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With Father’s Day having past, Green Deals are starting to slow, but that doesn’t mean there’s not a few ongoing discounts worth checking out. Headlining today’s deals is the second-ever discount (twice as big as the first) on Segway’s Navimow H Series Robot Mowers that start from $1,299. They are joined by the leftover Father’s Day sale over at Jackery that is taking up to 42% off power stations, bundles, and accessories – and even offering five chances to win free equipment! There’s also a one-day deal on the popular Worx 7.5-inch 12A Lawn Edger/Trencher that will remain at $100 for the rest of the day. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

Segway’s new Navimow H Series Robot Mowers get second discount to new lows, starting from $1,299

Segway is taking $600 off its new Navimow H Series Robot Mowers starting from $1,299 shipped, after using the on-page promo code CUT$600H at checkout. Fetching $1,899, $2,199, and $2,599 respectively since their release in March, this is the second official discount we have tracked on these brand new smart lawncare solutions, saving you $600 (twice as much as its first discounts at the top of the month) and landing at a new all-time low across the board for each. It even matches the deals over at Amazon, where all three models are receiving the same $600 discount.

Segway’s Navimow H series of robot mowers has three options to choose from: a 0.2-acre model with a 180-minute battery life on a single charge, as well as a 0.37-acre model and a 0.74-acre model that both offer an extended 240 minutes of battery life. All three provide the same cutting height range of 1.2 inches to 2.4 inches, handle up to 24-degree slopes, plus they each boast an IP66 waterproof rating that combats adverse weather conditions.

A standout upgrade with the Navimow H Series models is the tossing out of any perimeter wires in favor of RTK positioning, coupled with a VisionFence Sensor, for superior navigation and obstacle avoidance. You’ll have the typical smart controls of course, to overwrite and adjust settings, schedules, performance – but you’ll also have the freedom to forget about it and let it just do its thing – returning itself to its charging station when too low on power and picking up where it left off once recharged. It accomplishes all this thanks to the guidance of Global Navigation Satellite Systems that keep it within the boundaries you set and also track it down if it gets hung up on some terrain or even stolen off the property. Head below for more.

Segway does have a more affordable robot mowing option in the Navimow i Series, which start from $999 (matching the price over at Amazon) and unfortunately do not benefit from any discounts like the above models. You have only two options here, either the 1/8-acre yard model or the 1/4-acre yard model, with both providing most of the same smart functionality, RTK navigation, and obstacle avoidance. You can get the full rundown in our announcement coverage from earlier this year.

Jackery Father's Day sale takes 42% off power stations, bundles, and accessories - within post for Segway Navimow H Series Robot Mowers

Jackery power stations, bundles, and accessories are 42% off during ongoing sales – with chances to win free equipment!

Jackery has ongoing Father’s Day sales through June 21 that is taking up to 42% off a collection of power stations, bundles, and accessories, like the Explorer 2000 Plus Portable Power Station with two 200W Solar Panels for $2,399 shipped, after using the on-page promo code DAD900 at checkout. Down from its regular $3,299 price tag, we’ve mainly been seeing this particular combo drop around $2,699 during most sales since the new year began, with things changing for the first time last month during Memorial Day sales when it hit the $2,399 low. That deal is being repeated here during this sale as a 27% markdown that saves you $900 and returns costs to the all-time lowest we have tracked. If you just want the power station by itself, it is currently discounted to $1,699, after using the on-page promo code DAD500 at checkout.

Boasting a 2,042.8Wh capacity, this power station offers massive expansion possibilities for your campsite, Nomad setup, or even home backup power. It can support up to five expandable batteries that bumps its capacity to 12,000Wh, or you could connect two Explorer 2000 Plus stations together, each with five batteries, and further increase the capacity to 24,000Wh. With a max solar input of 1,200W, this station can be fully charged in up to two hours by connecting it to six SolarSaga 200W panels or via wall outlet (this does not account for any expandable combinations you may be using). You’ll have 10 output ports to cover devices and appliances (five ACs, two USB-As, two USB-Cs, and one car port), plus complete control to monitor and adjust settings through the Jackery app via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

There are also two bundle offers for the Explorer 2000 Plus that are worth considering – especially if you’re planning to utilize its expandable capacity. First, you can grab the power station and solar panels along with one expandable battery for $3,599, after using the on-page promo code DAD1400 at checkout, doubling its initial capacity to 4,085.6Wh. Next, you can go one step further by adding a second expandable battery to the bundle and bumping the capacity up to 6,128.4Wh for $4,399, after using the on-page promo code DAD2100 at checkout.

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Jackery is also giving away free power stations as well, all you have to do is share your experiences of using Jackery products on this page here by July 31, with the most liked story winning an Explorer 300 Plus power station and four randomly-drawn others winning an Explorer 100 Plus.

Worx 7.5-inch 12A lawn edger within post for Segway Navimow H series robot mowers

Worx’s 7.5-inch 12A Lawn Edger/Trencher keeps yards shaped up with clean lines at $100 for today only

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Worx 7.5-inch 12A Lawn Edger/Trencher for $99.99 shipped. Normally going for $130, it’s seen five discounts since the new year began, starting at $97 in February, followed by three periods at $99, and a drop further to the 2024 $94 low ahead of Father’s Day sales. Today’s deal comes in as the fourth-lowest price we have tracked, amounting to a 23% markdown that still takes off a solid $30 from the price tag, and even beats out Amazon’s current pricing.

This corded edger/trencher by Worx utilizes a 12A motor in order to spin its 7.5-inch blade up to 4,700 RPMs for more professional lines and edges around your lawn and/or property. There are three adjustable depths to choose from here, either 1-inch, 1-1/4-inch, or 1-1/2 inch, plus it has a cutting line indicator to guide you along the straight and narrow paths. Its shaft also sports an adjustable design for more comfortable use regardless of anyone’s height, and with it being a corded model, you won’t have to worry about recharging batteries before or after its use either.

If you were actually hoping for a cordless model, Amazon is currently offering the Worx GT Revolution 20V 12-inch String Trimmer/Edger/Mini-Mower for $99, down from $120. With this three-in-one device that can top out at 7,600 RPMs, you’ll have everything you need to clean up and highlight your yard’s beauty. It has seven handle adjustment options for added comfort while the six rotating head settings offer added flexibility.

Summer e-bike deals!

Greenworks 80V 42-inch CrossoverZ cordless electric Zero-Turn Riding Mower within post for Segway Navimow H Series robot mowers

Other new Green Deals landing this week

The savings this week are also continuing to a collection of other markdowns. To the same tune as the offers above, these all help you take a more energy-conscious approach to your routine. Winter means you can lock in even better off-season price cuts on electric tools for the lawn while saving on EVs and tons of other gear.

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The oil-rich Gulf states are better-positioned to weather the tariff storm — but crashing crude prices could spell trouble

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The oil-rich Gulf states are better-positioned to weather the tariff storm — but crashing crude prices could spell trouble

U.S. President Donald Trump with Mohammed bin Salman, crown prince of Saudi Arabia, at the start of the Group of 20 summit on 28 June 2019.

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The wealthy Arab Gulf states are in a better position than many other regions of the world to manage the economic impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, economists and regional investors say. But a shaky outlook for the price of oil could put some countries’ budgets and spending projects at risk.

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar make up the Gulf Cooperation Council. Together, they comprise around $3.2 trillion in sovereign financial assets, accounting for 33% of the total sovereign assets worldwide, according to GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. 

The GCC also holds approximately 32.6% of the world’s proven crude oil reserves, according to the Statistical Center of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf.

That makes it both an asset for the Trump administration as well as vulnerable to its policies, as Trump has long pushed for OPEC, the oil producer alliance led by Saudi Arabia, to pump more oil to help lower oil prices and offset inflation in the U.S. 

A lower oil price, however, can significantly impact the budget deficits and spending plans for those countries, whose economies — despite diversification efforts — still rely heavily on hydrocarbon revenues.  

Beneficial relations with Trump  

Ben Powell, BlackRock’s chief investment strategist for Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, who is based in Abu Dhabi, said the region’s warm relations with Trump strengthens its hand when it comes to potential tariff negotiations. Some GCC countries have also expanded their role in global diplomacy. One example is Riyadh’s hosting of peace talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war, which has made it ever more important to Washington.  

“I do think the Middle East, with the deep relationship with the U.S. that they have, should come out okay,” Powell told CNBC’s “Access Middle East” on Monday. 

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“I think we’re all going to be swept into the maelstrom over the next short period of time. That’s inevitable. But the Middle East, with the balance sheet strength that they have, with the energy support that they still have, providing funding on a near ongoing basis … for me, the Middle East — maybe not today, but over time — should be a relative winner within that mix” when it comes to emerging markets, Powell said.

In considering what the firsthand impact of tariffs might be, Monica Malik, chief economist at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, noted that the U.S. is not a major export market for the Gulf.

“The GCC should be in a relatively favourable position to withstand headwinds, especially the UAE,” she wrote in a report for the bank on Friday. 

While the region faces the blanket 10% universal tariff as well as previously imposed tariffs on all foreign steel and aluminum — products that the UAE and Bahrain both export — “we expect the direct impact to be relatively contained, as the US is not a key destination for Gulf exports, averaging just c.3.7% of the GCC’s total exports in 2024,” she said.

Threat to spending plans

But the oil price outlook is critical for Gulf states’ budgets and future spending plans — particularly for Saudi Arabia, which has embarked on trillions of dollars worth of ambitious mega-projects as part of Vision 2030, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s sweeping initiative to diversify the kingdom’s economy away from oil. The success of the plan, perhaps ironically, relies heavily on oil revenues. 

Global benchmark Brent crude was trading at $61.44 per barrel on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. in London, down nearly 17% year-to-date. Additional pressure was put on the price after OPEC+, the oil producer alliance led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, made a surprise decision to accelerate planned crude production hikes, further bolstering global supply. 

Crude and copper have a lot of room to move lower, says Citi's Max Layton

Saudi Arabia needs oil at more than $90 a barrel to balance its budget, the International Monetary Fund estimates. Goldman Sachs this week lowered its oil price forecast for 2026 to $58 for Brent and $55 for U.S. benchmark WTI crude. That’s a significant move lower from its forecast just last Friday of $62 for Brent and $59 for WTI in 2026.

“A weaker global demand and greater supply adds downside risk to our Brent forecast for 2025, though we wait for more market clarity before making any changes,” ADCB’s Malik told CNBC on Monday. OPEC+ is meant to increase oil production levels again in May, and she predicts the group will pause that plan if crude prices stay where they are or fall further. 

“Our greatest concern would be a sharp and sustained oil price fall, which would require a reassessment of spending plans – government and off budget – including capex, while also potentially affecting banking sector liquidity and wider confidence,” Malik warned.

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World’s first-ever global emissions tax is on the table at crunch shipping talks

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World's first-ever global emissions tax is on the table at crunch shipping talks

Aerial view of containers for export sitting stacked at Qingdao Qianwan Container Terminal on April 5, 2025 in Qingdao, Shandong Province of China. 

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The United Nations shipping agency is on the cusp of introducing binding regulations to phase out fossil fuel use in global shipping — with the world’s first-ever global emissions levy on the table.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will this week hold talks at its London headquarters to hammer out measures to reduce the climate impact of international shipping, which accounts for around 3% of global carbon emissions.

Some of the measures on the table include a global marine fuel standard and an economic element, such as a long-debated carbon levy or a carbon credit scheme.

If implemented, a robust pricing mechanism in the shipping sector would likely be considered one of the climate deals of the decade.

An ambitious carbon tax is far from a foregone conclusion, however, with observers citing concerns over sweeping U.S. tariffs, a brewing global trade war and reluctance from members firmly opposed to any kind of levy structure.

Sara Edmonson, head of global advocacy at Australian mining giant Fortescue, described the talks as “absolutely historic,” particularly given the potential for a landmark carbon levy.

“I think it would be an absolute game-changer. No other industry on a global level has made a commitment of this size and I would argue most countries haven’t made a commitment of this size,” Edmondson told CNBC via telephone.

She added, however, that “the jury is still very much out” when it comes to a global carbon price.

It’s not really a question of whether they get agreement, it’s just how ambitious it is, how effective it is and how many unhappy people there are.

John Maggs

President of the Clean Shipping Coalition

“There are also a lot of discussions around levy-like structures because obviously the word levy in very polarized countries like the U.S., like Australia and even in China, can be very challenging. But I think there are really good discussions around levy-like structures that would ultimately have an equivalent effect,” Edmondson said.

The IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) is scheduled to conclude talks on Friday.

‘A great opportunity’

Some of the biggest proponents of a global greenhouse gas emissions charge on the shipping industry include Pacific Island states, such as Fiji, the Marshall Islands and Vanuatu, and Caribbean Island states, including Barbados, Jamaica and Grenada.

Those opposed to a carbon levy, such as Brazil, China and Saudi Arabia, have raised concerns over economic competitiveness and increased inequalities.

“For countries like Vanuatu … we see the UNFCCC isn’t moving fast enough — and this is the great opportunity,” Vanuatu Minister Ralph Regenvanu said Monday.

Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Arsenio Dominguez delivers a speech at the IMO Headquarters, in London, on January 14, 2025.

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The UNFCCC refers to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, a multilateral treaty that has provided the basis for international climate negotiations.

If adopted, it would be “the first industry-wide measure adopted by a multilateral UN organisation with much more teeth than we could get in the UNFCCC process,” Regenvanu said.

Delegates at the IMO agreed in 2023 to target net-zero sector emissions “by or around” 2050 and set a provision to finalize a basket of mid-term carbon reduction measures in 2025.

Calls for a ‘decisive’ economic measure

“We’re going to get something,” John Maggs, president of the Clean Shipping Coalition, a group of NGOs with observer status at the IMO, told CNBC via telephone.

“The timetable is quite clear and they are working really, really hard to stick to it. So, I think it’s not really a question of whether they get agreement, it’s just how ambitious it is, how effective it is and how many unhappy people there are,” Maggs said.

Clean Shipping Coalition’s Maggs warned that a sizable gap still exists between progressive and more conservative forces at the IMO.

“My feeling from the progressive side is that people are optimistic and confident because the case they are making is a sound one and they’ve got the technical expertise to back them up,” Maggs said.

“But, at the end of the day, China and Brazil and others aren’t just going to go, ‘OK you can have your way.’ There is going to be payment exacted in some way or other,” he added.

PORTSMOUTH, UNITED KINGDOM – OCTOBER 28: The container ship Vung Tau Express sails loaded with shipping containers close to the English coast on October 28, 2024 in Portsmouth, England.  

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The international shipping sector, which is responsible for the carriage of around 90% of global trade, is regarded as one of the hardest industries to decarbonize given the vast amounts of fossil fuels the ships burn each year.

Angie Farrag-Thibault, vice president of global transport at the Environmental Defense Fund, an environmental group, said a successful outcome at the IMO would be an ambitious global fuel standard and a “decisive” economic measure to ensure shipping pollution is significantly reduced.

“These measures, which should include a fair disbursement mechanism that uses existing climate finance structures, will encourage ship owners to cut fossil fuel use and adopt zero and near-zero fuels and technologies, while supporting climate-vulnerable regions at the speed and scale that is needed,” Farragh-Thibault said.

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The US wind industry’s 5-year outlook is now a total roller-coaster

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The US wind industry installed just 5.2 gigawatts (GW) in 2024 – the lowest level in a decade, according to Wood Mackenzie’s new US Wind Energy Monitor report. Installations are expected to rebound in 2025, but the real concern lies in US wind’s sharply downgraded 5-year outlook. As for the reason behind that bleak forecast, we’ll give you one guess as to why, and it starts with a T.

Wood Mac reports that 3.9 GW of onshore wind came online last year, along with 1.3 GW of onshore repowers and 101 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind.

Onshore wind

The US is expected to achieve more than 160 GW of installed onshore capacity by 2025, and onshore growth is projected to bounce back from 2024 and surpass 6.3 GW this year.

“The cliff in 2023 and 2024 created by the Production Tax Credit (PTC) push in 2022 will come to an end,” said Stephen Maldonado, research analyst at Wood Mackenzie. “Despite the uncertainty created by the new administration, the massive number of orders placed in 2023 culminating in projects now under construction support the short-term forecast.”

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The pipeline for onshore has 10.8 GW currently under construction through 2027, with another 3.9 GW announced.

GE Vernova led onshore wind installations in 2024 with 56% of the market and will continue to lead in connections for the next five years. It was followed by Vestas (40%) and Siemens Gamesa (4%).

Offshore wind

Offshore wind is projected to increase in 2025 as well, with 900 MW of installed capacity, up from a disappointing 101 MW in 2024. However, several projects have been shelved in the wake of Trump’s anti-wind executive orders, which downgraded the five-year outlook by 1.8 GW.

Electrek’s Take on US wind’s 5-year outlook

According to Wood Mac, 33 GW of new onshore wind capacity will be installed through 2029, along with 6.6 GW of new offshore capacity and 5.5 GW of repowers. However, due to Trump’s anti-wind policy and economic uncertainty, this five-year outlook is 40% less than a previous total of 75.8 GW. ​Growth will happen, but it’s going to be slower.

The main reason is Trump’s flourish of his Sharpie on executive orders that include “temporary” withdrawal of offshore wind leasing areas and putting a stop to onshore wind on federal lands. Plus, firing all those federal employees will likely make permitting wind farms a slower process. (Trump just wrote more executive orders today allowing coal projects on federal lands; he won’t have federal employees to issue permits for those, either.) He’s worked to throw up obstacles for wind projects in favor of fossil fuels. He won’t stop the wind industry, but he’s managed to get some projects canceled, and he’ll make things more of a slog over the next few years.

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