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Senators block permitting reform over renewables delays
Senate Democrats and Independents are blocking bipartisan permitting reform unless the Trump administration stops delaying renewable energy permits, citing a federal judge's finding that projects have
Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki Accelerate EV Bikes
Japan’s four major motorcycle manufacturers are rapidly expanding their electric two‑wheeler lineups, from scooters to full‑size commuter bikes, marking a coordinated industry shift toward electrifica
ClientEarth & Carbon Tracker Publish Reserve Report
At London Climate Action Week, ClientEarth and Carbon Tracker will unveil a new report that tests whether fossil‑reserve valuations reflect the tightening legal and financial regime reshaping oil and
Build Launches Ottawa Enterprise to Retrofit Homes
A new Ottawa social enterprise, Build, launched in September to retrofit Canadian homes for climate resilience while creating skilled construction jobs, tapping immigrant talent like John Mava from th
PG&E's $73B Plan Hinges on Wildfire Reforms by August
PG&E faces ongoing financial and operational pressures from wildfire liabilities and mitigation costs, while navigating data center load expectations and seeking regulatory stability for its $73 billi
The Trump Administration Tried to Stop the National EV Charging Program. It Has Kept Rolling Along Anyway.
Despite a Trump‑ordered freeze and ongoing lawsuits, the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program still grew in 2025, with states spending $94 million on chargers, yet over 95% of its $2.7 bil
Colombia Launches Fossil Fuel Phaseout Roadmaps
A coalition of 59 nations gathered in Colombia to draft voluntary roadmaps for ending fossil‑fuel production, marking a concrete shift away from the vague pledges of the Paris talks. With France becom
Tesla Robotaxi Fleet Hits 25 Vehicles in Texas
Tesla's unsupervised Robotaxi fleet has grown to 25 cumulative vehicles across three Texas cities, marking the first real expansion after nearly a year of stagnation — though the numbers remain a frac
NEVI EV charger rollout sped up in 2025, still not fast enough due to roadblocks
The Sierra Club’s new analysis shows that the federal NEVI program finally accelerated, adding 70 public chargers in 2025 and pushing the total to 96, yet bureaucratic hurdles and state inaction still
North Sea Warmth Links Fossil Sharks to White Return
Record‑high North Sea temperatures have prompted a fossil study showing ancient sharks once fed there, and researchers highlight the potential for great white sharks to return to British waters in the
Xiaomi SU7 Debuts, BYD Flagship Sedan Unveiled at Beijing
At the Beijing Auto Show, Xiaomi unveiled its second‑generation SU7 while BYD rolled out a new flagship sedan, and the Quick Charge podcast highlighted these arrivals alongside VW’s Chinese AUDI and J
Country diary: As spring bursts into life, all eyes on the Cairngorms barbecue ban | Amanda Thomson
As spring awakens the Cairngorms, a new Scottish government bylaw bans barbecues and campfires from 1 April to curb wildfire risk after a spate of fires, including a 600 sq m blaze near Aviemore. The
Tesla begins volume production of Semi in Nevada
Tesla has moved its long‑delayed Semi into full‑scale production at a dedicated Nevada plant, launching a high‑volume line that can build up to 50,000 electric trucks annually and offers the lowest‑pr
Rocsys Launches Multi-Bay Robot Charger, Raises $13M
Rocsys launched the M1, a hands-free robotic charging system for robotaxi depots, and raised $13 million to scale deployment across North America and Europe starting in 2027.
Rivian adds 150+ fast chargers, 2 showrooms in Caruso deal
Rivian is deepening its Caruso partnership in Southern California with 150+ DC fast chargers and two new gallery-style showrooms opening in 2026, extending a retail strategy that plants EV charging an
Ride1Up Prodigy V2 $1,795; Anker & Jackery Power Sale
A wave of green‑tech discounts hits the market, with Ride1Up slashing its Prodigy V2 mid‑drive e‑bike to $1,795 and Anker and Jackery offering deep cuts on portable power stations for consumers.
Octopus, Lunar Offer 30‑kWh Battery Power Plans Texas
Octopus Energy and Lunar Energy are launching a Texas home‑battery electricity plan that bundles a free 30‑kWh battery with a $45 monthly fee and a flat 8¢/kWh rate, while the state’s competitive reta
PJM Reopens Queue, 106 GW Gas Leads 220 GW Projects
PJ M has reopened its interconnection queue, receiving 220 GW of projects—106 GW of which are gas‑fired—while adopting Google’s AI‑powered Tapestry tool to speed reviews. Industry voices from ICF Inte
Labor backs fossil fuels, gas tax push still alive
Australia's Labor government is poised to approve a budget that favors fossil‑fuel producers, sidelining a widely supported gas‑export tax that would have raised $70 bn. Meanwhile, 57 nations convene
Dozens of North Carolina houses have been lost to the sea. Some surviving homes are now being moved on wheels
Rising seas have already swallowed dozens of homes on Hatteras Island, a stretch of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, prompting officials to relocate surviving houses on wheels. Scientists warn the rapid
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