After exactly three months since the US and Israel attack on Iran, it is now known what the toxic cloud—reportedly the size of Italy—that hovered over Tehran actually was. Scientists from Wuhan published research showing the true scale of this…
Spain Becomes One of Europe’s Cheapest Electricity Markets After a Deep Energy Transformation Just a decade ago, Spain was seen as a cautionary tale in Europe’s energy transition: high electricity prices, a burst investment bubble in solar PV, and heavy…
New Electrolyte Could Significantly Extend the Lifespan of Sodium-Ion Batteries American researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed a new type of electrolyte that addresses one of the key challenges facing high-voltage sodium-ion (Na-ion) batteries: rapid material degradation.…
A new international coalition called Carbon Measures has been announced. Its goal is to develop accurate, globally comparable frameworks for accounting CO₂ emissions and to launch market-based mechanisms that help reduce emissions at the lowest possible cost. The coalition’s ambition…
Can the walls of our homes become the batteries of the future?Scientists at MIT have developed a technology that allows concrete not only to support structures but also to store electrical energy. The improved carbon-cement supercapacitors (ec³) could transform buildings,…
Trump Administration Rejects IMO’s Zero-Emission Framework for Global Shipping The administration of President Donald Trump has made its position clear regarding the latest proposals from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on decarbonizing the global shipping sector. In an official statement,…
In July 2025, Peak Energy announced the launch of the first sodium-ion battery system (NFPP) in the United States — and the largest in the world — designed for grid-scale applications. The installation, with a capacity of over 3 MWh,…
An Expert’s View Magdalena Pasik, Water Management and Environmental Engineer The growing importance of climate protection, energy transition, and corporate responsibility has made environmental communication one of the key tools for building competitive advantage. Increasing social pressure and consumer expectations…
As reported by the French daily Le Figaro, Russia has taken control of areas in the Donetsk region that contain the largest lithium deposits in Europe. These areas include the vicinity of the towns of Velyka Novosilka and Shevchenko, which…
European Union Nears Major Climate Goal: 55% Emissions Reduction by 2030 Within Reach The European Union is on the verge of achieving one of this decade’s most significant climate goals — a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030…