New registrations hit record high as battery-powered vehicles outpace petrol and diesel for the first time.
Electric car registrations in the UK jumped 54% in October, pushing their market share to a record 33.4%, according to official data. The surge marks the first month battery-powered vehicles outsold petrol and diesel cars combined.
Industry analysts attribute the milestone to expanded model availability, stronger charging infrastructure, and tightening emissions regulations. The shift aligns with the UK’s 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales.
Joint venture aims to deliver 300 MW of clean power to India’s southern grid.
State-owned NHPC and Essar Renewables will co-develop a 300 MW renewable energy project in Andhra Pradesh, backed by a $475 million investment. The facility will integrate solar and wind resources to supply the regional grid. The partnership underscores India’s push to expand clean energy capacity ahead of 2030 targets.
Global agency forecasts solar will drive India’s clean energy expansion over the next decade.
The International Energy Agency projects India’s renewable energy capacity will triple to 530 GW by 2030, with solar accounting for the majority of new additions. The forecast highlights the country’s rapid transition toward clean power despite ongoing coal reliance. Policy support and falling technology costs are cited as key drivers.
Expert testimony challenges claims that aggressive climate action would cripple economies.
Scientists testified in a Canadian court that rapid decarbonization would not impose catastrophic economic costs, countering arguments used by fossil fuel defendants. The landmark case centers on whether governments can mandate steep emissions cuts without triggering financial collapse. The testimony underscores growing legal pressure on high-emitting industries.
Case against ExxonMobil, Shell and others moves forward after judge rejects industry motions to dismiss.
A Multnomah County judge ruled that a lawsuit accusing fossil fuel companies of contributing to climate damages can proceed, rejecting arguments that the case oversteps judicial authority. The suit, filed by Oregon’s most populous county, seeks damages for heat-related health costs and infrastructure strain. The decision sets a precedent for similar climate liability cases nationwide.
A new review highlights how renewable energy integration—including solar, wind, and AI-driven modelling tools—can decarbonize aquaculture operations worldwide. The study maps existing projects and identifies gaps in technology deployment across coastal and inland farms. Researchers emphasize the role of digital tools in optimizing energy use for feed production and water management.
Why did the solar panel break up with the wind turbine?
It needed some space.
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Daily Puzzle — Sustainability Mini-Crossword
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ACROSS 1. The colour of the sustainable economy - and what you recycle for (5) 4. Accumulate, as carbon does in the atmosphere (5) 5. What COP negotiators trade at the summit (5)
DOWN 1. Wheat, rice or maize - a staple crop (5) 2. To ___ a price, as carbon markets do to emissions (5) 3. Gets closer - what the planet is doing to the 1.5 C limit (5)
Green Radar — this edition’s AI footprint
8,678 AI tokens ≈ 4.3 Wh ≈ 1.1 g CO2e — about 1 minutes of video streaming. Estimate under the Climb methodology (Luccioni et al. 2024); EU-average grid (Ember 2023). Exact token counts reported by the model provider.
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