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China coal-methane emissions limited by mine shifts
A new study finds China's coal-mine methane emissions have grown far less than coal production would predict, because mining has shifted to lower-emission regions and methane capture for energy use ha
China’s 15th plan renewables, pledges nuclear capacity
China’s final 15th five‑year plan, unveiled on 13 March, puts renewable energy at the forefront, embeds a new ecological code, mandates environmental constraints, and re‑affirms a pledge to triple glo
Insurify: US Home Insurance Premiums Up 12% to $2,948
Insurify’s new report shows U.S. homeowner insurance premiums jumped 12% to $2,948 last year and are set to rise another 4% this year, as climate‑driven disasters and market dynamics push rates higher
Big Oil Rebrands on Energy‑Security After Ukraine War
Big Oil has abandoned green‑washing, now framing fossil‑fuel production as essential for energy security after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, a shift documented by a Clean Creatives analysis of th
Scientists Race to Decode Disappearing Alpine Ice Cores
Scientists are racing to drill and analyze ice cores from the Weißseuspitze glacier in the Ötztal Alps before it disappears, preserving a high-resolution record of European pollution, volcanic eruptio
DNV: Hydrogen Ship Leaks Need Secondary Enclosures
DNV's final hydrogen safety study for the European Maritime Safety Agency recommends secondary enclosures around all hydrogen leak sources, including on open deck, moving the maritime sector's design
UK lifts Land Registry paywall, unveils land use plan
The UK government is removing the paywall on most Land Registry data and launching a new land‑use framework to guide ownership transparency, climate‑friendly land allocation, and green‑space planning
Greece Joins US, Saudi on Shipping Emissions
Greece has aligned with the US and Saudi Arabia on shipping emissions at the IMO, breaking from the EU's unified climate stance and risking infringement proceedings in Brussels.
India Hits 2.3M EV Registrations, State Incentives Boost
India’s EV market crossed 2.3 million registrations in 2025, representing 8% of new vehicle sales, while its decentralized, state‑driven incentives contrast with China’s centrally‑controlled, subsidy‑
Global EV Fleet Displaces 1.7M Barrels/Day of Oil
A new Ember analysis finds the global EV fleet displaced 1.7 million barrels of oil per day in 2025 — nearly matching the 70% of Iran's oil exports that flow through the Strait of Hormuz — while emerg
CHN Energy opens 10k‑tonne renewable‑waste plant
China’s state‑owned CHN Energy is rolling out a large‑scale recycling line and a 10,000‑tonne‑year plant to handle the looming waste of retiring wind turbines and solar panels, aiming for a closed‑loo
Toyota’s $15k bZ3X SUV built 90% with Chinese parts
Toyota's low‑priced bZ3X SUV, built with roughly 90% Chinese components, has become a best‑seller in China, while the shift to local parts is reshaping Toyota’s supply chain and prompting broader use
Jeep Wagoneer S gets $27,250 discount at Seattle Jeep
Dealers are slashing prices on Stellantis’s electric Jeep Wagoneer S, offering up to $27,250 off MSRP – roughly a 40% discount – as sluggish demand leaves inventory on lots.
Chinese firms test solid EV batteries, 800‑mile range
Chinese automakers are moving solid-state battery prototypes from the lab to road tests, reporting energy densities up to 600 Wh/kg and projected driving ranges exceeding 1,500 km, while U.S. and Euro
Segway e-scooters and robot mowers up to $1133 off
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
DOE orders Washington coal plant to standby 90 days
The U.S. Department of Energy issued a second emergency order keeping Washington’s idle Centralia coal plant on standby for 90 days, even though the plant has produced no electricity and the state’s a
How Melting Glaciers Impact Millions
As our climate reporter Raymond Zhong wraps up his reporting trip to Antarctica, he reflects on how the collapse of the ...
El Salvador launches first surf-risk insurance
El Salvador is launching the world’s first parametric insurance policy for a surf ecosystem, designed to protect local livelihoods and habitats from climate-driven disruptions.
US Confirms Tesla as $4.3B LG Battery Buyer
The US government confirmed Tesla as the buyer behind LG Energy Solution's $4.3 billion LFP battery contract, ending speculation since July. Starting in 2027, LG's Michigan plant will feed Tesla's Meg
Healey Orders 10 GW Clean Energy Target by 2035
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed an executive order mandating 10 GW of new clean‑energy capacity and 5 GW of storage by 2035, aiming to curb the state’s high electricity costs and strengthen
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