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France, Spain Brace for 'Three Tough Days' as Heatwave Returns
France and Spain face a critical window as the summer's fourth heatwave threatens to reignite massive wildfires that have displaced some 330,000 people, with Spain's interior minister warning of 'thre
It’s official: Data centers are slowing America’s shift away from coal
US power sector carbon emissions rose 4% last year, outpacing the 2% economy-wide increase, as a 13% surge in coal generation—driven largely by AI data center demand—reversed a long-standing decline i
The EU might weaken its landmark climate law — the ‘most impactful’ in the world
The European Commission proposed weakening the EU's Emissions Trading System by slowing annual emissions cuts and continuing free allowances for major polluters, potentially unlocking 2 billion extra
Extreme Heat Disrupts Summer School Across U.S
Extreme summer heat and malfunctioning air conditioning are forcing school districts nationwide to cancel, restructure, or move summer programs indoors, exposing how aging school infrastructure and st
China’s solar industry is losing money. The country is doubling down anyway.
China's solar manufacturing industry is bleeding cash from a brutal capacity glut, yet Beijing's five-year plan still calls for upgrading and expanding factories rather than rightsizing the market.
Organic Eggs Double Climate Impact of Caged, Study Finds
A UK study published in Royal Society Open Science finds that organic free-range eggs generate roughly twice the greenhouse gas emissions of caged-hen eggs, because less efficient free-range birds req
France, Spain Battle Wildfires as Heatwave Looms
France issued heat warnings in wildfire-hit areas while at least 63,000 people evacuated near Madrid, as a fourth heatwave looms and fires threaten missile plants and nuclear sites.
Vermont's Largest Power Source Is a Battery Network
Green Mountain Power's virtual power plant — a network of more than 10,000 home and utility-scale batteries — has become Vermont's largest single power resource at 110 MW, dispatching 90 MW during an
Tesla Robotaxi Test Called 'Rolling Hazards' in Suit
A former Tesla manager who ran the Full Self-Driving test fleet in Houston has sued for wrongful termination, alleging the understaffed operation turned vehicles into "rolling hazards on public street
Veo launches North America's first shared e-trike in Denver
Veo has launched what it calls North America's first shared electric trike, the Rover, with 50 units now operating in downtown Denver — a seated, three-wheeled vehicle designed for riders who can't co
Fossil Fuel Executives Cash In
Top U.S. oil and gas executives have sold nearly $400 million in their own companies' stock since the Iran war triggered an energy supply crunch, with ConocoPhillips insiders leading at $96 million.
Mercedes’ new GLA EV leaks a day ahead of its official debut
Mercedes' upcoming GLA Electric SUV leaked in a single image a day before its scheduled July 29 debut, revealing a redesigned grille and three-pointed-star headlights while previewing its MMA-platform
Lincoln Microgrid Adds 3-MW Zinc Battery From Eos
Lincoln Electric System is installing a 3-MW/12-MWh zinc-based battery from Eos Energy Enterprises in its 30-MW downtown Lincoln microgrid — the utility's first grid-scale storage project, now in fina
Prince Alwaleed Takes 5% Lucid Stake, LCID Jumps 25%
Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal disclosed a 5% passive stake in Lucid Group, sending shares of the cash-strapped EV maker up as much as 25% on Tuesday.
Volkswagen launches the cheaper ID. Polo EV after securing 25,000 orders in weeks
Volkswagen opened European pre-orders for the ID. Polo with a 37 kWh battery starting at 24,995 euros (~$29,000), fulfilling its promise to launch a cheaper trim within months of the larger-battery mo
Almost 4,000 people evacuated from tourist sites near Bordeaux as wildfires rage in France and Spain
France and Spain are battling record wildfires that forced nearly 4,000 tourists from campsites near Bordeaux, with Macron calling France's blaze its 'toughest' since WWII and total European evacuatio
NY Pauses Hyperscale Data Center Permits for One Year
New York Gov. Hochul signed the first U.S. state moratorium on new hyperscale data centers, pausing environmental permits for up to a year while a parallel bill would require large facilities to sourc
Tesla Buys 90% of 509 MW Arizona Solar and Storage Project
Tesla secured long-term access to 90% of a major Arizona solar and battery project, marking a strategic shift toward power purchasing over in-house development to meet rising energy demands from facto
Community solar can bridge California’s energy affordability gap
California's AB 1813, a community solar and storage bill that would let renters and non-homeowners subscribe to local solar projects, cleared a key Senate committee on June 16 and awaits a full floor
Massive Wildfires Draw Close to Madrid
Spain's worst wildfires in history have crept to within roughly 30 miles of Madrid, filling western parks with acrid smoke and serving as a stark reality check for the booming capital.
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