Welcome to the MrBeastification of British politics: the latest trick up Nigel Farage's sleeve | Kirsty Major
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party is employing a 'MrBeastification' strategy in British politics, exemplified by a proposed energy bill giveaway designed to capture public attention. This tactic, while g
How Paris swapped cars for bikes – and transformed its streets
Paris, under former Mayor Anne Hidalgo's 12-year tenure, dramatically transformed its urban landscape by prioritizing cycling infrastructure over cars, despite initial resistance. This shift involved
How a mother turned her drowned daughter’s passion into a thriving patisserie
In a touching tribute, Inka Orth transformed her late daughter Johanna's passion for baking into a thriving Hamburg patisserie, 'Johanna's.' The shop has become a poignant destination for grieving par
'Absolutely spectacular': Artemis II crew see first glimpse of far side of Moon
The Artemis II astronauts are now on their third day of a historic journey, offering them their initial view of the Moon's far side. This mission marks a significant step in human space exploration, b
What Beijing Is Learning From Operation Epic Fury
Five weeks into the US-Israel air campaign against Iran, Beijing is observing the global economic fallout, marked by Brent crude hitting $114 a barrel and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz
Are Landfills The Wrong Place To Dispose Of Food Waste?
Landfills are ill-equipped for food waste, which is organic and decomposes naturally, making current disposal methods environmentally unsound. The US Environmental Protection Agency acknowledges that
What’s Going On With Hyundai? Ask Mary?
Hyundai is making a significant strategic shift by investing $26 billion into the US market, its largest, to bolster its presence and manufacturing capabilities, including a new steel plant. This move
Braiding knowledge: how Indigenous expertise and western science are converging
Indigenous expertise and Western science are converging to revitalize ecosystems and reclaim food sovereignty, exemplified by marine ecologist Marco Hatch's work integrating traditional clam garden pr
Oats, sardines and crisps: emergency foods to stockpile – and why you should share them
UK experts are urging households to create emergency food stockpiles of long-life, no-cook items like oats, sardines, and crisps, to prepare for potential disruptions from conflicts, extreme weather,
Car Yards Empty As EV Sales Surge in Australia
Australia is experiencing an unprecedented surge in Electric Vehicle (EV) sales, driven by escalating petrol and diesel prices, leading to empty car yards, growing waiting lists, and increased prices
Artemis II crew now halfway to Moon as they take 'spectacular' image of Earth
The Artemis II crew, led by Commander Reid Wiseman, is halfway to the Moon aboard the Orion capsule, capturing a "spectacular" image of Earth. This journey also offers an unprecedented view of the Moo
Forest Service overhaul sows confusion and concern
The Trump administration's overhaul of the **Forest Service** is drawing comparisons to past controversial moves by the **Bureau of Land Management (BLM)**, sparking confusion and concern among stakeh
Biggest ever Komatsu PC9000-12 electric excavator goes global
Komatsu has unveiled its largest hydraulic excavator to date, the electric-drive PC9000-12, capable of moving 80 tons of material per pass and over 8,000 tons per hour.
Why Trump’s ‘God Squad’ Is Not Like the God Squads Before It
The 'God Squad' under Trump, a panel primarily focused on environmental issues, is distinct from previous iterations due to its potential to significantly alter climate policy, according to Pat Parent
Warming Waters in the Gulf of Maine May Affect the Future of Lobsters
The Gulf of Maine, a crucial habitat for lobsters, is experiencing rapid warming, raising concerns among researchers like Curt Brown, who has observed these waters for years, about the future viabilit
U.S. Battery Expansion Surges Ahead of Demand Curve
The U.S. is quickly emerging as a significant global battery manufacturing hub, aiming to rival competitors like China. This rapid expansion is projected to lead to an oversupply, with manufacturing c
Top Selling Electric Vehicles in the World — February 2026
Global plugin vehicle registrations plummeted 11% year-over-year in February 2026, marking the steepest decline since the COVID-19 era, with both Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Plug-in Hybrid El
Climate Degradation Will Have Consequences For “Hundreds And Thousands Of Years”
The latest World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report confirms Earth's accelerating overheating, a trend already familiar to CleanTechnica readers. This degradation is projected to have severe, lo
Port of LA turns to electric terminal trucks to to slash dwell times
APM Terminals at the Port of Los Angeles has dramatically cut truck dwell times by 85%, from 90 minutes to 35, through strategic electrification of its terminal operations. This initiative, which incl
U.S. Auto Industry Proposes Vehicle Fee to Replace Gas Tax
The U.S. auto industry is proposing to replace the federal gas tax with a weight-based vehicle fee to secure funding for the Highway Trust Fund, which is facing declining revenues due to the rise of e