World:
¶ “Sharks And Oysters Set To Thrive In Warmer UK Waters” • The UK could see a boom in endangered sharks, rays, and native oysters as species change habitats to respond to rising ocean temperatures, according to scientists. But some creatures, such as a quahog, a clam that is the world’s longest living animal, could struggle to adapt. [BBC]
Oysters (Charlotte Coneybeer, Unsplash)
¶ “Europe Risks Losing Its Early E-Fuels Lead For Aviation” • A T&E study shows that Europe can be a leader in e-kerosene, or e-SAF, housing over half of the world’s announced production capacity. But none of the large-scale plants identified in this report are even under construction. None have even reached a final investment decision. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Geely Brings Electric EX5 to Six Adriatic Countries” • Geely Auto introduced its electric SUV, the Geely EX5, in six strategic markets in the Adriatic region – Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, and Montenegro – on June 10, 2025. The EX5 is Geely Auto’s first global model to be given EU WVTA certification. [CleanTechnica]
Geely EX5
¶ “All Foundations Are In At 496-MW French Wind Farm” • All foundations have now been installed at Ocean Winds’ 496-MW Îles d’Yeu and Noirmoutier offshore wind farm in France. DEME Group said the 61st and final XL monopile is in place, marking the completion of the drilled foundation installation campaign with its jack-up vessel Innovation. [reNews]
¶ “Multiple Factors Behind Iberian Grid Collapse” • The Spanish government concluded that April’s unprecedented nationwide blackout was triggered by a cascade of failures in voltage control, oscillations in the system, and the premature disconnection of several power plants. And efforts to fix the problem inadvertently increased overall voltage. [reNews]
Wind turbines (Ludovico Ceroseis, Unsplash)
¶ “Solar Power Is Now Pakistan’s Largest Source Of Electricity” • During the first four months of the current year, solar farms produced an average of 25.3% of Pakistan’s utility electricity supplies. According to Ember data, reported by Reuters, solar power has risen from Pakistan’s fifth-largest electricity source in 2023 to its largest in 2025. [ProPakistani]
¶ “Neqotkuk First Nation, European Company To Build Solar Farm In Saint John” • Neqotkuk First Nation is partnering with Universal Kraft Renewables, a European company, to build and operate the largest solar farm in New Brunswick with 100% of power feeding the Saint John Energy grid, the project partners announced in Saint John. [Yahoo]
Saint John (Miguel Ángel Sanz, Unsplash, cropped)
Australia:
¶ “Farmers Leading The Renewable Charge” • With droughts, floods and other extreme weather impacting farm profitability across the country, cutting input costs is becoming even more critical to building a resilient future for Australian agriculture. On-farm renewable energy is proving to be a powerful tool to help farmers get there. [Echonetdaily]
¶ “Australian Government Approves 250-MW Solar Farm” • The Australian government has green lit the 250-MW Weasel Solar Farm Station in Tasmania. The solar farm will comprise around 4,000 panels, which will be joined by a 144-MW battery storage system. The project is being developed by Alternate Path and local landowners. [reNews]
Weasel Solar Farm site (Weasel Solar Farm image)
¶ “Ace Power Lands Approval For WA Solar-Plus-Battery Project” • Western Australia’s Regional Joint Development Assessment Panel has unanimously approved Ace Power’s plan for a 200-MW solar farm and 200-MW, 400-MWh battery energy storage system to be built near the township of Narrogin in the state’s southwest. [pv magazine Australia]
US:
¶ “Shocker: Senate Republicans Look Ready to Kill Clean Energy And EV Tax Credits” • Even as we learn more about the harms of air pollution, water pollution, and global heating, Republican politicians have been opposed to any legislation that tries to limit fossil fuel use, including legislation that supports clean energy, energy efficiency, and EVs. [CleanTechnica]
Capitol Building (Mike Stoll, Unsplash)
¶ “State Vs Local Control Over Energy Siting Sparks Debate In Pennsylvania” • Where new generating installations get built has created political controversy ever since Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse first thought of the idea of an electrical grid. If they get built near cities, the distribution lines are short, but that has its own problems. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “All-New 2026 Nissan LEAF Launches” • The Nissan LEAF has been iconic for years. Whereas some models from early stages of of the modern EV era have been retired or neglected, Nissan has been improving the LEAF over time. Now, the latest iteration definitely looks like the best yet. And that could supercharge the model’s sales growth. [CleanTechnica]
New LEAF
¶ “With Storm Season Here, Solar Power Offers Lifeline For Floridians” • As Florida heads into what forecasters warn could be an exceptionally active hurricane season, solar energy is gaining momentum as an added layer of storm protection and resiliency in the wake of major storms. A solar+battery system can keep a home powered. [Florida Politics]
¶ “US Supreme Court To Decide If Nuclear Waste Facility Can Be Built In Texas” • SCOTUS is expected to decide if a facility to store high-level nuclear waste can be built in West Texas. The case comes after the Court of Appeals in the Fifth Circuit sided with Texas and Fasken Oil and Ranch in their suit against the NRC to prevent the site from being built. [KXAN Austin]
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