Category: Climate Action & Science

A new draft text to revive deadlocked UN plastics treaty talks does not include specific measures on managing runaway plastic production, a growing source of greenhouse gas emissions, drawing criticism from some countries and…

International Youth Day, observed annually on August 12, is marked in 2026 under the theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” highlighting the shared aspirations of young people across diverse social, economic, and geographic realities. Despite…

President Trump has shut down websites like climate.gov and other climate data projects. Academics, journalists, and nonprofit organizations are working to rebuild what has been lost The post A review of rescued climate data…

It requires new construction and major renovations to use reflective roofs that can cool neighborhoods by as much as six degrees. The post How an Atlanta ordinance could help the city cool off appeared…

As the Sandy Fire approached the Santa Susana Field Laboratory in May, state and local officials had to move quickly to assess how safe the air was amid radiation concerns as the fire burned…

To overcome functional extinction in Indonesian waters, global aquariums are airlifting zebra sharks back to the Pacific.By Johnny Sturgeon Inside an insulated FedEx package, sloshing around in a sealed sack of seawater at 30,000…

From Gen-4 heavy-duty trucks to L4 urban delivery vehicles, shared technology, automotive-grade production and industry partnerships are shaping the next phase of Pony.ai’s autonomous freight business. At a media briefing on August 3, He…

Revisit an influential conversation that anticipated the growth of Extended producer responsibility (EPR), the idea that manufacturers of products and packaging should take responsibility for collecting and recycling the things they make. It was…

The controversial electric grand tourer has four individual seats and a “central spine” that runs the entire length of the cabin. Source: InsideEVs.

The new Hyundai IONIQ 9 Black Ink edition sits above the Calligraphy as the new range-topping trim. Source: Electrek.

Kia’s affordable electric SUV is now on sale in the US, starting at $29,890. The 2027 Kia EV3 has an official EPA-estimated driving range of up to 321 miles. Source: Electrek.

The EV3’s pricing puts it in line with the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Bolt. But the Kia has a few trump cards up its sleeve. Source: InsideEVs.