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UK thunderstorms bring flood risk and cooler weather
Heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast to spread across much of the UK on Thursday, bringing flash-flood and travel risks, with temperatures falling below the August average in the following day
Monstera magic: Barbican hands out cuttings as ‘green lung of the city’ closes
The Barbican is closing its conservatory for a three-year restoration due to structural and climate control issues, while giving away 1,500 plant cuttings in community adoption events that celebrate t
Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears
A decades-long study finds that vanishing sea ice has unlocked East Greenland's coast to humpback, fin, and minke whales, with an estimated 16,000 baleen whales feeding there in summer 2024 in what re
SW Montana Wildfires Burn 47,000 Acres as Heat Returns
Firefighters in southwestern Montana are gaining ground on three large wildfires that have scorched more than 47,000 acres, but the rainfall that slowed the blazes is giving way to warmer, drier, and
Wawa adds branded EV chargers beyond Tesla in Pennsylvania
Wawa is launching its own-branded DC fast EV chargers at eight Pennsylvania stores using Electrify America's white-label platform, moving the convenience chain closer to selling electricity directly u
Cuba's solar trikes collect garbage amid US fuel blockade
A Cuban startup called El Rampeño is collecting garbage in Havana's Vedado neighborhood with Chinese-built solar electric tricycles, stepping in as the US fuel blockade sidelines over half the city's
ChargePoint adds overhead EV fast chargers at PDX
Portland International Airport installed ChargePoint's overhead EV fast chargers — 10 dual-port 200 kW units with retractable cables — at its rental car facility, enabling up to 20 EVs to charge simul
London ULEZ Slashes Pollution, Restores Kids' Lungs
London's Ultra Low Emission Zone has slashed air pollution by nearly a third across Greater London and closed a decades-long gap in children's lung function versus nearby Luton, according to new city
Lucid Unveils 2027 Air With Stealth Package, No Price Hike
Lucid has unveiled its 2027 Air electric sedan lineup with a streamlined configuration process and a new bundled Stealth & Sound Package, while holding prices steady despite industry-wide cost pressur
Reform’s climate-economy trade-off is false
A Guardian columnist has challenged Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice's claim that Britain must choose between climate action and living standards, citing public concern, heat-driven productivity l
Home buyers want more information on energy usage. Utilities can help.
New research finds over 80% of homebuyers prioritize energy efficiency, yet only 8.3% of real estate listings mention it, leaving buyers in the dark about long-term operating costs and creating an ope
Hyundai Unveils Fifth-Gen Tucson Design
Hyundai unveiled the exterior and interior design of its fifth-generation Tucson, a larger, boxier SUV built on its 'Art of Steel' design philosophy and featuring new lighting elements, a redesigned c
VMAX VX2 Lite review: $799 full-suspension scooter
A hands-on review finds the VMAX VX2 Lite electric scooter delivers genuinely effective full suspension, punchy performance, and thoughtful design touches at a $799–$1,099 price point — and notably do
Ex-Tesla president: Roadster delay is SpaceX merger push
Jon McNeill, Tesla's president from 2015 to 2018, says the endlessly delayed next-gen Roadster is stalled by SpaceX-developed cold-gas thrusters and that the project is really about pulling Tesla and
Moscow reimposes fuel limits as shortages deepen
Moscow gas stations reimposed fuel purchase limits as Russia faces a 'second wave' of shortages, with the government confirming the country is now running on imported gasoline amid a deepening oil-flo
El Niño Is Back. And Worse Than Ever.
A powerful El Niño is developing in the Pacific Ocean, potentially becoming the strongest since 1950, with sea surface temperatures poised to rise by up to three degrees Celsius above average, threate
Alabama Power Influence Probed in 'Wired for Profit'
An investigation into Alabama Power's influence over state electric rates, energy policy, and politics continues with its fourth installment, opening on a Westover resident's distrust of utility claim
UK Cities Offer Refuge for Declining Wildflowers
UK wildflowers are finding an unexpected refuge in cities, where stressful urban conditions and low-fertility soils suppress competing grasses — a counterpoint to a devastating 97% loss of wildflower
Herefordshire Church Cools Schoolkids During Heatwave
A Herefordshire vicar reflects on how extreme summer heat has transformed church life, from serving as a cool refuge for schoolchildren to raising concerns about environmental stewardship amid local f
Hurricane Lala Pummels Hawaii—Despite Never Making Landfall
Hurricane Lala battered Hawaii over the weekend without making landfall, damaging or sweeping away more than 100 homes on the Big Island with destructive winds, torrential rain and mudslides.
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