Strait of Hormuz: Beyond Oil, an Ecological Corridor
Around one-fifth of global oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz, but it is also a fragile ecological corridor. A commentary calls for integrating conservation into risk assessment.
VinFast VF2: $7,150 City EV with 130-Mile Range
VinFast launches VF2 city car at $7,150 with 130-mile range, 50 mph top speed, and fast charging. An ultra-affordable alternative to the Fiat Topolino.
US Bipartisan Bill to Ban Chinese Electric Vehicles
US Senate Commerce Committee votes July 15 on a bill to ban Chinese EV sales. Senators Moreno and Slotkin lead, citing national security. Learn the details.
Bangladesh Relocates Refugees After Landslide Kills 5 Children
Bangladesh relocates Rohingya refugees after landslides kill at least 13, including 5 children at a Quran school in Cox’s Bazar. Over 1,000 evacuated.
Walia Ibex Plummets to Critically Endangered Again
The Walia ibex in Ethiopia has been relisted as critically endangered after populations dropped to 306 by 2024, with poaching and conflict as major threats.
Rights Probe Sought Over Indigenous Conflict at Indonesian Timber Firm
Indonesian lawmakers call for a fact-finding probe into alleged human rights abuses by timber firm PT Mayawana Persada against the Dayak Kualan community, with over 42,500 hectares deforested.
Wildlife Crossings: Safer Roads for Animals and People
Animal crossings reduce roadkill, save lives, and reconnect habitats. See how overpasses, underpasses, and canopy bridges protect wildlife from Colorado to Sri Lanka.
Highway 37: Climate Resilience or Climate Conflict?
California’s SR-37 faces flooding and sea level rise. A $500M project vs. $10B alternative raises questions about climate resilience and equity.
Beyond Lithium: New Battery Tech Starts to Break Through
Battery demand surges as EVs boom. Sodium-ion and solid-state technologies emerge as alternatives to lithium-ion, offering cheaper or more powerful energy storage solutions.
Don’t Leave Home Without This Green Camping Gear
Explore solar-powered camping gear: BioLite panels, LuminAID lanterns, LifeStraw filters, and more. Leave no trace with sustainable equipment that reduces waste.