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EV Sales Surge, Empty Dealer Lots in Australia
A sharp rise in electric‑vehicle purchases across Australia in March has emptied dealer lots, pushed waiting times to months, lifted second‑hand prices, and spurred a surge in home‑charging installati
NASA astronauts capture first view of Moon’s far side
NASA’s Artemis II crew, now three days into their Orion flight, reported seeing the Moon’s far side for the first time, snapping a historic photo of the Orientale basin while traveling over 180,000 mi
China Analyzes US‑Israel Iran War Amid $114 Oil Spike
China is scrutinizing the U.S.–Israel air campaign against Iran, noting its impact on oil prices, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and strategic lessons for the PLA amid a volatile geopolitical la
Hyundai vows $26B investment, pivots from EVs to ICE
At the New York Auto Show, Hyundai unveiled a $26 billion U.S. investment and a pivot away from battery‑electric models toward hybrids and ICE vehicles, while deepening a GM partnership to co‑develop
WMO Reports Record Earth Energy Imbalance
The World Meteorological Organization’s latest State of the Global Climate report unveiled a record‑high Earth‑energy imbalance, signaling that the planet is trapping heat faster than it can release a
Alliance backs weight‑based vehicle fee ending gas tax
The auto‑industry trade group Alliance for Automotive Innovation is urging Congress to replace the decades‑old federal gas tax with a weight‑based vehicle fee to shore up the Highway Trust Fund as EVs
Questa Superfund Site to Host 50MW Solar + Green Hydrogen
The Kit Carson Electric Cooperative is converting a former Chevron Superfund site in Questa, New Mexico into a 50MW solar array paired with green hydrogen storage, navigating water-supply opposition a
APM Terminals Cuts Dwell Time 85% with 20 EV Tractors
APM Terminals’ electrification of its Port of Los Angeles yard, including 20 new electric terminal tractors, slashed truck idle time by 85% and broadened clean‑energy operations across cranes, ships,
U.S. Battery Capacity Reaches 145 GWh Outstripping Demand
U.S. battery manufacturers now have enough capacity to meet all domestic grid‑storage needs, a shift driven by Inflation Reduction Act incentives and Korean investment, even as the country remains rel
Washington State Lets Rivian, Lucid Sell Direct
CleanTechnica analyst Zach frames Washington State's decision to let Rivian and Lucid sell directly to consumers — joining Tesla — as a Reformation-style break from the franchise dealership model that
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Sales Up 13% in March as US EVs Fall
Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 defied a broader U.S. EV slump by posting a 13%‑plus sales jump in March and a 14% rise in Q1, while its other EV lines and related initiatives showed mixed results.
Marco Hatch restores Indigenous clam gardens
Marine ecologist Marco Hatch is partnering with seven Indigenous communities to rebuild ancient clam gardens, using Western scientific surveys to secure permits and revive food sovereignty while showc
Wastewater Plants Capture 95% Food Methane, $2‑$3/Ton
New research shows that routing food waste to wastewater treatment plants can capture over 95% of its methane—far higher than the 58% captured in landfills—while generating modest profits and valuable
Komatsu's Largest Electric Excavator Goes Global
Komatsu has begun global sales of the PC9000-12, its largest-ever hydraulic excavator, after the grid-connected electric-drive machine proved itself at Suncor's Fort Hills oil sands mine in Alberta.
Forest Service to Move HQ, Close Regional Offices
The U.S. Forest Service unveiled a sweeping reorganization that will shift its headquarters to Salt Lake City, close all regional offices, and replace them with state offices, sparking widespread oppo
Study: Warming Waters Shrink Maine Lobster Larvae
A new NOAA-funded study recreating Gulf of Maine conditions in a Virginia lab found that warming waters—not acidification—produce smaller, more predator-vulnerable lobster larvae, sharpening concerns
God Squad waives ESA Gulf oil, endangers Rice’s whale
The Trump administration’s Endangered Species Committee, dubbed the ‘God Squad,’ voted on March 31 to waive ESA protections for Gulf of Mexico oil and gas operations, risking extinction of several mar
Artemis II Crew Reaches Moon Halfway, Shares Earth Image
The Artemis II crew reached the halfway point to the Moon and captured high-resolution images of Earth, marking a milestone in the first human mission beyond Earth orbit since 1972.
UK Urged to Stockpile Food as System Called 'Tinderbox'
Leading UK food experts are urging households to stockpile oats, tinned sardines, beans, crisps and water for crises ranging from cyber-attacks to extreme weather, warning that the government's one-se
Global EV Sales Drop 11% in Feb 2026
Global plug-in EV sales fell 11% year-over-year in February 2026 to roughly 1.1 million units as US and Chinese incentives ended, though Tesla took the top two model spots and sales outside those mark
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