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Cyclone Senyar kills 58 Tapanuli orangutans, study says
A new study finds that Cyclone Senyar’s extreme rain and landslides in Sumatra killed 58 of the world’s 800 Tapanuli orangutans—about 7% of the species—highlighting climate‑driven threats to the criti
What federal cuts to science funding could mean for the Great Lakes
President Trump’s budget seeks to slash NOAA funding by $1.3 billion, threatening essential Great Lakes research and observation services, while Congress’s appropriations bill restores some support bu
GM is betting on battery cells that don’t use lithium
GM is partnering with Peak Energy to develop sodium-ion battery cells for grid-scale energy storage, betting the technology can undercut the lithium-iron phosphate systems that dominate today's statio
BYD to Build 1,000 kW Flash Charging Network in Canada
BYD is moving to build its proprietary 1,000 kW Flash Charging network in Canada, marking the first confirmed North American deployment and leapfrogging Tesla's 500 kW Supercharger ceiling.
EV sales surge as average price drops 4%
EV sales surged to a post‑tax‑credit high in May as average transaction prices kept falling, driven by deep automaker incentives, rising gasoline costs, and Tesla’s low‑cost Model 3 and Model Y domina
BYD’s new plug-in Super hatch packs 65 miles of EV range, promises to slash fuel costs
BYD is set to sell its Dolphin G DM-i, a Europe‑focused plug‑in hybrid hatch that offers up to 65 miles of pure electric driving and a combined range of 646 miles, positioning it as an affordable, low
GM Challenges Tesla's Energy Storage Lead With
GM unveiled a sodium-ion battery chemistry aimed at the booming stationary energy storage market, where Tesla currently controls 82% of installations — but GM's first product won't ship until later th
Kia EV2 delivers 105% of its official range estimate in the real world, ranking #1 in class
In a Norwegian real‑world test, Kia’s compact EV2 achieved 325 km on a single charge—105 % of its WLTP rating—outperforming rivals and earning the top spot among compact and mid‑size electric vehicles
Ford’s $30,000 EV pickup was just spotted in the wild for the first time
Ford’s low‑cost midsize electric pickup, slated for a 2027 launch at around $30,000, was spotted on public roads in Long Beach, confirming the company’s progress on its UEV‑based prototype.
Anker’s massive SOLIX Early Prime Day power station deals + exclusive bonus savings from $129, Ride1Up Portola e-bike, more
Anker’s Early Prime Day Sale slashes prices on its SOLIX portable power stations, adds tiered free solar panel gifts, and offers a 5% bonus code, while Ride1Up and Worx roll out deep discounts on e‑bi
Kia EV2 beats WLTP range by 105% in real‑world test
During the Norwegian Automobile Federation’s Summer El Prix EV test, Kia’s compact EV2 standard‑range model drove 325 km—105 % above its WLTP rating—outperforming every other compact and mid‑size elec
BYD outsold Ford, and now it thinks it can catch Toyota as the world’s No. 1 automaker
Chinese EV maker BYD announced it has overtaken Ford with 4.6 million NEV sales, posted record overseas sales of 160,000 in May, and set a five‑year goal to become the world’s largest automaker.
Investors Trim Oil Capex, Raise Dividends
Investor pressure has reshaped oil companies’ capital allocation, curbing reserve growth and exploration while boosting dividends and buybacks, signaling a shift from growth‑focused projects to cash‑g
Trump crackdown blocks climate‑refugee entry to US
The United States is increasingly blocking entry for people displaced by climate disasters, as neither U.S. nor international law recognizes environmental hazards as grounds for asylum and the Trump a
EIA sees oil demand dip, coal use rises in Asia‑Pacific
The Iran war’s ripple effects are cutting global oil use by over a million barrels per day this year, prompting a near‑term coal surge in Asia‑Pacific and energising UN climate officials to press for
Ross Linton’s XCMG electric loaders cut fuel costs
New Zealand’s Etrucks operator Ross Linton demonstrated that a fleet of seven 20‑ton XCMG battery electric loaders can run over 17,000 hours for just $4.13 per hour, delivering fuel savings up to tenf
Panel investigates ELI’s climate judicial education
The House Judiciary Committee has opened an investigation into the Environmental Law Institute’s Climate Judiciary Project, alleging it seeks to sway federal judges on climate cases while fossil‑fuel‑
More than half of clean energy schemes needed for Labour’s 2030 target offered grid connection
The UK's National Energy System Operator has offered grid connection dates to more than 700 clean energy projects — almost 60% of the schemes needed to hit Labour's 2030 virtually carbon-free grid tar
Super-rich’s assets cause outsized amount of climate harm, study says
Greenpeace research attributes nearly $1tn a year in climate damage to the world's richest 1%, arguing their ownership of carbon-intensive assets — not just their lavish lifestyles — drives an outsize
Jackery Early Prime Day: Up to 65% Off Power Stations
Jackery launched its Early Prime Day Sale, slashing power station prices by up to 65% and adding up to 10% bonus savings, with units starting at $499, and introduced a flash sale.
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