World:
¶ “From Spanish Mussel Farms To EU Policymakers: Following The Data Powering Europe’s Blue Economy” • Europe’s “blue economy,” sea-based industries working towards sustainable growth, employs four to five million people across the continent. It depend on data, which is gathered all across Europe and distributed according to policies. [Euronews]
Fish farm in Norway (Brataffe, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped)
¶ “Report Reveals Deadly Cost Of Climate Inaction” • A study published by The Lancet, looks at how “delays in adaptation” exacerbate the effects of climate change on the planet and humans. The number of health-threatening hot days as a result of climate change has had a 389% increase from the 1986 to 2005 yearly average. [Euronews]
¶ “Ukraine’s Long-Range Strikes Cut 20% of Russia’s Oil Refining Capacity, Zelenskyy Says” • Ukraine’s strikes on refineries deep inside Russia reduced Moscow’s oil refining capacity by 20%, said Ukrainian President Zelensky, citing intelligence from Western governments. Over 90% of the deep strikes were carried out by weapons made in Ukraine. [Euronews]
Cruise missle launch (Office of President of Ukraine, CC BY-SA 4.0)
¶ “The Second War of Currents: How DC Is Quietly Taking Over” • Recently, someone asked why DC is winning again when AC had already won. The short explanation is really insufficient. The subject deserves a clear, accessible explanation, as the full story touches almost everything in the modern grid, and those interested deserve an explanation. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Aviation Taxes, Charges, And Fees Have Limited Impact On Passenger Numbers” • A study by economists, commissioned by green group T&E, shows that aviation demand depends mostly on airline strategy and market trends, such as changed travel behaviour. This refutes airlines’ claims that national aviation taxes and fees drive passengers away. [CleanTechnica]
Airport (Ashim D’Silva, Unsplash)
¶ “Orlen Secures €800 Million For Offshore Wind Projects” • Orlen has signed financing agreements worth €805 million with Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego to accelerate the development of its offshore wind portfolio under Poland’s National Recovery Plan. The funding will support the Baltic Power and Baltic East projects. [reNews]
¶ “Greenvolt Gets €35 Million For Danish Hybrid” • Greenvolt signed a €35 million deal with Ringkjøbing Landbobank to fund construction and operation of a 150-MW solar and battery project in eastern Denmark. The facility will integrate 97.36 MW of solar capacity with a battery system. It is expected to enter operation in early 2026. [reNews]
Solar array (Greenvolt image)
¶ “TenneT Completes 700-MW Offshore Grid Rollout” • TenneT completed its seven-project 700MW offshore grid connection program with the Hollandse Kust link, finalised five months ahead of schedule and certified grid-ready by DNV. A series of standardised connections has delivered 6.1 GW of capacity to the Dutch grid since 2019. [reNews]
¶ “Solar-Battery Hybrids Can Deliver ‘Incredibly Competitive’ Power For Big Industry” • The developer of what may turn out to be Australia’s biggest battery says the new breed of hybrid solar and storage projects starting to dominate the national renewables pipeline can power new and existing industrial energy needs at an “incredibly competitive” cost. [Renew Economy]
Rendering showing battery system (Quinbrook image)
¶ “Why Nations That Bet On Renewables Will Win The Next Energy Era” • Fossil fuel dependence has long been a geopolitical liability. Embargoes, wars, and other disruptions show how easily energy systems built on oil and gas break. By contrast, renewable energy offers a basically different strategic logic, far less exposed to geopolitical disruption. [OilPrice.com]
US:
¶ “US Strikes $80 Billion Deal For New Nuclear Power Plants” • The US government signed a partnership with the Canadian owners of Westinghouse Electric, aiming to build at least $80 billion in nuclear reactors. It is one of the most ambitious plans in US atomic energy in decades, underscoring President Donald Trump’s focus on oil, gas, coal, and nuclear. [MSN]
Nuclear plant (Jonas Denil, Unsplash)
¶ “Tesla Pushes Leases And Buyouts As It Maximizes US EV Tax Credit?” • Isn’t the US tax credit for EVs is gone? A month ago, we wrote about news that broke just before the US EV tax credit expired. Ford and GM had worked out a loophole to essentially use the tax credit beyond the third quarter. Tesla figured out hot to do the same thing. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Hyundai Motor Group And Rhode Island School Of Design Continue Partnership” • Hyundai Motor Group and Rhode Island School of Design are continuing a pioneering multiyear research partnership exploring the relationship between nature, art and design, and the future of mobility around this year’s theme of “Tangible Futures.” [CleanTechnica]
Learning about art and nature (Kia news release)
¶ “Dozens Of New Fast EV Chargers Coming To Connecticut” • There is a steady trickle of good news about EV charging in some US states. In Connecticut, NEVI funding will be used to install dozens of new fast charging ports. DOT spokesperson Josh Morgan said the state is now finalizing the $5.4 million in grant agreements in nine locations. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Trump Administration Orders Probe Into Offshore Wind” • Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr directed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate potential harms of offshore wind farms, Bloomberg reported. Bloomberg said the order forms part of a broader Trump administration effort to scrutinise offshore wind development. [reNews]
Have a distinctly amicable day.
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