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What is El Niño and why could it mean record temperatures?
NOAA confirmed the start of a new El Niño, noting sea‑surface temperatures over 0.5 °C above average and a 63 % chance it will become a very strong event, potentially driving record global heat in 202
Kia EV2 delivers 105% of its official range estimate in the real world, ranking #1 in class
In a Norwegian real‑world test, Kia’s compact EV2 achieved 325 km on a single charge—105 % of its WLTP rating—outperforming rivals and earning the top spot among compact and mid‑size electric vehicles
Ford’s $30,000 EV pickup was just spotted in the wild for the first time
Ford’s low‑cost midsize electric pickup, slated for a 2027 launch at around $30,000, was spotted on public roads in Long Beach, confirming the company’s progress on its UEV‑based prototype.
Kia EV2 beats WLTP range by 105% in real‑world test
During the Norwegian Automobile Federation’s Summer El Prix EV test, Kia’s compact EV2 standard‑range model drove 325 km—105 % above its WLTP rating—outperforming every other compact and mid‑size elec
BYD outsold Ford, and now it thinks it can catch Toyota as the world’s No. 1 automaker
Chinese EV maker BYD announced it has overtaken Ford with 4.6 million NEV sales, posted record overseas sales of 160,000 in May, and set a five‑year goal to become the world’s largest automaker.
Investors Trim Oil Capex, Raise Dividends
Investor pressure has reshaped oil companies’ capital allocation, curbing reserve growth and exploration while boosting dividends and buybacks, signaling a shift from growth‑focused projects to cash‑g
Ross Linton’s XCMG electric loaders cut fuel costs
New Zealand’s Etrucks operator Ross Linton demonstrated that a fleet of seven 20‑ton XCMG battery electric loaders can run over 17,000 hours for just $4.13 per hour, delivering fuel savings up to tenf
Panel investigates ELI’s climate judicial education
The House Judiciary Committee has opened an investigation into the Environmental Law Institute’s Climate Judiciary Project, alleging it seeks to sway federal judges on climate cases while fossil‑fuel‑
A question for Nigel Farage – why is your nationalist party so obsessed with destroying British jobs? | George Monbiot
Reform UK’s anti‑net‑zero stance could cost up to 500,000 jobs, while the green economy already supports 1.1 million jobs and the UK government plans 400,000 new green‑energy positions to boost employ
More than half of clean energy schemes needed for Labour’s 2030 target offered grid connection
The UK's National Energy System Operator has offered grid connection dates to more than 700 clean energy projects — almost 60% of the schemes needed to hit Labour's 2030 virtually carbon-free grid tar
Super-rich’s assets cause outsized amount of climate harm, study says
Greenpeace research attributes nearly $1tn a year in climate damage to the world's richest 1%, arguing their ownership of carbon-intensive assets — not just their lavish lifestyles — drives an outsize
For first time, Americans are getting more of their electricity from solar than coal
For the first time on record, solar generated more electricity than coal in the United States in May, reflecting a rapid shift toward renewables despite political moves to revive coal.
Solar and Storage Take 91% of New US Power Capacity
Solar and storage made up 91% of all new power capacity added to the US grid in Q1 2026, per a new SEIA and Wood Mackenzie report that crossed 7.8 GW of solar capacity and 6 million total installation
Solar beats coal in the US electricity mix for the first month ever
In May 2026, solar power supplied a larger share of U.S. electricity than coal for the first time on record, underscoring a historic shift in the nation’s energy mix and clean‑energy momentum.
Steel Drives 53% of Belt & Road Emissions, Study Finds
A new study finds that over half of the greenhouse‑gas emissions from China’s Belt and Road projects come from steel, most of which is produced in China, underscoring the need for cleaner steel polici
GM becomes first automaker to partner with Redwood across full battery lifecycle
GM and Redwood Materials have completed a full‑cycle battery partnership, adding a 1.5 MW second‑life storage system at a Michigan plant and securing a steady feedstock of scrap and end‑of‑life packs.
Toyota and Lexus are going big with their first 3-row electric SUVs
Toyota and Lexus are set to launch their first three‑row electric SUVs, the Highlander BEV and Lexus TZ, by the end of 2026, marking a major expansion of both brands’ EV lineups.
One company is building a massive 1.4 GW solar portfolio for Meta
Meta and Zelestra have expanded their U.S. solar partnership with a new 180 MW Texas plant, bringing total contracted capacity to about 1.4 GW across eight projects slated for completion by 2028.
BYD’s 5-minute EV chargers go live overseas, and they may undercut Tesla Superchargers
BYD launched its Flash Charging network in Europe and the UK, offering up to 1,500 kW power and aiming for sub‑50 pence per kW rates that could undercut Tesla’s Superchargers while leveraging off‑peak
Jackery Early Prime Day: Up to 65% Off Power Stations
Jackery launched its Early Prime Day Sale, slashing power station prices by up to 65% and adding up to 10% bonus savings, with units starting at $499, and introduced a flash sale.
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