in the US, you’ve got Tesla and all of the press it gets ... [continued] The post Zoox Introduces Next-Generation Robotaxi appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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[continued] The post Zoox Introduces Next-Generation Robotaxi appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Cleantechnica
Jun 25, 21:37
How One Local Utility Is Relocating to Reduce Pollution For The Florida Community It Serves
In 2017 about 1.25 million gallons of wastewater were released into the Indian River Lagoon because of a power outage at Fort Pierce Utilities Authority’s Water Reclamation facility on South Hutchinson Island. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection did not issue a fine for the violations of the local utility’s ... [continued] The post How One Local Utility Is Relocating to Reduce Pollution For The Florida Community It Serves appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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In 2017 about 1.25 million gallons of wastewater were released into the Indian River Lagoon because of a power outage at Fort Pierce Utilities Authority’s Water Reclamation facility on South Hutchinson Island. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection did not issue a fine for the violations of the local utility’s ...
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Cleantechnica
Jun 25, 20:39
Anker SOLIX S2000 Review — CleanTechnica Tested
Anker was one of the earliest brands to establish itself as reliable in the consumer electronics space, so when they moved into portable power stations, we knew it was going to be good. Since then, they have filled in their lineup with an array of batteries that has continued to ... [continued] The post Anker SOLIX S2000 Review — CleanTechnica Tested appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Anker SOLIX S2000 Review — CleanTechnica Tested. Since then, they have filled in their lineup with an array of batteries that has continued to ... [continued] The post Anker SOLIX S2000 Review — CleanTechnica Tested appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jun 25, 18:39
The Inevitable Electrification of Labor? — CleanTechnica Field Trip
CleanTechnica was invited on a media tour through China hosted by iMpactPR. They specialize in connecting Chinese companies with the outside world, and we were excited to dive deep into all of the innovation and manufacturing happening in China with them. Disclaimer: the author’s travel and accommodations were paid for ... [continued] The post The Inevitable Electrification of Labor? — CleanTechnica Field Trip appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The Inevitable Electrification of Labor? CleanTechnica was invited on a media tour through China hosted by iMpactPR. [continued] The post The Inevitable Electrification of Labor?
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Theguardian
Jun 25, 17:09
Tarmac playgrounds and windows that don’t open: why hot spells turn our schools into heat traps | Harry Paticas
Our schools are a dated mix of single glazing, dodgy pipes and atriums like Kew hothouses. They urgently need retrofitting for a changing climate This week’s soaring summer temperatures have put a spotlight on our schools and their ability to cope, with one in Hertfordshire telling me that it recorded temperatures of more than 40C. So why are our schools struggling? Modern schools often have too much glass, and not enough shading or ventilation to keep out the sun’s heat. During the 1950s, the focus on public health (after the creation of the NHS in 1948) meant that schools were designed to bring in more natural light. Windows often have built-in restrictors that stop them being opened too far, or at all, because of student safety concerns. Some schools have glass atriums, which were a common feature of those constructed during the government’s Building Schools for the Future programme in the early 2000s, but which now give the effect of walking into a Kew hothouse. Harry Paticas is an architect and the founder of Retrofit Action for Tomorrow Continue reading...
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Tarmac playgrounds and windows that don’t open: why hot spells turn our schools into heat traps | Harry Paticas. Modern schools often have too much glass, and not enough shading or ventilation to keep out the sun’s heat.
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They urgently need retrofitting for a changing climate This week’s soaring summer temperatures have put a spotlight on our schools and their ability to cope, with one in Hertfordshire telling me that it recorded temperatures of more than 40C.
Theguardian
Jun 25, 16:57
‘Infection control becomes almost impossible’: four doctors on the NHS heatwave crisis
Frontline medics describe extreme heat conditions they feel are unsafe and lacking in dignity for patients Hospitals in England declare critical incidents as machines and IT fail in heat Hospitals in England are declaring critical incidents with radiotherapy machines, MRI scanners, cooling units and IT systems failing owing to the extreme heat. Here four doctors describe their experiences on the frontline that they say feels unsafe and dangerous for patients amid the worst NHS heatwave crisis in years. Continue reading...
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Frontline medics describe extreme heat conditions they feel are unsafe and lacking in dignity for patients Hospitals in England declare critical incidents as machines and IT fail in heat Hospitals in England are declaring critical incidents with radiotherapy machines, MRI scanners, cooling units and IT systems failing owing to the extreme heat.
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Frontline medics describe extreme heat conditions they feel are unsafe and lacking in dignity for patients Hospitals in England declare critical incidents as machines and IT fail in heat Hospitals in England are declaring critical incidents with radiotherapy machines, MRI scanners, cooling units and IT systems failing owing to the extreme heat.
Theguardian
Jun 25, 16:54
Ben Jennings on a new idea for ‘carbon capture’ – cartoon
Discover and buy more of Ben’s cartoons here Order your own print of this cartoon from the Guardian Print Shop Continue reading...
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Discover and buy more of Ben’s cartoons here Order your own print of this cartoon from the Guardian Print Shop Continue reading...
Theguardian
Jun 25, 16:05
City of Paris achieves partial victory over TotalEnergies in climate risks case
French capital hails ‘landmark decision’ against oil firm relating to disclosure of emissions from oil and gas products A Paris court has ruled that French oil major TotalEnergies must disclose the climate risks linked to emissions from its oil and gas products, and set out plans to address them in a high-stakes case brought by NGOs and the city of Paris. The ruling on Thursday is a partial victory for climate change NGOs seeking to apply France’s 2017 corporate duty of vigilance law to climate change. However, the court stopped short of ordering specific measures such as limiting overseas exploration and production or setting binding emissions reduction targets. Continue reading...
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City of Paris achieves partial victory over TotalEnergies in climate risks case. French capital hails ‘landmark decision’ against oil firm relating to disclosure of emissions from oil and gas products A Paris court has ruled that French oil major TotalEnergies must disclose the climate risks linked to emissions from its oil and gas products, and set out plans to address them…
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The ruling on Thursday is a partial victory for climate change NGOs seeking to apply France’s 2017 corporate duty of vigilance law to climate change.
Cleantechnica
Jun 25, 15:39
Utah Voters Give Senate President Who Supported Giant Data Center The Heave Ho
Kevin O’Leary is a media star who is known as Mr. Wonderful on the reality TV show Shark Tank. Recently, he placed his boldest bet yet, on Stratos, a proposed data center in Utah that he said would create thousands of jobs, add millions of dollars in revenue for local ... [continued] The post Utah Voters Give Senate President Who Supported Giant Data Center The Heave Ho appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Utah Voters Give Senate President Who Supported Giant Data Center The Heave Ho. Recently, he placed his boldest bet yet, on Stratos, a proposed data center in Utah that he said would create thousands of jobs, add millions of dollars in revenue for local ...
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Carbonbrief
Jun 25, 14:25
China Briefing 25 June 2026: Five-year plans passed | Critical-mineral tensions | Industrial decarbonisation plan
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate... The post China Briefing 25 June 2026: Five-year plans passed | Critical-mineral tensions | Industrial decarbonisation plan appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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China Briefing 25 June 2026: Five-year plans passed | Critical-mineral tensions | Industrial decarbonisation plan. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate... The post China Briefing 25 June 2026: Five-year plans passed | Critical-mineral tensions | Industrial decarbonisation plan appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing.
Bbc
Jun 25, 13:35
In pictures: Britain braves record breaking June temperatures
The UK experienced its hottest June day on record on Thursday as temperatures hit 36.4C in Somerset. It marked the second time this week the record was broken after temperatures reached 36.
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The UK experienced its hottest June day on record on Thursday as temperatures hit 36.4C in Somerset. It marked the second time this week the record was broken after temperatures reached 36.1C in Hampshire on Wednesday.
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A rare red weather warning is in place as extreme temperatures continue across much of the UK.
Carbonbrief
Jun 25, 13:30
Livestock heat deaths in transit doubled in UK record-hot summer of 2025
Twice as many animals died due to heat stress en route to slaughterhouses during the... The post Livestock heat deaths in transit doubled in UK record-hot summer of 2025 appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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Livestock heat deaths in transit doubled in UK record-hot summer of 2025. Twice as many animals died due to heat stress en route to slaughterhouses during the... The post Livestock heat deaths in transit doubled in UK record-hot summer of 2025 appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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Insideclimatenews
Jun 25, 13:00
The ‘Guerrilla Solar’ Era Has Arrived, and Here’s What to Know
After Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, electricity prices shot up across Europe and consumers looked for ways to save. One popular option was plug-in solar—inexpensive and easy-to-install renewable energy systems that began to appear in store aisles. Now, Germany is the global leader in plug-in solar with about 1 million systems in official counts and […]
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The ‘Guerrilla Solar’ Era Has Arrived, and Here’s What to Know. After Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, electricity prices shot up across Europe and consumers looked for ways to save. One popular option was plug-in solar—inexpensive and easy-to-install renewable energy systems that began to appear in store aisles.
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Now, Germany is the global leader in plug-in solar with about 1 million systems in official counts and […]
Theguardian
Jun 25, 11:31
Highest June minimum temperature record broken in Cardiff as ‘savage’ heatwave continues
Thermometer shows 23.5C overnight in Welsh capital as climate crisis makes such extreme temperatures more severe and more likely Europe live – latest updates A sweltering night in Cardiff has broken another new UK heat record as brutally hot conditions continue across England and Wales. Temperatures only fell to 23.5C overnight in the Welsh capital, the Met Office said, making it the highest minimum temperature ever recorded in June. The UK’s high temperature record for June is also likely to be broken on Thursday, just a day after the previous record. The heatwave, supercharged by the climate crisis, drove the temperature to 36.1C at Gosport in Hampshire on Wednesday, beating the previous record of 35.6C set in Southampton in 1976. Continue reading...
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Highest June minimum temperature record broken in Cardiff as ‘savage’ heatwave continues. Temperatures only fell to 23.5C overnight in the Welsh capital, the Met Office said, making it the highest minimum temperature ever recorded in June. The heatwave, supercharged by the climate crisis, drove the temperature to 36.
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The UK’s high temperature record for June is also likely to be broken on Thursday, just a day after the previous record.
Insideclimatenews
Jun 25, 09:00
Texas’ Refusal to Plan for Climate Change Created a Crisis in Corpus Christi
This story was produced in partnership with the Texas Newsroom, the state’s network of public radio stations. A decade ago, Corpus Christi’s regional water plan projected shortages as soon as 2050. The next plan, released five years later, shortened that timeline to 2030. The next plan, released this year, said shortages were imminent, putting city […]
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Texas’ Refusal to Plan for Climate Change Created a Crisis in Corpus Christi. This story was produced in partnership with the Texas Newsroom, the state’s network of public radio stations. A decade ago, Corpus Christi’s regional water plan projected shortages as soon as 2050.
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The next plan, released this year, said shortages were imminent, putting city […]
Insideclimatenews
Jun 25, 08:55
A Pipeline Company Says It Will Protect the Environment in North Carolina. Its Record in Tennessee Says Otherwise.
PITTSBORO, N.C.— An 85-year-old widow stood before a panel of Enbridge Gas representatives perched above her on a stage at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center. She had fire in her eyes. “I’m usually a courteous person but you bring out the worst in me,” she said. “I’m going to fight you to the […]
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A Pipeline Company Says It Will Protect the Environment in North Carolina. Its Record in Tennessee Says Otherwise.. “I’m usually a courteous person but you bring out the worst in me,” she said.
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PITTSBORO, N.C.— An 85-year-old widow stood before a panel of Enbridge Gas representatives perched above her on a stage at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center.
Insideclimatenews
Jun 25, 08:50
Pennsylvania’s Fossil Fuel Tax Revenue Lags Far Behind Other Energy States, Report Says
Pennsylvania’s natural gas, coal and petrochemical industries are taxed too little, and they are now declining so cannot be expected to rescue the state from growing budget deficits, according to a new analysis of the fossil fuel industry and its effect on the state’s worsening fiscal position. A report, called “Valuing the Future,” and written […]
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A report , called “Valuing the Future,” and written by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis, a nonprofit research group that focuses on energy finance, accuses state lawmakers of imposing too light of a tax burden on the fossil fuel industry, especially compared to other energy-producing states like Texas and North Dakota.
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Pennsylvania’s natural gas, coal and petrochemical industries are taxed too little, and they are now declining so cannot be expected to rescue the state from growing budget deficits, according to a new analysis of the fossil fuel industry and its effect on the state’s worsening fiscal position.
Grist
Jun 25, 08:45
After a civil rights complaint, Chicago built the nation’s largest air monitoring network
As extreme heat reshapes air quality, the network of 227 monitors is expected to help identify localized pollution hot spots.
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After a civil rights complaint, Chicago built the nation’s largest air monitoring network. As extreme heat reshapes air quality, the network of 227 monitors is expected to help identify localized pollution hot spots.
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As extreme heat reshapes air quality, the network of 227 monitors is expected to help identify localized pollution hot spots.
Carbonbrief
Jun 25, 08:38
Guest post: How US renewable-energy growth persists despite federal policy uncertainty
Despite recent shifts in federal energy policies, our analysis shows that the US transition to... The post Guest post: How US renewable-energy growth persists despite federal policy uncertainty appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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Guest post: How US renewable-energy growth persists despite federal policy uncertainty. Despite recent shifts in federal energy policies, our analysis shows that the US transition to... The post Guest post: How US renewable-energy growth persists despite federal policy uncertainty appeared first on Carbon Brief .
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The post Guest post: How US renewable-energy growth persists despite federal policy uncertainty appeared first on Carbon Brief .
Grist
Jun 25, 08:30
This island in the Great Lakes wants to tap waves for energy
Hydrokinetic energy from the waves surrounding Beaver Island could improve electricity reliability and push an emerging technology forward.
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Beaver Island sits in the middle of the northernmost end of Lake Michigan, not far from the Canadian border. The devastating ice storm that walloped the state last year knocked out power to the island for weeks. That’s got some residents hoping to see a more reliable source of power that’s generated where they live.
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Hydrokinetic energy from the waves surrounding Beaver Island could improve electricity reliability and push an emerging technology forward.
Theguardian
Jun 25, 08:02
Hot Mess and Acid’s Reign: the romcom and queer cabaret spotlighting climate crisis
A blooming new wave of musical theatre is exploring the plight of the planet with a playful and hopeful approach Earth is a single woman with a lot to give; Humanity is a charismatic bad boy who turns out to be an inveterate taker. Their toxic relationship is told in Hot Mess , a musical created by Jack Godfrey and Ellie Coote, which works both as an eccentric romcom with broad commercial appeal and a serious analogy for our abuse of the once fecund, now depleted planet. A hot ticket at the Edinburgh fringe last summer and now on in London, it is at the vanguard of a newly blooming genre of musicals about the environmental crisis. The RSC’s The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind uses exuberant song and dance for the true story of a teenager who builds a wind turbine from an old bicycle in drought-ridden Malawi. Bryony Kimmings’ Bog Witch is a one-woman show with music and standup about the plight of the planet, while in New York the folk-pop musical Dear Everything was a response to climate emergency co-written by V (formerly Eve Ensler) and narrated by Jane Fonda. Meanwhile, in the West End hit Hadestown , hell is strewn with empty oil drums. Continue reading...
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Hot Mess and Acid’s Reign: the romcom and queer cabaret spotlighting climate crisis. Their toxic relationship is told in Hot Mess , a musical created by Jack Godfrey and Ellie Coote, which works both as an eccentric romcom with broad commercial appeal and a serious analogy for our abuse of the once fecund, now depleted planet.
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A blooming new wave of musical theatre is exploring the plight of the planet with a playful and hopeful approach Earth is a single woman with a lot to give; Humanity is a charismatic bad boy who turns out to be an inveterate taker.
Theguardian
Jun 25, 04:00
One in six babies in England live in overheated homes – analysis
More than 70,000 babies living in hot homes as climate change drives record temperatures One in every six babies in England are living in overheated homes, causing sleep disruption and serious health risks, according to new analysis. The National Housing Federation (NHF) and the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) found that more than 70,000 babies are living in overly hot homes as climate change drives record temperatures across the country. Continue reading...
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More than 70,000 babies living in hot homes as climate change drives record temperatures One in every six babies in England are living in overheated homes, causing sleep disruption and serious health risks, according to new analysis.
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More than 70,000 babies living in hot homes as climate change drives record temperatures One in every six babies in England are living in overheated homes, causing sleep disruption and serious health risks, according to new analysis.
Cleantechnica
Jun 25, 03:59
Charging Solutions for Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks
More and more heavy-duty electric trucks are hitting the roads in Australia. CleanTechnica has written about that here and here. Before we go any further, we need to note that most trucks in Australia run on defined short routes. Electrifying those routes, either with battery swapping (as does Janus) or ... [continued] The post Charging Solutions for Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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More and more heavy-duty electric trucks are hitting the roads in Australia. Before we go any further, we need to note that most trucks in Australia run on defined short routes. [continued] The post Charging Solutions for Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jun 25, 03:59
Waymo Shares Stunning Safety Update
Waymo has been tracking its safety statistics closely, of course, and even sharing them with other researchers and the public to allow for independent evaluation of how well it’s doing. The short story is: Waymo robotaxis are much safer than human drivers. The company has updated us on some of ... [continued] The post Waymo Shares Stunning Safety Update appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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The short story is: Waymo robotaxis are much safer than human drivers. The company has updated us on some of ... [continued] The post Waymo Shares Stunning Safety Update appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jun 25, 03:58
BYD’s New $35,500 SUV Is A Big Deal
BYD has just launched a big new model, the refresh of one of its most popular models of all time. The new BYD Great Tang pulled in 150,000 pre-orders before pricing was even announced, the most reservations a BYD model has ever received. And then pricing was announced…. The BYD ... [continued] The post BYD’s New $35,500 SUV Is A Big Deal appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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BYD has just launched a big new model, the refresh of one of its most popular models of all time. The new BYD Great Tang pulled in 150,000 pre-orders before pricing was even announced, the most reservations a BYD model has ever received. [continued] The post BYD’s New $35,500 SUV Is A Big Deal appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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Cleantechnica
Jun 25, 03:57
BLUETTI Elite 400 — Goldilocks of Portable Power Stations? (Prime Day Specials!)
I recently received and got to review a BLUETTI Elite 400 portable power station*. I’ve used and reviewed several portable power stations now. Different sizes with different capacities are right for different people and needs. No product is going to be perfect for everything. However, all things considered, this very ... [continued] The post BLUETTI Elite 400 — Goldilocks of Portable Power Stations? (Prime Day Specials!) appeared first on CleanTechnica .
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BLUETTI Elite 400 — Goldilocks of Portable Power Stations? I recently received and got to review a BLUETTI Elite 400 portable power station*. [continued] The post BLUETTI Elite 400 — Goldilocks of Portable Power Stations?
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