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With three-quarters of the year past, the year is virtually certain to rank as the warmest or second-warmest on record.

Uncertainty over how much power the AI and data center boom will need is pushing utilities toward risky grid and generation bets, with batteries and virtual power plants offered as alternatives.

The Brazilian COP30 presidency published first-of-their-kind global roadmaps covering both ending deforestation and transitioning away from fossil fuels.

The European Central Bank's chief urges the eurozone to adapt faster as climate impacts mount on the economy.

The shift in the Georgia Public Service Commission comes amid voter frustration over rising electricity costs.

A historic Democratic sweep in Texas could create opportunities for environmental safeguards and data center oversight after decades of Republican rule.

Stakeholders back the order's intent to secure the grid but warn that geography-based restrictions threaten investment and miss the point.

An international team of lawyers filed coordinated lawsuits against the world's largest meat company over Amazon deforestation ties.

Early results in California and Colorado show voters backing environmental protection in ballot contests opposed by industry.

BEV registrations reached 94,086 in October, up 79.5% year over year, according to federal motor vehicle authority data.

New satellite imagery finds the US lost roughly 350,000 acres of forest per year, equivalent to 2.3 billion metric tons of CO2 emissions.

The legislation's fate divides environmental advocates as Congress changes hands after the midterms.

APS cites roughly 3.4% annual peak demand growth over 15 years driven by industry and data centers in its integrated resource plan.

Sunrun doubled participation in its Puerto Rico virtual power plant to more than 60,000 customers as the grid leaned on home batteries in October.

The union minister announced the figure at the New Delhi summit, with Odisha separately securing renewable investment proposals worth Rs 1.17 lakh crore.

Supporters say the permitting overhaul could unlock clean energy buildout, while critics including a former FERC chairman warn of overreach.

Investors read the Democratic sweep as a positive signal for clean energy policy and demand.

The planned procurement could be as little as 630 MW, down from an initial 6,800 MW target, reducing utility risks.

The Battery Manufacturing Accelerator targets gaps in domestic materials and components as US battery demand is set to quadruple.

The southeast Michigan utility's proposal to pair massive new gas plants with carbon capture is under review by regulators.

Analysts and officials say grid and storage buildout plus diversified supply chains are needed as renewables become central to India's energy security.

Democrat Cait Conley's victory over incumbent Mike Lawler in NY-17 follows one of the nation's most fiercely contested congressional races.

One Salem plant unit in New Jersey faces an extended outage over degraded equipment, according to federal filings.

A software glitch can cause a temporary loss of braking in the affected vehicles.

Increased demand without matching supply growth means used EVs are selling quickly off dealer lots.

A consumer group asks regulators to halt marketing of the feature, saying it covers 99% of Teslas sold in Korea last year.

Alaska communities such as Kotzebue face annual diesel dependence after federal clean energy funding was withdrawn.

The equipment maker posted its highest sales quarter ever, with order backlog reaching $78 billion, nearly double a year earlier.

Katie White said the Antalya talks need to address the latest global warming findings.

The law, which provides liability protections for sharing cyber threat indicators, is set to expire next month.

The plan sets one of the region's most ambitious renewable energy goals.

Even pricier Fathom trims will start below $40,000, positioning it among the most affordable electric pickups in the US.

The survey shows widespread backing for the shift to renewables across the bloc.

Developers face renewed uncertainty over IRA-era incentives as the political landscape shifts.

The designation lets the Brookshire factory defer duties on imported parts, but tariffs on Chinese goods stay in place.

Analyses examine how local ties and media coverage sustain opposition to renewable energy projects in regional Australia.

The project adds capacity to India's utility-scale renewable pipeline under a SECI contract.

The full-size electric SUV's weight, revealed in a regulatory filing, highlights tradeoffs in the luxury EV segment.

Leaders say domestic manufacturing could end the continent's reliance on imported clean energy equipment.

The Alabama Public Service Commission requested the utility voluntarily end customer-funded advertising effective immediately.

Analyses examine the vulnerability of China's power infrastructure and its continued coal dependence despite a green image.

The model claims more than 1,000 km of range, underscoring rapid demand for premium Chinese EVs.

The analysis warns that persistent underinvestment could slow clean energy deployment.

Australia's national science agency and industry players point to coordination and practical agreements as key to the transition.

The plan follows record king tide flooding in South Florida that submerged roads and businesses.

The affordable ID. Polo starts at €24,995 and took the overall title in a year marked by EV wins.

Chinese companies are building large-scale solar capacity in the UAE as part of the country's energy diversification.

The argument comes as countries prepare for the COP31 talks in Antalya, Turkey.

The state-owned miner's chairman outlined the shift as part of its long-term energy strategy.

The Netherlands' RDW confirmed it approved an update capping how far above the speed limit Tesla's system can be set.

The partnership targets electricity access in areas beyond the reach of the national grid.

The EU and Germany reaffirm cooperation with India on its renewable energy transition.

The pause comes as ministers work on changes to the subsidy framework.

The automaker is ending its two most affordable SUVs as it shifts toward an electric entry model.

The decline highlights gaps in mid-sized funding and skilled workers in Vietnam's climate technology sector.

Malaysian officials frame the energy transition as central to economic growth while cautioning about affordability.

A land-building side effect of a 2002 Army Corps project is now being pursued deliberately by the state.

The federal funding targets 515 new public charging ports in the Philadelphia region, including curbside chargers.

The two countries are deepening energy cooperation as Germany seeks to diversify supplies.

One of the state's largest utilities needs more power to serve the region's economic ambitions.

A leaked document shows Kia plans the EV7 to slot between the EV6 and its larger electric models.

The company says the robots sorted parts autonomously and corrected their own mistakes.

The hybrid project is one of Zimbabwe's largest planned renewable energy investments.

Experts say Chittagong's ready-made garment industry needs tailored solutions for its renewable energy shift.

The electric SUV remains one of America's most popular EVs outside Tesla.

Electric aviation is gaining practical use cases before broader low-carbon travel adoption.

A battery-powered compact excavator and wheel loader are being used where zero-emission operation avoids disturbing wildlife.

The program aims to develop AI skills for the energy transition workforce.

The UK government program aims to expand solar access for Bangladeshi communities.

Zero Motorcycles, Yamaha, ReBake and Eli Electric used the Milan show to reveal new electric motorcycles, scooters and microcars.

The Yangwang U9 Extreme crashed during a high-speed test, but the driver walked away unharmed.

Carbon Brief journalists reviewed what happened at the UN biodiversity summit.

Researchers are developing city-scale models to plan building energy use as electrification expands.

The wine industry is adopting new strategies to cope with changing climate conditions.

Two southeastern Massachusetts farms are pairing cranberry harvesting with solar generation.

North Carolina's clean energy sector retains momentum despite recent setbacks, local outlets report.

National targets and large projects signal continued global renewable capacity expansion.

The grid equipment maker plans activities around the Antalya climate talks.

Robot-equipped construction crews have installed as many as 24 solar panels, its developers say.

The infrastructure project in the Northern Territory community aims to support future development.

The online event will discuss models for public ownership of clean energy assets.

The utility's shares are in focus ahead of its upcoming earnings report.

The roundup highlights notable recent developments in corporate sustainability.