A whole lot of bad news today

It's been a rough Monday!

The US will advance controversial deep sea mining (and deploy the US military domestically, for goodness sake). Trump dismissed all 400 of the scientists contributing to the National Climate Assessment. In Europe, a new dashboard finds that EU banks have far greater incentive to contest regulation than they do mitigate physical climate change (and only 6% of their current assets are helping more than hurting).

And AI? The opening keynote of a great Singapore conference on Machine Learning for Climate (the source of the image above) painted a picture of AI as the best solution for catching a falling knife: biodiversity collapsing in close correlation with climate change, radical uncertainty, antagonists as primary ecosystem actors, sparse resources for AI in conservation, and a requirement that any solution also maintain peoples' jobs.

Whoa; that's a lot of bad news for one day.

Below we'll dig into more broad updates, many of which will offer some hopeful places to invest energy and build leverage. See, for example, Nature Tech Collective's first report mapping 400 nature fintech solutions on the rise.

And now, our daily summaries of nearly 200 selected updates from around the world of green tech and sustainability.

Today's Updates

Table of Contents

• 🌾Agriculture (7 stories) - Rice methane reduction, peasant diversity initiatives, Côte d'Ivoire cacao devastation, ethanol-corn solar conversion, Greenville hoop house, lunar sea bass, and Brazil's Landless Workers' Movement.

  
  

• 🪨Carbon (5 stories) - UN maritime carbon levy, AI chip emissions surge, Scope 3 data demands, ICLR workshop, and France's carbon credit charter.

  
  

• ♻️Circular (4 stories) - Finland's circular economy roadmap; packaging waste reduction strategies; City Square Mall's sustainability hub; sugarcane bagasse baby wipes.

  
  

• 🌱Ecosystems (13 stories) - Border walls fragment wildlife; Ocean nonprofit appoints Anne Park; Global coral bleaching at 84%; Asian carp barrier delayed; Pearl River oyster reef restoration; Glacier melt forensics; Agent Orange legacy; Snake genetic adaptations; Light pollution in Nevada; Animal understanding of death; Woodland creation favors tree planting; Black genius in urban preservation; Gut microbe transplants reduce fibromyalgia.

  
  

• ⚡Efficiency (2 stories) - DIY electric travel trailer conversion; California heat pump savings analysis.

  
  

• 💰Finance (4 stories) - US clean energy investments create 349K jobs; EBA reveals bank climate risk; "Nature Fintech" report maps AI/blockchain solutions; ISSB modifies Scope 3 emissions rules.

  
  

• 🔌Grid (3 stories) - Sungrow inverter wins design award; solar storms threaten nuclear plants; AI for grid modernization at DTECH forum.

  
  

• 🌍Indigenous (2 stories) - UN Indigenous forum: Trump statement on Native women met with silence; leaders emphasize climate action, Amazon protection.

  
  

• 🏭Industry (18 stories) - DAS Solar patents, LONGi's dual certification, Reliance's HJT line, xAI methane generators, JinkoSolar's TOPCon & bankability, India's hydrogen funding gap, CATL & BYD dominance, Statera's hydrogen facility, Almaden's UAE factory.

  
  

• 📜Policy (26 stories) - Trump's fossil fuel deal, Australian election's climate impact, Greens' Safeguard Mechanism, Dutton's nuclear plan risks, and youth push for plastic treaty.

  
  

• 🔋Renewables (9 stories) - Australian National University, Sun-Ways, British Trust for Ornithology, Peninsula Clean Energy, Renewable America, China BC technology, University of Queensland tin-based solar cells, GRYD.

  
  

• 🚗Transport (4 stories) - Robotaxi market limitations, India urban mobility shortcomings, prison bike mechanic program, Hyundai EV tax credit with SK Battery.

Agriculture

Rice methane reduction, peasant diversity initiatives, Côte d'Ivoire cacao devastation, ethanol-corn solar conversion, Greenville hoop house, lunar sea bass, and Brazil's Landless Workers' Movement.

• Scientists develop climate-friendlier rice (Yale Climate Connections) - Swedish researchers develop new rice variety that reduces methane emissions by 70% while maintaining high crop yields through selective breeding.

• La Via Campesina’s Diversity Articulation Meets in Thailand | A Short Report (La Via Campesina) - Global peasant representatives gather in Thailand to strengthen diversity initiatives and food sovereignty through trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse inclusion.

• Côte d’Ivoire cacao farmers struggle as climate havoc devastates crops (Mongabay) - Côte d'Ivoire cacao farmers face crop devastation from extended droughts, floods, and plant diseases, forcing many to abandon plantations for alternative crops.

• To Help Growers and the Grid, Build Solar on Farmland, Research Says (Yale E360) - Research shows converting small portions of U.S. ethanol-corn farmland to solar arrays could match current ethanol energy output while providing farmers steady income and pollinator benefits.

• Spring 2025 Newsletter (Sustaining Way) - Nonprofit organization installs new hoop house greenhouse, launches volunteer programs, and seeks community engagement staff for sustainable agriculture initiatives in Greenville.

• Sea bass in space: why fish farms on the moon may be closer than you think (The Guardian) - French scientists prepare to launch sea bass eggs into space to test feasibility of lunar fish farms as sustainable protein source for future moon-based astronauts.

• Brazil: MST Marks International Day of Peasants’ Struggles with Over 50 Demonstrations Nationwide (Via Campesina) - Brazil's Landless Workers' Movement stages 55 nationwide demonstrations involving 50,000 people demanding land reform and food sovereignty on International Day of Peasants' Struggles.

Carbon

UN maritime carbon levy, AI chip emissions surge, Scope 3 data demands, ICLR workshop, and France's carbon credit charter.

• World’s cargo ships to pay more for dirty fuel under new rules (Yale Climate Connections) - UN maritime body approves first-ever global carbon levy on shipping fuels, requiring vessels to pay $100-380 per ton of emissions starting 2025.

• The true cost of AI romance:  A 4.5-fold increase in emissions in one year (Greenpeace) - AI chip manufacturing emissions surge 4.5-fold in one year across East Asia, driven by fossil fuel-powered data centers and semiconductor production.

• The demand for Scope 3 is rising: what suppliers need to know in 2025 (Ecochain) - Suppliers face increasing pressure to provide Scope 3 emissions data as large companies and regulations demand supply chain carbon reporting for 2025.

• Livestream Link for Climate Change AI's Workshop at ICLR 2025 (Climate Change AI) - Free livestream of ICLR 2025 workshop featuring 81 works on machine learning applications for climate change, including keynotes and panels on data-centric approaches.

• France Launches Charter to Support Use of High-Integrity Carbon Credits (ESG Today) - France launches new charter requiring companies to follow strict standards for carbon credit usage and reporting while prioritizing emissions reductions before offsetting.

Circular

Finland's circular economy roadmap; packaging waste reduction strategies; City Square Mall's sustainability hub; sugarcane bagasse baby wipes.

• How did Finland lead the pursuit of a circular economy? Mongabay podcast explores (Mongabay) - Finland's pioneering circular economy roadmap shows progress since 2016 through sector-specific initiatives in forestry and food, despite slower-than-hoped implementation towards 2035 goals.

• 3 strategies for 2 crises: Tackling carbon emissions and packaging waste together (Trellis) - Companies can reduce environmental impact by linking packaging waste reduction and carbon emissions strategies through goal integration, rethinking tradeoffs, and system redesign.

• CDL EcoTrain & MicroForest Launch Event (CDL Singapore) - Decommissioned train cabin transformed into solar-powered sustainability education hub alongside new 2,800 sq ft microforest at City Square Mall.

• Why Are Water-Based Baby Wipes Ideal for Newborn Skin? (EcoSoul Home) - Water-based baby wipes made from upcycled sugarcane bagasse offer chemical-free, biodegradable alternative to traditional plastic-containing wipes for sensitive newborn skin.

Ecosystems

Border walls fragment wildlife; Ocean nonprofit appoints Anne Park; Global coral bleaching at 84%; Asian carp barrier delayed; Pearl River oyster reef restoration; Glacier melt forensics; Agent Orange legacy; Snake genetic adaptations; Light pollution in Nevada; Animal understanding of death; Woodland creation favors tree planting; Black genius in urban preservation; Gut microbe transplants reduce fibromyalgia.

• The missing lynx: how the rise of border walls has split up wildlife populations (The Guardian) - Border walls across 74 global frontiers are fragmenting wildlife populations and threatening species like lynx, with researchers documenting severe impacts on animal movement and genetic diversity.

• Sustainable Ocean Alliance Appoints Anne Park as New CEO (Sustainable Ocean Alliance) - Global youth-focused ocean conservation nonprofit appoints experienced impact investor Anne Park as new CEO to lead ocean restoration initiatives.

• Scientists Confirm Largest Coral Bleaching Event on Record Affecting Nearly 84% of World’s Reefs (Earth.org) - Scientists confirm unprecedented global coral bleaching event affecting 84% of world's reefs across 83 countries due to record-high ocean temperatures since 2023.

• Illinois Delays a Project Meant to Keep Asian Carp Out of the Great Lakes (Inside Climate News) - Illinois delays $1.15 billion Asian carp barrier project at Brandon Road Lock, risking Great Lakes ecosystem while awaiting federal funding assurance.

• EVENT: Screening of ‘City of Shells: Our Forgotten Oyster Reefs’ (Earth.org) - Documentary screening in Hong Kong explores restoration of Pearl River Delta's oyster reefs and their crucial role in marine ecosystem health.

• A forensic investigator of glacier change (Nature) - Norwegian geoscientist studies glacier melt forensics at Steindalsbreen, investigating chemical composition of meltwater and climate impacts on ice retreat.

• 50 years later, Vietnam’s environment still bears the scars of war – and signals a dark future for Gaza and Ukraine (The Conversation) - Vietnam's environment shows 50-year legacy of wartime damage from Agent Orange and military operations, offering warning for current conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.

• Snakes Break All the Rules (Nautilus) - New research reveals snakes defy biological norms through unique genetic adaptations in metabolism, reproduction, and movement, challenging traditional evolutionary timelines.

• Hunting for dark nights and wishing on stars (High Country News) - Author bikes through Nevada desert to document increasing light pollution's impact on night sky visibility near Las Vegas, highlighting urban sprawl's growing interference with stargazing.

• How Animals Understand Death (Nautilus) - Scientists discover animals may understand death more deeply than previously thought, with evidence from primates, elephants, and other species suggesting basic comprehension of mortality.

• Government ‘failing to support natural regeneration of trees in England’ (The Guardian) - England's woodland creation scheme heavily favors tree planting over natural regeneration with only 5% of grants supporting self-seeding forests.

• Genius, Sacagawea, Pandemicene, Altadena (Places Journal) - New articles explore Black genius in urban preservation, Sacagawea's overlooked contributions, pandemic threats from biodiversity loss, and wildfire impacts in Altadena, California.

• Fibromyalgia eases after doses of gut microbes (Nature) - Small trial shows gut microbe transplants from healthy donors reduced pain and other symptoms in 12 out of 14 fibromyalgia patients.

Efficiency

DIY electric travel trailer conversion; California heat pump savings analysis.

• How I Took My Travel Trailer All-Electric (So Far) (CleanTechnica) - DIY enthusiast converts travel trailer to all-electric system using power station, efficient appliances, and composting toilet, eliminating propane and sewage needs.

• Heat Pumps Can Lower Energy Bills for Californians Today (RMI) - Analysis shows California households can save average of $670 annually by switching to heat pumps for heating and cooling, with highest savings in warmer regions using specialized electric rates.

Finance

US clean energy investments create 349K jobs; EBA reveals bank climate risk; "Nature Fintech" report maps AI/blockchain solutions; ISSB modifies Scope 3 emissions rules.

• Trillion-dollar Win: Clean Energy Investment Benefits Growth and Jobs in All States (RMI) - Clean energy investments totaling $1 trillion have created 349,000 jobs across US states since 2018, with Republican-voting states receiving 64% of investments, though recent policy shifts threaten future growth.

• EBA Launches ESG Dashboard to Track Climate Risk in Banking Sector (ESG Today) - European Banking Authority launches ESG dashboard revealing 61% bank exposure to climate-transition risk sectors while green assets remain at 6% across EU/EEA.

• 🌍💸 Now live! Our First Ever Nature Fintech Report (Nature Tech Collective) - First-ever "Nature Fintech" report maps 400+ solutions using AI, blockchain and satellite tech to value and invest in natural capital.

• ISSB Eases Scope 3 Reporting Requirements for Financial Sector (ESG Today) - ISSB modifies climate disclosure standards to exempt financial sector companies from reporting certain Scope 3 emissions including derivatives and insurance-associated emissions.

Grid

Sungrow inverter wins design award; solar storms threaten nuclear plants; AI for grid modernization at DTECH forum.

• Sungrow Wins the iF Design Award 2025 for Its All-New 1+X 2.0 Modular Inverter (TaiyangNews) - Sungrow's 1+X 2.0 Modular Inverter wins 2025 iF Design Award for its innovative modular design enabling 800kW to 9.6MW scalability and AI-powered diagnostics.

• How a solar storm could lead to a US nuclear disaster worse than Chornobyl | Mark Leyse (The Guardian) - Nuclear safety expert warns that extreme solar storms could trigger multi-plant nuclear disasters by collapsing US power grids needed for reactor cooling and spent fuel storage.

• 🔌 AI is Driving Energy Demand—But It Can Also Drive Smarter Solutions (Advanced Energy United) - Industry leaders and regulators to discuss AI solutions for grid modernization and energy management at DTECH Data Centers forum in San Jose.

Indigenous

UN Indigenous forum: Trump statement on Native women met with silence; leaders emphasize climate action, Amazon protection.

• With climate action at stake, pro-Trump statement at UNPFII met with silence (Grist) - Pro-Trump statement at UN Indigenous forum touting Native women's protections met with silence while Indigenous leaders emphasize climate action and self-determination.

• Indigenous delegates at the UN raise alarm on voluntary isolated peoples (Grist) - Indigenous leaders at UN forum demand urgent protection and recognition for isolated Amazon peoples facing threats from deforestation, mining, and drug trafficking.

Industry

DAS Solar patents, LONGi's dual certification, Reliance's HJT line, xAI methane generators, JinkoSolar's TOPCon & bankability, India's hydrogen funding gap, CATL & BYD dominance, Statera's hydrogen facility, Almaden's UAE factory.

• World Intellectual Property Day: DAS Solar Highlights Innovation and Patent Strategy at CIPIS Summit (TaiyangNews) - Chinese solar company DAS Solar showcases extensive patent portfolio and technological innovations in N-type PV and floating solar systems at Shanghai intellectual property summit.

• THE FUSION ERA – Fusion 101 / Introducing our R&D Work on the Fusion Fuel Cycle (Kyoto Fusioneering) - Company unveils new R&D facilities focused on developing fusion fuel cycle systems for continuous reactor operation, with full-scale testing planned for 2026.

• Shanghai Climate Week 2025：LONGi Jiaxing Production Base becomes the world's first "Lighthouse + Zero-Carbon" factory in the global photovoltaic industry (TaiyangNews) - LONGi's Jiaxing Production Base achieves world-first dual certification as both 'Lighthouse Factory' and 'Zero-Carbon Factory' in global solar manufacturing.

• Reliance Commissions 1st Line Of 10 GW Solar Manufacturing (TaiyangNews) - Reliance Industries launches first gigawatt-scale HJT solar module production line in India, part of planned 10GW manufacturing facility targeting 28% module efficiency.

• Mr. Musk Goes To Memphis — And Poisons Its Air (CleanTechnica) - Elon Musk's xAI data center in Memphis operates 35 unpermitted methane generators in Black neighborhood, raising pollution and environmental justice concerns.

• JinkoSolar's Invention Patents Recognized by National Intellectual Property Administration as “the Belt and Road” Excellent Cases (TaiyangNews) - China's JinkoSolar recognized for N-Type TOPCon solar technology patents under Belt and Road initiative, with 2,800+ authorized patents and 26.7% cell efficiency achievement.

• JinkoSolar Achieves the Highest Score in the World and Again Receives the “AAA” in PV Tech's 2025 Q1 Bankability Ratings (TaiyangNews) - JinkoSolar maintains top position in PV Tech's Q1 2025 bankability ratings with highest-ever score of 9.4/10 and AAA rating for solar module technology and market leadership.

• Deep Dive: Inside India’s Green Hydrogen Funding Plan (Energy Central) - India's $2.4B green hydrogen mission faces funding shortfall and competitive challenges against US, EU, and China despite ambitious 5M-tonne production target by 2030.

• Cement factory approved inside Cambodia’s Prey Lang sanctuary despite mining ban (Mongabay) - Cambodia approves 50-year lease for cement factory inside protected Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary despite 2023 mining ban, raising conservation concerns.

• CATL & BYD are eating the world (Keep Cool) - Chinese battery giants CATL and BYD dominate global EV market with superior charging speeds and costs while Western competitors struggle to compete.

• Avery Dennison invests in Series B funding of 3D Current Collectors manufacturer Addionics (Addionics) - Avery Dennison invests in Series B funding of 3D battery current collector manufacturer to scale production and enhance battery performance across chemistries.

• 'UK's largest': Statera Energy secures planning consent for major green hydrogen project (BusinessGreen) - Statera Energy receives planning approval for UK's largest green hydrogen facility in Aberdeenshire, aiming for 500MW capacity by 2030 and 3GW by 2040.

• Stability Through Strategy: China's Liquids Supply Outlook Through 2026 (Energy Central) - China forecasts stable oil production of 4.6mb/d through 2026, driven by offshore developments and national oil companies despite mature onshore field decline.

• Why China Leads in Manufacturing: The Story of Operational Excellence (Energy Central) - China's manufacturing dominance stems from skilled labor, infrastructure investment, and operational excellence focused on continuous improvement and quality management systems.

• UK SMR Competition May Unravel Over Budget (Energy Central) - UK's £20bn small modular reactor competition faces collapse as Westinghouse withdraws bid and government considers halving program due to budget constraints.

• Hanwha Proposes To Completely Acquire REC Silicon (TaiyangNews) - Hanwha Corporation offers NOK 925 million ($88.68M) to acquire remaining shares of REC Silicon amid minority shareholder opposition and recent US polysilicon production shutdown.

• China’s Almaden Plans 500,000 Ton Solar Glass Plant In UAE (TaiyangNews) - Chinese solar glass maker Almaden invests $240M in 500,000-ton UAE factory to serve Middle East, European and South Asian markets amid domestic competition.

• Chemistry grad student awarded new research grant (Western Today) - WWU graduate student receives research grant to study sortase A protein for developing new antibiotic treatments against infectious diseases.

Policy

Trump's fossil fuel deal, Australian election's climate impact, Greens' Safeguard Mechanism, Dutton's nuclear plan risks, and youth push for plastic treaty.

• Why Trump can’t stop states from fighting climate change (Grist) - Despite Trump's executive orders targeting state climate initiatives, constitutional protections and established state coalitions continue enabling robust local climate action across the US.

• Why all Australians have a powerful climate vote this election (RenewEconomy) - Australian voters have crucial climate impact through both House and Senate votes in 2025 federal election, with potential to influence renewable energy and emissions policies.

• Trump’s Climate Policy Decisions: Fruit Of The Poisonous Tree (CleanTechnica) - Trump's $1 billion deal with fossil fuel executives promises rollback of Biden-era climate policies in exchange for re-election campaign funding.

• The toxins around us threaten our fertility. Black families face an outsize risk (The Guardian) - Black communities face disproportionate fertility risks from environmental toxins due to higher exposure to industrial pollution and chemical contamination near residential areas.

• The federal shift in energy and water investment in the U.S. (Utility Dive) - Biden-era clean energy programs face reversal as new administration shifts federal funding toward fossil fuels and pauses renewable initiatives through executive orders.

• Pro-gas group with link to Liberal party referred to ACCC over alleged misleading claims (The Guardian) - Pro-gas advocacy group referred to consumer watchdog over alleged misleading claims about gas industry's role and undisclosed Liberal Party connections.

• Monday briefing: ​As Just Stop Oil disbands, how will we remember the radical climate activist group? (The Guardian) - Just Stop Oil activist group disbands after three years of disruptive climate protests, claiming victory following UK's North Sea oil extraction halt.

• In Montana, Republican State Legislators Fight Back After Successful Youth Climate Lawsuit (Inside Climate News) - Montana Republicans propose bills to limit greenhouse gas regulation and environmental reviews after youth climate lawsuit victory forces state to consider emissions impacts.

• Greens pledge to block “climate destroying” new coal and gas projects in hung parliament (RenewEconomy) - Australian Greens vow to use potential hung parliament powers to block new coal and gas projects by enforcing zero-emissions cap through Safeguard Mechanism.

• Fireys pour water on Peter Dutton’s “potentially catastrophic” nuclear power plan (RenewEconomy) - Australian firefighters union warns Dutton's nuclear power plan omits $500M+ in emergency infrastructure costs and poses catastrophic safety risks.

• EV programs ignited the future for students – now Trump has made their career paths uncertain (The Guardian) - Trump's rollback of EV policies threatens future of Panasonic's $4bn Kansas battery plant and associated community college training programs preparing workers for high-wage jobs.

• Connecticut bill aims to cut electric costs, but may stifle clean energy (Canary Media) - Connecticut legislation promising lower electricity costs faces opposition for potentially undermining renewable energy by scaling back solar incentives and reclassifying nuclear power as renewable.

• Climate change and the housing crisis are a dangerous mix. So which party is grappling with both? (The Conversation) - Australian political parties' housing and climate policies show limited integration, with Labor focusing on construction, Coalition opposing building standards, and Greens proposing ambitious but challenging combined solutions.

• A siege on science: How Trump is undoing an American legacy (Grist) - Trump administration dismantles US climate research infrastructure through funding cuts, program cancellations, and institutional reorganizations at major scientific agencies.

• “Brazen example of astroturfing:” ACCC asked to investigate pro-gas campaign group (RenewEconomy) - Australian Competition and Consumer Commission asked to investigate pro-gas lobby group "Australians for Natural Gas" for misleading claims about grassroots representation and emissions reduction benefits.

• A seat at the table: How a youth delegate helped shape INC5.1 #PlasticPollutionTreaty (UNEP) - Bangladeshi youth delegate Zuhair Ahmed Kowshik represents global youth interests at INC5.1 plastic pollution treaty negotiations in South Korea, pushing for ambitious environmental action.

• Pope Francis turbocharged the climate movement #rip (Yale Climate Connections) - Pope Francis's climate advocacy provided crucial moral authority and interfaith momentum to religious environmental activism, says Rev. Sally Bingham.

• Tell Congress: Save clean energy programs that save us money (Evergreen Action) - Republicans advance $5.7T tax bill threatening clean energy credits and cost-saving programs amid Congressional recess.

• Thank you for your support of The 89 Percent Project! (Covering Climate Now) - Global journalism collaboration reports 89% of world population wants stronger government action on climate change, launches year-long coverage initiative.

• Sue & Litigate - No more "roll over and play dead". (Energy Central) - EPA Administrator Zeldin announces end to "Sue and Settle" practice, plans reassessment of pollution regulations based on Linear No Threshold model amid expected legal challenges.

• My fight to unlock cannabis and psychedelic drugs for use in medical research (Nature) - Physician-researcher Sue Sisley leads groundbreaking clinical trials on cannabis and psilocybin mushrooms for PTSD treatment, overcoming federal barriers through legal action and innovative protocols.

• Can Tarot Readings Offer a Salve for Climate Anxiety? (Atmos) - Artists combat climate anxiety through eco-focused tarot readings offering emotional support and environmental education to diverse audiences.

• “Blackouts and brownouts:” Peter Dutton hits the panic buttons (RenewEconomy) - Opposition leader Peter Dutton claims Coalition is best for climate while warning of power blackouts in final week of Australian election campaign.

• A mass exodus at the DOE (Canary Media) - Mass layoffs hit Department of Energy with 3,500 staff cuts expected across key offices including environmental justice, loans, nuclear and manufacturing divisions.

• Indiana could fast-track power plants at former coal sites (Canary Media) - Indiana lawmakers narrowly pass bill allowing utilities to bypass local laws for new power plants at former coal sites, specifically exempting wind and solar projects.

• Empire Wind’s economic ripples (Canary Media) - Trump administration's cancellation of Empire Wind project threatens South Brooklyn's economic revitalization plans and local job creation.

Renewables

Australian National University, Sun-Ways, British Trust for Ornithology, Peninsula Clean Energy, Renewable America, China BC technology, University of Queensland tin-based solar cells, GRYD.

• The $60 billion energy boom hidden in Barnaby Joyce’s backyard (RenewEconomy) - Australian National University research reveals New England electorate could generate half of Australia's electricity needs through renewable energy, representing $60 billion investment opportunity despite local MP opposition.

• Linear PV: World-first removable solar plant installed along railway tracks (RenewEconomy) - Swiss startup Sun-Ways launches world's first removable 18kW solar panel system between railway tracks, with potential for global railway solar power generation.

• Could AI help protect seabirds from offshore wind farms? (BusinessGreen) - AI-enabled camera technology shows promise in monitoring and protecting seabirds from collisions with offshore wind turbines, according to British Trust for Ornithology study.

• California Community Solar Project Will Help The Disadvantaged (CleanTechnica) - New 3MW California community solar project by Peninsula Clean Energy and Renewable America to provide $20-30 monthly electricity savings for 2,640 disadvantaged households over 20 years.

• BC Technology Ushers in New Era of Solar Industry with White Paper Release (TaiyangNews) - China's solar industry leaders release first comprehensive white paper on Back Contact (BC) technology, showcasing record 27.81% cell efficiency and positioning it as future industry standard.

• Australian researchers set efficiency record for cheaper, greener tin-based solar cells (RenewEconomy) - University of Queensland researchers achieve 16.65% efficiency record for tin-based solar cells, offering cheaper and less toxic alternative to conventional photovoltaics.

• 10 charts prove that clean energy is winning — even in the Trump era (Vox) - Despite Trump administration opposition, clean energy technologies including wind, solar, and batteries continue rapid cost declines and record growth across Republican and Democratic states.

• Hello freedom fans! Ian the climate denialist potato is back – the REAL enemy is renewables! | First Dog on the Moon (The Guardian) - Satirical cartoon character "Ian the climate denialist potato" returns to mock anti-renewable energy arguments through political satire.

• How GRYD is signing up new housing schemes to its solar subscription model (BusinessGreen) - UK startup GRYD launches first-of-its-kind solar subscription service for housing schemes, led by former civil engineer Mohamed Gaafar.

Transport

Robotaxi market limitations, India urban mobility shortcomings, prison bike mechanic program, Hyundai EV tax credit with SK Battery.

• Sustainable Mobility in India Must Work for Women Too (Revolve) - India's sustainable urban mobility initiatives fail to adequately address women's safety and accessibility needs despite growing policy recognition and pilot programs.

• More Flaws in the Robotaxi Revolution Dream (CleanTechnica) - Analysis shows robotaxi market potential limited to roughly 1 million vehicles in US, with cost savings from removing human drivers insufficient to dramatically expand market size or profitability.

• How bike training is helping former prisoners in Bristol (Bristol Energy) - Prison rehabilitation program trains inmates as bike mechanics, refurbishing 7,695 bikes while providing job skills and therapeutic benefits for former prisoners.

• Hyundai lands Georgia-made batteries to secure key tax credit (Canary Media) - Hyundai secures $7,500 EV tax credit eligibility by sourcing battery packs from SK Battery's Georgia factory for domestic production requirements.