Opinion:
¶ “Geological CO₂ Storage: Massive Scale, Hidden Risks, Eternal Monitoring” • The notion of geological sequestration of carbon dioxide as a climate mitigation strategy has gained prominence. But experiences from the oil industry’s existing use of carbon dioxide in enhanced oil recovery cast significant doubt on the feasibility of sequestration. [CleanTechnica]
Fracking (Brett Jordan, Unsplash)
World:
¶ “Zelenskyy Warns Oil Price Surge Could Help Russia’s War Effort” • A sharp rise in global oil prices following Israeli strikes on Iran will benefit Russia and bolster its military capabilities in the war in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. “The Russians are getting stronger due to greater income from oil exports.” [ABC News]
¶ “Race To Mine Metals For EV Batteries Threatens A Marine Paradise” • Stark images, taken from a drone by environmental campaigners and shared with the BBC, appear to show how nickel mining has stripped forests and polluted waters in one of the most biodiverse marine habitats on Earth. The Raja Ampat archipelago is called the “Amazon of the Seas.” [BBC]
Raja Ampat (SnapSaga, Unsplash)
¶ “Climate Change Leads To Spread Of Infection-Causing Fungi, Scientists Say” • Climate change, which is likely spreading due to warming global temperatures, may put millions of people at risk from an infection-causing fungi, scientists say. Forecasts imply that within 15 years a “significant spread” of certain pathogenic fungi could occur. [ABC News]
¶ “How A Himalayan Nation Is A Global EV Leader” • Nepal, a small nation of 30 million better known around the world for its mountains, including Mt Everest, and trekking tourism, is quietly setting an impressive benchmark in the EV transition. In recent months, about 70% of all new passenger vehicles sold in Nepal were electric. [CleanTechnica]
Community in Nepal (Kalle Kortelainen, Unsplash)
¶ “Australia Achieves 12% Plugins in May” • The overall auto market in Australia continues to be buoyant, with 109,425 light vehicles sold in May 2025. Of this number, 12% were plugins. A total of 10,065 battery electric cars were sold, taking 9.2% of the overall market, and 3,081 plugin hybrid EVs were sold, for 2.8% of the market. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “RWE Extends Partnership Supplying Renewable Energy To Amazon” • Amazon Web Services will provide RWE with cloud services, including artificial intelligence and data analytics capabilities, in exchange for electricity from RWE’s wind and solar facilities. Some of these are already in operation and some are under construction. [MSN]
Renewable energy (Vidar Nordli-Mathisen, Unsplash)
¶ “Satellite Imagery Reveals Damage To Key Iran Nuclear Sites” • Satellite imagery shared with BBC Verify provides a clear picture of damage inflicted on two of Iran’s key nuclear sites and other military targets. Imagery from two different providers shows damage to the Natanz nuclear facility as well as a missile site south of the city of Tabriz. [BBC]
¶ “Solar Farm Proposal On Yorkshire Green Belt Land Could Power 20,000 Homes” • A solar energy park proposed for green belt land in Yorkshire could generate enough electricity to power over 20,000 homes and reduce emissions by 25,000 tonnes per year. Exagen Development Ltd lodged a planning application for the Thurcroft Interchange Energy Park. [Yorkshire Post]
Yorkshire (James Genchi, Unsplash)
US:
¶ “Two Millions Jobs At Risk If Republicans Repeal Tax Credits For Clean Manufacturing” • An analysis from the BlueGreen Alliance shows that “more than two million jobs across the manufacturing employment footprint are at risk if the budget reconciliation bill passed by the House of Representatives becomes law.” [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Geothermal Energy Has A New, 163-GW Message For Fossil Fuels” • Coal, oil, and gas production were all tapped for priority status under the “National Energy Emergency” declaration by the White House. But geothermal energy was also included, and that industry is ready. New Mexico, for example, is sitting on 163 GW of it. [CleanTechnica]
New enhanced geothermal systems (US DOE image)
¶ “Puerto Rico Contemplates A Reunion With Spain” • José Lara is the head of Adelante Reunificacionistas, which wants to end the island’s current status as a US territory and have it become the eighteenth autonomous community of Spain. All things considered, it should not be a surprise that some Puerto Ricans would prefer not to be US citizens. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Why Americans Should Switch To Solar Power Now” • In the US, the top reason people choose solar is to save money. A study from Ohio State found that cost savings are the biggest driver for homeowners choosing solar. On average, US households save about $1,500 a year with solar power. Over time, that adds up to tens of thousands of dollars. [Microgrid Media]
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