Environment

CleanTechnica produced the first ever Electric Home Show at the Blaisdell Expo Hall in Honolulu, HI, in April this year. It was…fun AF. As sustainability truly is. There were about 75 eco-friendly vendors ranging from EV / hybrid repair shops to ebike vendors to farm-to-table restaurants to solar to battery ... [continued] The post CleanTechnica’s first Sustainability Expo & Electric Home Show appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Across the state, nuclear is getting a warm welcome in communities that typically oppose large-scale clean energy projects.

Every April, eastern Nepal’s Tinjure-Milke-Jaljale region sees a rush of tourists, arriving for the vibrant spring bloom of rhododendrons, the country’s national flower. The flowers have now become more than a photo backdrop; they’re part of a new, unregulated market  for a “souvenir:” Unlicensed rhododendron liquor. Sold openly in reused bottles with handwritten labels, the […]

A large property containing a unique wetland system in Australia’s Murray-Darling Basin was transferred into long-term Indigenous ownership in 2026 for conservation. The 33,000-hectare (81,545-acre) property contains most of the Great Cumbung Swamp, located at the end of the Lachlan River in the state of New South Wales. The swamp has a mix of open […]

Geely is a brand to watch as it storms the barricades of the rEVolution. Geely owns many other brands, but the focus in this article is one brand, and one particular model: the Geely Xingyuan, recently launched in Australia as the Geely EX2. According to CleanTechnica’s Jose Pontes in his ... [continued] The post Geely EX2 — There Is Only One — So Far! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

“Balcony solar” has been one of the more popular stories of the past year. More and more locations are allowing plug-and-play solar. No need for a permit. No need to wait for months to install solar. No need for a solar installer at all. You just plug in your solar ... [continued] The post Balcony Solar Bill Moving Forward in California appeared first on CleanTechnica.

As Europe transitions to sustainable energy alternatives and away from fossil fuel dependence, the aviation sector and airports must follow. As described in our response to the Aviation Strategy, airports form an important part of the aviation transition. Not only must airports themselves reduce their own emissions, they must also support ... [continued] The post Draft Guidelines on State Aid to the Air Transport Sector — T&E Consultation Response appeared first on CleanTechnica.

GM announced this week a partnership with Peak 'Energy that will bring sodium-ion battery technology to more energy storage facilities. The post Why GM Will Focus On Sodium-Ion Batteries For Energy Storage appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Almost 12 years ago, I wrote about the fast adoption of small-scale solar power in Bangladesh. A couple years later, I got to talk with an expert and leader in the industry. It was an interesting and inspiring story, but apparently it didn’t continue and grow as fast as desired. ... [continued] The post 0% Tax Rate for Solar Power Sector! … in Bangladesh appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Lynk & Co is introducing the Model Year 2027 (MY27) update for the Lynk & Co 02, bringing a series of targeted enhancements based on customer feedback and everyday usage. The update focuses on improving comfort, usability and in-car experience, while maintaining the core design and performance of the model. ... [continued] The post Lynk & Co Introduces Model Year 2027 Update for the 02 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

When it was announced in February of this year that there would be 10,000 new public EV chargers installed in Kent, UK, this total number was so large it might have been astounding to some. Generally, public EV chargers are installed in far smaller groups: by a dozen or so, ... [continued] The post 17,000 New EV Chargers Coming To The UK appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Spanning 110 quadrillion kilometers, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi are critical allies of plants. They also transport an enormous amount of planet-warming carbon.

How engineers fulfilled Gaudi’s once impossible vision for the Sagrada Familia.

There’s no doubt about it — Tesla Full Self Driving (FSD), still “Supervised,” is much better today than it was a year or two ago. It has gotten much better over time, even if it did take several years longer than Elon Musk expected. But whether it is now “Level ... [continued] The post Wall Street Analyst Claims Tesla Has Achieved “Level 4” Self-Driving appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.