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ELM MicroGrid installs battery storage in its hometown [video]
Battery specialist ELM MicroGrid has installed a new battery energy storage system at the 2.5‑MW Peoria Solar Energy Center in Peoria, Illinois. The system will capture excess solar power from nearly
SEG Solar to Build 4.6‑GW Solar Module Plant in Texas
SEG Solar announced a new 4.6‑GW solar module factory in Greater Houston, Texas, which will raise its U.S. manufacturing capacity to 10.6 GW annually. The plant will produce high‑efficiency heterojunc
BYD launches Dolphin G PHEV with 1,000‑km range
BYD has unveiled the Dolphin G DM-i, a compact plug‑in hatchback built for Europe and the UK, boasting a WLTP combined range of over 1,000 km. Spy photos reveal a minimalist interior with a floating i
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Named 2026 Best Family EV
Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 earned Kelley Blue Book’s 2026 Best Family EV title, praised for its $35k starting price, up to 318‑mile range, rapid 15‑minute charging, and roomy interior that meets families’ safe
Poll: 2,025 Back Stronger EPA Rules, Condemn Zeldin
A new Environmental Protection Network/YouGov poll of 2,025 U.S. voters finds overwhelming public backing for stricter EPA chemical regulations and shows that learning about Lee Zeldin’s actions shift
Appeals Court Sides With Trump in Youth Climate Suit
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of Lighthiser v. Trump, a constitutional challenge by 22 youth plaintiffs to three Trump executive orders boosting fossil fuels, ruling the ju
Ditch the niceties in AI prompts to save energy use, say researchers
UN researchers at the Institute for Water, Environment and Health say that removing polite filler words from AI prompts could slash ChatGPT’s electricity use by up to 25%, saving as much as 98 GWh ann
Australia’s GDP figures are meaningless when the boom in datacentres means destroying jobs and the climate | Greg Jericho
The March quarter saw Australia's economy grow 0.3%, driven primarily by private investment in datacentre equipment rather than traditional sectors. The Climate Council warns that this rapid expansion
Seven States Sue Trump Admin Over $795M Wind Lease Deal
Seven states sued the Trump administration on Tuesday, challenging its $795 million payment to TotalEnergies to cancel its 3-GW Attentive Energy offshore wind project as an unauthorized "sham settleme
BYD’s 1,000 km-range PHEV spotted in public, giving us our first look inside [Images]
BYD’s Dolphin G DM‑i plug‑in hatchback, the company’s first model built exclusively for overseas markets, was spotted in public revealing its interior. The compact vehicle offers a WLTP combined range
Europe's Heat‑Health Plans Lag UK Records 250 Deaths
Europe's governments lack adequate heat‑health plans as an early heatwave spikes deaths, prompting ad‑hoc climate shelters and calls for simple protective measures to curb the rising toll while policy
Caterpillar BEPU Drops Into Diesel Engine Slots
Caterpillar unveiled a drop-in Battery Electric Power Unit that fits the same mounts and bay space as its diesel engines, letting equipment manufacturers add an electric variant without redesigning th
Windrose Teams With LiFe-Younger on Mobile AI Center
Windrose founder Wen Han has signed a strategic partnership with mobile charging specialist LiFe-Younger to develop his concept of a containerized mobile AI data center paired with battery storage and
E-Bike Savings Top $900/Year Beyond Gas: The Math
An analysis arguing that e-bike savings extend well beyond gas costs, with potential annual savings of roughly $900 when maintenance, parking, and second-vehicle avoidance are factored in for someone
Indonesia's 6.3 GW coal plan risks 5,000 deaths by 2030
Indonesia's continued coal expansion could turn a looming super El Niño into a public health and economic crisis, with researchers projecting 5,000 premature deaths annually and $3.42 billion in costs
N.C. Bill Targets Data Centers, Fast-Tracks Duke Fossil Fuels
North Carolina's Senate Bill 730 would crack down on data centers while simultaneously fast-tracking fossil fuel permits and potentially scrapping Duke Energy's 2050 carbon neutrality goal, drawing bo
New York backtracked on its climate goals. Here’s why.
New York became the first U.S. state to weaken its mandatory climate law, extending the 2030 emissions‑reduction deadline by ten years and easing cap‑and‑trade rules. Governor Kathy Hochul defended th
Study: Wetland Loss Costs $177 B in Flood Damage
A new peer‑reviewed study finds that U.S. wetlands, stripped of protection by a Supreme Court ruling, for $177 billion in flood‑damage mitigation, a loss that has already driven $10 billion in extra f
Next El Niño: strongest in decades
Scientists say the next El Niño could be the strongest in decades, raising concerns about heightened heat and weather disruptions worldwide. The forecast underscores the need for preparedness in vulne
The hidden cost of owning an EV: Expensive insurance
New Insurify data shows EV owners pay an average $3,159 a year for insurance—about $1,000 more than gas cars—creating a 42% premium gap that varies sharply by state. Luxury EVs such as Tesla, Mercedes
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