Energy

China's stranglehold over the world's rare earth supply has reportedly been propped up by human rights and environmental abuses in Myanmar.

China’s rare earth dominance fueled by human rights abuses in Myanmar

A recent study found EVs and hybrids are twice as likely to hit pedestrians than gas cars, potentially leading to more fatal accidents.

Study finds EVs, hybrids twice as likely to hit pedestrians, causing more fatalities

A herd of bison in Romania might be better for our planet than the world’s largest carbon capture facility, according to a recent study.

Study: Bison herd removes more carbon than world’s largest CO2 capture plant

A controversial $1.2 billion solar farm is being proposed in Wyoming. The project would span around 4,000 football fields with around 1.2 million solar panels. However, the natural habitat of the land would need to be carved up causing concerns among environmentalists and locals.

Controversial, massive $1.2 billion solar farm set to be built in Wyoming

The United States is experiencing a shortage of electric vehicle chargers as the number of EVs on the roads continues to grow.

Slow build up of EV chargers in the US may actually be a good thing

The White House announced it will end new coal leases in the Powder River Basin, a region that produces about half of America’s coal supply.

Biden admin to end mining leases in the nation’s largest coal-producing region

Ukraine launched a massive two-day counter-attack targeting Russian-annexed Crimea and strategic sites on Russian soil.

Ukraine launches major drone counter-attack on Russian sites

Technology from some of the fastest cars on the Formula 1 racing circuit is being used in a new lineup of Honda EVs.

Honda will use Formula 1 technology in its upcoming EV lineup

Eli Electric Vehicles wants to bring an affordable electric micro-car from China to the U.S., despite a new 100% tariff on these products.

Eli Electric’s affordable micro-EV coming from China to the US despite new tariff

China's BYD is launching an affordable hybrid truck in Mexico as the U.S. mulls penalties on Chinese cars manufactured south of the border.

China’s BYD launches hybrid truck in Mexico, US may target these vehicles

A record 30% of the world's electricity came from renewable energy sources in 2023, and a global decline in fossil fuel use may follow.

30% of world’s power now comes from renewables, fossil fuels set to decline

Antarctica has trillions of dollars worth of oil, and Russia may be ready to decimate the environment and break international law to get it.

Russia may disregard international law and environment to get Antarctica’s oil

Former President Donald Trump said he will use an executive order to halt offshore wind projects on "day one" of his presidency if reelected.

Trump vows to target offshore wind if reelected, citing environmental concerns

Chinese EV-maker Zeekr wants to sell their cars to Americans, but increased tariffs from the White House aims to hinder those plans.

Chinese EV-maker Zeekr is coming to the US. Will Biden’s tariff hike stop it?

Climate activists attempted to storm a Tesla facility in Germany because of a proposed expansion that will destroy 250 acres of trees.

Climate activists try to storm Tesla plant in Germany, clash with police

The world's largest vacuum is now operational and on a mission to help combat climate change by sucking up planet-heating pollution.

The world’s largest vacuum ever is here to help fight climate change

In an effort to ensure crop diversity amidst climate change, two men created the "Doomsday Vault." They were named World Food Prize laureates.

‘Doomsday Vault’ creators win major award in fight to save crop diversity

After a six-decade run, General Motors has announced it will cease production of the Chevrolet Malibu to increase production of EVs.

GM to end production of the Chevrolet Malibu after 60 years to make more EVs

Former President Donald Trump criticized the Biden administration while condemning recent attacks on Israel.

Trump asks oil companies to raise $1B, vows rollback of Biden’s green policies

In a new initiative aimed at raising funds for global conservation efforts, nature now has its own artist page on Spotify.

Nature gets its own artist page on Spotify to support global conservation efforts

Italy's government wants to restrict solar panels on agricultural land, as energy companies say this will drive up electricity costs.

Italy curbs solar panels on agricultural land, some warn it may raise power costs

China's plans to seize a significant portion of the European EV market has led to thousands of unsold Chinese cars inundating European ports.

Chinese EVs flood European ports as some cars remain unsold for over a year

China's plans to deploy floating nuclear reactors capable of powering military facilities in the South Pacific has raised concerns.

China’s plans to deploy floating nuclear power plants has US officials concerned

The wind energy industry may be on the verge of becoming even more environmentally friendly by using wood instead of steel to build turbines.

Wind energy could get even greener by replacing steel with wood