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Wildfire Destroys Unrecognized First Nation’s Community
A fast-moving wildfire has devastated the Namaygoosisagagun First Nation in Ontario, destroying homes and forcing evacuations, while the community faces barriers to emergency support due to its lack o
EU Proposes Slowing Business Carbon Emission Cuts
The European Commission unveiled proposals to relax the EU's Emissions Trading System, extending industries' access to emission allowances and free permits until 2038 and slowing the pace at which the
Toyota bZ Sales Near Prius on $3,000 Trade-In Deal
Toyota's revamped bZ electric SUV is closing in on Prius-level sales, and the brand is layering a $3,000 conquest cash offer in California on top of new 0% APR and low-lease deals.
BEVs Outsell Gas Cars in Germany for First Time
Battery electric vehicles outsold gasoline cars in Germany for the first time in June, narrowly beating hybrids 84,057 to 83,315 according to ADAC, Germany's largest auto club.
Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over wildfire smoke
Trump has threatened new tariffs on Canada, accusing the country of "willful negligence" as wildfire smoke blankets US cities, while Canadian officials and scientists counter that climate change — not
BYD unveils its latest luxury EV with sleek fastback styling and 570 miles of range
BYD's premium Denza sub-brand unveiled the Z9S luxury electric sedan, boasting over 570 miles of range from a 102 kWh battery, a fastback coupe design, and an AI-powered cockpit, arriving just days af
FIFA Has No Plan for World Cup Smoke Threat
The World Cup final between Argentina and Spain in New York faces potential disruption from hazardous wildfire smoke, as FIFA lacks contingency plans despite health risks to players and fans.
AI data center growth could force US utilities to rethink generation plans, BofA says
BofA analysts project the US faces a 100+ gigawatt gap between new electricity supply additions and surging AI-driven demand over the next five years, with data centers alone accounting for roughly 12
VW's Cheaper ID. Polo Opens at $29,000
Volkswagen has opened pre-orders for a cheaper ID. Polo EV with a smaller 37 kWh battery, starting at about $29,000 in Europe — a strategic price point aimed at Chinese rivals like BYD and Chery after
Jackdaw gasfield would create just 27 direct jobs
Industry documents filed by Adura reveal the Jackdaw gasfield would generate only 27 direct full-time jobs — fewer than fit on a London bus top deck — undercutting fossil fuel advocates' employment ar
Why scientists still chase eclipses in the age of probes
Western Europe's first total solar eclipse since 1999 on 12 August will draw scientists to Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain for cheap observations of the sun's inner corona that spacecraft missi
Michigan approves Line 5 tunnel permits over tribal opposition
Michigan regulators approved key construction and environmental permits for Enbridge's tunnel project to replace the Line 5 pipeline beneath the Straits of Mackinac, advancing the long-contested plan
75% of Clean Power Survives IRA Repeal, MIT Finds
A new MIT study finds roughly 75% of solar and wind projects projected under the IRA will still come online despite Trump repealing the law's clean energy tax credits, even as the EV sector hemorrhage
UK's Worst Wildfires Ever: Australia Offers Survival Lessons
Europe is battling its worst-ever wildfire outbreak, with mass evacuations from Wales to Paris—and Australian survivors and fire chiefs are offering decades of bushfire expertise, from rated homes to
BoM Warns Current El Niño Could Be Strongest on Record
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology warns the El Niño now locked in the Pacific could become the strongest ever recorded, with some climate models projecting peak sea-surface anomalies beyond anything p
BMW iX4 Spotted Testing Ahead of 2027 Launch
BMW's 2027 iX4 electric SUV was caught testing in Munich ahead of its debut, revealing a sleek fastback-inspired silhouette that positions it as a sportier alternative to the boxier iX3 within the aut
Kia EV2 Long Range goes on sale with 281 miles of range, plus GT and Black-Line trims
Kia has opened orders for the EV2 Long Range, pairing a 61 kWh battery with up to 281 miles of WLTP range and introducing GT-Line and Black-Line trims across European markets.
Mamdani: Stay Indoors as Wildfire Smoke Hits NYC
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged residents to stay indoors Thursday as smoke from Canadian wildfires pushed air quality to dangerous levels, prompting mask distributions citywide and a statewi
What does an air purifier do and can it help with wildfire smoke?
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota has triggered air quality alerts across more than 20 US states, fueling consumer demand ahead of a market projected to nearly double from $2.8bn in 2022 to $4.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N EV gets a big $6,300 price cut and new features
Hyundai has slashed the starting price of its 2026 IONIQ 5 N performance EV by $6,300 to $59,900 while adding a native Tesla Supercharger port and an expanded drift mode.
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