4 ways Trump is sabotaging climate action around the world
President Trump’s foreign‑policy blitz—tariffs, military raids, and diplomatic pressure—has aimed to stall global climate initiatives, from a proposed shipping carbon tax to UN climate talks, while pr
Species slowdown: Is nature’s ability to self-repair stalling?
A meta‑analysis of hundreds of ecosystem studies shows species turnover is slowing dramatically, indicating nature’s self‑repair is stalling. Researchers link the trend to intensified climate stress,
I love vultures, mosquitoes and, yes, even wasps. This is why you should too | Jo Wimpenny
Our irrational fear of wasps, sharks and other so‑called villains blinds us to their essential roles in pollination, pest control and marine health—services that could boost sustainable agriculture an
'Goatsucker' bird makes 'remarkable comeback'
An ecological survey has found 109 nightjar territories in the lowland heaths of east Hampshire.
Generac home battery system wins the 2025 GOOD DESIGN award
Generac’s PWRcell 2 home battery, praised for its modular, sleek design and circular‑economy materials, earned the 2025 GOOD DESIGN award, signaling the legacy generator maker’s serious push into resi
Iran Shocks Could Spur a Shift to Clean Energy — But Also to Coal
Middle‑East oil shocks are prompting governments to fast‑track renewable projects, yet the same price volatility is also reviving cheap coal as a stop‑gap, creating a split path for the global energy
Iran Shocks Could Spur a Shift to Clean Energy — But Also to Coal
Middle‑East oil shocks are prompting governments to fast‑track renewable projects, yet the same price volatility is also reviving cheap coal as a stop‑gap, creating a split path for the global energy
‘The fish fled’: Nile fisherman earning more from collecting plastic than fish
In Cairo, former fisherman Mohammed Ahmed Sayed Mohammed now earns more pulling plastic from the Nile than catching fish, highlighting a rapid shift toward waste‑to‑recycling jobs as pollution drives
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E-quipment highlight: Trova E-Spotter electric terminal truck [video]
Virginia‑based Trova has built the E‑Spotter, a purpose‑designed all‑electric terminal tractor that promises lower maintenance, higher driver comfort and faster rollout than retrofitted trucks, positi
The world’s first self-balancing electric motorcycle is now entering production
OMOWAY has moved its self‑balancing OMO X electric motorcycle from prototype to mass production, promising a rider‑free stability system that could reshape urban two‑wheel transport. The startup says
Will the Next Disruptive Plane Be European?
Europe is racing to lead the next aviation breakthrough, betting on electric and hybrid aircraft to finally catch up with the rapid advances seen in EVs and AI. While Airbus, Rolls‑Royce and a wave of
Mining made this US tribal area a toxic wasteland. This Indigenous nation brought it back to life
After a century of lead‑zinc mining waste, the Quapaw Nation has cleared the Laue’s toxic chat piles, turning a Superfund site into productive farmland and cattle pasture—making it the first tribe to
CUPRA Tavascan EV Exempted from EU Tariffs on Chinese EVs
EU granted a price‑floor exemption for the China‑built CUPRA Tavascan, letting VW Group avoid the 30%+ duties that would have crippled the niche EV. The Commission’s approval hinges on a minimum price
When Fossil Fuel Supplies Falter, Interest In Renewables Increases
When fossil fuel imports falter, islands like Cuba pivot fast to solar and wind, boosting renewable share from under 6% to over 20% within a year, driven by Chinese financing and technical aid.
Species slowdown: Is nature’s ability to self-repair stalling?
A meta‑analysis of hundreds of ecosystem studies shows species turnover is slowing dramatically, indicating nature’s self‑repair is stalling. Researchers link the trend to intensified climate stress,
I love vultures, mosquitoes and, yes, even wasps. This is why you should too | Jo Wimpenny
Our irrational fear of wasps, sharks and other so‑called villains blinds us to their essential roles in pollination, pest control and marine health—services that could boost sustainable agriculture an
Funding for green community initiatives
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council is launching a new £400‑£5,000 grant round for community‑led climate projects, building on a fund that has already backed 40 groups since 2021. The scheme targ
In Ski Towns, a Bad Snow Year Is Worsening Wildfire Fears
A record-breaking snow drought has residents worried about much more than slushy slopes.
Pittsburg State University just got a MASSIVE gift: an electric semi truck
Pittsburg State’s Crossland College of Technology just received an 82‑ton Peterbilt 579EV electric semi from local dealer The Larson Group, giving students hands‑on access to cutting‑edge, low‑emissio
Why Is The Tesla Semi Still In Pilot Program Stage?
Tesla’s Semi, unveiled a decade ago, remains stuck in pilot trials as battery‑supply bottlenecks, regulatory hurdles, and slower‑than‑expected production keep it from full rollout. While early adopter