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Diesel Prices Are Rising Worldwide. So Are Electric Truck Sales.

"The market for battery-powered trucks may be slowing in the U.S. — but globally it’s a very different story." "Sales of medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks hit a high in the first half of 2026, mostly thanks to China. Diesel prices are set to keep the momentum going."

Source: Canary Media, 10/06/2026

Supreme Court Hears Case On Holding Big Oil Liable For Climate Change

"The Supreme Court on Monday grappled with whether to let a novel lawsuit go forward that is seeking to hold two large oil companies liable for the effects of climate change, a decision that will be critical to similar litigation that dozens of states, counties and cities have brought in recent years." "After more than two hours of argument, it was unclear whether the justices would green-light Boulder, Colorado’s novel lawsuit against ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy."

Source: Washington Post, 10/06/2026

Behind the Crime Rings Trafficking Sand

An investigative journalism pair shone a light on an important but rarely reported subject with huge environmental consequences: the illegal trafficking of massive quantities of natural sand from African countries. Read an interview with Inside Story about their award-winning reporting and learn what surprised them most and how they overcame the story’s unique challenges.

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Grazing Data Unlocks Public Land Stories

The Interior Department keeps an extensive database of thousands of permits it issues to use federal lands for grazing livestock. And as the latest Reporter’s Toolbox notes, that data can readily be used as an investigative tool to look for one thing the government would rather the public not see — a penchant for permit partiality.

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SEC Move Would Hinder Shareholders Pushing Companies on Climate Action

"The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission wants to scrap a rule that allows shareholders to formally petition companies, one of the ways that shareholder advocacy groups have pressed for more action on climate and sustainability."

Source: Inside Climate News, 10/05/2026

New Bill In Congress Seeks To Investigate Toxic Dump Off California Coast

"Two members of Congress are ramping up efforts to investigate the consequences of DDT pollution off the Southern California coast — an issue that has horrified scientists and policymakers since they learned that as many as half a million barrels of toxic waste had been dumped into the ocean after World War II."

Source: Los Angeles Times, 10/05/2026

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