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EU Airline Emissions Surge Threatens 2030 Climate Goal
The EU's airline emissions are rising sharply, putting the bloc's 2030 climate target at risk and driving up carbon-tax costs as actual pollution diverges from policy pledges.
EPA Cuts Threaten NJ Superfund Cleanups
New Jersey has the most Superfund sites in the U.S., and EPA funding cuts, staff reductions, and underperforming pollution taxes threaten to slow long-delayed cleanups in the state and nationwide.
‘It could have been a second Great Fire’: how east London blaze showed scale of UK wildfire threat
A record heatwave on 19 July 2022 ignited a wildfire that ripped through the East London village of Wennington, destroying 18 homes and contributing to 70 houses lost across the UK in a historic 600 w
Utrecht Scientists Propose Bering Dam to Boost AMOC
Utrecht researchers propose an unprecedented dam across the Bering Strait to block Pacific freshwater and revive the weakening Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, a key driver of Europe’s mil
VW ID.Buzz priced under $49K as US sales pause after 2025
Volkswagen dealers are advertising the ID.Buzz electric minivan for under $49,000, a steep drop from earlier prices over $100,000, as VW prepares to pause US sales after the 2025 model year.
Chevrolet Spark EUV Tops Brazil EV SUV Sales
GM’s Chevrolet Spark EUV, a low‑cost 220‑mile range electric SUV built on the Baojun platform, has become Brazil’s best‑selling EV SUV, topping 1,000 deliveries in April. Competitive pricing, local pr
From ‘charger rage’ to a 700km range: is public charging keeping up with Australia’s EV demand?
Australia’s electric‑vehicle market is booming, with March sales hitting a record 25,000 units – a 69.6% surge – as soaring petrol prices tied to the Iran conflict push drivers toward electrification.
REALLY Quick Charge with Range Energy electric trailer at ACT Expo 2026
Range Energy unveiled the results of a multi‑year winter test of its production‑ready eTrailer, showing the battery‑powered trailer can slash fuel costs by up to 70 % and boost mpg by up to 36 %. At A
Kia EV5 Prototype Spotted Testing in US Again
A Kia EV5 prototype was spotted testing on US roads with front amber lights required by American regulations, fueling speculation that Kia may reverse its earlier stance of keeping the midsize electri
Tesla Robotaxi Expands, Semi Battery Sizes Confirmed
Tesla is rolling out its robotaxi fleet in Dallas and Houston, feeding fresh real‑world miles into its autonomous‑driving AI, while the same week’s Electrek podcast flags underperforming 4680 battery
SEG Solar ramps up with a new 4 GW solar factory in Texas
SEG Solar is pouring $200 M into a new 4‑GW solar module plant in Houston, Texas, adding 800 jobs and lifting U.S. capacity to about 6 GW annually. The factory is built for next‑gen tech like heteroju
Aventon Memorial Day e-bike sale lows + $206 bundles from $1,199, Anker SOLIX E10 system lows, EcoFlow power stations, more
While Tesla is expanding its robotaxi network into Dallas and Houston, consumer green tech is heating up on another front. Aventon’s Memorial Day Sale slashes e‑bike prices and bundles up to $206 in f
This new map shows where electric truck charging is scaling
CALSTART’s refreshed National Medium‑ and Heavy‑Duty Zero‑Emission Infrastructure Map now shows roughly 162 charging and refueling sites across 17 states, adding 64 new locations and over 1,500 EV plu
Cadillac admits that after buying an EV, you don’t go back to gas as sales surpass 100K
Cadillac has now sold over 100,000 EVs in the United States, a milestone its senior VP Duncan Aldred touts as proof that EV buyers stay loyal to electric powertrains. While the brand’s Q1 deliveries r
CARB Confirms Tesla Semi at 822 kWh, 500-Mile Range
California's Air Resources Board officially certified the Tesla Semi's battery capacities at 822 kWh (Long Range) and 548 kWh (Standard Range) — both smaller than Elon Musk's 2022 estimate, yet still
Drone crash ignites major fire in Chernobyl exclusion zone
A large forest fire is burning approximately 12 square kilometres in the Chernobyl exclusion zone after a drone strike, with Ukrainian emergency services deploying 331 responders to battle flames comp
2027 Chevy Bolt EV hits 300 miles real range under $30K
The 2027 Chevy Bolt EV achieves nearly 300 miles in real-world driving on a single charge, exceeding its EPA rating, while launching under $30,000 with upgraded tech and faster charging.
US Auto Industry $70B Loss Linked to Lobbying Rollback
US automakers have erased about $70 billion in EV investments after helping to roll back key emissions rules they once opposed, exposing a self‑inflicted regulatory whiplash. Their lobbying contradict
Evergy boosts sales growth to 8% on data center demand
Evergy lifted its retail sales growth outlook to 7‑8% per year through 2030, driven by a surge in data‑center and industrial demand. The utility added a new 2.5‑GW load contract, secured a 450‑MW deal
Airline emissions in Europe top pre-Covid levels despite pledge to decarbonise
European aviation emissions have surged past pre‑pandemic levels, driven by a boom in low‑cost carriers. Ryanair alone emitted 16.6 Mt of CO₂ in 2025 – about 50 % more than in 2019 – while the sector’
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