World:
¶ “Record-High Ocean Temperatures Could Fuel Sea Level Rise And Extreme Weather On Land” • New Copernicus data reveals that daily global sea surface heat has broken records for the time of year. The record high global sea surface temperatures are the latest sign that the world’s oceans are entering what scientists call “uncharted territory.” [Euronews]
¶ “As Europe Braces For A Second Heatwave, The EU’s Green Deal Faces Crucial Summer Test” • After one brutal heatwave claimed around 1,300 lives in Europe another is on the way. But the European Green Deal is shaped by winter, largely to keep Europeans warm while using less imported gas. And climate politics are getting polarized. [Euronews]
¶ “World’s Biggest Green Hydrogen Project Blows Off Trump, Bigly” • US President Donald Trump has flushed more than $121 billion in renewable energy investments down the toilet, but it’s a big world out there. Investors can pack up and take their business elsewhere, and that is what they are doing. The green hydrogen industry is an example. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Lynk & Co Introduces A New Sport Touring Model Planned For Europe In 2027” • Lynk & Co unveiled the new Lynk & Co 07 GT in China, previewing its planned arrival in Europe in 2027. The European version will feature market-specific specifications, technologies, and features developed to meet local regulations and customer expectations. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Statkraft To Build 72-MW Emma Wind Project” • Statkraft is building the 72-MW Emma wind project in Piura in northern Peru. The project marks the company’s first investment in wind power in Peru and expands its renewable portfolio, Statkraft said. Emma is expected to generate 325 GWh annually with capacity factors above 50%. [reNews]
¶ “Seoul Backs 1.8 GW In Offshore Wind Auction” • South Korea has selected five offshore wind projects totaling 1786 MW in its latest offshore wind auction. A total of 3656 MW in nine projects bid into the auction, achieving a 2:1 competition ratio for the first time. Of the winning projects, 1,254 MW were fixed-bottom and 532 MW were floating. [reNews]
¶ “Plenitude Starts 220-MW Villarino Solar Plant” • Plenitude has started production at its 220-MW Villarino solar plant in Salamanca, Spain. The project is expected to generate more than 400 GWh per year, according to the company. Construction began in October 2024 and was completed on schedule despite challenging site conditions. [reNews]
¶ “German Startups Compete In Worldwide Race For Nuclear Fusion” • The world’s appetite for energy continues to grow. Data centers, which are essential for AI, have significantly fueled this demand. Nuclear fusion is seen as an ideal solution. The IEA estimates that by 2050, the fusion energy sector could be worth more than $350 billion (€307 billion). [DW.com]
¶ “Renewables Generate Record Share Of UK Electricity, As Wind Out-Supplies Gas” • Renewable energy sources in the UK generated a record 53.1% of the country’s electricity during the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 7.4%, driven by increased wind energy generation. The share of electricity generated from fossil fuels fell to 32.8%. [Renew Economy]
US:
¶ “Extreme Heat Forecast: What To Expect As Heat Wave Hits Midwest, Northeast” • A serious heat wave is bringing prolonged extreme heat to the Midwest, the South, and the East Coast this week. The extreme heat hit the Midwest first. The heat index is forecast to hit 105°F in Chicago and 111°F in Detroit. The heat is spreading next into the Northeast. [ABC News]
¶ “Biggest US Wildfire Leaves Ranchers With Dead And Missing Cattle” • As the Cottonwood Fire, the largest wildfire in the US, continued to rage in Utah, ranchers reported finding dead cattle strewn across burned grazing land, and the state agriculture commissioner said it could take years for ranchers to recover from the devastation. [ABC News]
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¶ “OpenAI Went From $5.09 Billion Net Loss In 2024 To $38.53 Billion Net Loss In 2025” • OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, went from a $5.09 billion net loss in 2024 to a $38.53 billion net loss in 2025. That’s according to leaked OpenAI audited financial statements that were published by Ed Zitron and verified by the Financial Times. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Federal Appeals Court Upholds Limits On Fossil Fuel Use In Buildings” • The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld laws that prohibit appliances burning fossil fuels in new buildings in New York City and New York State, affirming lower courts’ rulings. Communities are taking action to stop use of polluting fossil fuels in buildings. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “California Creats Clean Vehicle Incentives While Trump Administration Keeps Rolling Back Clean Transportation” • California leaders reached an agreement in the state budget to provide new funding for zero-emission vehicle incentives. This agreement reaffirms California’s role as a national leader on clean transportation. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Warning System Involving Five Nuclear Plants Failed” • The US NRC is looking into the temporary failure of an emergency response system at five nuclear power plants. Operators at plants in South Carolina, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Virginia all learned that the automated Everbridge emergency notification system had experienced an outage. [Yahoo]
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