World:
¶ “Food Inflation Is Finally Slowing. So Why Could Your Supermarket Bill Start Rising Again?” • Food inflation has been slowing in the eurozone. However, economists at Oxford Economics and Deutsche Bank expect food price inflation to pick up again next year as higher commodity prices feed through the food supply chain. [Euronews]
¶ “Tokyo Workers Encouraged To Wear Shorts To Work To Save On AC” • Japanese offices, which have strict dress codes, are asking workers to wear shorts to work to cut reliance on air conditioning due to high energy costs linked to the Middle East war. As temperatures in Tokyo soared to around 34°C (93°F), many men swapped their suits for shorts. [Euronews]
¶ “Delhi Launches Big New EV Policies” • Delhi’s new EV Policy 2.0 just went into effect on July 1, 2026. Among its mandates are that starting on January 1, 2027, only electric three-wheelers and N1-category commercial goods vehicles will be eligible for new registration, and from April 1, 2028, all newly registered scooters and motorcycles must be electric. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “GB Solar Generation Hits Quarterly Record” • Great Britain generated a record 8.0 TWh of solar power during Q2 of 2026, while renewables supplied 53% of total electricity, according to Montel’s Q2 GB Electricity Market Summary. Montel said wind remained Great Britain’s largest source of electricity generation, producing 18.9 TWh. [reNews]
¶ “Why Europe, India, And China Should Adopt Cleantech ASAP ” • Europe, India, and China are spending billions upon billions on oil, gas, and coal from other countries. They are funding other economies heavily to buy dirty, polluting, inefficient fuel that also causes severe health problems and premature deaths among their own people. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “SSE Reports 31% Renewables Output Increase” • SSE reported a 31% year-on-year increase in renewables output during the first three months of 2026/27, reflecting more favorable UK weather conditions and continued capacity additions. The company said total renewable output increased to 3,264 GWh from 2,499 GWh in the same period last year. [reNews]
¶ “Solar Power Records Set in Spain, France, Germany, and Italy” • Solar power production increased in all major European markets, year over year. The largest increases were 16% in both France and Spain. Also, Germany, Spain, Italy, and France all set new records for solar production, according to analysis from AleaSoft Energy Forecasting. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Global Investments In Nuclear Fusion Surge 69%” • Global private investments in nuclear fusion hit a record $4.48 billion in 2025, driven largely by the booming energy demands of AI data centers and rising global energy security concerns. The Fusion Industry Association says confidence in the viability of nuclear fusion technology is growing. [OilPrice.com]
¶ “Ember Report Highlights China’s Battery Potential” • China’s utility-scale battery energy storage systems could have shifted an additional 23 TWh of clean electricity in 2025 if they had been used to their full potential, according to analysis from Ember. China already operates the world’s largest battery energy storage fleet, Ember said. [reNews]
¶ “Russia Says Nuclear Plant Chief Engineer Killed In Ukrainian Attack” • The chief engineer of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, Europe’s largest nuclear facility, was killed in a Ukrainian attack, according to Russian authorities. Alexey Likhachev, head of Russian state nuclear company Rosatom, said the engineer was killed by a Ukrainian drone. [Yahoo]
US:
¶ “Canadian Wildfire Smoke Descends On Parts Of US, Including New York City” • Over 830 wildfires burning in Canada forced mandatory evacuations and spread unhealthy smoke down to the Lower 48. A cloudy orange haze was seen blanketing the spires of buildings that make up New York City’s iconic skyline, bringing poor air quality. [ABC News]
¶ “PJM Capacity Auction Hits Price Cap for Third Consecutive Time” • PJM’s auction for the 2028/2029 Delivery Year ended when prices reached the price cap. This indicates more costly energy bills for ratepayers, whose energy prices have increased for years due to PJM’s poor planning and the projected energy demand from data centers. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Geothermal Energy Helps Make The Strait Of Hormuz Moot” • New drilling and exploration technologies transformed the domestic geothermal industry in recent years, with support from the US DOE, the USAF, and other interested parties. The startup Quaise has introduced a plan for speeding up the geothermal development timeline. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Boise Invests In Community Solar Project So Low-Income Residents Can Cut Energy Costs” • Boise is taking a first step on community solar power, with a pilot project city leaders hope will expand access to renewable energy and help low-income residents reduce their utility costs. A communal project allows a shared solar array to benefit households. [KTVB]
¶ “New Jersey Orders At Least One New Nuclear Plant As Energy Demand Surges, And Rate Fears Grow” • New Jersey is laying the groundwork for at least one more nuclear power plant. The New Jersey Monitor reports supporters say the effort could expand the state’s supply of low-pollution electricity, but opponents warn it may add to utility bills. [The Cool Down]
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