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Solar drove 88% of new US power capacity in 2025
Federal data shows renewables dominated US power capacity additions in 2025, with solar alone making up nearly 73% of new utility-scale capacity and outpacing every other energy source for 28 straight
IPCC AR7 Timeline Deadlocked at Fifth Straight Meeting
Governments failed for a fifth consecutive meeting to agree on the timeline for the IPCC's seventh assessment report, with the Bangkok session ending in deadlock over whether working group reports sho
East African Farmers Plant 28.3M Trees via Cool Effect
Cool Effect's Giving Trees project, run with East African smallholder farmers, has planted more than 28.3 million trees while channeling 70% of carbon credit profits back to participants.
Former leaders say North Sea drilling won’t help UK
Former military leaders and energy experts argue that expanding North Sea drilling will not improve UK energy security or lower consumer bills, urging a swift transition to renewables, grid upgrades a
Iran Crisis Lowers Brent Crude Below $100
The ongoing Iran crisis, while initially expected to prompt a global reevaluation of oil and gas, is paradoxically pushing countries towards increased short-term fossil fuel consumption, according to
Texas $50B Clean Energy Boom Threatened by Trump IRA Rollback
Texas's $62 billion clean energy surge promises nearly $50 billion in revenue for rural counties replacing dwindling oil income, but Trump administration rollbacks of IRA tax credits now put those gai
BLUETTI Fridge Storage, EV Battery Updates
This week's top cleantech news is dominated by battery innovations for EVs and home storage, alongside critical geopolitical developments impacting fossil fuel prices. While new electric car models an
DeSantis signs Florida Farm Bill banning gas-tool bans
Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 290, the “Florida Farm Bill,” into law, pre‑empting local bans on gas‑powered equipment, allowing conversion of conservation land to agriculture, and further c
GM EV1 Sells for $104K Despite Not Running
An opinion piece argues the GM EV1 is the leading candidate to become the first classic car of the electric era, citing extreme rarity and a cult following reinforced by a court-ordered $104,000 aucti
Reeves Urges G7 to Accelerate Clean Energy Push
Rachel Reeves will press G7 finance and energy ministers to accelerate clean energy investment as a buffer against global oil and gas shocks, while Keir Starmer meets energy industry and insurance lea
Iran War pushes countries toward coal, solar, nuclear
The potential Iran War, while promising a windfall for U.S. and other natural gas exporters, is simultaneously compelling gas-importing nations to urgently explore alternatives like coal, solar, and n
Leapmotor adds three EV models in Europe, doubling
Leapmotor will add three new electric vehicle models to Europe this year, doubling its European lineup, as it expands its dealer network to over 800 sites, enters ten new markets, and opens a German i
Illinois Weighs Plug-In Balcony Solar Bill as US States Follow Utah
A growing number of US states are eyeing legislation to make plug-in balcony solar systems as simple to install as a household appliance, with Illinois's Senate Bill 3104 leading the latest push.
Oil Prices Top $100, Yet US Drillers Remain Cautious
Oil prices surged past $100 for Brent and $90 for WTI, yet U.S. drillers remain hesitant to expand output amid Middle‑East tensions, market volatility, and looming supply‑chain disruptions for the ind
Eiffel Tower, Sagrada Família Go Dark for Earth Hour
Paris's Eiffel Tower and Barcelona's Sagrada Família switched off their lights for one hour on Saturday night to mark Earth Hour, the annual environmental awareness event organized by WWF.
Buglife Survey Records 59% Decline in Flying Insects
Kent Wildlife Trust and Buglife are calling on drivers in Kent, Surrey, and Sussex to count insects that hit their vehicle number plates as part of the Bugs Matter survey running through 30 September,
Leapmotor A10 EV Could Revive the Neon for Stellantis
Stellantis could use Leapmotor's newly launched A10 EV — priced at ~$9,500 in China with 500+ km of range and lidar-assisted driving — as the basis for an affordable, modern US-market successor to the
DOGE Reshapes Nuclear Regulator as 400 Staff Exit
DOGE operatives with no nuclear experience have been installed at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission under the Trump administration's push to rapidly expand nuclear power for AI data centers, triggerin
Workhorse Unveils $169k W56 Van with 100‑mi Range
Workhorse unveiled a lower‑priced 140 kWh W56 Step Van, delivering 100‑mile range and 10,000‑lb payload, aiming to meet fleet demand amid soaring fuel costs. The $169,000 price point undercuts prior v
Manx BirdLife cordons Langness to protect ringed plovers
Manx BirdLife has set up an exclusion zone with signs and rope barriers across the Langness peninsula during the March–August nesting season to protect ground-nesting birds, especially the legally pro
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