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Europe Heatwave Smashes Records, Temps Top 35°C
A scorching heat dome has sent temperatures across western Europe soaring past summer levels, shattering dozens of records, while India’s capital burned at 45 °C. The surge underscores the acceleratin
Renewables’ installed capacity to beat natural gas by 2027 – EIA data
U.S. renewable electricity generation is accelerating, with solar and wind additions driving a surge that will push total renewable capacity past natural‑gas by early 2027. The EIA’s latest data, bols
BMW is saying goodbye to this popular gas sports car, but a new performance EV will step in
BMW will end production of its iconic gas‑powered G80 M3 in February 2027, making the limited‑edition CS Handschalter the final model. The brand will fill the gap with an all‑electric M3 slated for ne
UK hits 35.1 °C May record at Heathrow, Kew
The UK smashed its May heat record for a second day, hitting 35.1 °C, prompting thunderstorm warnings, amber health alerts, water‑safety concerns after multiple drownings, and climate scientists warni
Volvo EVs to use 20,000 Tesla Superchargers in Europe
Volvo’s integration with Tesla’s Supercharger network marks a new phase in Tesla’s ecosystem strategy, extending its fast‑charging reach beyond its own cars and complementing its U.S. robotaxi rollout
Cars kill 7,000 pedestrians, dwarfing 135 e‑bike deaths
A recent op‑ed argues that U.S. media’s focus on e‑bike safety ignores the far larger threat posed by cars, which cause tens of thousands of deaths annually.
CAISO OKs $6.7B, 38 projects, focus on load growth
The California Independent System Operator’s board unanimously approved a $6.7 billion, ten‑year transmission plan that will fund 38 projects to meet projected load growth and integrate new renewable
BYD launches Dolphin G PHEV with 1,000 km range
BYD has unveiled the Dolphin G, a compact plug‑in hybrid hatchback built for overseas markets, promising a combined WLTP range of over 1,000 km at an affordable price and targeting Europe with a price
New Mexico regulators approve SPS’ $9B, gas-heavy resource plan
New Mexico regulators green‑lit SPS’s $9.38 billion expansion, adding 3.8 GW of new generation—dominated by gas—plus wind, solar and storage, while also postponing the Tolk coal plant’s shutdown. The
New Mexico regulators approve SPS’s $9B, gas-heavy resource plan
New Mexico regulators green‑lighted SPS’s $9.38 billion plan to add 3.8 GW of mostly gas‑fired capacity, wind, solar and storage, aiming to meet a projected 40 % jump in peak demand by 2030 driven by
Illinois Enacts CRGA to Boost Solar, Cut Energy Costs
Illinois has enacted the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act to confront soaring electricity rates and reliability concerns by fast‑tracking solar, storage, and efficiency projects. The law’s Vi
Ferrari shares tumble 6% after Luce EV design criticism
Ferrari’s shares plunged over 6% after the debut of its Luce electric sedan sparked a wave of design criticism, while the car’s cutting‑edge powertrain and limited production remain largely overlooked
Memorial Day Green Deals Offer Eco‑Tech Discounts
On Memorial Day, a dedicated Green Deals hub is rolling out deep discounts on a range of eco‑friendly tech, from e‑bikes and electric scooters to power stations and other electric devices. Brands are
UK dairy farms with indoor 'battery cows' double to 180
Factory-style dairy farms that keep cows indoors have more than doubled in the UK over a decade, driven by rising costs and profit pressures, while regulators lack oversight.
‘I need Chevron’: The oil company at the center of the California governor’s race
Chevron, the oil giant that posted $12.3 billion in profit, sits at the heart of California’s governor’s race. Its ownership of two of the state’s six refineries gives it a third of California’s gasol
Duchy of Cornwall doubles Black‑a‑Tor & Wistman’s Wood
The Duchy of Cornwall pledged to double the ancient temperate rainforest at Black‑a‑Tor and Wistman’s Wood by 2040, backed by government funding, conservation groups, and on‑the‑ground regeneration ef
UK experiences ‘tropical night’ after hottest ever May day
The UK endured a historic heatwave in early May, with a ‘tropical night’ at Kenley airfield marking the highest May minimum temperature on record for two days straight, while Kew Gardens hit 34.8 °C,
NY E-Bike Registration Bills Stall Until 2027
New York lawmakers who had been pushing for e-bike registration and licensing requirements have effectively run out of time to advance the legislation this year, with the measures now unlikely to retu
UK Faces 43C Heatwaves by 2050 Without Urgent Action
Climate scientist Bill McGuire warns that without urgent retrofitting of housing, energy, and water systems, Britain faces a plausible 2050s future of sustained 43C heat, mass heat deaths, food ration
UK Records Hottest May Day at 34.8C; Deaths Hit 15
The UK recorded its hottest ever May day at 34.8C as an unprecedented heatwave swept the country and large parts of Europe, with water-related deaths climbing to 15 and amber health alerts extended ac
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