Electric sector gas use fell 3% in 2025, partly on solar, battery rise: EIA
Despite a 3% decrease in natural gas consumption within the electric sector in 2025, largely attributed to the growth of solar and battery storage, overall U.S. gas consumption reached a record high d
BYD is now giving away 18 months of free 5 minute EV charging as gas prices surge
As gas prices surge, **BYD** is offering 18 months of free ultra-fast charging for new Song Ultra EV buyers in China, leveraging its new Blade Battery 2.0 and Flash Charging technology that enables a
China Briefing 19 March 2026: China joins nuclear pledge | Energy approach ‘vindicated’ | New ecological code
China has solidified its commitment to a green future by locking ambitious renewable energy targets into its 15th five-year plan, a move praised by state media as a global climate boon. Concurrently,
Guest post: How changes to coal mining have affected China’s methane emissions
China's coal mining sector is undergoing a significant shift, with new research revealing a move towards lower-emission mines and a substantial increase in methane capture for energy use. These develo
Greece Risks Becoming Trump’s Trojan Horse in the Fight to Decarbonise Shipping
Greece’s new partnership with Saudi Arabia and alignment with US‑backed positions at the IMO threatens the EU’s climate agenda for shipping, risking a fossil‑fuel‑centric future over a green‑fuel tran
Greece Risks Becoming Trump’s Trojan Horse in the Fight to Decarbonise Shipping
Greece’s new partnership with Saudi Arabia and alignment with US‑backed positions at the IMO threatens the EU’s climate agenda for shipping, risking a fossil‑fuel‑centric future over a green‑fuel tran
Big Oil has moved on from ‘greenwashing.’ Here’s the new playbook.
Big Oil has dropped its green‑washing act, now framing fossil fuels as essential for energy security after the Ukraine war. A new Clean Creatives analysis of 1,800 ads shows the shift, while PR firms
Surfing’s big break: how climate crisis insurance may save El Salvador’s waves
El Salvador’s Oriente Salvaje is launching the world’s first surf‑risk insurance, a climate‑crisis hedge that protects both local surf‑tourism incomes and fragile reef ecosystems. The pilot, backed by
How a Melting Glacier Could Affect Millions
As our climate reporter Raymond Zhong wraps up his reporting trip to Antarctica, he reflects on how the collapse of the ...
Scientists race to decode data from Europe’s vanishing glaciers
As Europe's glaciers melt at unprecedented rates, scientists race to extract ice‑core data that underpins climate models and future energy planning. The urgency stems from the risk that disappearing i
Is your state becoming uninsurable? We have the latest data.
Climate‑driven damage and a construction surge are inflating home‑insurance costs, leaving many states on the brink of uninsurability while insurers and regulators scramble to re‑price risk and invest
Energy Dept keeps demanding a coal plant stay open that’s not even running
The U.S. Energy Department issued a second emergency order to keep Washington’s last coal plant online for another 90 days, even though the plant hasn’t operated and its owner wants it shut down. The
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With 40% off MSRP, is the Jeep Wagoneer S the best EV deal going? [update]
Dealers have slashed the Jeep Wagoneer S’s MSRP by up to 40%, dropping the $80,000 flagship to about $48,000 and sparking a debate over whether it’s the best EV value on the market. Analysts differ: s
EVs wiped out oil demand equal to 70% of Iran’s exports in 2025
EV adoption is set to slash global oil demand by an amount equal to 70% of Iran’s 2025 exports, according to IEA and Bloomberg analyses, signalling a rapid shift in the energy landscape that could res
Mass. governor orders state to pursue 15 GW of resources, including storage, VPPs
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed an executive order targeting 15 GW of clean‑energy resources—including storage and virtual power plants—while mandating a review of existing gas and oil stor
Op-Ed: What China Did Right—And What India Is Doing Differently
China’s aggressive, policy‑driven EV push has built a deep supply chain and market dominance, while India’s fragmented, slower rollout risks falling behind. The op‑ed argues that India can learn from
Hydrogen at Sea Just Got Even More Expensive: What DNV’s Safety Findings Mean
DNV’s final safety study for EMSA flips the hydrogen‑shipping debate from a green‑ideal to a costly engineering challenge. While the report stops short of calling hydrogen‑fuelled vessels impossible,
Government to lift paywall from large parts of the Land Registry
The UK government will strip the paywall from most Land Registry records, giving the public free access to ownership data. The move is pitched as a catalyst for smarter land‑use, greener spaces and hi
US confirms Tesla (TSLA) is buyer in LG’s $4.3B LFP battery deal for Megapack 3
The US government confirmed Tesla is the hidden customer behind LG Energy Solution’s $4.3 billion, three‑year LFP battery contract for its upcoming Megapack 3, cementing Tesla’s push into large‑scale
Segway e-scooters + robot mowers up to $1,133 off in Spring Sales, Velotric St. Paddy’s e-bike flash sale from $1,099, EcoFlow, more
Spring sales are slashing prices on Segway’s e‑scooters and robot mowers, while Velotric and EcoFlow push deep discounts on e‑bikes and portable power stations, signaling a surge in affordable clean‑m