Opinion:
¶ “A Reckless Drive for More Nuclear Power” • Connecticut’s government held presentations to encourage more nuclear power plants in the state. But the assumption they start with is wrong. They assume our big challenge is a need for more energy for data centers. Wrong. We are in a climate catastrophe that is coming at lightning speed. [New Politics]
World:
¶ “Spain Calls For EU Climate Resilience Overhaul With Tough Rules And New Funding” • Spain is pushing for the European Commission to treat climate adaptation as a core priority. It argues that Europe can no longer rely on reactive measures as extreme weather becomes more frequent and costly, according to two documents seen by Euronews. [Euronews]
¶ “Spain Matches Its September Heat Record As Extreme Heat Grips Country” • Spain met a highest September temperature on Thursday, with 45.7°C (114°F) measured in the southwestern town of El Granado as exceptional heat grips the country, according to Spain’s State Meteorological Agency. The temperature matched the September record set in 2016. [Euronews]
¶ “Donut Lab Reveals Amazing Performance Tests” • Donut Lab revealed its solid-state battery to the world at CES 2026, to the amazement of some and the dismay of others. Many did not believe it. Now Donut Lab has delivered new data. The latest tests prove the battery is solid-state and the measured gravimetric energy density is 409 Wh/kg. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Global Maritime Decarbonization Stalls Despite The Rising Impact Of Climate Change” • Negotiations at the IMO have drawn a blank for the third meeting in a row, as efforts by the US and Saudi Arabia to stall progress were successful. Meanwhile, delegates from vulnerable countries highlight the tragic cost of this year’s climate disasters. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Planning Committee Approves 15-MW Cheshire Solar Farm” • Cheshire West and Chester Council’s planning committee has granted planning consent for a 15-MW solar farm in Chesire. The Chads Solar Farm has been developed by renewable energy company Renewable Connections, which worked on the 21MW Lowfield solar farm in Central Bedfordshire. [Solar Power Portal]
¶ “EU CRM Center: How To Secure Critical Minerals” • The EU’s future Critical Raw Materials center, supported by robust policies for industry and building on work in EU member states, must provide real financial power to deliver on raw materials projects while securing resilient, sustainable supply chains. Many other countries do this already. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “India Plans Mandatory Battery Storage at Solar and Wind Projects” • In India, authorities plan to introduce, from July 1, 2027, with a regulation requiring developers of solar and wind energy projects to have battery storage installed at the sites. The goal is a bid to manage the renewable energy output and reduce curtailments better. [OilPrice.com]
¶ “MTerra Solar Phase 1 Starts Operations” • The MTerra Solar Phase 1 project in the Philippines started commercial operations of 600 MW of mid-merit capacity under an agreement with Meralco. Commercial operations began on 26 August 2026 following an issuance of the Final Certificate of Approval to Connect, project developer MGEN said. [reNews]
US:
¶ “More Destructive Storms Expected As Over 450,000 Remain Without Power” • More than 450,000 customers are without power from Michigan to Virginia as severe weather is expected to go on. Over 275,000 outages have been reported in Michigan alone. Damaging winds may take down trees and power lines from Michigan to North Carolina. [ABC News]
¶ “Farmers Turn To Perennial Grains As One Extreme Weather Solution” • Perennial grains don’t need to be planted, harvested, and replanted every year. Instead, they are planted once every few years. Their root systems can reach several feet down to access water deeper in the ground. But the market for annual grains still has to develop. [ABC News]
¶ “Diesel Prices Hit Record High, Raising Supply Costs For Many Products” • Diesel prices hit a record high in the US, jumping to an average of $5.85 per gallon as the Iran war choked global oil supply. High diesel prices push up transport costs for many everyday products, including groceries, clothes, and furniture. Prices for gasoline also went up. [ABC News]
¶ “Elevated Crack Spreads And Crude Oil Prices Contribute To Higher Prices” • Crack spreads show how profitable it is to refine crude oil into petroleum products. Gasoline supplies are tight due to disruptions to refining activities in Russia, China, and the Middle East. And even so, higher crack spreads add to higher prices for gasoline. [CleanTechnica]
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