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Global sales of electric vehicles reached 2.0 million units in June 2026, bringing the total number of unit sales for the first half of the year to 9.6 million, according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence.
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Global EV sales reached two million units in June 2026

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Global sales of electric vehicles reached 2.0 million units in June 2026, bringing the total number of unit sales for…

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Electric vehicles built in China accounted for 17% of the EU battery electric vehicle (BEV) market in the first quarter of this year, down from a peak of 22% in 2024, an indication that trade measures to protect European automotive manufacturers is having an effect, Transport & Environment (T&E) has said.
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Chinese EV sales in Europe are down, but not out

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Electric vehicles built in China accounted for 17% of the EU battery electric vehicle (BEV) market in the first quarter…

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Global energy demand rose 1.7% last year, hitting a new record high, while renewables accounted for the largest share of new energy supply, according to the latest Statistical Review of World Energy, published by the Energy Institute.
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Global energy demand hit a new record high last year, report finds

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Global energy demand rose 1.7% last year, hitting a new record high, while renewables accounted for the largest share of…

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Increased demand for cloud computing, AI and digital services is likely to lead to a tripling of global electricity demand from data centres by 2030, putting pressure on energy infrastructure, a new report by GlobalData has found.
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Electricity consumption from data centres set to triple by end of the decade

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Increased demand for cloud computing, AI and digital services is likely to lead to a tripling of global electricity demand…

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A new study published in the Nature journal suggests that financial markets are largely blind to the potential economic costs of biodiversity loss, which could have significant consequences for sovereign debt markets.
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Biodiversity loss could trigger sovereign debt crises, economists warn

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A new study published in the Nature journal suggests that financial markets are largely blind to the potential economic costs…

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Higher fuel prices, linked to the conflict in the Middle East, boosted sales of electric vehicles in Europe in March 2026, according to data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence.
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Rising fuel prices boosted EV sales in Europe in March

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Higher fuel prices, linked to the conflict in the Middle East, boosted sales of electric vehicles in Europe in March…

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Battery technology firm CATL has announced a strategic cooperation agreement with HyperStrong, which it said marks a 'breakthrough' in the rollout of sodium-ion batteries for energy storage.
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CATL announces breakthrough in rollout of sodium-ion technology for energy storage

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Battery technology firm CATL has announced a strategic cooperation agreement with HyperStrong, which it said marks a ‘breakthrough’ in the…

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Greater trade cooperation between Brazil and China could help to 'turn the tide' when it comes to tackling global deforestation, a study by Stockholm Environment Institute's Trase project has claimed.
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Trade relationship between Brazil and China could ‘turn the tide’ for deforestation

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Greater trade cooperation between Brazil and China could help to ‘turn the tide’ when it comes to tackling global deforestation,…

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Shanghai Electric has completed its first large-scale biomethanol bunkering operation, which it says represents a milestone in the use of alternative fuels within the maritime sector.
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Shanghai Electric delivers first large-scale biomethanol bunkering for international shipping

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Shanghai Electric has completed its first large-scale biomethanol bunkering operation, which it says represents a milestone in the use of…

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Global renewable energy installed capacity is set to expand rapidly over the coming years, doubling from 4.1TW in 2025 to 8.4TW by 2031, according to new analysis from GlobalData.
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Global renewable energy installed capacity to double by 2031

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Global renewable energy installed capacity is set to expand rapidly over the coming years, doubling from 4.1TW in 2025 to…

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Poster announcing Decarbon 2027: Oil and Gas Decarbonisation Congress, with abstract glassy bubbles at the bottom.

INTERVIEWS

  • Ambition Into Action – Daniel Gadd, CEO and Co-Founder, Position GreenJuly 23, 2026
  • IBM’s Mark Kardos on how well-managed AI can help improve sustainability performanceJuly 16, 2026
  • Ambition Into Action – John Thomas, Global Sustainability Director, Transformation and Engagement, DecathlonJuly 13, 2026
  • Savills’ Lizzie Jones on how the global real estate firm is navigating an evolving ESG landscapeJuly 9, 2026
  • LocalDutch’s Maurice van der Knaap on how technology can help make healthy food hyper-localJuly 8, 2026

Banner for the Oil and Gas Decarbonisation Congress (Feb 15–16, 2027, Berlin) with a dark background and abstract ribbon artwork.

EXPLAINER

  • Why carbon emissions and biodiversity can’t stay in separate silosJuly 22, 2026
  • Why water must no longer be the forgotten utilityJuly 20, 2026
  • What the 2026 FIFA World Cup can teach us about social legitimacyJuly 14, 2026
  • Geo Green Power revamps its domestic solar offering to provide increased long-term value for customersJuly 9, 2026
  • What role does smart packaging play in reducing healthcare waste?July 9, 2026

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