World:
¶ “‘Never Too Late’: Policy Led By Science Can Reverse Ocean Damage, Says Environment Chief” • On the sidelines of the World Governments Summit, Dr Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, head of Abu Dhabi’s Environment Agency, told Euronews that science-led policy and long-term regulation can reverse damage to ocean environments. [Euronews]
Sea water (Joseph Barrientos, Unsplash)
¶ “Bringing back extinct species is ‘the most exciting thing in 2026′” • Ben Lamm, Founder and CEO of Colossal Biosciences, told Euronews that bringing back extinct species and protecting biodiversity are key to tackling the world’s growing extinction crisis. He said most people do not know how much biodiversity is already being lost. [Euronews]
¶ “Most Maritime Shipping Battery Propulsion Studies Are Already Obsolete” • Maritime battery studies are based on the battery costs and energy densities available when they were done. But costs in the $300 to $500 per kWh range are now more like $65, and battery room densities of 30 to 50 kWh per cubic meter have gone to 190 kWh. [CleanTechnica]
Ships in port (Andy Li, Unsplash)
¶ “Rideence To Establish Local Assembly Of Electric Vehicles At AVA Plant In Mombasa, Kenya” • Rideence Africa Limited is an integrated electric mobility solutions provider in Kenya. After successfully operating an electric ride-hailing fleet in Kenya and devloping a charging network, the company is moving into local vehicle assembly. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “China Floating Turbine Passes Testing And Completes A Grid-Connected Flight” • China’s S2000 Stratosphere Airborne Wind Energy System (SAWES) completed a grid-connected test flight in Sichuan Province. The technology is no longer just a concept. It has now generated electricity at altitude and delivered that power into the local grid. [CleanTechnica]
SAWES high-altitude wind turbine (SAWES photo)
¶ “NTR And Almac Beef-Up NI Wind PPA” • NTR and pharma group Almac Group have agreed to increase the volume of clean power supplied under a PPA from the six-turbine Murley wind farm in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Their contract, which covers under 50% of the project’s output, is being changed so Almac’s share is just under 70%. [reNews]
¶ “Fortescue Battery Electric Locomotives Revolutionise Heavy Mining Operations” • Fortescue battery electric locomotives use sophisticated energy storage systems designed specifically for the demanding requirements of Pilbara mining operations. Their 14.5-MWh battery capacity represents a significant leap in energy storage technology. [Discovery Alert]
Fortescue battery electric locomotive (Fortescue image)
¶ “Citrus Grown With Renewable Energy” • Citrus fruit grown entirely with renewable energy is on the market for the first time in South Korea, as Jeju Island moved to extend its clean-energy transition into agriculture. The provincial government launched “RE100 citrus,” using only self-generated renewable power for cultivation. [Citrus Industry Magazine]
US:
¶ “Experts Weigh In On Trump Repeal Of Key Climate Finding” • The Trump administration revoked the endangerment finding, a scientific statement that climate change is a danger to public health. It is an idea that President Donald Trump called “a scam,” but repeated scientific studies have documented it and the harm has been quantifiable. [Euronews]
Climate protest (Mika Baumeister, Unsplash)
¶ “Senate Democrats Launch Investigation Into New EPA Rule On Air Pollution” • More than two dozen Senate Democrats are launching an investigation into the EPA over a rule change on how it calculates the health benefits from curbing air pollution. The EPA is no longer apply a dollar value to the health benefits of certain regulations on air pollution. [ABC News]
¶ “Florida Legislation Would Ban Local Climate Policies” • One day after the US government approved of massive, unchecked environmental pollution from fossil fuel companies, the Florida legislature moved a bill forward that would prohibit Florida cities, towns, and counties from adopting or implementing “net-zero policies.” [CleanTechnica]
Floating solar panels (Orlando Utilities Commission image)
¶ “175 MW Energy Storage Project Launched In Maine” • The Cross Town energy storage site in Gorham, Maine, reportedly has 350 MWh of storage. The project’s capacity is 175 MW, the duration is about two hours. The amount of electricity stored in the new battery system should be enough to provide power to about 19,000 homes. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Famed Climate Scientist Who Sued Critics Wiped From AP Article” • Associated Press released an article about the Trump EPA revoking a scientific finding. It quoted Michael Mann saying the EPA would be cementing Republican climate denial with this measure. AP later removed Mann’s statement from the article without stating why. [AOL.com]
Michael E Mann, speaking in 2016 (BDEngler, CC BY-SA 4.0)
¶ “A Climate Supercomputer Is Getting New Bosses, But It’s Not Clear Who” • The US National Science Foundation said that the management and operations of a supercomputer used by more than 2,000 climate and weather scientists across the country is to be transferred from a leading research lab to an undisclosed third party. [MSN]
¶ “US Department Of War Partners With Department Of Energy In Nuclear Energy Initiative” • The DOW and the DOE said they are partnering to mark what they refer to as a historic milestone in promoting America’s nuclear energy. A Valar Atomics small modular reactor is being moved to Utah San Rafael Energy Lab for evaluation. [US Department of War]
Have an unusually perfect day.
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