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Carbon Tracker Finds 33% Emissions Gap in Legacy Autos
Carbon Tracker has identified a 33% hidden emissions gap in legacy automakers, a finding the financial think tank says forces investors to reassess climate risk exposure across the auto sector.
Gov. Gianforte Warns of Heightened 2026 Montana Fires
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte warned that the 2026 wildfire season could bring above‑normal fire risk, prompting a statewide briefing on preparedness, staffing, funding, and new infrared detection t
Climate Pop-Up Museum Opens on National Mall
The Climate Action Campaign opened a pop-up "Museum of Unnatural Disasters" on the National Mall, using survivors' artifacts and congressional roundtables to pressure lawmakers on extreme weather and
Carvana Gets Warrant to Buy Slate Shares
Carvana secured a warrant to purchase shares in Jeff Bezos‑backed EV startup Slate, aligning with its ongoing acquisition of dealer groups. By potentially becoming a franchise owner, Carvana could sid
T1 Energy buys KORE Power to cash in on the AI power boom
T1 Energy, formerly FREYR Battery, is buying KORE Power for about $32 million in equity, cash and assumed debt, with the deal set to close in Q2 2026. The acquisition brings KORE’s NRI division, which
Duke Energy Gets $28.4M Federal Grant to Upgrade Coal Plant
The Trump administration is channeling $28.4 million in Cold War-era Defense Production Act funds to Duke Energy for upgrades at a 60-year-old North Carolina coal plant still slated to retire by 2034,
Mangroves Near Carbon-Storage Breaking Point, Model Finds
A new modeling study in the journal Earth's Future finds that mangrove forests—despite storing roughly 15% of all ocean carbon on less than 1% of Earth's surface—may hit a breaking point under rapid s
BYD Denza Z9 GT Hits 1,036 km Range, 5‑Min Fast Charge
BYD’s Denza Z9 GT, billed as the world’s longest pure‑electric luxury GT, launched in Europe with a 1,036 km CLTC range, 5‑minute fast‑charge capability, and a price just below the Porsche Panamera.
Yozma IN 10 + IN 10 Pro electric dirt bikes with up to $1,043+ exclusive savings, Lectric Father’s Day e-bike Sale, Segway Navimow, more
Electrek’s Green Deals roundup spotlights deep discounts on eco‑friendly gadgets, led by Yozma’s anniversary sale that slashes up to $1,043 off its IN 10 electric dirt bikes. The article also flags Le
Zverev beats Mensik, set for final vs Cobolli
German second seed Alexander Zverev secured a place in the French Open final after a hard‑fought win over Czech Jakub Mensik, setting up a showdown with 14th‑ranked Italian Flavio Cobolli.
Oil shock drives electrification, not drilling
A fresh fossil‑fuel crisis is steering the global economy toward rapid electrification instead of a new drilling boom. In a podcast, Tim Sahay and Kate Mackenzie of the Polycrisis newsletter discuss t
Wheel‑E Podcast Returns with New E‑Bike Topics
Electrek’s Wheel‑E podcast launches its latest bi‑weekly episode, covering fresh e‑bike releases from Monarc and Engwe, Flit’s glued frames, a new high‑speed e‑bike law, a court‑ordered pedaling defin
Electrogenic Turns Momoa's Harleys into Hybrids
Electrogenic has electrified five of Jason Momoa’s beloved vintage rides—including 100‑year‑old Harley‑Davidsons and classic Land Rovers—creating plug‑in hybrids and all‑electric conversions featured
Fitzsimmons Announces Low‑Cost Financing for Utilities
DOE Associate Deputy Secretary Alex Fitzsimmons addressed the Edison Electric Institute’s Las Vegas conference, emphasizing the Trump administration’s shared goal of affordable, reliable energy. He ou
Trump cuts $368M ocean monitoring, raising error
The Trump administration’s plan to scale back the $368 million Ocean Observatories Initiative threatens to cripple global ocean data, raising forecast errors and endangering weather‑related economic s
Cobalt Mining Drives DRC Deforestation, Ebola Risk
A surge in artisanal cobalt and gold mining is accelerating Congo basin deforestation, which in turn is amplifying the spread of Ebola across the DRC and neighboring Uganda recently.
GRISLD Group Fuels Smokies Biodiversity Tracking
A volunteer team called GRISLD conducts detailed field surveys in remote parts of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, documenting rare lichens and other understudied species. Their data feed the park
Painted Lady Butterflies Surge on Britain’s East Coast
A record‑breaking influx of painted lady butterflies, driven by heatwaves and favourable winds, is sweeping Britain’s east coast, creating the largest arrival in 17 years and setting the stage for a m
Firefighters rescue curlew eggs, hatch four chicks
Four curlew eggs were rescued from a wildfire in Brookeborough, County Fermanagh after firefighters kept the flames a metre away. The eggs were incubated by the Sliabh Beagh Curlew Conservation Trust
Oil surge lifts biofuel demand 30% as food prices rise
Rising oil prices have spurred a surge in biofuel demand, prompting governments to boost blending even as analysts warn the move could exacerbate food price inflation and environmental harm.
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