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Aug 1, 2026 · 5:01 PM PT edition · 20 stories

CleanTechnica · Raymond Tribdino

Indonesian billionaire Prajogo Pangestu bids over $5B for Philippines' largest geothermal producer — When news emerged that Indonesian billionaire Prajogo Pangestu made an unsolicited, non-binding takeover offer for Energy Development…

The Crucial Years · Bill McKibben

Europe charts next phase of climate action amid political tensions — Europe is starting to provide some answers about the next step in the climate fight

More: via Bluesky

CleanTechnica · Transport & Environment (T&E)

EU Commission unveils electrification plan to boost EV sales and cut energy demand — T&E’s in-depth review of the EU Commission’s Electrification Action Plan Electrification is the clearest way to cut energy demand, increase…

CleanTechnica · Sierra Club

D.C. Circuit upholds FERC order requiring grid operators to expedite clean energy interconnections — Today, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with Sierra Club that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission properly issued Order…

Latitude Media · Catherine Boudreau

Virginia pursues first grid-utilization law as analysts debate its rate impact — As Virginia rolls out its first-in-the-nation law, analysts debate whether measuring spare capacity will actually lower rates.

Electrek · Peter Johnson

Kia to manufacture EV3 in Mexico, start US deliveries this year — Kia opened pre-orders for the EV3 in Mexico, where the electric SUV will be built and shipped to the US later this year.

More: CleanTechnica

Guardian Environment · Richard Partington Senior economics correspondent

ECB official warns climate crisis threatens financial stability — Exclusive: As wildfires rage, Frank Elderson says more work needed to assess risk from collapse of ecosystem services A senior policymaker…

Heatmap News · Jael Holzman

Data center operators weigh natural gas for power amid Trump policies — This week’s conversation is with Peter Gardett, CEO of the AI-powered energy market research firm Noreva.

Guardian Environment · Fiona Harvey Environment editor

UN chief warns El Niño will push climate crisis into uncharted territory — António Guterres says strengthening El Niño will help push the world’s climate crisis into ‘uncharted territory’ India’s monsoon is in…

More: Climate Home News

Electrek · Peter Johnson

BYD launches 7-seat SUV in UK market, undercutting Land Rover Defender — BYD is bringing its boxy, seven-seat SUV to Europe and the UK. The Ti 7 is now on sale in the UK, and it’s even cheaper than the Land Rover…

More: Electrek

Canary Media · Dan McCarthy

California generated over half its May electricity from solar, a global first — See more from Canary Media’s ​“Chart of the Week” column . While the Trump administration is busy pointing out that the sun doesn’t shine…

More: via Bluesky

PV Magazine · Matthew Lynas

UK solar capacity reaches 22.8 GW as plug-in regulations launch — The UK added over 2 GW of solar capacity in the 12 months to the end of June 2026. With new plug-in solar regulations soon to take effect,…

PV Magazine · Patrick Jowett

Solar supplies over 20% of EU electricity for three months in a row — Data compiled by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE shows photovoltaics supplied more than 20% of EU electricity demand…

PV Magazine · Sergio Matalucci

Chinese firm sets record for green ammonia export to South Korea — Chinese company State Power Investment Corp set a global record for the largest single-batch export of green ammonia, shipping 3,750 tonnes…

Electrek · Fred Lambert

Rivian posts record gross profit, strong revenue growth in Q2 2026 — Rivian reported its second-quarter 2026 earnings today, and there are improvements across the board. It’s a car.

More: CleanTechnica

Guardian Environment · Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent

Great Britain records highest solar installations in 15 years amid energy costs — Boom in solar farms and home installations in first half of 2026 began shortly after start of US-Israel war against Iran Great Britain has…

Volts (David Roberts) · David Roberts

Silicon anodes unlock higher battery energy density and faster charging, interview finds — A conversation with Rick Costantino of Group14.

Canary Media · Kathryn Krawczyk

New York examines claims that utility solar consumes productive farmland — This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday.

Latitude Media · Stephen Lacey

Simple fix seen as potential unlock for residential heat pump adoption — Is the key to home decarbonization cheaper and simpler than we thought? The post A simple fix that could unlock the heat pump market…

Aug 1, 2026 · 8:01 PM PT edition · 20 stories

CleanTechnica · Raymond Tribdino

Indonesian billionaire Prajogo Pangestu bids over $5B for Philippines' largest geothermal producer — When news emerged that Indonesian billionaire Prajogo Pangestu made an unsolicited, non-binding takeover offer for Energy Development…

The Crucial Years · Bill McKibben

Europe charts next phase of climate action amid political tensions — Europe is starting to provide some answers about the next step in the climate fight

More: via Bluesky

CleanTechnica · Transport & Environment (T&E)

EU Commission unveils electrification plan to boost EV sales and cut energy demand — T&E’s in-depth review of the EU Commission’s Electrification Action Plan Electrification is the clearest way to cut energy demand, increase…

CleanTechnica · Sierra Club

D.C. Circuit upholds FERC order requiring grid operators to expedite clean energy interconnections — Today, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with Sierra Club that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission properly issued Order…

Latitude Media · Catherine Boudreau

Virginia pursues first grid-utilization law as analysts debate its rate impact — As Virginia rolls out its first-in-the-nation law, analysts debate whether measuring spare capacity will actually lower rates.

Electrek · Peter Johnson

Kia to manufacture EV3 in Mexico, start US deliveries this year — Kia opened pre-orders for the EV3 in Mexico, where the electric SUV will be built and shipped to the US later this year.

More: CleanTechnica

Guardian Environment · Richard Partington Senior economics correspondent

ECB official warns climate crisis threatens financial stability — Exclusive: As wildfires rage, Frank Elderson says more work needed to assess risk from collapse of ecosystem services A senior policymaker…

Heatmap News · Jael Holzman

Data center operators weigh natural gas for power amid Trump policies — This week’s conversation is with Peter Gardett, CEO of the AI-powered energy market research firm Noreva.

Guardian Environment · Fiona Harvey Environment editor

UN chief warns El Niño will push climate crisis into uncharted territory — António Guterres says strengthening El Niño will help push the world’s climate crisis into ‘uncharted territory’ India’s monsoon is in…

More: Climate Home News

Electrek · Peter Johnson

BYD launches 7-seat SUV in UK market, undercutting Land Rover Defender — BYD is bringing its boxy, seven-seat SUV to Europe and the UK. The Ti 7 is now on sale in the UK, and it’s even cheaper than the Land Rover…

More: Electrek

Canary Media · Dan McCarthy

California generated over half its May electricity from solar, a global first — See more from Canary Media’s ​“Chart of the Week” column . While the Trump administration is busy pointing out that the sun doesn’t shine…

More: via Bluesky

PV Magazine · Matthew Lynas

UK solar capacity reaches 22.8 GW as plug-in regulations launch — The UK added over 2 GW of solar capacity in the 12 months to the end of June 2026. With new plug-in solar regulations soon to take effect,…

PV Magazine · Patrick Jowett

Solar supplies over 20% of EU electricity for three months in a row — Data compiled by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE shows photovoltaics supplied more than 20% of EU electricity demand…

PV Magazine · Sergio Matalucci

Chinese firm sets record for green ammonia export to South Korea — Chinese company State Power Investment Corp set a global record for the largest single-batch export of green ammonia, shipping 3,750 tonnes…

Electrek · Fred Lambert

Rivian posts record gross profit, strong revenue growth in Q2 2026 — Rivian reported its second-quarter 2026 earnings today, and there are improvements across the board. It’s a car.

More: CleanTechnica

Guardian Environment · Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent

Great Britain records highest solar installations in 15 years amid energy costs — Boom in solar farms and home installations in first half of 2026 began shortly after start of US-Israel war against Iran Great Britain has…

Volts (David Roberts) · David Roberts

Silicon anodes unlock higher battery energy density and faster charging, interview finds — A conversation with Rick Costantino of Group14.

Canary Media · Kathryn Krawczyk

New York examines claims that utility solar consumes productive farmland — This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday.

Latitude Media · Stephen Lacey

Simple fix seen as potential unlock for residential heat pump adoption — Is the key to home decarbonization cheaper and simpler than we thought? The post A simple fix that could unlock the heat pump market…

Aug 1, 2026 · 11:03 PM PT edition · 20 stories

CleanTechnica · Raymond Tribdino

Indonesian billionaire Prajogo Pangestu bids over $5B for Philippines' largest geothermal producer — When news emerged that Indonesian billionaire Prajogo Pangestu made an unsolicited, non-binding takeover offer for Energy Development…

The Crucial Years · Bill McKibben

Europe charts next phase of climate action amid political tensions — Europe is starting to provide some answers about the next step in the climate fight

More: via Bluesky

CleanTechnica · Transport & Environment (T&E)

EU Commission unveils electrification plan to boost EV sales and cut energy demand — T&E’s in-depth review of the EU Commission’s Electrification Action Plan Electrification is the clearest way to cut energy demand, increase…

CleanTechnica · Sierra Club

D.C. Circuit upholds FERC order requiring grid operators to expedite clean energy interconnections — Today, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with Sierra Club that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission properly issued Order…

Latitude Media · Catherine Boudreau

Virginia pursues first grid-utilization law as analysts debate its rate impact — As Virginia rolls out its first-in-the-nation law, analysts debate whether measuring spare capacity will actually lower rates.

Electrek · Peter Johnson

Kia to manufacture EV3 in Mexico, start US deliveries this year — Kia opened pre-orders for the EV3 in Mexico, where the electric SUV will be built and shipped to the US later this year.

More: CleanTechnica

Guardian Environment · Richard Partington Senior economics correspondent

ECB official warns climate crisis threatens financial stability — Exclusive: As wildfires rage, Frank Elderson says more work needed to assess risk from collapse of ecosystem services A senior policymaker…

Heatmap News · Jael Holzman

Data center operators weigh natural gas for power amid Trump policies — This week’s conversation is with Peter Gardett, CEO of the AI-powered energy market research firm Noreva.

Guardian Environment · Fiona Harvey Environment editor

UN chief warns El Niño will push climate crisis into uncharted territory — António Guterres says strengthening El Niño will help push the world’s climate crisis into ‘uncharted territory’ India’s monsoon is in…

More: Climate Home News

Electrek · Peter Johnson

BYD launches 7-seat SUV in UK market, undercutting Land Rover Defender — BYD is bringing its boxy, seven-seat SUV to Europe and the UK. The Ti 7 is now on sale in the UK, and it’s even cheaper than the Land Rover…

More: Electrek

Canary Media · Dan McCarthy

California generated over half its May electricity from solar, a global first — See more from Canary Media’s ​“Chart of the Week” column . While the Trump administration is busy pointing out that the sun doesn’t shine…

More: via Bluesky

PV Magazine · Matthew Lynas

UK solar capacity reaches 22.8 GW as plug-in regulations launch — The UK added over 2 GW of solar capacity in the 12 months to the end of June 2026. With new plug-in solar regulations soon to take effect,…

PV Magazine · Patrick Jowett

Solar supplies over 20% of EU electricity for three months in a row — Data compiled by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE shows photovoltaics supplied more than 20% of EU electricity demand…

PV Magazine · Sergio Matalucci

Chinese firm sets record for green ammonia export to South Korea — Chinese company State Power Investment Corp set a global record for the largest single-batch export of green ammonia, shipping 3,750 tonnes…

Electrek · Fred Lambert

Rivian posts record gross profit, strong revenue growth in Q2 2026 — Rivian reported its second-quarter 2026 earnings today, and there are improvements across the board. It’s a car.

More: CleanTechnica

Guardian Environment · Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent

Great Britain records highest solar installations in 15 years amid energy costs — Boom in solar farms and home installations in first half of 2026 began shortly after start of US-Israel war against Iran Great Britain has…

Volts (David Roberts) · David Roberts

Silicon anodes unlock higher battery energy density and faster charging, interview finds — A conversation with Rick Costantino of Group14.

Canary Media · Kathryn Krawczyk

New York examines claims that utility solar consumes productive farmland — This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday.

Latitude Media · Stephen Lacey

Simple fix seen as potential unlock for residential heat pump adoption — Is the key to home decarbonization cheaper and simpler than we thought? The post A simple fix that could unlock the heat pump market…

Aug 2, 2026 · 2:00 AM PT edition · 20 stories

CleanTechnica · Raymond Tribdino

Indonesian billionaire Prajogo Pangestu bids over $5B for Philippines' largest geothermal producer — When news emerged that Indonesian billionaire Prajogo Pangestu made an unsolicited, non-binding takeover offer for Energy Development…

The Crucial Years · Bill McKibben

Europe charts next phase of climate action amid political tensions — Europe is starting to provide some answers about the next step in the climate fight

More: via Bluesky

CleanTechnica · Transport & Environment (T&E)

EU Commission unveils electrification plan to boost EV sales and cut energy demand — T&E’s in-depth review of the EU Commission’s Electrification Action Plan Electrification is the clearest way to cut energy demand, increase…

CleanTechnica · Sierra Club

D.C. Circuit upholds FERC order requiring grid operators to expedite clean energy interconnections — Today, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with Sierra Club that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission properly issued Order…

Latitude Media · Catherine Boudreau

Virginia pursues first grid-utilization law as analysts debate its rate impact — As Virginia rolls out its first-in-the-nation law, analysts debate whether measuring spare capacity will actually lower rates.

Electrek · Peter Johnson

Kia to manufacture EV3 in Mexico, start US deliveries this year — Kia opened pre-orders for the EV3 in Mexico, where the electric SUV will be built and shipped to the US later this year.

More: CleanTechnica

Guardian Environment · Richard Partington Senior economics correspondent

ECB official warns climate crisis threatens financial stability — Exclusive: As wildfires rage, Frank Elderson says more work needed to assess risk from collapse of ecosystem services A senior policymaker…

Heatmap News · Jael Holzman

Data center operators weigh natural gas for power amid Trump policies — This week’s conversation is with Peter Gardett, CEO of the AI-powered energy market research firm Noreva.

TechCrunch Climate · Tim De Chant

SpaceX delays removal of unpermitted turbines at xAI power facility — SpaceX is building a new power plant for xAI's Colossus data centers, but it won't remove existing, unpermitted turbines for many more…

Guardian Environment · Fiona Harvey Environment editor

UN chief warns El Niño will push climate crisis into uncharted territory — António Guterres says strengthening El Niño will help push the world’s climate crisis into ‘uncharted territory’ India’s monsoon is in…

More: Climate Home News

Electrek · Peter Johnson

BYD launches 7-seat SUV in UK market, undercutting Land Rover Defender — BYD is bringing its boxy, seven-seat SUV to Europe and the UK. The Ti 7 is now on sale in the UK, and it’s even cheaper than the Land Rover…

More: Electrek

Canary Media · Dan McCarthy

California generated over half its May electricity from solar, a global first — See more from Canary Media’s ​“Chart of the Week” column . While the Trump administration is busy pointing out that the sun doesn’t shine…

More: via Bluesky

PV Magazine · Matthew Lynas

UK solar capacity reaches 22.8 GW as plug-in regulations launch — The UK added over 2 GW of solar capacity in the 12 months to the end of June 2026. With new plug-in solar regulations soon to take effect,…

PV Magazine · Patrick Jowett

Solar supplies over 20% of EU electricity for three months in a row — Data compiled by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE shows photovoltaics supplied more than 20% of EU electricity demand…

PV Magazine · Sergio Matalucci

Chinese firm sets record for green ammonia export to South Korea — Chinese company State Power Investment Corp set a global record for the largest single-batch export of green ammonia, shipping 3,750 tonnes…

Electrek · Fred Lambert

Rivian posts record gross profit, strong revenue growth in Q2 2026 — Rivian reported its second-quarter 2026 earnings today, and there are improvements across the board. It’s a car.

More: CleanTechnica

Guardian Environment · Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent

Great Britain records highest solar installations in 15 years amid energy costs — Boom in solar farms and home installations in first half of 2026 began shortly after start of US-Israel war against Iran Great Britain has…

Volts (David Roberts) · David Roberts

Silicon anodes unlock higher battery energy density and faster charging, interview finds — A conversation with Rick Costantino of Group14.

Canary Media · Kathryn Krawczyk

New York examines claims that utility solar consumes productive farmland — This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday.

Aug 2, 2026 · 5:00 AM PT edition · 20 stories

CleanTechnica · Raymond Tribdino

Indonesian billionaire Prajogo Pangestu bids over $5B for Philippines' largest geothermal producer — When news emerged that Indonesian billionaire Prajogo Pangestu made an unsolicited, non-binding takeover offer for Energy Development…

The Crucial Years · Bill McKibben

Europe charts next phase of climate action amid political tensions — Europe is starting to provide some answers about the next step in the climate fight

More: via Bluesky

CleanTechnica · Transport & Environment (T&E)

EU Commission unveils electrification plan to boost EV sales and cut energy demand — T&E’s in-depth review of the EU Commission’s Electrification Action Plan Electrification is the clearest way to cut energy demand, increase…

CleanTechnica · Sierra Club

D.C. Circuit upholds FERC order requiring grid operators to expedite clean energy interconnections — Today, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with Sierra Club that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission properly issued Order…

Latitude Media · Catherine Boudreau

Virginia pursues first grid-utilization law as analysts debate its rate impact — As Virginia rolls out its first-in-the-nation law, analysts debate whether measuring spare capacity will actually lower rates.

Electrek · Peter Johnson

Kia to manufacture EV3 in Mexico, start US deliveries this year — Kia opened pre-orders for the EV3 in Mexico, where the electric SUV will be built and shipped to the US later this year.

More: CleanTechnica

Guardian Environment · Richard Partington Senior economics correspondent

ECB official warns climate crisis threatens financial stability — Exclusive: As wildfires rage, Frank Elderson says more work needed to assess risk from collapse of ecosystem services A senior policymaker…

Heatmap News · Jael Holzman

Data center operators weigh natural gas for power amid Trump policies — This week’s conversation is with Peter Gardett, CEO of the AI-powered energy market research firm Noreva.

Guardian Environment · Helena Horton

British couple's daughter questions Spain wildfire evacuation timeline — Exclusive: Danielle Kirton calls on Ed Miliband to help her get answers about why evacuation order came too late The bereaved daughter of a…

TechCrunch Climate · Tim De Chant

SpaceX delays removal of unpermitted turbines at xAI power facility — SpaceX is building a new power plant for xAI's Colossus data centers, but it won't remove existing, unpermitted turbines for many more…

Guardian Environment · Fiona Harvey Environment editor

UN chief warns El Niño will push climate crisis into uncharted territory — António Guterres says strengthening El Niño will help push the world’s climate crisis into ‘uncharted territory’ India’s monsoon is in…

More: Climate Home News

Electrek · Peter Johnson

BYD launches 7-seat SUV in UK market, undercutting Land Rover Defender — BYD is bringing its boxy, seven-seat SUV to Europe and the UK. The Ti 7 is now on sale in the UK, and it’s even cheaper than the Land Rover…

More: Electrek

Canary Media · Dan McCarthy

California generated over half its May electricity from solar, a global first — See more from Canary Media’s ​“Chart of the Week” column . While the Trump administration is busy pointing out that the sun doesn’t shine…

More: via Bluesky

PV Magazine · Matthew Lynas

UK solar capacity reaches 22.8 GW as plug-in regulations launch — The UK added over 2 GW of solar capacity in the 12 months to the end of June 2026. With new plug-in solar regulations soon to take effect,…

PV Magazine · Patrick Jowett

Solar supplies over 20% of EU electricity for three months in a row — Data compiled by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE shows photovoltaics supplied more than 20% of EU electricity demand…

PV Magazine · Sergio Matalucci

Chinese firm sets record for green ammonia export to South Korea — Chinese company State Power Investment Corp set a global record for the largest single-batch export of green ammonia, shipping 3,750 tonnes…

Electrek · Fred Lambert

Rivian posts record gross profit, strong revenue growth in Q2 2026 — Rivian reported its second-quarter 2026 earnings today, and there are improvements across the board. It’s a car.

More: CleanTechnica

Volts (David Roberts) · David Roberts

Silicon anodes unlock higher battery energy density and faster charging, interview finds — A conversation with Rick Costantino of Group14.

Canary Media · Kathryn Krawczyk

New York examines claims that utility solar consumes productive farmland — This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday.

Aug 2, 2026 · 8:00 AM PT edition · 20 stories

CleanTechnica · Raymond Tribdino

Indonesian billionaire Prajogo Pangestu bids over $5B for Philippines' largest geothermal producer — When news emerged that Indonesian billionaire Prajogo Pangestu made an unsolicited, non-binding takeover offer for Energy Development…

The Crucial Years · Bill McKibben

Europe charts next phase of climate action amid political tensions — Europe is starting to provide some answers about the next step in the climate fight

More: via Bluesky

Latitude Media · Catherine Boudreau

Virginia pursues first grid-utilization law as analysts debate its rate impact — As Virginia rolls out its first-in-the-nation law, analysts debate whether measuring spare capacity will actually lower rates.

Electrek · Peter Johnson

Kia to manufacture EV3 in Mexico, start US deliveries this year — Kia opened pre-orders for the EV3 in Mexico, where the electric SUV will be built and shipped to the US later this year.

More: CleanTechnica

Guardian Environment · Richard Partington Senior economics correspondent

ECB official warns climate crisis threatens financial stability — Exclusive: As wildfires rage, Frank Elderson says more work needed to assess risk from collapse of ecosystem services A senior policymaker…

Heatmap News · Jael Holzman

Data center operators weigh natural gas for power amid Trump policies — This week’s conversation is with Peter Gardett, CEO of the AI-powered energy market research firm Noreva.

Canary Media · Kathryn Krawczyk

New York examines claims that utility solar consumes productive farmland — This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday.

Guardian Environment · Sandra Laville Environment correspondent

Water shortages threaten England's housebuilding targets — Council leaders say crumbling infrastructure and lack of water are jeopardising government’s plans for new homes The government’s…

Guardian Environment · Associated Press

Greece becomes center of Europe's wildfire crisis as evacuations ordered near Athens — High winds spread flames through Attica while blazes stabilise in France and Spain but risk of flare-ups remains high Europe’s wildfire…

Utility Dive · Emma Penrod

California utilities warn of credit downgrades without wildfire liability reforms — With four weeks left in the legislative session, CEO Pedro Pizarro acknowledged the possibility California lawmakers will not pass wildfire…

TechCrunch Climate · Tim De Chant

SpaceX delays removal of unpermitted turbines at xAI power facility — SpaceX is building a new power plant for xAI's Colossus data centers, but it won't remove existing, unpermitted turbines for many more…

Electrek · Peter Johnson

BYD launches 7-seat SUV in UK market, undercutting Land Rover Defender — BYD is bringing its boxy, seven-seat SUV to Europe and the UK. The Ti 7 is now on sale in the UK, and it’s even cheaper than the Land Rover…

More: Electrek

Canary Media · Dan McCarthy

California generated over half its May electricity from solar, a global first — See more from Canary Media’s ​“Chart of the Week” column . While the Trump administration is busy pointing out that the sun doesn’t shine…

More: via Bluesky

PV Magazine · Matthew Lynas

UK solar capacity reaches 22.8 GW as plug-in regulations launch — The UK added over 2 GW of solar capacity in the 12 months to the end of June 2026. With new plug-in solar regulations soon to take effect,…

PV Magazine · Patrick Jowett

Solar supplies over 20% of EU electricity for three months in a row — Data compiled by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE shows photovoltaics supplied more than 20% of EU electricity demand…

PV Magazine · Sergio Matalucci

Chinese firm sets record for green ammonia export to South Korea — Chinese company State Power Investment Corp set a global record for the largest single-batch export of green ammonia, shipping 3,750 tonnes…

Electrek · Fred Lambert

Rivian posts record gross profit, strong revenue growth in Q2 2026 — Rivian reported its second-quarter 2026 earnings today, and there are improvements across the board. It’s a car.

More: CleanTechnica

Volts (David Roberts) · David Roberts

Silicon anodes unlock higher battery energy density and faster charging, interview finds — A conversation with Rick Costantino of Group14.

Aug 2, 2026 · 11:00 AM PT edition · 20 stories

CleanTechnica · José Pontes

European BEV registrations jump 50% as market share reaches 26% — Tesla and the Chinese push the market upwards — EV Share Jumps to 37% in Europe! Thanks to a number of factors (new cheaper models, high…

CleanTechnica · Raymond Tribdino

Indonesian billionaire Prajogo Pangestu bids over $5B for Philippines' largest geothermal producer — When news emerged that Indonesian billionaire Prajogo Pangestu made an unsolicited, non-binding takeover offer for Energy Development…

The Crucial Years · Bill McKibben

Europe charts next phase of climate action amid political tensions — Europe is starting to provide some answers about the next step in the climate fight

More: via Bluesky

Latitude Media · Catherine Boudreau

Virginia pursues first grid-utilization law as analysts debate its rate impact — As Virginia rolls out its first-in-the-nation law, analysts debate whether measuring spare capacity will actually lower rates.

Electrek · Peter Johnson

Kia to manufacture EV3 in Mexico, start US deliveries this year — Kia opened pre-orders for the EV3 in Mexico, where the electric SUV will be built and shipped to the US later this year.

More: CleanTechnica

Guardian Environment · Richard Partington Senior economics correspondent

ECB official warns climate crisis threatens financial stability — Exclusive: As wildfires rage, Frank Elderson says more work needed to assess risk from collapse of ecosystem services A senior policymaker…

Guardian Environment · Helena Horton

UK drought threatens food shortages as heatwave continues — Farmers battle to salvage what they can of their crops as heatwave set to continue Britain could face shortages of certain foods after…

Guardian Environment · Gabrielle Canon and agencies

US imposes water cuts on California, Arizona, Nevada as Colorado River crisis deepens — Federal government plan outlines cuts to California, Arizona and Nevada but fix is likely to be only temporary The US government released…

Heatmap News · Jael Holzman

Data center lobby launches multimillion-view ad campaign to counter energy and water concerns — The data center lobby is launching a big PR blitz on television and social media, racking up millions of views on evidently AI-generated…

Heatmap News · Jael Holzman

Meta's Richland Township data center draws scrutiny over pipeline permits and secrecy — 1. Richland Township, Louisiana - The Meta Hyperion project is suddenly now a central focus of activists and media coverage, just as it is…

Heatmap News · Jael Holzman

Data center operators weigh natural gas for power amid Trump policies — This week’s conversation is with Peter Gardett, CEO of the AI-powered energy market research firm Noreva.

Canary Media · Kathryn Krawczyk

New York examines claims that utility solar consumes productive farmland — This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday.

Utility Dive · Emma Penrod

California utilities warn of credit downgrades without wildfire liability reforms — With four weeks left in the legislative session, CEO Pedro Pizarro acknowledged the possibility California lawmakers will not pass wildfire…

TechCrunch Climate · Tim De Chant

SpaceX delays removal of unpermitted turbines at xAI power facility — SpaceX is building a new power plant for xAI's Colossus data centers, but it won't remove existing, unpermitted turbines for many more…

Electrek · Peter Johnson

BYD launches 7-seat SUV in UK market, undercutting Land Rover Defender — BYD is bringing its boxy, seven-seat SUV to Europe and the UK. The Ti 7 is now on sale in the UK, and it’s even cheaper than the Land Rover…

More: Electrek

Canary Media · Dan McCarthy

California generated over half its May electricity from solar, a global first — See more from Canary Media’s ​“Chart of the Week” column . While the Trump administration is busy pointing out that the sun doesn’t shine…

More: via Bluesky

PV Magazine · Matthew Lynas

UK solar capacity reaches 22.8 GW as plug-in regulations launch — The UK added over 2 GW of solar capacity in the 12 months to the end of June 2026. With new plug-in solar regulations soon to take effect,…

PV Magazine · Patrick Jowett

Solar supplies over 20% of EU electricity for three months in a row — Data compiled by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE shows photovoltaics supplied more than 20% of EU electricity demand…

PV Magazine · Sergio Matalucci

Chinese firm sets record for green ammonia export to South Korea — Chinese company State Power Investment Corp set a global record for the largest single-batch export of green ammonia, shipping 3,750 tonnes…

Aug 2, 2026 · 2:00 PM PT edition · 20 stories

CleanTechnica · José Pontes

Electric vehicles reach 30% of global sales in June as BEVs surge 21% year-over-year — 30% EV Share! Plugin vehicle registrations were up 8% year over year (YoY) in June, ending the month at around 2 million units.

More: CleanTechnica

CleanTechnica · Raymond Tribdino

Indonesian billionaire Prajogo Pangestu bids over $5B for Philippines' largest geothermal producer — When news emerged that Indonesian billionaire Prajogo Pangestu made an unsolicited, non-binding takeover offer for Energy Development…

The Crucial Years · Bill McKibben

Europe charts next phase of climate action amid political tensions — Europe is starting to provide some answers about the next step in the climate fight

More: via Bluesky

Latitude Media · Catherine Boudreau

Virginia pursues first grid-utilization law as analysts debate its rate impact — As Virginia rolls out its first-in-the-nation law, analysts debate whether measuring spare capacity will actually lower rates.

Electrek · Peter Johnson

Kia to manufacture EV3 in Mexico, start US deliveries this year — Kia opened pre-orders for the EV3 in Mexico, where the electric SUV will be built and shipped to the US later this year.

More: CleanTechnica

Guardian Environment · Richard Partington Senior economics correspondent

ECB official warns climate crisis threatens financial stability — Exclusive: As wildfires rage, Frank Elderson says more work needed to assess risk from collapse of ecosystem services A senior policymaker…

Guardian Environment · Helena Horton

UK drought threatens food shortages as heatwave continues — Farmers battle to salvage what they can of their crops as heatwave set to continue Britain could face shortages of certain foods after…

Guardian Environment · Patrick Greenfield

Student filmmaker documents fungal decomposition in animal droppings — Alfred Drummond-Herdman’s extraordinary timelapses have been viewed by millions – and led him to identify new species Alfred…

Heatmap News · Jael Holzman

Data center lobby launches multimillion-view ad campaign to counter energy and water concerns — The data center lobby is launching a big PR blitz on television and social media, racking up millions of views on evidently AI-generated…

Heatmap News · Jael Holzman

Meta's Richland Township data center draws scrutiny over pipeline permits and secrecy — 1. Richland Township, Louisiana - The Meta Hyperion project is suddenly now a central focus of activists and media coverage, just as it is…

Heatmap News · Jael Holzman

Data center operators weigh natural gas for power amid Trump policies — This week’s conversation is with Peter Gardett, CEO of the AI-powered energy market research firm Noreva.

Canary Media · Kathryn Krawczyk

New York examines claims that utility solar consumes productive farmland — This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday.

Utility Dive · Emma Penrod

California utilities warn of credit downgrades without wildfire liability reforms — With four weeks left in the legislative session, CEO Pedro Pizarro acknowledged the possibility California lawmakers will not pass wildfire…

TechCrunch Climate · Tim De Chant

SpaceX delays removal of unpermitted turbines at xAI power facility — SpaceX is building a new power plant for xAI's Colossus data centers, but it won't remove existing, unpermitted turbines for many more…

Electrek · Peter Johnson

BYD launches 7-seat SUV in UK market, undercutting Land Rover Defender — BYD is bringing its boxy, seven-seat SUV to Europe and the UK. The Ti 7 is now on sale in the UK, and it’s even cheaper than the Land Rover…

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Canary Media · Dan McCarthy

California generated over half its May electricity from solar, a global first — See more from Canary Media’s ​“Chart of the Week” column . While the Trump administration is busy pointing out that the sun doesn’t shine…

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PV Magazine · Matthew Lynas

UK solar capacity reaches 22.8 GW as plug-in regulations launch — The UK added over 2 GW of solar capacity in the 12 months to the end of June 2026. With new plug-in solar regulations soon to take effect,…

PV Magazine · Patrick Jowett

Solar supplies over 20% of EU electricity for three months in a row — Data compiled by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE shows photovoltaics supplied more than 20% of EU electricity demand…

PV Magazine · Sergio Matalucci

Chinese firm sets record for green ammonia export to South Korea — Chinese company State Power Investment Corp set a global record for the largest single-batch export of green ammonia, shipping 3,750 tonnes…

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