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Chart: A record two-thirds of car sales in China are now electric vehicles
New-energy vehicles comprised 67% of Chinese car sales in September, a record share, as combustion-engine vehicle sales declined sharply amid rising fuel prices and broader market contraction.
Factcheck: UK Conservatives double the ‘cost of net-zero’ after spreadsheet blunder
UK Conservatives cited an inflated net-zero cost figure in a policy document, apparently derived from a spreadsheet error that double-counted expenses from the Climate Change Committee’s 2020 analysis.
How California is bracing for a winter of floods, fires and extreme storms all at once
California faces an exceptional El Niño expected to bring severe storms, flooding, and wildfires simultaneously this winter, with forecasters warning of historically extreme conditions across the state.
Trump just effectively killed a popular solar energy program for rural America
The Trump administration has effectively eliminated solar project funding through the REAP program for rural farmers, citing concerns about farmland preservation and foreign components in solar systems.
At Cop17, the pressure is on to rescue a deal that could end the destruction of nature
Nearly 200 countries are gathering in Yerevan for Cop17 to agree on plans to accelerate nature conservation efforts, as 2030 targets remain significantly off track amid budget constraints and global challenges.
Bradford Council fund to help businesses switch to green vehicles
Bradford Council has launched a £2 million fund to help businesses transition to greener vehicles, offering up to £16,000 per application through the Zero Emission Grant Programme.
Britons kept in dark about scale of climate crisis, say viewers of ‘first-of-its-kind’ emergency briefing
A survey of 13,000 people found 87% felt more motivated to act on climate after watching a documentary film, with 93% saying the government is not fully informing the public about the crisis.
A new report just busted another myth about heat pumps
A new report from energy thinktank RMI finds that approximately 109 million U.S. homes could adopt heat pumps without overloading the electrical grid, while reducing emissions and lowering electricity bills.
COP17: Which countries have released new pledges to tackle nature loss?
About 58% of countries have submitted new biodiversity pledges as of this week, ahead of the COP17 summit in Armenia, marking progress toward the 2030 nature protection goals established in 2022.
Tap water no longer drinkable in Norwegian village as climate-related thawing releases heavy metals
A Norwegian Arctic village has banned tap water due to heavy metal contamination linked to climate-driven permafrost thawing, with scientists warning other Arctic communities face similar risks.
Experts: How are climate scientists using artificial intelligence?
Climate scientists are increasingly using artificial intelligence for weather forecasting, satellite image analysis, and climate modeling, though the technology presents challenges including computational costs and the difficulty of predicting unprecedented climate extremes.
Firefighters ‘knowingly put at risk’ during summer wildfires
Firefighters and the public were knowingly put at risk during summer wildfires due to chronic underfunding, according to a union, with injuries reported as commonplace among crews.