As Electric vehicles (EVs) are growing in popularity and size, there has been an enormous increase in battery size to accommodate greater performance. However, these larger EVs that are coming to dominate the market are failing to substantially reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in comparison to small conventional vehicles. Improved public policy, incentives and messaging are needed to drive consumer demand to smaller EVs to reduce carbon emissions and yield environmental sustainability benefits.

A new study reveals how tropical ocean temperatures influence rainfall variability in the Middle East, impacting water resource planning in this drought-prone region. By analyzing the El Niño Southern Oscillation and Indian Ocean Dipole, researchers identified significant effects on precipitation patterns, offering insights into the challenges of forecasting seasonal weather.