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Turning Commercial Buildings Into Grid Flexibility
Only 13% of queued generation and storage capacity reached commercial operation by end of 2025, pushing utilities to tap the flexible load already sitting in commercial buildings, which account for up
Illinois passed the nation’s first climate migration law. The effort has languished since.
Illinois passed the nation's first law mandating planning for climate-driven displacement, yet only one of 17 task force seats has been filled more than a year after Governor Pritzker signed it, with
Singapore reshapes government teams, steps up hiring as it builds nuclear energy capabilities
Singapore is reorganizing government teams, hiring nuclear specialists, and launching new training programmes as it prepares for a 2027 IAEA review of its nuclear infrastructure readiness, though no d
UK Warmth Peaks Tuesday Before Atlantic Rain Returns
The UK basks in a final burst of September warmth with Tuesday forecast to hit 20–26°C across England and Wales, before an Atlantic low sweeps wind and rain into Scotland, Northern Ireland, and wester
Eriskay Ponies: Fewer Than 400 Remain in Outer Hebrides
A photo essay documents the critically rare Eriskay ponies of Scotland's Outer Hebrides, where fewer than 400 remain and the island community collectively cares for the free-roaming herd.
EA labels River Avon oil slick 'minor' as wildlife dies
Bristol residents say getting the Environment Agency to investigate oil-like pollution in the River Avon has been 'pulling teeth,' with the agency classifying the contamination as a category three inc
Trump Approves Rollback of Biden Fuel Economy Rules
The Trump administration is rolling out reduced fuel economy standards for cars and light trucks, with Trump personally confirming approval of the rollback of Biden-era mpg targets.
Somerset farmer grows wildflowers to flavour his cheddar
Westcombe dairy farmer Tom Calver has swapped monoculture grass for wildflower meadows across six Somerset fields, arguing the 19-plant diet produces healthier cow microbiomes and a more complex, terr
Nissan's third generation e-POWER powertrain
Nissan details its third-generation e-POWER hybrid powertrain, which pairs a purpose-built constant-speed engine with a new 5-in-1 modular electric unit to improve fuel efficiency, output, and cabin q
Shipwreck Uncovered on Nantucket Beach During Nor'easter
A shipwreck was uncovered on a Nantucket beach after a nor'easter storm exposed it on the Massachusetts island.
NIO sells 30% of battery swap unit to Geely at more than $2 billion
Geely is acquiring a 30% stake in NIO's battery swap unit NIO Power at a roughly $2.4 billion valuation, paying mostly with assets rather than cash — the first major automaker to commit real money and
Watch: Shipwreck uncovered on Nantucket island during nor'easter storm
A powerful nor'easter uncovered what is believed to be the wreckage of the 1884 ship "Warren Sawyer" on a Nantucket beach on Sunday, while the broader storm system cut power to more than 160,000 house
Oil Swings as US-Iran Talks Stall; Crude Down 8% Weekly
Oil futures swung in conflicting directions as US-Iran peace talks deadlocked — intraday prices rose on the stalemate while US crude still posted a weekly drop of nearly 8% after Tehran and Washington
Trump Considers Diesel Export Ban
Trump says he is weighing a U.S. diesel export ban, a move that coverage frames as tightening supply for Europe and Latin America already grappling with an energy crunch.
Survey Sunday: When self driving cars crash, who gets the blame?
Electrek surveyed nearly 3,000 readers on who should be liable when AI-driven vehicles fail, and nearly 90% pointed at the developers and manufacturers rather than the human in the seat, with only ~3.
Trump Eyes Diesel Export Ban as UK Voices Concern
President Trump said he is 'very seriously' considering banning US diesel exports, prompting the UK business minister to flag the prospect as a 'significant concern'.
Mazda adds LiDAR to CX-6e, rolls out “self driving” tech in China
Changan Mazda has launched a LiDAR-equipped "Laser Edition" of the CX-6e (sold as the EZ-60 in China), adding L2 autonomy, navigation on autopilot, and automated parking to the rear-drive electric SUV
81% of UK Fresh Produce Grown in Drought-Risk Areas
A Rebalance Earth report warns that 81% of England's fresh produce and roughly three-quarters of its wheat, barley, and oilseed rape are grown in areas already facing moderate to very high drought ris
Charge up your Christmas tree with this Hallmark Keepsake Daytona Scat Pack
Hallmark is adding a miniature version of the struggling all-electric 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack to its 2026 Keepsake Ornament lineup, the only EV among this year's gearhead-themed ornaments
Trump Ends Biden EV Rule, Rolls Back Fuel Standards
President Trump announced he ended the Biden-era electric vehicle rule and approved new fuel economy standards, rolling back the previous administration's clean car regulations.
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