Policy

Canary Media/policy

California passes law to lower electric truck costs for commercial fleet operators.

The Guardian - Climate/opinion

EDF's chief says new North Sea oil and gas projects pose no contradiction to net zero climate targets.

CleanTechnica/opinion

Opinion piece examines misinformation's role in US midterm elections and media accountability.

edie/analysis

UK environmental governance has shifted significantly since Brexit, with varying approaches across devolved administrations creating new challenges.

Mongabay/breaking

Illegal wildlife trafficking flows easily into Canada despite border controls, with traders openly selling at public events.

PV Magazine/business

UK's largest compressed air energy storage project advances to second funding round.

CleanTechnica/breaking

Norway found cybersecurity flaws in a Chinese electric bus during testing but could not attribute them to Chinese sources.

BusinessGreen/business

Carbon markets are moving toward greater integrity to help businesses achieve emissions reductions and net zero goals.

Mongabay/analysis

Road expansion in Brazil's Acre state threatens deforestation commitments as highways open pristine Amazon forest to cattle ranching.

Yale Climate Connections/policy

Proposed legislation would mandate labeling of alpha-gal allergen on food and drug packaging to protect consumers with tick-induced meat allergies.

PV Magazine/policy

Norway simplifies regulations for residential solar installations to boost household adoption of photovoltaic systems.

BusinessGreen/policy

UK government pledges £79m for tree planting and nature recovery to boost climate resilience.

BBC News - Science & Environment/breaking

Sewage pollution in Brentford canal raises health and environmental concerns for local residents and children's activities.

RenewEconomy/analysis

Advanced methane detection technology may fail to fit into current regulatory requirements, limiting its climate impact potential.

PV Magazine/policy

South Korea targets 2030 commercialization of sodium-ion batteries for energy storage market competitiveness.

BusinessGreen/research

Electric vehicles now cost 50% less to run than diesel cars as fuel prices soar across Europe.

Financial Times - Climate Capital/business

UK banks Barclays and HSBC continue financing coal companies despite climate pledges, a campaign report finds.

RenewEconomy/policy

Australian Greens names new leaders to counter One Nation and address climate crisis.

CleanTechnica/research

U.S. public pension funds hold billions in fossil fuel bonds with incomplete disclosure of their climate-risky investments.

Los Angeles Times - Environment/policy

California passes law to block offshore oil drilling, testing state power against federal energy policy.

Inside Climate News/policy

Environmentalists challenge the first mine fast-tracked under a federal critical minerals permitting program in Arizona.

RenewEconomy/policy

NSW approves giant coal mine extension through 2040s, locking in decades of heavy carbon emissions despite job benefits.

CleanTechnica/business

Ameren Missouri plans to increase fossil fuel use for data center power, abandoning net-zero commitments.

Mother Jones - Environment/policy

Federal judge blocks New York's law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay for climate damages.

Electrek/opinion

Florida boy cited for riding high-powered e-dirt bike highlights gaps in e-vehicle classification rather than need for stricter e-bike rules.

RenewEconomy/business

CleanCo exits wind and hydro projects, posts loss, and extends gas generator commitment for 20 years.

Mongabay/policy

Legal challenge filed against Kenya's planned nuclear plant near Lake Victoria over security and environmental risks.

New York Times - Climate/policy

TVA wins approval to build small modular nuclear reactor, only the second such U.S. approval for next-generation commercial reactors.

Los Angeles Times - Environment/policy

California advanced land conservation goals but stalled on protecting coastal waters toward 2030 targets.

RenewEconomy/policy

Australian farming rules force farmers to pay market rates for their own solar power, hindering electric machinery adoption.

Electrek/business

SEC approves Tesla's auto-voting system for retail shareholders ahead of delayed 2026 annual meeting.

The Guardian - Australia Environment/breaking

EPA union sues over illegal termination of collective bargaining agreement with the agency.

BusinessGreen/policy

UK government emphasizes renewables and nuclear as central to reducing energy costs and strengthening public control over key services.

Nature Climate Change/policy

Governments must adopt consistent climate assessment methods to align policy goals and track progress effectively.

edie/policy

UK launches publicly owned Great British Grid to invest in electricity network infrastructure and accelerate grid upgrades.

CleanTechnica/policy

Philippines plans sevenfold budget increase for EV charging infrastructure as electric vehicle sales accelerate.

Climate Home News/policy

Brazil's new rainforest fund has raised billions and aims to reach $10 billion in donor commitments.

The Guardian - Australia Environment/breaking

South West Water fined record £8m for hundreds of sewage spills at beaches and habitats in southwest England.