Climate Change's Deadly Fish Problem

Delhi is taking one of the world's biggest steps toward cleaner transportation by banning new gas-powered rickshaws and motorcycles, while Great Britain approves its first new pumped hydro projects in four decades—including one connected to the legendary Loch Ness. Plus, climate change is driving a dangerous invasive puffer fish into the Mediterranean, and the Lightning Round returns with the week's biggest clean energy and climate stories.

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In this episode:

• Delhi bans new gas rickshaws starting in 2027 and fossil fuel scooters and motorcycles in 2028 as it ramps up EV charging infrastructure.
• Great Britain approves its first new pumped hydro projects in 40 years, bringing long-duration energy storage back into the spotlight.
• Greece offers a bounty on invasive toxic puffer fish as warming seas reshape marine ecosystems.
• Why pumped hydro acts like a giant battery—and why it's becoming important again.

The Lightning Round

• Germany records thousands of excess deaths during the late-June heat wave.
• UK heatwave leaves millions struggling to sleep.
• U.S. car payments hit a record high.
• CATL rapidly expands battery swapping for heavy-duty trucks.
• More than 20 wind turbines damaged by extreme winds in South Dakota.
• What remains of the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act.
• China's electric cargo ship fleet continues rapid growth.
• Pakistan's rooftop solar boom forces the cancellation of LNG imports.

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