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Smuggled in cars, aboard airplanes, or on sailboats crossing the Atlantic Ocean, tiny golden-furred monkeys are being wrenched from their Brazilian forest homes and trafficked overseas by sophisticated criminal networks. These golden lion tamarins (Leontopithecus rosalia) are moved through Latin America and Africa, with strong indications that they are bound for the Asian black market. […]

Underground power lines are far less vulnerable to extreme weather, but burying them doesn't come cheap. After a historic ice storm in northern Michigan, utilities there are reconsidering the cost.

Thomas Crowther’s career has been shaped by large claims about small things. A seed, a patch of soil, a soundscape, a moment of fear, a local restoration project: each, in his telling, can become part of a larger system of cause and effect. His new book, Nature’s Echo, is built around that idea. Feedback loops, […]

The wealthiest country in the region, Chile is known for being ahead of the curve in adopting most new technologies in Latin America. In particular, this is visible in the country having the highest per-capita deployment of solar in the region by quite a margin. Unsurprisingly, Chile was also the ... [continued] The post Chile EV Sales Report: 10% Market Share Reached in April Thanks to 247% Growth! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The newly unveiled Ferrari Luce, the company’s first fully electric car, hasn’t quite captured the love of the tifosi. The $640,000 five-seater, designed by former Apple guru Jony Ive and the industrial stylist Marc Newson, has “the high degree of system integration to ensure performance typical of the brand,” the ... [continued] The post Why Have F1 Drivers Given The Ferrari Luce The Thumbs-Up But The Tifosi Won’t? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The Ford Mustang Mach-E is clearly a superior vehicle to the Ford Escape. It’s got better tech, better driving quality, better acceleration, and a cooler look. However, it comes at a higher price. Well, it comes at a higher upfront price. I’ve recently been running comparisons of the “fuel costs” ... [continued] The post Ford Mustang Mach-E Cheaper than Ford Escape! (5-Year Total Cost of Ownership) appeared first on CleanTechnica.

It’s a towering example of the contentious debate over what to do with the state’s ever-growing supply of oilfield waste.

The Hindhead Tunnel has sparked one of the most successful rewilding projects in southern England.

A newly discovered species raises hope that some native British habitats could be restored.

I read through hundreds if not thousands of comments every week, and sometimes our highly intelligent, tremendously informed readers share information that really makes my eyes pop. Once in a while, something is shared that I really can’t believe I didn’t see or realize earlier. I just had one of ... [continued] The post China Sold More Plugin Vehicles in 2025 Than the USA Bought Vehicles of All Types! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

I am getting ready to make the seasonal move from my Florida home to my northern getaway in Connecticut. The simple, older modular home sits on land that is bordered by a soothing meandering brook and pristine state forest. Unlike my fully electric southern condo, the Connecticut digs are in ... [continued] The post Connecticut Approves Plug-In Solar — It’s So Exciting! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

With many gigawatts' worth of wind power surging along the West Coast, California is forging new ties with the global floating wind industry. The post The Global Floating Wind Industry Flexes Its Muscles (Including California, Too) appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The events will include bat nights, fungi and birdsong events and a summer solstice celebration.

On the Greek islet of Formicula, researchers have found rare Mediterranean monk seals will take refuge in an air-filled “bubble cave,” according to a recent study. This type of hidden chamber, accessible via underwater passages, allows the seals to breathe, and possibly hide from tourists, the researchers said. Mediterranean monk seals (Monachus monachus), the world’s […]

Jacksonville Community Shared Testimony on Coal Ash Pollution and Demanded Stronger Protections JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Yesterday, Jacksonville residents joined advocates and environmental leaders from across the country to participate in a public hearing regarding EPA’s attempt to roll back its Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) rule, a move which experts warn would ... [continued] The post Local Residents, Environmental Advocates Spoke Out at EPA Coal Ash Public Hearing appeared first on CleanTechnica.