World:
¶ “Oil Prices Rise As Escalating Iran Conflict Spurs Energy Supply Concerns” • Oil prices climbed on Monday morning as investors assessed the economic impact of US and Israeli attacks on Iran, which triggered swift retaliation from Tehran targeting assets in multiple Middle Eastern countries. Brent crude rose 6.2% to $77.38 per barrel. [Euronews]
Amphibious assault ship in the Strait of Hormuz
(QM1 Thomas E. Dowling, US Navy, public domain)
¶ “Climate Change Threatens Europe’s Sunken Civilisations” • A study shows climate change endangers more things in the sea than marine life. Precious underwater cultural heritage is under threat by ocean acidification. Materials that make up many archaeological treasures are at risk of deterioration when water pH levels drop. [Euronews]
¶ “VinFast Opens A New Dealer To Serve The Areas North Of Manila” • VinFast launched its Caloocan showroom and service hub in the Philippines with retail partner AutoIcon Group. The city is just 8 km from Manila, and it is central to expanding towards the north of Manila where there is a concentration of EV charging stations. [CleanTechnica]
VinFast dealership in the north of Manila (VinFast Photo)
¶ “NIO And Bosch Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement” • In German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first official visit to China, NIO Inc and Bosch signed a strategic cooperation agreement. The partnership will span the NIO, ONVO, and firefly brands, and focus on in-depth collaboration across core smart electric vehicle technologies. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Vestas Wins 50-MW Börnicke Contract In Germany” • Vestas has secured a 50-MW turbine order from envia Mitteldeutsche Energie AG for the Börnicke project in Germany. The company stated that the deal covers seven 7.2-MW machines and includes a 20-year AOM 5000 service agreement. It is expected to be put online in the first quarter of 2027. [reNews]
Wind turbine (Vestas image)
¶ “Chinese Emissions Fall After Solar Surge” • China’s emissions from energy and industry fell in 2025 as solar generation surged, meeting a larger share of rising power demand. The Financial Times reported that the 0.3% decline came despite a 3.5% rise in total energy consumption, according to official statistics released at the weekend. [reNews]
¶ “China Partnership Boosts SADC’s Transition To Renewable Energy” • As Southern African Development Community states seek to bolster energy security, partnerships with China, a global leader in green energy deployment, remain crucial, said senior officials. At a conference, SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi noted the region’s energy deficiency. [Xinhua]
Wind turbines in South Africa (NJR ZA, CC BY-SA 4.0)
¶ “Construction Begins On Coal Country Renewable Energy Zone” • Construction has started on the Hunter-Central Coast renewable energy zone, a project that is set to add a gigawatt of capacity to the New South Wales grid through new and upgraded network infrastructure. The REZ will generate power to exceed demand of the Hunter region homes. [Renew Economy]
¶ “Philippines Launches 3.3-GW Offshore Wind Auction” • The Philippines Department of Energy has launched the fifth round of its Green Energy Auction, offering 3,300 MW of fixed-bottom offshore wind capacity. The department opened registration for developers on 2 March, with winning bidders to be announced on 22 September, local reports say. [reNews]
Offshore wind turbines (Jesse De Meulenaere, Unsplash)
¶ “Middle Eastern Oil Giants Accelerate Multibillion-Dollar Clean Energy Push” • Several Middle Eastern oil countries have introduced overarching national strategies with aims to diversify their energy mix to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels, as they also seek to expand their economies beyond a dependence on oil and gas revenue. [OilPrice.com]
¶ “No Rise In Radiation Levels Detected In Countries Bordering Iran” • International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said that no abnormal radiation levels have been detected in countries neighboring Iran after recent military strikes, while cautioning that the situation in the area remains highly concerning. [Anadolu Ajansı]
Pearl Island in Doha, Qatar (Akbar Nemati, Unsplash)
US:
¶ “Department Of Homeland Security Warns Of Potential Attacks Amid Iran Operation” • The DHS warned of potential lone-wolf and cyberattacks amid the ongoing strikes in Iran, says a law enforcement bulletin obtained by ABC News. Across the country, police departments have stepped up patrols in high-traffic and high-target areas. [ABC News]
¶ “New York Times Probes Musk Texas Holdings And Political Activities” • A team of reporters for the New York Times published a report about Elon Musk’s growing private empire in Texas. He is the wealthiest person in human history, so it’s not surprising that he may be doing things mere mortals might not. The extent of his activities is worth reviewing. [CleanTechnica]
Elon Musk (Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0)
¶ “$50 Million Worth Of Solar Panels Headed For ‘Highly Visible’ State Lands” • About $50 million worth of solar panels will appear Maryland Department of Transportation parking lots and brownfields in coming years, paid for with money from a state renewable energy fund. The potential sites will be identified later this year. [Maryland Matters]
¶ “American Electric Power Wants In On Nuclear Power. Ohioans Could Foot The Long-Term Bill” • American Electric Power, based in Columbus and serving customers in eleven states, has been pitching state lawmakers on legislation to let it get in on nuclear power. But at a point in the future, any additional costs would be passed to ratepayers. [Signal Ohio]
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