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Democrats took both chambers of Congress on voter anger over prices, corruption and unchecked data center growth, reshaping the outlook for US climate policy.
The European Central Bank says eurozone economies face mounting losses from climate impacts and need to adapt faster.
The Brazilian COP30 presidency published long-awaited plans setting out pathways away from fossil fuels and toward halting deforestation.
Grist breaks down the midterm races that matter most for decarbonization, disaster policy and data centers after Democrats swept Congress and won in red states.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said the New Delhi summit drew roughly $400 billion in expressed investment interest for India's energy transition.
Ahead of the UN talks in Turkey, negotiators face a backdrop of war and contested priorities among major blocs.
With Democrats gaining power in Washington, questions turn to whether they can unwind the previous administration's rollback of climate rules.
Green groups are pressing to block permitting reform legislation they say would undercut environmental safeguards.
Democratic candidates and advocacy groups increasingly sold clean energy as an affordability measure, a messaging shift that shaped 2026 races.
Surging electricity demand from computing infrastructure is complicating decarbonization targets worldwide.
The minister said the Antalya talks need to confront the latest warming data, echoing pressure from scientists and vulnerable nations.
Supporters say streamlined permitting is essential to build clean infrastructure, while critics warn the Senate bill overreaches.
The eastern Indian state approved dozens of renewable projects as part of a push to expand clean energy capacity.
Canary Media argues the gas buildout tied to the data center boom could leave utilities and ratepayers with stranded costs and higher emissions.
The agency is halting a decades-long program to develop monitoring methods for factory farm emissions, effectively abandoning regulation.
The oil major's outlook anticipates peak demand within the next decade amid rapid electric vehicle adoption.
New satellite data put US forest loss at about 350,000 acres a year, equivalent to 2.3 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
Researchers say Bangladesh needs softer loans and more financing to close a persistent annual renewable investment gap.
Grist reports that private equity transition funds are directing capital into gas generation and computing infrastructure.
Researchers warn that continued forest mismanagement and development in fire-prone areas will sharply raise wildfire damage.
The Chinese automaker set a monthly record that exceeded total US EV sales in the third quarter.
Commentary argues that countries must tie decarbonization plans to industrial and growth policy to sustain political backing.
New analysis attributes the decline to a funding gap for mid-sized ventures and a shortage of skilled workers despite investor interest.
The two countries held talks on climate finance and joint renewable energy work ahead of the annual UN summit.
Utilities in the PJM grid lowered large-load forecasts, shrinking a planned reliability procurement that had initially targeted 6,800 MW.
Ahead of the UN climate summit, scientists argue accounting methods understate livestock emissions.
A South Korean consumer group asked regulators to halt the marketing, saying the feature is unusable in nearly all Teslas sold in the country.
The utility says carbon capture will let it build large gas plants and still hit zero-carbon goals, a claim regulators must weigh.
Diplomats underscored clean energy partnerships with India, including grid, storage and manufacturing cooperation.
Floodwaters submerged South Florida roads and businesses during what officials called the most intense king tide on record, testing a federal elevation program.
Advocates argue that expanding clean energy is a route to lower household costs as prices dominate US politics.
The 'BattMan' program seeks to fill domestic material and component shortfalls as US battery demand is expected to quadruple.
DTE Electric says carbon capture can reconcile new gas capacity with its zero-carbon target, a claim regulators are reviewing.
Alaska and other communities are losing federal support for energy projects, complicating plans to cut diesel dependence.
State officials touted the pipeline of proposals announced at the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026.
The country's food minister tied climate impacts to worsening nutrition outcomes for vulnerable groups.
The Japanese conglomerate is spending $1.4 billion to buy PCI Energy Solutions, whose platform manages about 60% of US power generation.
Dialogue Earth examines whether China's renewable and hydro infrastructure can withstand shifting weather patterns.
Energy minister Michael Shanks confirmed the pause as the government prepares to overhaul support schemes.
Reporting from The Examination details continued hydrogen sulfide leaks in Odessa, Texas, after a fatal exposure.
The November 2-5 summit convened investors and officials around India's renewable energy targets.
BGR examines claims that liquid cooling reduces water consumption at AI data centers.
A 2002 Army Corps dredging project inadvertently created new land, and the state now wants to replicate the effect deliberately.
One Salem plant unit faces an extended outage over degraded equipment, according to federal filings.
The auction results show incumbent utilities capturing the first round of capacity meant to back up renewables.
Experts at a Dhaka event said the RMG industry's renewable transition requires tailored, sector-specific solutions.
The launch pace underscores the scale of China's premium EV market.
GlobalData projects rapid growth in renewable refining capacity as demand for alternative fuels rises.
A British government program is funding off-grid solar access for rural Bangladeshi communities.
The roughly €25,000 EV took the top award as electric models dominated the results.
The Netherlands' RDW approved the update capping how far Tesla's driver-assistance system can exceed speed limits.
The designation lets the Brookshire plant defer duties on imported parts.
The utility is moving forward with replacing aging gas generation on Long Island.
The two countries broadened their energy partnership beyond existing areas into power grids, ESS and computing infrastructure.
The agreement aims to extend power access to underserved regions through off-grid systems.
Electric aircraft remain far from mainstream travel but are being adopted in niche medical and research roles.
The Diplomat examines how some outlets shape local opposition to clean energy projects.
A COP31 Q&A highlights the burden on countries facing disproportionate climate impacts.
The IONIQ 5 remains one of America's most popular non-Tesla EVs.
The model would slot between the EV6 and larger Kia electric SUVs.
The feature lets Powerwall units signal compatible heat pumps to bank surplus solar energy as hot water.
Commentary calls for domestic supply chains and workforce development to support Nigeria's energy transition.
PETRA said affordability must be protected as Malaysia pursues its energy transition.
One of the state's largest utilities needs more power to support regional economic ambitions.
The deal aims to extend electricity access through off-grid systems in underserved regions.
Rising demand for alternative fuels is expected to drive the expansion.
An advocacy group linked recent regional flooding to the need for stronger climate policy.
The Yangwang U9 Extreme crashed during a high-speed test, with the driver escaping injury.
Kia is eyeing a fourth consecutive annual US sales record.
The Philadelphia region will get curbside and other public chargers under the federal program.
Rising electricity consumption is sharpening scrutiny of the country's decarbonization plans.
The piece outlines strategies for keeping IRA-era incentives in place.
BMW is ending the iX line and preparing to introduce its successor.
An all-electric version of Toyota's best-selling Corolla is expected to debut around 2027.
The program aims to build a workforce skilled in applying AI to the energy transition.
360info examines the gap between transition gains and local opposition.
The state's industry continues to expand even amid policy headwinds.
The 2027 Optiq offers up to 317 miles of range and a NACS charge port at a lower price.
Drivers can now access the network without downloading the bp pulse app.
The bank became the latest participant in a South African program certifying renewable energy use.
Climate specialists endorsed changes to the country's energy mix and planning.
Two southeastern Massachusetts farms are combining berry cultivation with solar generation.
The Australian reports that new renewable gas deals signal practical momentum.
Journalists summarized results from the UN biodiversity conference.
Energized EV opened four chargers at a Georgia restaurant, kicking off a planned US rollout.
The company marked its 20th anniversary with a wave of electric two-wheeler launches at EICMA.
Yamaha electrified its popular NMAX sport scooter lineup.
The Malaysian solar firm reshuffled its leadership as it broadens beyond project development.
Environmental Defence argues the taxonomy should not lock in gas generation.
Specialists endorsed revising plans to better reflect local conditions.
Growers and producers are changing practices in response to warming conditions.
The tool aims to help commercial fleets plan electrification.
The tiny urban EV gets more speed and a new limited-edition version.
ReBake Motors launched its first electric two-wheeler at EICMA 2026 in Milan.
Maximo says its construction robots installed as many as 24 solar panels per shift at the Bellefield complex.
The Nature Conservancy examines how buyers weigh community and environmental factors in power purchase agreements.
Snopes explains why government recommendations to stock supplies should not spark panic.