Science and Technology:
¶ “MOCHI Blocks 90% Of Heat Transfer In Windows” • Windows do let sunshine in, but they also transmit heat in both directions. About 40% of all energy use is for heating and cooling buildings. Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder say they have invented a coating that lets 99% of light through while it reduces heat transfer by 90%. [CleanTechnica]
Mesoporous Optically Clear Heat Insulator
(Glenn Asakawa, CU Boulder)
World:
¶ “Why Scientists Worry That Greenland’s Prudhoe Ice Dome Could Melt Away” • Scientists warn that it is “only a matter of time” until Greenland’s Prudhoe Dome starts to melt away due to climate change. Its demise might cause 73 cm of sea level rise. Copernicus says each centameter puts roughly six million more people at risk of coastal flooding. [Euronews]
¶ “From ‘Psychedelic’ Spiders To European Eels: 10 Species Heading Into 2026 On The Brink Of Extinction” • Habitat loss, deforestation, the illegal wildlife trade, and climate change are pushing these extraordinary species towards extinction. The international nature charity Fauna & Flora has launched its 2026 Species to Watch list. [Euronews]
Clouded Leopard (Dr Raju Kasambe, CC BY-SA 4.0)
¶ “US Seizes Russian-flagged Oil Tanker In North Atlantic And One Other Tanker” • The US seized two oil tankers linked to Venezuela, including the Russian-flagged Marinera oil tanker that had evaded a US blockade back in December. The other seized tanker was in the Caribbean, according to the Homeland Security Secretary chief. [ABC News]
¶ “Global EV Sales Leaders: Top Selling Brands And OEMs” • In November, BYD remained the top for sales. Tesla was second, despite continuously falling sales, while Geely scored yet another record month thanks to strong performances throughout its lineup, with six models posted 10,000-plus unit performances in November. [CleanTechnica]
BYD EV (Michael Förtsch, Unsplash)
¶ “Orrön Energy Secures UK Grid Links For 2.9 GW” • Orrön Energy secured grid connections for six UK projects totaling an estimated 2.9 GW as part of the country’s grid reform process. The portfolio includes three solar projects with a combined estimated capacity of 1.8 GW and three data center projects totaling an estimated 1.1 GW. [reNews]
¶ “Ming Yang Unveils Recyclable 110-Meter Blade” • Ming Yang Smart Energy has rolled out the MySE23X, described as the world’s first fully recyclable carbon fibre wind turbine blade. The blade exceeds 110 metres in length and optimises degradation conditions while expanding the recyclable material system, according to Ming Yang. [reNews]
Recyclable blade (Ming Yang image)
¶ “Victoria Approves 600-MW Kentbruck Green Power Hub” • Australia approved the 600-megawatt Kentbruck Green Power Hub near Nelson in Victoria. The project can proceed following the Environment Effects Statement process. The wind farm will have up to 105 turbines and generate roughly 2,000 GWh of renewable energy each year. [Asian Power]
¶ “European Energy Hits 2.1 GW In Denmark” • European Energy has reached 2100 MW of grid-connected solar, wind and battery capacity in Denmark following the connection of Glejbjerg solar park and a battery system at Kvosted energy park. The company said the portfolio includes over 40 projects commissioned between 2013 and 2025. [reNews]
Glejbjerg solar park (European Energy image)
¶ “Record Year For Renewables Eases Prices And Pollution As Coal Clunkers Go Missing” • In Queensland, 2025 was a record year for renewable energy. Fossil fuel electricity generation was the lowest the state has seen in decades, so there was price and pollution relief. Evan so, the LNP Government is ideologically committed to gas and coal. [Renew Economy]
US:
¶ “Trump Says He Spoke To Oil Companies Before Venezuela Attack But Didn’t Brief Lawmakers” • Trump spoke to US oil companies prior to the raid on Venezuela, though he said he opted to forego disclosure to members of Congress ahead of time due to concerns about possible leaks. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was taken in the attack. [ABC News]
Pump jack (Jeff W, Unsplash)
¶ “XCharge North America And Energy Plus Partner To Build One Of The Largest Battery-Backed EV Charging Depots In The US” • XCharge North America, the North American subsidiary of XCHG Limited, announced that it partnered with Energy Plus, a leader in energy-efficiency and electrification, to transform New York’s EV charging landscape. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “How To Lose The War On Renewable Energy” • US energy policy took a sharp turn against renewable energy beginning on January 20, 2025. Almost one year later, signs that the policy has failed have already emerged. In the power generation sector, wind and solar have continued to dominate capacity additions by a wide margin. [CleanTechnica]
Wind turbine (Cyrus Crossan, Unsplash)
¶ “Sunrise Cancellation Would Cost Ørsted $8 Billion” • The Trump regime suspension of the 924-MW Sunrise Wind project is costing Ørsted upward of $1 million per day, and a complete cancellation of the project would cost the Danish giant over $8 billion. Ørsted filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. The figures were in a filing. [reNews]
¶ “Building A Fusion-Ready Workforce: Why STEM And Trades Education Are Key To America’s Energy Future” • The US has a gap to fill in nuclear fusion R&D and workforce development. US public investment lags behind rival nations, slowing progress on commercialization and leaving a shortage of skilled workers to replace aging talent. [Yahoo News Canada]
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