Category Archives: Climate
An aggregation of recent climate news feeds:
Climate crisis | The Guardian→ British government ‘complacent about food as a national security matter’
2026-10-05 Experts say country does not have plan to feed people in a crisis and is unprepared for future shortagesBritain does not have a plan for how to feed people in a crisis and is unprepared for potential future food shortages, according to a warning from m …›
CleanTechnica→ EV Sales Surged In The UK This September
2026-10-04 My colleague José Pontes did a masterful report on the status of electric car sales in Europe last week. The news was all good, but I wanted to focus on one country where the news is particularly heartening for those who support the EV revolution. The …›
CleanTechnica→ Ireland’s Heat Study Adds More Evidence Against The Fabric First Trap
2026-10-04 For several years I have been arguing that “fabric first” becomes a trap when a sensible building-efficiency principle is turned into a universal sequencing rule. Insulation, draught-proofing, ventilation and building repair can all be valuable, so …›
CleanTechnica→ Open Letter to Elon Musk: You Have a Moral Imperative to Get All Your Tesla EV Customers Using Full Self Driving
2026-10-04 In 2025, an estimated 36,640 traffic fatalities were reported in the US. Earlier this year, April 8, 2026, Elon Musk claimed that Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” is so much safer than human drivers that it could save 90% of the roughly one million li …›
CleanTechnica→ The Hybrid Isn’t Replacing the Bigger Engine, It’s Replacing the Upgrade Path
2026-10-04 Here at CleanTechnica, we prefer fully electric cars to hybrids. I’ve driven electric for 16 years, but I like to meet people where they are and many people just aren’t ready to make the change, even though it might work fine if they were w …›
The Independent Climate→ Climate disasters driving child marriage, violence and teen pregnancy, major study finds
2026-10-04 Exclusive: The new research looks at climate data from more than 50 countries over the past three decades, alongside a survey of 5,000 girls, in-depth interviews, and focus groups …›
CleanTechnica→ My Trip To Brazil To See The Rapid Rise Of Chinese Cars, Part 2: Dealer Visits
2026-10-04 To read the market overview, see part 1 of this article here. I visited Leapmotor, BYD, Great Wall Motors, and Geely dealers in Sao Paulo. Leapmotor The first dealer I visited was Leapmotor. Leapmotor, the Chinese EV maker sold abroad through Stellanti …›
CleanTechnica→ Top Selling Electric Vehicles in the World — 27% EV Share in August!
2026-10-04 BEVs Up, PHEVs Down Plugin vehicle registrations were up 5% year over year (YoY) globally in August, ending the month at around 1.8 million units. Once again, BEVs (+13% YoY) and PHEVs (-12% YoY) are experiencing opposite dynamics, with pure electrics …›
Climate News -- ScienceDaily→ A meteor hit Oklahoma 100 million years later than scientists thought
2026-10-04 A meteor crater buried beneath Oklahoma has turned out to be nearly 100 million years younger than scientists thought. Zircon crystals show the Ames impact occurred about 370 million years ago, meaning it was not part of the mysterious Ordovician bomba …›
Climate News -- ScienceDaily→ Scientists just found a new way to make hydrogen from water
2026-10-04 A new light-activated material can efficiently produce hydrogen from water without requiring an additional expensive metal catalyst. Researchers say its unusual sulfur-based chemistry could point toward cheaper and more practical ways to turn sunlight …›
NYT > Climate and Environment→ A Supreme Court Battle Over Climate Change Begins
2026-10-04 The justices are about to hear a lawsuit that could determine whether the oil industry faces billions of dollars in liability for damages caused by global warming. …›
CleanTechnica→ Jeep’s Recon Isn’t Astronaut Diaper Rated. It’s Trail Rated.
2026-10-03 Back in 2007, an astronaut reportedly put on Maximum Absorbency Garment (aka MAG, a fancy name for the diapers astronauts wear on spacewalks), hopped in her car, and drove 900 miles straight from Houston to Orlando to assault her ex’s new girlfri …›
CleanTechnica→ Calls For Special E-Mobility Tariffs To Support Fleet Operators in South Africa
2026-10-03 Unlike a growing number of countries on the African continent, South Africa doesn’t have much in terms of incentives and programmes to catalyse adoption of electric mobility. Whilst countries such as Malawi, Zambia, Rwanda, Mauritius, and Ethiopi …›
CleanTechnica→ Bringing the Sustainability Expo to Your Town
2026-10-03 This April, CleanTechnica ran our first major event, the Hawaii Sustainability Expo & Electric Home Show. It drew about 1300 attendees, ~80 eco-friendly vendors, and a dozen elected representatives. The event featured 7 EVs for test driving, 20 mor …›
CleanTechnica→ Australian Government Accelerates Renewable Energy Transition
2026-10-03 The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced the milestone of 100 community batteries being installed. It has also delivered funding for home conversion from gas to electric. The Cheaper Home Battery scheme has been extended to 100 kWh …›
CleanTechnica→ US Q3 EV Sales Report: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
2026-10-03 In the third quarter of 2026, it was the best of times and the worst of times for EV manufacturers in the US. While the rest of the world seems to be progressing nicely toward a future in which battery-powered cars are the norm, US customers are giving …›
CleanTechnica→ Europe EV Sales Report: Record Month — BEVs Reach 30% Market Share!
2026-10-03 BEVs jumped 51% YoY in an off-season month. BEVs remain in high demand in Europe, even in a holiday month, like August. This month, along with July, is unusual because in Europe, most makers and their models slow down their operations because of the ho …›
CleanTechnica→ HyFlux’s Superconducting Motor Might Work. Hydrogen Aviation Is The Hard Part.
2026-10-03 HyFlux has an unusually interesting hydrogen-aviation proposition because the technology at its centre appears somewhat credible, if incredibly difficult to engineer and maintain. The UK company wants to exploit the extreme cold of liquid hydrogen alre …›
Inside Climate News→ Our Future Might Be Darker—and That’s a Good Thing
2026-10-03 An author argues that Earth may have hit “peak lighting,” and that communities are making changes to reclaim their starry nights.Interview by Jenni Doering, Living on EarthFrom our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radio’s environment …›
Climate crisis | The Guardian→ The expansion of Heathrow would be an expensive disaster for Britain and the world. Burnham needs to block it | George Monbiot
2026-10-03 A third runway would fly in the face of reason. If we are to prioritise human life over short-term ‘growth’, we need to use planes less, not more If a third runway is built at Heathrow, what will be the impact on the wealth of the nation? It will …›
CleanTechnica→ SEIA Statement on Governor Newsom’s Actions on Clean Energy Bills
2026-10-03 Following statement on California legislative updates is attributable to Stephanie Doyle, California state affairs director for the Solar Energy Industries Association: “The solar and storage industry is pleased to see Governor Newsom sign numerous b …›
NYT > Climate and Environment→ California Sues to Block Trump From Weakening Fuel Economy Rules
2026-10-02 The lawsuit is the 97th the state has filed against the Trump administration over the past year and a half. …›
Inside Climate News→ Federal Judge Slams the Brakes on Big Bend Border Wall Construction
2026-10-02 Work must stop, effective immediately, after a federal judge in the Western District of Texas issued a temporary injunction against far-reaching legal waivers.By Martha PskowskiEL PASO—Federal Judge Kathleen Cardone granted a preliminary injunction F …›
Inside Climate News→ Europe’s Extreme Summer Triggered Cascading Climate Shocks
2026-10-02 A summer of record heat, severe drought and compounding impacts tested Europe's infrastructure and resilience.By Bob BerwynDuring this past summer of climate extremes, more than half of Europe experienced dangerous levels of heat stress, the combined e …›
CleanTechnica→ US Senate Proposes New Permitting Framework. Should It Become Law?
2026-10-02 Sheldon Whitehouse is my favorite member of Congress. The junior senator from Rhode Island is smart, articulate, and determined. This week, he was instrumental in getting a bill before the Senate that will radically alter how permitting for energy proj …›
Inside Climate News→ As Negotiators Struggle to Advance a Plastics Treaty, Iran War Underscores the Urgency
2026-10-02 Blocked Middle East oil shipments upended supply chains and prices for fossil fuel-based plastics, offering yet another reason nations must support a global treaty that shifts to sustainable materials, environmental advocates say.By Liza GrossAs nation …›
CleanTechnica→ OTEC Works. The Seawater Flow Is The Problem.
2026-10-02 Ocean thermal energy conversion has an appealing proposition. Tropical oceans can have surface water around 25°C while water roughly a kilometre down is near 4°C to 5°C. Put a heat engine between the two reservoirs, use the warm water to vaporize a …›
CleanTechnica→ Africa’s Unseen Solar Energy Revolution
2026-10-02 The larger-than-life continent of Africa has emerged as a hotspot for solar energy developers, especially in the distributed resources sector. The post Africa’s Unseen Solar Energy Revolution appeared first on CleanTechnica. …›
Inside Climate News→ Chesapeake Bay Restoration Obstructed by Federal Policy Shift, Tribal Withdrawal
2026-10-02 A Trump administration executive order and a breakdown in relations with seven federally recognized tribes has raised questions about the project’s future.By Aman AzharTwo major challenges could complicate efforts to restore the Chesapeake Bay. …›
Climate News -- ScienceDaily→ Scientists find an “earthquake gate” as California fault stress hits a 1,000-year high
2026-10-02 Researchers say stress on Southern California’s San Andreas and San Jacinto faults has reached some of the highest levels seen in a 1,000-year simulation. Because both faults are highly stressed at the same time, the Cajon Pass junction may be increa …›
CleanTechnica→ A New Star Is Born As EVs Reach 19% Market Share In Ecuador In August!
2026-10-02 Ecuador is a country we haven’t mentioned too often in the past, but this may soon change. For years, the country lagged behind the region, having only a handful of sales and sitting at the bottom of the list with Peru and Argentina back in 2023. The …›
CleanTechnica→ The Litmus Test for “Made in Europe”
2026-10-02 Dear President von der Leyen, Dear Executive Vice-President Séjourné, Dear Commissioner Šefčovič, Dear Commissioner Hoekstra, By 2021, Europe started to get serious about trying to establish a European battery value chain. European companies inves …›
Climate crisis | The Guardian→ May heatwaves, deaths, ruined harvests: study of Europe’s summer paints grim picture for the future
2026-10-02 EU Copernicus report shows surface air temperatures from June to August were 2.5C above decadal averageThe scorching heat that persistently baked western Europe this summer was the worst on record, a report has found, with more than half the continent …›
CleanTechnica→ Leveraging the IAA to Build Europe’s Battery Value Chain
2026-10-02 Why battery incentives in the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) are essential and achievable. Europe’s battery value chain has experienced several setbacks over the past years. Yet, it doesn’t start from scratch. The Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) …›
CleanTechnica→ European Businesses in the Transport Sector Call for EU to Maintain Stability & Ambition on Decarbonising Heavy-Duty Vehicles (HDVs)
2026-10-02 “Don’t weaken CO2 standards for trucks,” European businesses urge the EU, as they signal strong demand for electric Dear President of the European Commission Ms Ursula von der Leyen, Dear Executive Vice-Presidents, Dear Commissioners, We are writ …›
CleanTechnica→ Grid Connection at European Ports & Airports: Solutions to Accelerate Transport Electrification
2026-10-02 Imagine buying an electric van for your business, then discovering the cable connecting it to the grid won’t be installed for another ten years. That, roughly, is the position Europe’s ports and airports are in today. Brussels has told them …›
Climate crisis | The Guardian→ US states and cities sue over Trump EPA’s repeal of emissions rules
2026-10-01 Democratic-led coalition says gutting key protections will set US back decades and worsen climate crisisStates and cities sued the Trump administration on Thursday for repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants …›
NYT > Climate and Environment→ A Climate Change Rebrand
2026-10-01 More politicians have stopped talking about the climate, but the green transition is still moving forward. …›