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Airlines need 30-fold increase in sustainable jet fuel to meet 2030 climate targets — To reach 2030 climate targets, airlines will need to increase their consumption of sustainable aviation fuel more than 30-fold.
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Jun 13, 2026 · 5:00 PM PT edition · 20 stories
Guardian Environment
Australia's One Nation party rises in polls while questioning climate science — It is unlikely that many voters are flocking to Pauline Hanson for her scientific insights – but that is where they are lining up,…
Guardian Environment
Rare seabird sightings in Australia drive renewed interest in bird monitoring — Twitchers can be the subject of derision but they have greatly expanded our understanding of birdlife in the age of extinction The…
Guardian Environment
African elephant brought to Texas Republican convention urinates on convention floor — Four-ton Paige, brought in as surprise for attenders, made gushing debut after governor finished keynote speech An African elephant…
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Canary Media identifies 10 energy stories to watch in 2026, from AI to geothermal — From AI and batteries to geothermal, here’s what we're thinking about as we prepare to cover the clean energy transition this year.
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China dominates global manufacturing of solar panels, batteries, wind turbines, and EVs — China continues to make the vast majority of the world’s solar, batteries, wind, and EV technology, both for its own needs and for export…
PV Tech
Fraunhofer ISE achieves 34.4% efficiency with III-V germanium solar module — Fraunhofer ISE has increased the performance of its III-V germanium solar module from 34.2% to 34.4% using shingle-matrix technology.
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Ohio considers bill that would effectively block solar and wind projects — The state is mulling a bill that calls for all new generation to be “affordable, reliable, and clean” — but its strained definitions would…
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Ohio siting board weighs blocking $98M solar farm after fake opposition comments surface — Dozens of public comments opposing the $98 million Crossroads Solar project appear to be fabricated.
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Energy Secretary Wright faults solar, wind for limited winter output — Chris Wright trashed solar and wind for not providing much power during Winter Storm Fern — and ignored basic facts about how much…
Inside Climate News
Commercial satellite launches raise questions about ownership and access to Earth's orbital space — The starry night sky has always anchored humanity’s sense of place in a vast universe.
Guardian Environment
Western reef heron spotted in UK for first time as climate change extends bird range — Appearance of a western reef heron in north Wales is unlikely to be the last, as heating temperatures mean species can survive Britain’s…
Inside Climate News
Volunteers in Florida rescue endangered loggerhead sea turtle from Gulf of Mexico — “Pull! Pull!” shouts Scott Dexter, chanting the cadence for eight men gripping a rope.
Inside Climate News
Botanist Beronda Montgomery traces African American history through plants and personal narrative — From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by host Steve Curwood with…
Utility Dive
Meta signs 298MW solar power purchase agreement with RWE in Texas — The power purchase agreement builds on the existing partnership between the tech giant and renewable energy company, which are backing…
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Guardian Environment
Environmental group Fighting Dirty sues UK government over chemical classification fast-track proposal — Exclusive: Fighting Dirty taking legal action against government over proposal it says could import weaker standards An environmental…
Heatmap News
Former SpaceX engineers' underwater geothermal startup raises $54 million in Series A — With SpaceX’s historic IPO dominating headlines this week, Heatmap turned its attention to the impact Elon Musk’s protégés have had on the…
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Used EV sales surge as fuel costs drive buyer interest — A growing number of Americans are finding refuge from soaring fuel prices in a used-car market that’s awash in affordable EVs that…
Guardian Environment
Study finds trees may sequester less carbon than expected as growth stops before photosynthesis — Photosynthesis does not always result in wood growth, a key factor in carbon dioxide sequestration Trees may not be able to store as much…
Jun 13, 2026 · 10:36 PM PT edition · 20 stories
Guardian Environment
One Nation's climate denial surge complicates Australia's COP29 presidency — It is unlikely that many voters are flocking to Pauline Hanson for her scientific insights – but that is where they are lining up,…
Guardian Environment
Rare seabird sighting sparks birding frenzy in Western Australia — Twitchers can be the subject of derision but they have greatly expanded our understanding of birdlife in the age of extinction The…
Guardian Environment
African elephant brought to Texas Republican convention urinates on floor — Four-ton Paige, brought in as surprise for attenders, made gushing debut after governor finished keynote speech An African elephant…
PV Tech
Fraunhofer ISE raises III-V germanium solar module efficiency to 34.4% — Fraunhofer ISE has increased the performance of its III-V germanium solar module from 34.2% to 34.4% using shingle-matrix technology.
More: PV Magazine, CleanTechnica
Inside Climate News
Commercial satellite launches raise questions about space regulation and night sky access — The starry night sky has always anchored humanity’s sense of place in a vast universe.
Guardian Environment
Western reef heron sighted in UK for first time as warming temperatures allow tropical species to survive British winters — Appearance of a western reef heron in north Wales is unlikely to be the last, as heating temperatures mean species can survive Britain’s…
Inside Climate News
Florida volunteers rescue endangered loggerhead sea turtle from Gulf of Mexico waters — “Pull! Pull!” shouts Scott Dexter, chanting the cadence for eight men gripping a rope.
Inside Climate News
Botanist Beronda Montgomery explores African American history through plants and memoir — From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by host Steve Curwood with…
Utility Dive
Meta signs 298MW solar power purchase agreement with RWE in Texas — The power purchase agreement builds on the existing partnership between the tech giant and renewable energy company, which are backing…
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Guardian Environment
Environmental group sues UK government over chemical classification fast-track proposal — Exclusive: Fighting Dirty taking legal action against government over proposal it says could import weaker standards An environmental…
Heatmap News
SpaceX alum-founded underwater geothermal startup raises $54 million in Series A — With SpaceX’s historic IPO dominating headlines this week, Heatmap turned its attention to the impact Elon Musk’s protégés have had on the…
Guardian Environment
Study finds trees store less carbon than expected as growth ends before photosynthesis — Photosynthesis does not always result in wood growth, a key factor in carbon dioxide sequestration Trees may not be able to store as much…
Latitude Media
GM partners with Peak Energy on sodium-ion battery storage — General Motors is validating the idea of sodium-ion as a "defining chemistry" for grid storage.
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Guardian Environment
Australia can transition from fossil fuel exports to renewable energy, next COP president says — Climate minister Chris Bowen says country must prepare for changing world and can play bigger role in reducing emissions Australia will…
Heatmap News
SpaceX shares surge 19% on first day of trading after IPO — SpaceX is now a public company. The rocket and satellite maker’s shares began trading this morning, surging 19% from their initial price of…
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Denmark extends lithium-ion battery grid storage service life in energy transition push — Quitting Carbon's biweekly roundup of energy transition developments you might have missed.
Inside Climate News
Study identifies atmospheric emissions amplifying greenhouse gas effects — Record-high global temperatures aren’t driven only by well-known greenhouse gas culprits.
Heatmap News
Texas Republican and Democrat unite against data center expansion in Matagorda County — 1. Matagorda County, Texas – The bipartisan data center backlash is now so powerful that a top Republican Texas state official is doing an…
Inside Climate News
Judge Rules EPA Illegally Cancelled Environmental Justice Grants — A federal judge in South Carolina ruled this week that the Trump administration’s termination of environmental justice grants was…
Jun 13, 2026 · 11:01 PM PT edition · 20 stories
Guardian Environment
Australian climate denial gains political traction ahead of COP29 presidency — It is unlikely that many voters are flocking to Pauline Hanson for her scientific insights – but that is where they are lining up,…
Guardian Environment
Rare seabird sightings trigger birding frenzy across Australia — Twitchers can be the subject of derision but they have greatly expanded our understanding of birdlife in the age of extinction The…
Guardian Environment
African elephant brought to Texas GOP convention urinates on convention floor — Four-ton Paige, brought in as surprise for attenders, made gushing debut after governor finished keynote speech An African elephant…
PV Tech
Fraunhofer ISE raises III-V germanium solar module efficiency to 34.4% — Fraunhofer ISE has increased the performance of its III-V germanium solar module from 34.2% to 34.4% using shingle-matrix technology.
More: PV Magazine, CleanTechnica
Inside Climate News
Commercial satellite launches raise questions about ownership and access to Earth's orbit — The starry night sky has always anchored humanity’s sense of place in a vast universe.
Guardian Environment
Western reef heron spotted in UK for first time as warming climate enables tropical species survival — Appearance of a western reef heron in north Wales is unlikely to be the last, as heating temperatures mean species can survive Britain’s…
Inside Climate News
Volunteer network in Florida rescues endangered sea turtles from Gulf waters — “Pull! Pull!” shouts Scott Dexter, chanting the cadence for eight men gripping a rope.
Inside Climate News
Botanist Beronda Montgomery explores African American history through plants and personal memoir — From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by host Steve Curwood with…
Utility Dive
Meta signs 298MW solar power purchase agreement with RWE in Texas — The power purchase agreement builds on the existing partnership between the tech giant and renewable energy company, which are backing…
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Guardian Environment
Environmental group Fighting Dirty sues UK government over chemical safety fast-track rules — Exclusive: Fighting Dirty taking legal action against government over proposal it says could import weaker standards An environmental…
Heatmap News
SpaceX alum-founded geothermal startup raises $54 million Series A — With SpaceX’s historic IPO dominating headlines this week, Heatmap turned its attention to the impact Elon Musk’s protégés have had on the…
Guardian Environment
Study finds trees store less carbon than expected as growth stops before photosynthesis ends — Photosynthesis does not always result in wood growth, a key factor in carbon dioxide sequestration Trees may not be able to store as much…
Latitude Media
GM partners with Peak Energy on sodium-ion battery energy storage — General Motors is validating the idea of sodium-ion as a "defining chemistry" for grid storage.
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Guardian Environment
Australia's next COP president says nation can shift from fossil fuel to renewable energy exports — Climate minister Chris Bowen says country must prepare for changing world and can play bigger role in reducing emissions Australia will…
Heatmap News
SpaceX shares surge 19% in IPO debut as Musk wealth tops $1 trillion — SpaceX is now a public company. The rocket and satellite maker’s shares began trading this morning, surging 19% from their initial price of…
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Denmark extends grid battery storage duration requirements for lithium-ion systems — Quitting Carbon's biweekly roundup of energy transition developments you might have missed.
Inside Climate News
Study identifies atmospheric emissions accelerating climate warming beyond CO2 effects — Record-high global temperatures aren’t driven only by well-known greenhouse gas culprits.
Heatmap News
Texas Republicans and Democrats unite against data center expansion in state — 1. Matagorda County, Texas – The bipartisan data center backlash is now so powerful that a top Republican Texas state official is doing an…
Inside Climate News
Federal judge rules Trump EPA's cancellation of environmental justice grants illegal — A federal judge in South Carolina ruled this week that the Trump administration’s termination of environmental justice grants was…
Jun 14, 2026 · 5:02 AM PT edition · 20 stories
Guardian Environment
Philippines earthquake raises seabed by up to 2 metres, exposing coral and marine life — ‘Coastal uplift’ exposes coral and kills marine life, as residents say shorelines extended by up to 200 metres A powerful earthquake that…
Guardian Environment
Atlantic ocean current system monitoring faces funding cuts as collapse risks accelerate — The system of ocean current that moves heat in the Atlantic Ocean plays a key role in regulating climate.
Guardian Environment
Jamaican activists challenge beach privatization in court, demanding public coastal access rights — Activists are challenging colonial-era law and demanding ‘free, legal, unfettered, forever rights’ to use beaches Jamaica’s beach access…
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Guardian Environment
World Cup venues forecast temperatures above 90F as labor advocates warn of worker heat risks — It could top 90F in several cities hosting World Cup games – and workers could pay the price with their health As the World Cup kicks off,…
Inside Climate News
Woods Hole scientists study heat-resistant corals as warming threatens reefs worldwide — MAJURO, Marshall Islands—Perched on the bow of an aluminum landing craft, Anne Cohen gazed a few yards ahead of the vessel toward a yellow…
Inside Climate News
Wildlife trade poses pandemic risk, former CDC epidemiologist warns — Billions of live animals move through the legal and illegal wildlife trade, a massive industry a former CDC epidemiologist described as…
Guardian Environment
Illegal waste dump in northern England remains cleared after 20 months, becomes election issue — Failure to clear up rotting, rat-infested site is a key issue for local people as they weigh up politicians’ promises A mountain of rubbish…
Guardian Environment
One Nation's climate denial surge complicates Australia's COP presidency — It is unlikely that many voters are flocking to Pauline Hanson for her scientific insights – but that is where they are lining up,…
Guardian Environment
Rare seabird sighting sparks excitement among Australian birders — Twitchers can be the subject of derision but they have greatly expanded our understanding of birdlife in the age of extinction The…
Guardian Environment
Elephant brought to Texas GOP convention urinates on convention floor — Four-ton Paige, brought in as surprise for attenders, made gushing debut after governor finished keynote speech An African elephant…
PV Tech
Fraunhofer ISE raises III-V germanium solar module efficiency to 34.4% — Fraunhofer ISE has increased the performance of its III-V germanium solar module from 34.2% to 34.4% using shingle-matrix technology.
More: PV Magazine, CleanTechnica
Inside Climate News
Commercial satellite launches raise questions about ownership and access to orbital space — The starry night sky has always anchored humanity’s sense of place in a vast universe.
Guardian Environment
Western reef heron sighted in UK for first time as warming temperatures allow tropical species to survive British winters — Appearance of a western reef heron in north Wales is unlikely to be the last, as heating temperatures mean species can survive Britain’s…
Inside Climate News
Volunteers in Florida rescue endangered loggerhead sea turtles from Gulf of Mexico — “Pull! Pull!” shouts Scott Dexter, chanting the cadence for eight men gripping a rope.
Inside Climate News
Botanist Beronda Montgomery explores African American plant history in memoir — From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by host Steve Curwood with…
Utility Dive
Meta signs 298MW solar power purchase agreement with RWE in Texas — The power purchase agreement builds on the existing partnership between the tech giant and renewable energy company, which are backing…
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Guardian Environment
Environmental group sues UK government over chemical safety fast-track proposal — Exclusive: Fighting Dirty taking legal action against government over proposal it says could import weaker standards An environmental…
Heatmap News
Underwater geothermal startup founded by SpaceX alumni raises $54 million Series A — With SpaceX’s historic IPO dominating headlines this week, Heatmap turned its attention to the impact Elon Musk’s protégés have had on the…
Guardian Environment
Study: Trees may store less carbon than expected as photosynthesis doesn't always drive growth — Photosynthesis does not always result in wood growth, a key factor in carbon dioxide sequestration Trees may not be able to store as much…
Jun 14, 2026 · 11:01 AM PT edition · 20 stories
Guardian Environment
UK government considering weakening 2030 EV sales targets following industry and union pressure — Keir Starmer ready to overrule Ed Miliband after warnings manufacturers would be penalised and jobs put at risk The UK government is poised…
Guardian Environment
Philippines 7.8 earthquake raised seabed by up to 2 meters, exposing coral and marine life — ‘Coastal uplift’ exposes coral and kills marine life, as residents say shorelines extended by up to 200 metres A powerful earthquake that…
Guardian Environment
Atlantic Ocean current system monitoring faces funding cuts as collapse risk assessed — The system of ocean current that moves heat in the Atlantic Ocean plays a key role in regulating climate.
Guardian Environment
Jamaican activists sue to block beach privatization, citing public access rights — Activists are challenging colonial-era law and demanding ‘free, legal, unfettered, forever rights’ to use beaches Jamaica’s beach access…
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Guardian Environment
World Cup venues forecast temperatures above 90F, raising heat-related health risks for workers — It could top 90F in several cities hosting World Cup games – and workers could pay the price with their health As the World Cup kicks off,…
Inside Climate News
Woods Hole scientists study heat-resistant corals in Pacific as warming threatens reef ecosystems — MAJURO, Marshall Islands—Perched on the bow of an aluminum landing craft, Anne Cohen gazed a few yards ahead of the vessel toward a yellow…
Inside Climate News
Wildlife trade poses pandemic risk through pathogen exposure, epidemiologist warns — Billions of live animals move through the legal and illegal wildlife trade, a massive industry a former CDC epidemiologist described as…
Guardian Environment
25,000-tonne illegal waste dump in northwest England becomes election issue after 20 months — Failure to clear up rotting, rat-infested site is a key issue for local people as they weigh up politicians’ promises A mountain of rubbish…
Guardian Environment
Australian climate denial surges as One Nation rises in polls ahead of COP talks — It is unlikely that many voters are flocking to Pauline Hanson for her scientific insights – but that is where they are lining up,…
Guardian Environment
Rare black-headed gull sighting in Western Australia attracts birdwatchers across the country — Twitchers can be the subject of derision but they have greatly expanded our understanding of birdlife in the age of extinction The…
Guardian Environment
African elephant brought to Texas GOP convention urinates on convention floor, raising animal welfare concerns — Four-ton Paige, brought in as surprise for attenders, made gushing debut after governor finished keynote speech An African elephant…
PV Tech
Fraunhofer ISE raises III-V germanium solar module efficiency to 34.4% — Fraunhofer ISE has increased the performance of its III-V germanium solar module from 34.2% to 34.4% using shingle-matrix technology.
More: PV Magazine, CleanTechnica
Inside Climate News
Commercial satellite launches threaten stargazing and astronomical research — The starry night sky has always anchored humanity’s sense of place in a vast universe.
Guardian Environment
Western reef heron spotted in UK for first time as climate warming expands bird range — Appearance of a western reef heron in north Wales is unlikely to be the last, as heating temperatures mean species can survive Britain’s…
Inside Climate News
Florida volunteer network rescues endangered loggerhead sea turtles from Gulf waters — “Pull! Pull!” shouts Scott Dexter, chanting the cadence for eight men gripping a rope.
Inside Climate News
Botanist Beronda Montgomery explores African American history through plant science in new memoir — From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by host Steve Curwood with…
Utility Dive
Meta signs 298MW solar power purchase agreement with RWE in Texas — The power purchase agreement builds on the existing partnership between the tech giant and renewable energy company, which are backing…
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Guardian Environment
Environmental group Fighting Dirty sues UK government over chemical regulation proposal — Exclusive: Fighting Dirty taking legal action against government over proposal it says could import weaker standards An environmental…
Jun 14, 2026 · 12:50 PM PT edition · 20 stories
Guardian Environment
UK poised to water down 2030 EV sales targets after industry and union pressure — Keir Starmer ready to overrule Ed Miliband after warnings manufacturers would be penalised and jobs put at risk The UK government is poised…
Electrek
Scania scores 105 unit electric semi truck deal [video] — The bulk transport experts at Wibax have placed what’s being a “landmark” order with Swedish truck brand Scania that will see over 100 of…
Texas Energy & Power
New Rules for Data Centers | Reading and Podcast Picks - June 14, 2026 — The Texas Tribune maps data center buildout; Google's bet on the grid; Details on the Governor's letter to PUC and ERCOT; Record demand…
Guardian Environment
Deadly Philippines earthquake found to have raised seabed by up to 2 metres — ‘Coastal uplift’ exposes coral and kills marine life, as residents say shorelines extended by up to 200 metres A powerful earthquake that…
Guardian Environment
Amoc collapse could change Europe’s climate 10x faster than expected. We aren’t ready — The system of ocean current that moves heat in the Atlantic Ocean plays a key role in regulating climate.
Guardian Environment
Jamaica’s beach access crisis: ‘We shouldn’t be forced to fight for what is already ours’ — Activists are challenging colonial-era law and demanding ‘free, legal, unfettered, forever rights’ to use beaches Jamaica’s beach access…
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Guardian Environment
‘It’s going to be extremely hot’: workers imperiled as sweltering World Cup temperatures are forecast — It could top 90F in several cities hosting World Cup games – and workers could pay the price with their health As the World Cup kicks off,…
Guardian Environment
Illegal dump becomes ‘symbol of north-south divide’ at heart of Makerfield byelection — Failure to clear up rotting, rat-infested site is a key issue for local people as they weigh up politicians’ promises A mountain of rubbish…
Electrek
Buried in negative equity? These EV deals can help get you out of that gas guzzler — The biggest obstacle to buying an EV isn’t always range anxiety, it’s the negative equity on their current car loan.
PV Tech
Fraunhofer ISE achieves 34.4 efficiency for III-V germanium solar module — Fraunhofer ISE has increased the performance of its III-V germanium solar module from 34.2% to 34.4% using shingle-matrix technology.
More: PV Magazine, CleanTechnica
Utility Dive
Meta, RWE ink 298MW Texas solar PPA — The power purchase agreement builds on the existing partnership between the tech giant and renewable energy company, which are backing…
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Electrek
Super-sized slot cars: these HD electric machines NEVER need plugged in — A Kalmar Ottawa T2 EV electric terminal tractor has been successfully deployed on an in-road charging system in Ljungby, Sweden, enabling…
Heatmap News
Funding Friday: Yet Another SpaceX Alum Raises $54 Million — With SpaceX’s historic IPO dominating headlines this week, Heatmap turned its attention to the impact Elon Musk’s protégés have had on the…
Electrek
This electric car company just produced its one millionth electric motorcycle — When most people in North America or Europe hear the name VinFast, they probably think of the Vietnamese electric car company trying to…
Latitude Media
Why GM Will Focus On Sodium-Ion Batteries For Energy Storage — General Motors is validating the idea of sodium-ion as a "defining chemistry" for grid storage.
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Guardian Environment
Trees may store less planet-heating carbon than hoped, study suggests — Photosynthesis does not always result in wood growth, a key factor in carbon dioxide sequestration Trees may not be able to store as much…
Heatmap News
5 Thoughts About the SpaceX IPO — SpaceX is now a public company. The rocket and satellite maker’s shares began trading this morning, surging 19% from their initial price of…
via Bluesky
What I’m reading: Denmark's "greenest government," longer duty for lithium-ion grid batteries, research roundup, and more — Quitting Carbon's biweekly roundup of energy transition developments you might have missed.
Guardian Environment
Australia can switch from fossil fuel exports to renewables, says next Cop president — Climate minister Chris Bowen says country must prepare for changing world and can play bigger role in reducing emissions Australia will…
Jun 14, 2026 · 12:52 PM PT edition · 20 stories
Guardian Environment
UK poised to water down 2030 EV sales targets after industry and union pressure — Keir Starmer ready to overrule Ed Miliband after warnings manufacturers would be penalised and jobs put at risk The UK government is poised…
Electrek
Scania scores 105 unit electric semi truck deal [video] — The bulk transport experts at Wibax have placed what’s being a “landmark” order with Swedish truck brand Scania that will see over 100 of…
Texas Energy & Power
New Rules for Data Centers | Reading and Podcast Picks - June 14, 2026 — The Texas Tribune maps data center buildout; Google's bet on the grid; Details on the Governor's letter to PUC and ERCOT; Record demand…
Guardian Environment
Jamaica’s beach access crisis: ‘We shouldn’t be forced to fight for what is already ours’ — Activists are challenging colonial-era law and demanding ‘free, legal, unfettered, forever rights’ to use beaches Jamaica’s beach access…
More: Guardian Environment
Guardian Environment
‘It’s going to be extremely hot’: workers imperiled as sweltering World Cup temperatures are forecast — It could top 90F in several cities hosting World Cup games – and workers could pay the price with their health As the World Cup kicks off,…
Guardian Environment
Illegal dump becomes ‘symbol of north-south divide’ at heart of Makerfield byelection — Failure to clear up rotting, rat-infested site is a key issue for local people as they weigh up politicians’ promises A mountain of rubbish…
Electrek
Buried in negative equity? These EV deals can help get you out of that gas guzzler — The biggest obstacle to buying an EV isn’t always range anxiety, it’s the negative equity on their current car loan.
PV Tech
Fraunhofer ISE achieves 34.4 efficiency for III-V germanium solar module — Fraunhofer ISE has increased the performance of its III-V germanium solar module from 34.2% to 34.4% using shingle-matrix technology.
More: PV Magazine, CleanTechnica
Utility Dive
Meta, RWE ink 298MW Texas solar PPA — The power purchase agreement builds on the existing partnership between the tech giant and renewable energy company, which are backing…
More: PV Tech
Electrek
Super-sized slot cars: these HD electric machines NEVER need plugged in — A Kalmar Ottawa T2 EV electric terminal tractor has been successfully deployed on an in-road charging system in Ljungby, Sweden, enabling…
Electrek
This electric car company just produced its one millionth electric motorcycle — When most people in North America or Europe hear the name VinFast, they probably think of the Vietnamese electric car company trying to…
Latitude Media
Why GM Will Focus On Sodium-Ion Batteries For Energy Storage — General Motors is validating the idea of sodium-ion as a "defining chemistry" for grid storage.
More: CleanTechnica
Guardian Environment
Trees may store less planet-heating carbon than hoped, study suggests — Photosynthesis does not always result in wood growth, a key factor in carbon dioxide sequestration Trees may not be able to store as much…
Heatmap News
Funding Friday: Yet Another SpaceX Alum Raises $54 Million — With SpaceX’s historic IPO dominating headlines this week, Heatmap turned its attention to the impact Elon Musk’s protégés have had on the…
via Bluesky
What I’m reading: Denmark's "greenest government," longer duty for lithium-ion grid batteries, research roundup, and more — Quitting Carbon's biweekly roundup of energy transition developments you might have missed.
Guardian Environment
Australia can switch from fossil fuel exports to renewables, says next Cop president — Climate minister Chris Bowen says country must prepare for changing world and can play bigger role in reducing emissions Australia will…
Heatmap News
Texas Is the Eye of the Bipartisan Data Center Hurricane — 1. Matagorda County, Texas – The bipartisan data center backlash is now so powerful that a top Republican Texas state official is doing an…
Heatmap News
5 Thoughts About the SpaceX IPO — SpaceX is now a public company. The rocket and satellite maker’s shares began trading this morning, surging 19% from their initial price of…
PV Tech
China’s emerging wave of PV end-of-life: policies, technologies and market dynamics — China, the world’s largest PV market, is poised to lead sustainable solar module recycling and circular manufacturing, writes Huan Li.
Jun 14, 2026 · 12:53 PM PT edition · 20 stories
Guardian Environment
UK government prepares to weaken 2030 EV sales targets after industry pressure — Keir Starmer ready to overrule Ed Miliband after warnings manufacturers would be penalised and jobs put at risk The UK government is poised…
Electrek
Wibax orders 105 electric semi trucks from Scania for European operations — The bulk transport experts at Wibax have placed what’s being a “landmark” order with Swedish truck brand Scania that will see over 100 of…
Texas Energy & Power
Texas regulators weigh new rules for data center power consumption amid grid demand surge — The Texas Tribune maps data center buildout; Google's bet on the grid; Details on the Governor's letter to PUC and ERCOT; Record demand…
Guardian Environment
Jamaican activists sue to block beach privatization, citing public access rights — Activists are challenging colonial-era law and demanding ‘free, legal, unfettered, forever rights’ to use beaches Jamaica’s beach access…
More: Guardian Environment
Guardian Environment
World Cup workers face health risks as temperatures forecast to exceed 90F in host cities — It could top 90F in several cities hosting World Cup games – and workers could pay the price with their health As the World Cup kicks off,…
Guardian Environment
Illegal waste dump in northern England remains uncleared after 20 months, emerging as election issue — Failure to clear up rotting, rat-infested site is a key issue for local people as they weigh up politicians’ promises A mountain of rubbish…
Electrek
EV rebates help buyers with negative equity on existing car loans — The biggest obstacle to buying an EV isn’t always range anxiety, it’s the negative equity on their current car loan.
PV Tech
Fraunhofer ISE raises III-V germanium solar module efficiency to 34.4% — Fraunhofer ISE has increased the performance of its III-V germanium solar module from 34.2% to 34.4% using shingle-matrix technology.
More: PV Magazine, CleanTechnica
Utility Dive
Meta signs 298MW solar power purchase agreement with RWE in Texas — The power purchase agreement builds on the existing partnership between the tech giant and renewable energy company, which are backing…
More: PV Tech
Electrek
Kalmar deploys electric terminal tractor on in-road charging system in Sweden — A Kalmar Ottawa T2 EV electric terminal tractor has been successfully deployed on an in-road charging system in Ljungby, Sweden, enabling…
Electrek
VinFast produces one millionth electric motorcycle — When most people in North America or Europe hear the name VinFast, they probably think of the Vietnamese electric car company trying to…
Latitude Media
GM partners with Peak Energy on sodium-ion battery storage deployment — General Motors is validating the idea of sodium-ion as a "defining chemistry" for grid storage.
More: CleanTechnica
Guardian Environment
Study finds trees store less carbon than expected as photosynthesis doesn't always lead to wood growth — Photosynthesis does not always result in wood growth, a key factor in carbon dioxide sequestration Trees may not be able to store as much…
Heatmap News
SpaceX alum-founded geothermal startup raises $54 million Series A — With SpaceX’s historic IPO dominating headlines this week, Heatmap turned its attention to the impact Elon Musk’s protégés have had on the…
via Bluesky
Denmark extends grid battery storage duty cycle requirements for lithium-ion systems — Quitting Carbon's biweekly roundup of energy transition developments you might have missed.
Guardian Environment
Chris Bowen: Australia can transition from fossil fuel exports to renewables — Climate minister Chris Bowen says country must prepare for changing world and can play bigger role in reducing emissions Australia will…
Heatmap News
Texas Republican and Democratic candidates unite against data centers in Matagorda County — 1. Matagorda County, Texas – The bipartisan data center backlash is now so powerful that a top Republican Texas state official is doing an…
Heatmap News
SpaceX shares surge 19% in IPO debut, with stock closing above $160 — SpaceX is now a public company. The rocket and satellite maker’s shares began trading this morning, surging 19% from their initial price of…
PV Tech