¶ “France Adds 157,000 Hectares Of Protected Forest” • From the rain forests of French Guiana to ancient woodlands in eastern France, thousands of hectares of forest have new protections. France said it added 157,000 hectares to its biological reserves as it works toward placing 10% of its land under ‘strong protection’ by 2030. [Euronews]
¶ “World Will Cross 1.5°C Warming Limit By 2030 If Emissions Continue At Current Rate” • The world is edging dangerously close to the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C warming threshold, with human-induced warming reaching 1.37°C in 2025, a major new report warns. If emissions continue at current levels, the 1.5°C limit will be crossed around 2030. [Euronews]
¶ “BYD: World’s Largest Automaker In Five Years” • In the recent shareholder meeting, Chairman Wang Chuanfu indicated that BYD would grow to be the largest automaker by volume in five years and would exceed 10 million units by the decade’s end. “Five years from now, BYD will be able to achieve true global leadership in terms of scale.” [CleanTechnica]
Denza Z (MIIT image)
¶ “Global Banks Financed Fossil Fuels with $8.7 Trillion Since the Paris Agreement” • The latest Banking on Climate Chaos report finds that 65 world banks committed $906 billion to fossil fuel companies in 2025, an increase of 8% from the previous year. In ten years, these banks have channeled $8.7 trillion into oil, gas, and coal operations. [CleanTechnica
¶ “Mexico Unveils Olinia Uno, A ‘Coche Del Pueblo’ Starting At $8600” • The Mexican government has moved a step closer to creating a “national car,” the Olinia Uno. It is scheduled to go into production in 2027 with a starting price tag of $8,400. The Olinia is designed to be the “Coche Del Pueblo,” meaning the “people’s car,” for Mexico. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Public Backs Clean Power Security Push” • A majority of the UK public believes clean power strengthens the country’s energy security, according to a report commissioned by eleven energy trade associations. The report found that 63% of people think clean power improves UK security, with the view held across all political persuasions. [reNews]
¶ “TenneT Flags Dutch Energy Security Risks” • Risks to supply security for Dutch electricity will increase significantly in the coming years, according to the “Security of Supply Monitor 2026,” TenneT’s annual advice to the country’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy. TenneT recommends introducing a capacity mechanism. [reNews]
Workers at a wind farm (TenneT image)
¶ “Renewables To Safeguard Asia From Oil Shocks” • As the conflict in the Middle East entered its 100th day, record-high prices of oil and gas exposed the dependence of the Asia-Pacific region on imported fossil fuels. The development of renewable energy sources will help shield Asian economies from the harsh impact of soaring oil prices. [China Daily]
¶ “EU Approves Italy’s €23 Billion Renewable Electricity Plan” • The European Commission approved a €23 billion Italian State aid scheme. It will support generating electricity with renewable energy sources. The move is in line with the Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal, which aims to speed up the roll-out of clean energy and lower energy costs. [edie]
¶ “Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Plant Cut Off From Power” • The high-voltage power line to the Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant was automatically shut down, management said. Standby diesel generators have taken over the power supply, and no increased levels of radioactivity were detected. Dangerous outages of this type have been frequent in the war. [Yahoo]
US:
¶ “Solar Power Outstrips Coal In US Despite Trump’s Attacks” • Even as President Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the US and remains the leading source of new power. States won by Trump in the 2024 election accounted for 74% of all solar capacity installed in the first quarter of 2026. [Euronews]
¶ “Trump Claims Over 100 Million Barrels Of Oil Have Gone Through Strait Of Hormuz” • President Trump said a “secret mission” was conducted last month for 200 ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The operation was “wildly successful,” he said. ABC News could not immediately verify the accuracy of Trump’s claims. [ABC News]
¶ “This Electric Aircraft Is The First To Take Flight Using Solid-State Batteries” • Helios Horizon, a Florida nonprofit, did what it says is the first piloted flight of an electric aircraft powered by solid-state batteries. Founder and test pilot Miguel Iturmendi carried out a series of short test flights at Zephyrhills Municipal Airport in central Florida. [Robb Report]
Helios Horizon (James Darcy, Helios Horizon)
¶ “The Rivian R2 Is Here!” • Rivian is moving toward the mass-market with the midsize R2 SUV, which is now finding its way to customers. Rivian is delivering the R2 to customers. Deliveries to Rivian staff and insiders had already begun in April. The R2 still isn’t truly a mass-market vehicle, as it costs at least $44,990 on the low end. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “‘Man Who Killed Offshore Wind’ Now Pushing Fossil Fuels And Nuclear” • David Stevenson, who led a national campaign against offshore wind power for the Caesar Rodney Institute, is now fighting land-based solar and wind farms while promoting fossil fuels and nuclear power with the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. [Energy and Policy Institute]
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