World:
¶ “Just Six Climate Actions Could Save 1.6 Million Lives A Year, WHO Says” • Implementing six climate and health interventions could prevent 1.6 million deaths every year – around one in every 40 deaths – and generate trillions of dollars in economic and fiscal benefits, according to a report published by the World Health Organization. [Euronews]
¶ “Brazil Releases First Global Roadmap For Phasing Out Fossil Fuels” • Brazil has released the world’s first global roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels. The plan was the final item on the agenda for last year’s UN COP climate summit host before the torch passes to Turkey and Australia. Brazil volunteered to release it as an example. [Euronews]
¶ “Ozone Hole In 2026 Is Largest In A Decade, But Long-Term Recovery Remains On Track” • The 2026 ozone hole became the seventh largest in 48 years of monitoring. However, it is fueled by an unusually powerful polar vortex which prolonged ozone depletion in the Antarctic and allowed the hole to grow larger, researchers explained. [ABC News]
¶ “Latin America EV Sales Report: With Over 200,000 Units Sold In Q3, EVs Are At 12% Market Share!” • Through 2026, EVs have gained significant momentum all over the world (except the US), and Latin America has taken on that action. Sales grew by almost 140% in the third quarter, and clock in at a very healthy 120% growth through 2026. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Vattenfall Signs Danish Offshore Wind Agreements” • The Danish Energy Agency and Vattenfall signed final agreements for the nearly 2-GW offshore wind projects Hesselø and Holmsland the developer won in a tender earlier this year. Together, the projects will add at least 1.8 GW of offshore wind capacity to Denmark’s energy system. [reNews]
¶ “Russia Strikes Substation Vital To Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Plant” • Russia launched 289 drones, 17 ballistic missiles, and 59 cruise missiles across Ukraine on November 3, during a major attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Three drones were sent toward a substation vital to the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant, Ukraine’s Minister of Energy said. [Kyiv Post]
¶ “India’s Installed Solar PV Capacity To Exceed 350 GW By 2030” • India’s installed solar PV capacity is expected to exceed 350 GW (nearly 450 GW in DC) by 2030, says a report by the International Energy Agency. The India Renewable Energy Market Report 2026 came out at the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit in New Delhi. [pv magazine India]
¶ “EU Survey Reveals Massive Support For Renewable Energy Transition” • A majority of EU citizens favor an accelerated transition away from oil and gas and into alternative energy and transport electrification, according to a survey conducted by the European Investment Bank. This was reported by Reuters, which got an exclusive look at the survey. [OilPrice.com]
US:
¶ “Could Trump Loss On The Midterms And Climate Be A Win For Energy Bills, Renewables And Emissions?” • Democrats won in states that have voted Republican for decades, where Trump won by double digits just two years ago. The results lay bare Americans voters’ deep frustrations over high prices, the Iran war, and climate policy. [Euronews]
¶ “‘Cautious Optimism’ For Renewed US Engagement On Climate As Delegation Heads To COP31” • The US is not taking part in the negotiations since President Donald Trump withdrew the country from the Paris Agreement again. But Representative Sean Casten of Illinois said a 19-member delegation would go and play an important function there. [Euronews]
¶ “3M Agrees To $7 Billion Settlement Over ‘Forever Chemical’ Groundwater Contamination Claims” • Chemical manufacturer 3M will pay up to $7.35 billion to settle lawsuits by people who say they were sickened by groundwater contamination from compounds used in firefighting foam and other products. The payments will come over nine years. [ABC News]
¶ “Elon Musk Threw Away $474 Million (Or More) … But May Benefit From Failing” • Some people think one way about Elon Musk, and others think the opposite. Whatever you think of Elon Musk, though, there’s no denying he just threw away about half a billion dollars. He put $474 million into the midterms supporting people who got crushed. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Sierra Club Releases Post-Election Congressional Policy Blueprint To Reduce Costs, Preserve Public Lands, And Make Polluters Pay” • The Sierra Club released a new legislative policy blueprint addressing the affordability crisis, holding polluters accountable, preserving our public lands, and protecting public health and safety. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “American Firms Sign Deal To Beam Solar Power From Space As Europe Faces AI Energy Crunch” • Two US technology firms agreed a 20-year contract to supply electricity from orbit to underwater data centers, potentially opening a new source of clean energy as European governments struggle to meet the growing demands of AI. [The European Magazine]
¶ “EDP Renewables’ 250-MW Arkansas Solar Project Slated For 2028 Completion” • EDP Renewables North America broke ground on Cypress Knee Solar, a 250-MW project in Arkansas. The project is supported by a long-term PPA with Facebook parent company Meta. Cypress Knee Solar is expected to be completed by 2028. [Solar Power World]
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