Environmental groups sued Iowa’s Department of Natural Resources over permits allowing toxic metal discharge from a coal ash landfill, alleging violations of federal clean water standards and failure to require timely pollution cessation.

The EPA approved an application allowing Salt River Project to continue operating an unlined coal ash pond at its Coronado Generating Station in Arizona despite prior violations of waste disposal standards.

Environmental groups sued the Army Corps of Engineers over a permit allowing oil and gas pipeline construction through wetlands and waterways, arguing it violates federal wildlife and clean water protections.

Germany’s hydrogen truck subsidy program covers up to 80% of purchase costs while battery-electric trucks lack comparable federal vehicle purchase support, potentially distorting fleet procurement decisions despite different lifetime economics.

Great Britain’s grid operator has commissioned independent investigators following whistleblower allegations of a cover-up regarding blackout risks during late June heatwave conditions.

Isuzu Motors is testing a three-minute battery-swapping system for electric garbage trucks in Yokohama through March 2028, designed to eliminate charging delays and maintain waste collection schedules.

The Trump administration is exploring offshore nuclear power generation in coordination with federal agencies, citing growing electricity demands from artificial intelligence and tech infrastructure expansion.

Kenya’s electric bus sector is expanding through innovative pay-as-you-drive programs, with BasiGo and Rubis Energy Kenya now partnering to deploy fast-charging stations across key transport corridors.

Renewable energy sources provided more than 30% of U.S. electricity in the first five months of 2026, with solar and wind combined accounting for over 22% of domestic electrical generation.