World:
¶ “One Of Europe’s Most Polluted Cities Will Be A Blueprint For Nature Restoration” • One of Europe’s most polluted cities is getting a verdant makeover. Milan is ranked the seventh most polluted city in the world, but three million new trees and shrubs will take root in Milan over the next four years, helping to clear the smog from its streets. [Euronews]
¶ “What Is Canada’s Climate Track Record As It Seeks ‘Ever Closer’ Ties With Europe?” • Recently, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen offered to make Canada an EU associate member. But critics PM Mark Carney’s international reputation as a climate champion is in stark contrast with his domestic drive for oil and gas production. [Euronews]
¶ “EU Pays €10 Billion More Per Month For Oil Than In 2025” • In the second quarter of 2026, the EU spent an average of €27.6 billion a month on petroleum oil imports, up 55.8% from €17.7 billion a month in 2025. But the volume of oil imported barely changed, rising by just 1.2%. So the EU spends €9.9 billion more each month for nearly nothing more. [Euronews]
¶ “Nearly Half of EU Cities Do Not Yet Meet New Clean Air Standards” • Almost half of EU cities exceed air pollution limits set by a landmark EU clean air law, a report from ClientEarth and World Resources Institute says. The report outlines changes needed to meet the air quality standards, protect people’s health, and strengthen local economies. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “London ‘Unshakably Committed’ To Net Zero” • The UK government has restated its commitment to expanding clean power as it seeks to tackle rising energy bills. Chancellor John Healey said in his budget that sticking to existing plans to decarbonize electricity production is “key” to delivering on London’s pledge to get energy costs down. [reNews]
¶ “”Masdar Explores $1 Billion NZ Renewables Spending Spree • Masdar will explore investments of up to NZ$1 billion ($560 million) in renewable energy projects in New Zealand under an MOU signed with Invest New Zealand. The organisations said the MOU covers identifying and developing projects in solar, wind, and battery energy storage. [reNews]
¶ “Solar Has Overtaken Nuclear In The Global Power Mix” • Last year, solar power quietly overtook nuclear power in the global energy mix. This is a stunning feat when you consider that just a decade ago, in 2015, global solar generation amounted to just 256 TWh in 2015, while global nuclear power generated ten-fold that amount at 2,576 TWh. [Yahoo Finance]
¶ “Climate Change Amplifies Flooding More Than Extreme Precipitation” • The results of a study show that changes in flood hazards associated with climate change cannot be assessed solely based on changes in precipitation. It is important to consider the entire process from the weather event to river discharge, taking climate change into account. [EurekAlert!]
¶ “What Eleven Islands Reveal About Renewable Mini-Grids” • An IEA-PVPS report examining eleven islands makes it clear that the technology to run an island almost entirely on renewables already exists and works in very different configurations. What determines whether a project actually succeeds is social, political, and organisational. [pv magazine Global]
US:
¶ “After Years-Long Community Objection, Dairyland Power Pulls The Plug On NTEC Gas Plant” • Dairyland Power Coop announced the cancellation of plans for the Nemadji Trail Energy Center, a 625-MW natural gas plant proposed to be built on the shore of Lake Superior. NTEC has faced years of public pushback from numerous groups. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Rocky Mountain Power Customers In 16 Utah Communities To Be In Clean Energy Program” • Rocky Mountain Power customers in 16 Utah communities will soon be in a program to expand use of renewable energy in the state. The Community Clean Energy Program is to help communities move toward 100% renewable electricity. [ABC4 Utah]
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¶ “Louisiana DEQ Issues Rushed, Controversial Air Permit To Proposed Hyundai Steel Facility” • The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality posted the air permit it approved for a proposed Hyundai steel plant. Hyundai Steel had changed to its permit application after comments by environmentalists, but more should have been done. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Emergency Declared After Fire Breaks Out At Nuclear Testing Site In South Carolina” • A fire at a national lab in South Carolina triggered an emergency alarm that shut down incoming traffic and restricted air and rail service in the area. The fire at the Savannah River National Laboratory was extinguished and the site returned to normal operations. [AOL.com]
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