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A proposed federal surveillance ban may threaten speed and red light camera programs across the country, which some advocates say would force cities to pick between privacy and street safety. Following months of rumors, The Flock-Off Act was officially introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) in September, with promises to withdraw all federal funds from any municipality that contracts with a surveillance camera operator. And that's not just limited to the notorious technology company for which the bill is named, which has deployed an estimated 116,000 motion-triggered cameras in . . .

Less than half a century ago, the thickly forested landscapes of Laos rumbled with herds of Asian elephants as well as two species of rhinoceros - the Javan rhino and Sumatran rhino. Wild water buffalo and the now-globally-extinct kouprey cattle wallowed in more open habitats that were also stalked by Indochinese tigers. However, decades of habitat loss, infrastructure expansion and hunting for food and the illegal wildlife trade have diminished this impressive assemblage of some of the world's largest mammals. Today, only the elephants remain. A new study in Global Ecology and . . .

A new report co-authored by researchers from the University of York and WWF highlights how local communities across the U.K. imagine positive, sustainable, and resilient futures for the places where they live and work.

SYDNEY - After more than a decade of campaigning, Australian conservation and community groups celebrated a historic win on Oct. 23 after legislation was passed to create the Great Koala National Park in New South Wales (NSW). The campaigners' success came 10 days after NSW Premier and Labor politician Chris Minns tabled a bill proposing the creation of the park in the Mid North Coast region of the state. The park was a key 2023 election promise made by Australia's Labor Party. "This park will protect our precious Australian wildlife and boost tourism for the region for generations," . . .

Last week, I attended Greenbuild International Conference + Expo 2026 in the North Hall of the Javits Center here in NYC. After being overwhelmed by shows like CES and InterSolar Europe, the smaller scale of Greenbuild was a welcome break. At the show, there were a few heat pumps and ... [continued] The post Construction Materials Stand Out At Greenbuild 2026 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Healthcare contributes up to 8.5 percent of global carbon emissions, amongst other environmental impacts including intensive water consumption, plastics in our environment and pharmaceutical associated pollution.

Singapore's NUH won accolades for its sustainability efforts at the International Hospital Federation Awards 2026, alongside presentations of its green surgical initiatives, digital health and organizational improvement initiatives at the World Hospital Congress.

Forget about the 600+ hp hybrid-powered Polestar 1 supercoupe; the car that established Polestar as a standalone brand was the 2. As the brand pulls out of the US and shifts its focus to the rest of the world, it's time to look back at the EV that helped define Polestar, along with a look around at some of the best EV deals of all time. more . . .

Scientists have discovered that magma deep inside Earth can store surprising amounts of extra oxygen, potentially revealing a hidden contributor to our planet's oxygen-rich atmosphere. The findings suggest that ancient volcanic eruptions may have helped transform Earth's atmosphere billions of years ago, with implications for understanding life on other planets.

When we think about Europe's winter weather, the Indian Ocean is probably not the first place we look. We might picture Atlantic storms, cold air arriving from the north or rain sweeping across the Mediterranean. In my research, however, I look at how these familiar weather systems fit into a much larger climate system. My colleagues and I asked whether an ocean thousands of kilometers away could leave a detectable signature on Europe's early winter.

BRUSSELS - Almost half of EU cities exceed air pollution limits set by a landmark EU clean air law, according to a new report from ClientEarth and World Resources Institute (WRI). The report raises concerns about the level of preparedness in cities across the bloc and outlines the changes needed ... [continued] The post Nearly Half of EU Cities Do Not Yet Meet New Clean Air Standards: Report Shows Collaboration Is Key appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The Trump administration has already delayed implementation of the critical standards for year+ Washington, DC - Last night during a rally in Texas, Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency would roll back safeguards finalized in 2024 to limit methane pollution from the oil and gas sector. This ... [continued] The post Trump Rolling Back Methane Pollution Safeguards appeared first on CleanTechnica.

BYD now has more than 1.02 million employees, according to chairman Wang Chuanfu. That's more people than Toyota, GM, Ford, and Tesla employ combined. And it's a big jump from the start of the year. BYD reported about 869,600 employees at the end of 2025, which means the Chinese automaker has added roughly 150,000 people in 10 months while its vehicle sales are down. more . . .

Today, we're announcing that Waymo for Business is integrated with Ramp, making it easier for organizations and their employees to manage expenses when using our fully autonomous ride-hailing service. For over a year, Waymo for Business has offered 24/7 reliability and convenience directly to organizations embracing Waymo for their transportation ... [continued] The post Waymo for Business | Ramp appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Reliable, affordable electricity is essential for many of the products and services that underpin the modern economy. But the sources of that electricity-and their respective merits and risks-are increasingly the subject of debate and polarization. A flood of narratives and counternarratives is rising in the media and public conversation about ... [continued] The post The Truth About Renewable Electricity: Your Questions, Answered appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Donaldsonville, Louisiana - Yesterday, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) posted the final, approved air permit for Hyundai's proposed steel plant. Hyundai promised a state-of-the-art, clean facility, but the proposed plan falls short of those promises and would still bring thousands of tons of pollution to Cancer Alley, a ... [continued] The post Louisiana DEQ Issues Rushed, Controversial Air Permit to Proposed Hyundai Steel Facility appeared first on CleanTechnica.