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In response to increasingly dangerous heatwaves, the Indian city of Ahmedabad has launched an innovative program using smartwatches to monitor the health of residents in one of its hottest and most vulnerable neighborhoods, Vanzara Vas. Over 200 participants are wearing smart devices that track real-time heart rates, sleep cycles, and movement to understand how extreme […]

On April 28, a massive power outage swept across Spain and Portugal, affecting over 30 million people and revealing serious weaknesses in Europe’s electricity infrastructure. The blackout, which lasted several hours in many regions, was caused by a sudden drop of nearly 15 gigawatts in power supply—equivalent to 60% of Spain’s energy demand at that

In a controversial legal push, the Trump administration has filed lawsuits against the states of Hawaii, Michigan, New York, and Vermont, accusing them of overstepping federal authority with aggressive climate-related laws and lawsuits. Hawaii and Michigan have pursued legal action seeking compensation from major fossil fuel companies for damages linked to climate change, while New

Researchers at the University of Reading have developed a groundbreaking, dissolvable adhesive that could significantly enhance the plastic recycling process by making label removal easier and more efficient. The new polymer adhesive dissolves when exposed to basic alkaline solutions, causing labels to peel off without leaving behind sticky residue that usually contaminates recycled plastics. The

In the face of economic instability, Pakistan has emerged as a rising force in global solar adoption, pulling off one of the fastest energy transitions in the developing world. In 2024 alone, the country imported 22 gigawatts of solar panels—over one-third of its total power capacity. Driven by soaring electricity prices (up 155% in just

JSW Steel, one of India’s top steel producers, is facing logistical challenges in its efforts to import coking coal from Mongolia—an initiative aimed at reducing the nation’s heavy dependence on Australian coal. While JSW initially sought to trial 2,500 metric tons, SAIL, the state-run steel giant, aimed to secure a much larger 75,000-ton shipment. These

Chinese scientists have developed a next-generation biohybrid battery that combines microbial energy conversion with electrochemical reactions, achieving a remarkable 99.1% efficiency rate. Developed by researchers at the Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, the battery system uses a two-stage process: first, an electrolysis cell converts CO₂ into formic acid using electricity; then, genetically engineered bacteria within

In a major setback for climate accountability, Canadian financial regulators have paused efforts to introduce mandatory rules requiring companies to publicly disclose the risks they face from climate change. This move, announced in April 2025, came after intense lobbying from the country’s powerful oil and gas sector, following a similar trend seen recently in the

Construction of the Jeddah Tower, set to be the world’s tallest building, is resuming after a seven-year pause due to labor disputes and political factors. Located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the tower will rise 1,000 meters, surpassing the Burj Khalifa by over 500 feet. The project, part of the Jeddah Economic City development, was halted

Switzerland’s unveiling of the world’s first operational solar railway project offers a valuable lesson for the world, showcasing how innovation can address both environmental and economic challenges. This project demonstrates the potential of combining renewable energy with existing infrastructure, allowing the railway system to generate clean energy while maintaining regular operations. The removable solar panels