¶ “Fossil Fuel Imports Have Dropped Across The EU Since War On Iran, Except In Three Countries” • While the EU responded to the latest fossil fuel crisis by limiting fossil fuel imports, a trio of states, Germany, Italy, and Belgium, have “deepened their exposure by increasing them.” Overall, EU imports have fallen 1.2% since the war started in March. [Euronews]
¶ “How Solar Has Saved Europe €136 Million Per Day Since The Start Of The Iran War” • On June 4, Brent crude was trading at $95 (€81) per barrel, a €20 increase from the day before the war began. But analysis by SolarPower Europe shows that harnessing sunlight for energy saves Europe €12.8 billion as of 2 June, an average of €136 million per day. [Euronews]
¶ “Global Biofuel Demand Set to Grow by Nearly 70% as Food Prices Rise” • The scramble for biofuel feedstocks to combat high oil prices could see biofuel consumption rise globally by a staggering 70% by 2030, a T&E study shows. This risks putting severe pressure on global food prices with vegetable oil prices already at a post-2022 peak. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “EVs Take 33.0% Share In France – Tesla Model Y Leads” • The first quarter of 2026 saw plugin EVs take 33.0% share in France, up from 22.9% in Q1 2025. BEV share grew strongly year on year, while the plugin hybrid share was flat. Overall Q1 auto volume was 339,478 units, down some 2.5% YOY. The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling full battery EV in Q1. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Investigation Launched Into Scout Moor Turbine Damage” • An investigation has been launched after a turbine was damaged at Engie’s 65-MW Scout Moor onshore wind farm in England. Rotor blade damage was detected on a Nordex N80 machine that caused the tip section to become detached. The damage may be due to a lightning strike. [reNews]
¶ “Renewable Energy Is Overtaking Traditional Power Projects Across Africa, Industry Leaders Say” • Africa’s next generation of power projects is increasingly being built around solar and wind power with battery storage, as governments and investors shift away from coal and large hydropower dams in search of cheaper, faster, and more reliable electricity. [AOL.com]
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¶ “Innovative Strategies The Wine Industry Is Using To Adjust To Climate Change” • An increase in heat has been found to alter the chemistry of grapes and the taste of the wine. In response, some vintners are changing the way they cultivate their crops to mitigate the effects of climate change and reduce their own carbon footprint. [ABC News]
Napa Valley vineyard (Daniel Salgado, Unsplash)
¶ “US Set To Hold Latest Oil And Gas Lease Sale For Alaska Wildlife Refuge” • The Trump administration’s push to expand oil and gas development in Alaska is facing a new test, with the latest lease sale set for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The last two lease sales were remarkable for a lack of interest on the part of the industry. [ABC News]
¶ “Governor Polis Signs Bill Countering Expensive Federal Coal Plant Orders” • Colorado Governor Polis signed a bill requiring more transparency on the costs incurred from running coal units past their retirement dates. It requires modern pollution controls for coal plants operating after 2033 and directs the PUC to help the state reach its 2030 climate targets. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “People Who Worked On Tesla ‘Full Self Driving’ Don’t Trust Tesla ‘Full Self Driving’” • When Reuters interviewed a former self-driving engineer at Tesla and nine former data labelers, they did not offer a singing endorsement of Tesla’s “Full Self Driving” system. Reuters also talked with eleven independent traffic safety researchers for the piece. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Trump Doubles Down On Coal Power, Just In Time For The Midterms Elections” • Faced with a mounting wave of voter rage over high electricity costs, President Donald Trump is piling on the hurt with a new, billion-dollar effort to build new coal power plants and keep the old ones running. And this comes just as the midterm elections approach. [CleanTechnica]
Please click on the image to enlarge it (Screenshot from EIA)
¶ “Governor Lamont Signs Solar Energy Bill” • Connecticut Gov Ned Lamont signed a solar power bill to ensure that the state’s families and businesses can continue to choose to go solar. The new law extends rooftop solar programs, promises to bring faster solar permitting, and moves towards allowing sales of “balcony” solar systems. [Environment America]
¶ “US Says Antares’ Small Nuclear Reactor Reaches ‘Criticality’” • The Trump administration announced a small modular nuclear reactor developed by Antares Nuclear Inc in a US DOE pilot program reached “criticality.” It is a test reactor design that could be used as a basis for power reactors. [This reactor could produce about 1 MW of power. ghh] [MSN]
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