Drax Power Station Emissions Hit New High in 2025, Subsidies Record
Drax biomass power station emitted record 14.1 million tonnes CO2e in 2025, receiving £999m subsidies, making it UK’s largest emitter for 11th year.
Polestar Record Sales H1 2026 Amid US Ban Challenge
Polestar achieved record 30,423 sales in H1 2026 despite regulatory headwinds. However, US ban on Chinese connected vehicles threatens future sales.
ComEd Substations Unlock 550MW of Wind Energy
ComEd energizes two new substations in LaSalle and Woodford Counties, unlocking up to 550MW of wind energy and enabling wind farms powering 264,000 homes.
CleanTechnica Interview with Bill McKibben at Hawaii Expo
At the Hawaii Sustainability Expo, CleanTechnica’s Scott Cooney interviews Bill McKibben on fossil fuel shifts, tech breakthroughs, and Hawaii’s infrastructure. Watch the video.
EPA Proposal Cuts Public from Data Center Permits
EPA proposes to eliminate public participation in air pollution permits for ‘minor sources’ like data centers and concrete batch plants, sparking concerns from Sierra Club and Texas community.
Walmart Backs Nuclear Power with Constellation PPA
Walmart signs a pioneering nuclear PPA with Constellation for 176 MW from Dresden Clean Energy Center in Illinois, including 30 MW from efficiency upgrades. First such deal for a major retailer.
Why Heat Is So Deadly and How to Stay Safe
Understand the risks associated with extreme heat and what to do during a heat wave. Heat deaths have risen 23% since the 1990s. Learn symptoms and prevention.
Bill Frist Aims to Bridge the Partisan Climate Divide
Former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, once a 7% LCV rating, now highlights the link between human health and planetary health to depolarize climate conversation.
In Honduras, Solar Power Brings Harm, Not Hope, Communities Say
A new report shows solar projects in southern Honduras destroyed forests, polluted water, and failed to reduce fossil fuel use, leaving communities with higher costs and broken promises.
Tesla Autonomous Driving: A Lose-Lose Scenario?
A CleanTechnica comment argues that if Tesla is right about autonomy, it loses via commoditization; if wrong, it faces liability. Details on HW4, R1S hardware.