World:
¶ “EU Deploys Drones And Robots To Remove Litter From The Sea Floor” • Scientists and companies behind SeaClear2.0 have developed a fleet of drones that can identify rubbish on the seabed. Robots powered by AI but supervised by humans can distinguish such things as bottles, tires, and other debris from rocks, plants, and marine life. [Euronews]
SeaClear system (SeaClear project image)
¶ “The World Is Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels: Gulf Oil Investors Turn To African Renewables” • Investors made wealthy by the Middle East’s oil and gas increasingly are turning to the African clean energy sector. They are drawn by rising electricity demand, rapid urbanisation and the continent’s growing role in global supply chains. [Euronews]
¶ “Could A Global Economy Dependent On Renewable Energy See Less War?” • A widespread transition to renewable energy could mitigate a major cause of international conflict in a future that moves away from fossil fuels, energy and climate change experts told ABC News. An analysis shows that oil is a leading cause of modern-day war. [ABC News]
Oil Pipeline (Wolfgang Weiser, Unsplash)
¶ “Hotter Temperatures May Push Millions Toward A More Sedentary Lifestyle, Increasing Premature Deaths By Hundreds Of Thousands” • With global warming, rising temperatures could lead to 470,000 to 700,000 additional deaths worldwide each year by 2050, driven by hotter weather that may make people less physically active. [ABC News]
¶ “Cuban Officials Report Island-Wide Blackout As Country Struggles With Energy Crisis” • Officials in Cuba reported an islandwide blackout in the country of some 11 million people as its energy crises deepens and its power grid crumbles. Crews are trying to restart several thermoelectric plants, which are key to restoring power. [ABC News]
Solar power, Granma Provence (CMC TV Granma, CC BY-SA 3.0)
¶ “Iran War Shows That Doubling Down On Fossil Fuels Is ‘Delusional,’ UN Climate Chief Says” • The Iran war’s disruption to the global energy market should be a wake-up call for those that continue to rely on fossil fuels, said UN climate chief Simon Stiell in a speech at the Green Growth Summit. He argued not to depend on fossil fuels. [Inside Climate News]
¶ “AI Macht Frei: How Artificial Intelligence Will Enslave Us All” • AI is poised to make the surveillance state more robust than ever, as millions of computers in massive data centers can use AI to identify those whose opinions are disliked by those in power. If you are not concerned, it is only because you are not paying attention or delusional. [CleanTechnica]
Entrance to Auschwitz (xiquinhosilva, CC BY-SA 2.0, cropped)
¶ “Flow Power Backs Blind Creek Hybrid Project” • Flow Power signed an offtake agreement with Octopus Australia for the Blind Creek Solar Farm and Battery project in New South Wales. Flow Power said the agreement underpins the project, which recently reached financial close at $900 million and combines 300 MW of solar with a 243-MW, 486-MWh battery. [reNews]
¶ “Thor Offshore Wind Farm Starts Generating” • The Thor offshore wind farm in Denmark has delivered electricity to the grid for the first time following installation of its first turbine. RWE said the 1.1-GW project, located off Denmark’s west coast near Jutland, is progressing as planned with turbine installation underway and supplying power. [reNews]
Thor Offshore Wind Farm (RWE image)
¶ “UK To Invest £2.5 Billion Into ‘Holy Grail’ Nuclear Fusion Energy” • The UK has announced a £2.5 billion investment into next-generation nuclear fusion in a major push towards realising its potential to produce near-limitless clean energy. The Science minister said the move is part of the UK’s ambition to achieve more energy self-sufficiency. [AOL.com]
US:
¶ “Can The US Petroleum Reserve Stop The Rise In Oil Prices? Experts Weigh In” • Global crude oil prices hovered around $101 per barrel on Monday, which marked a staggering 44% increase since the Middle East conflict was started. The current oil crisis raises questions about whether the US could release stockpiles oil to stop the rise of gasoline prices. [ABC News]
Strategic Petroleum Reserve (Energy.gov, public domain)
¶ “Sierra Club Is Suing The Trump Administration For Failing To Protect Public Health From Gas Plant Pollution” • The Sierra Club and its environmental allies took the Trump administration to federal court, suing the EPA over its woefully inadequate Clean Air Act standards for gas-fired power plants’ emissions of nitrogen oxides. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “There’s More To The South Fork Offshore Wind Farm Than Meets The Eye” • The 132-MW South Fork offshore wind farm in New York is not huge. Nevertheless, the project plays a major role in the US offshore wind industry. It provides key data on operating capacity and marine life, making the case for wind energy stronger than ever. [CleanTechnica]
South Fork offshore wind project (South Fork Wind image)
¶ “Offshore Wind Hits Important Milestones in New England ” • In Connecticut and Rhode Island, Revolution Wind is starting to supply power to the grid. This follows two stop work orders by the Trump administration in 2025, both overturned in court. And Vineyard Wind is fully operational, powering over 400,000 customers in Massachusetts. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Healey Sets 10-GW Massachusetts Energy Target” • Governor Maura Healey has signed an executive order to secure 10 GW of new energy resources in Massachusetts by 2035. The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs said the directive also sets a target of 5 GW of energy storage and aims to save $10 billion for residents and businesses. [reNews]
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