World:
¶ “European Union Is Racing To Rethink Arctic Policy As The Global Power Grab Continues” • Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, is finishing up her two-day tour of the Greenland’s capital, Nuuk. Her aim is to further EU-Arctic relations and to gather intelligence as the EU maps out a new Arctic Policy. [Euronews]
¶ “Pesticides Cause 400 Million Farmer Poisoning Cases A Year, Study Finds” • Nearly half the world’s farmers get poisoned with pesticides annually, while global pesticide use continues to rise, a study finds. Between 402 and 433 million cases of acute pesticide poisoning occur among farmers and farm workers worldwide each year, according to the study. [Euronews]
¶ “Welsh Government Consults On Public Energy Company” • The Welsh government began a consultation on proposals for a national public energy company owned by the people of Wales. It would bring together existing energy organizations and seek to retain economic benefits for people, communities, businesses, and public services in Wales. [reNews]
¶ “Security Drives Smooth Transition To Renewable Energy” • The global energy crisis, due to conflicts in Ukraine and the Gulf, is accelerating the transition to renewable energy. Renewables are localized, secure sources of energy that are independent of global logistics. This makes them less vulnerable to accidents and armed conflicts. [China Daily]
¶ “IRENA Chief Calls For Tripling Renewable Energy Capacity By 2030” • The global community needs to ensure a threefold increase in renewable energy capacity by 2030, International Renewable Energy Agency Director-General Francesco La Camera said during the opening of Baku Climate Action Week 2026, Report says. [Report.az]
¶ “Largest Central Business District Solar Farm In The Southern Hemisphere Coming To ICC Sydney” • International Convention Centre Sydney said it plans to expand its rooftop solar system on the Convention Centre, Entertainment Centre, and Exhibition Centre. The system should generate 2.6 GWh per year, enough for up to 400 average homes. [NSW Government]
¶ “Local Ceasefire Takes Effect For Repairs To Power Line At Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant” • The latest local ceasefire, the seventh, went into effect after a lengthy hiatus. Brokered by the IAEA, it will allow for repairs to a power transmission line and the restoration of external power to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. [Ukrainian news]
¶ “Oil-Rich Oman Bets Big On Renewable Energy” • Oman, a major oil and gas producer, plans to expand its renewable energy capacity as part of its energy diversification and green transition goals. The government recently introduced policies to expand Oman’s green energy and cleantech industries and to encourage private investment in the sector. [OilPrice.com]
US:
¶ “Fuel Prices At Record Labor Day High Thanks To Iran War And Refinery Issues” • It’s never been more expensive to fill up a tank and take one last summer trip over the Labor Day weekend. The average price of regular gas was $4.14 a gallon heading into the holiday. The previous Labor Day record was $3.82 in 2012, according to the AAA. [ABC News]
¶ “Feds Launch Probe Into Tesla’s Deployment Of Cybercabs With No Brakes And Steering Wheels” • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla’s deployment of approximately 1,000 Cybercab vehicles in Austin, Texas. The Cybercabs have no steering wheels or brake pedals, which are required by NHTSA safety standards. [ABC News]
¶ “Zoox Begins Robotaxi Testing In Houston ” • We have news Zoox is about to start robotaxi testing in Houston, Texas. The testing is supposed to begin later this month. However, rather than using its own clearly unique and identifiable vehicles, Zoox will begin testing with SUVs that it retrofits and with human safety drivers on board. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “East And West Coasts Throw Electric Truck Shade At White House” • The war on EVs is not over, but signs of electrification victory are already emerging as the war in Iran continues to push the cost of fuel through the roof. The latest examples come from the politically blue states on the East and West Coasts, which are planning to stimulate more activity. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Fusion Power Inches Closer As Tennessee Issues Nation’s First License For ‘Stellarator’ Machine” • A race toward fusion energy is heating up, and Tennessee just took a step toward it. The state issued the nation’s first license for a nuclear fusion power plant to Type One Energy this week. The company wants to bring a fusion power plant online by 2034. [WPLN News
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