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Summary

One way to summarize today's news is this: The energy transition is accelerating through tech and nature-based solutions, but risks being throttled by protectionism and cultural drag.

Policy Drag: Decarbonization vs Protectionism

For example, especially descriptive of the state of things may be the tension between China's incredible momentum in making and selling EVs with the US and EU's tariffs on those cars, to make their own domestic auto industries more competitive. At the expense of decarbonization goals. Fahd Isa analyzes this in depth this morning on Earth.org.

Cultural Lag

Root causes are many and complex but one fascinating take is evidenced in Aimee Ambrose's write-up in The Conversation titled Heat pumps have a cosiness problem. Her surveys on "thermal delight" find that many Europeans want to decarbonize, but they also love a good coal fire heating their homes.

Tech and Nature Solutions

Which way forward? Today's stories offer many possibilities, but two very different ones that stand out to me are Saudi Arabia signs world’s biggest battery storage deal with China’s BYD (EV manufacturer) and How Wolves Could Help Bring Back Scottish Forests. A new study found that wolves keeping deer in check, thus allowing saplings to grow into full sized trees, could have decarbonization impacts equivalent to about $200K per wolf each year. (Plus, wolves - yay!)

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#8M25: La Via Campesina calls for a Global Day of Struggle

La Via Campesina's official poster for the 2025 International Women's Day (March 8th, or #8M25) illustrates the global peasant movement's call for food sovereignty and women's rights. The venerable organization's About page begins: "La Via Campesina, founded in 1993, is an international movement bringing together millions of peasants, landless workers, indigenous people, pastoralists, fishers, migrant farmworkers, small and medium-size farmers, rural women, and peasant youth from around the world. Built on a solid sense of unity and solidarity, it defends peasant agriculture for food sovereignty."

This year's artwork contrasts sustainable farming practices led by diverse women farmers with the destructive impacts of industrial agriculture and militarization, emphasizing their campaign theme "Defending our rights and Food Sovereignty, united against fascism, violence, and hunger!" The group writes "The 2025 Global Humanitarian Overview by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warns that more than 280 million people face acute hunger daily. The food crisis is directly linked to conflicts and to the extractivist model, which displaces entire communities and threatens food sovereignty."

Today's Updates

Agriculture (6 stories) - CGIAR, NARO advance climate-resilient crops while Dutch biodiversity films, African storage solutions, and Indian wild rice preservation reshape farming practices
Carbon (5 stories) - DAC costs predicted to drop to $100/ton, CCS innovations advance, while biomethane buyers weigh supply risks and Scope 3 reporting evolves
Circular (1 story) - Water-based process recovers 99% of perovskite materials, enables 21%-efficient recycled cells
Ecosystems (17 stories) - Wildfires ravage Latin America as Ningaloo Reef bleaches, vaquita protection intensifies in Gulf of California, and Scottish wolf reintroduction proposal promises carbon benefits
Efficiency (2 stories) - Cultural barriers to heat pump uptake in EU study; IREC revises clean energy training standards
Finance (9 stories) - Major funds flow to carbon removal, renewables, and climate tech startups as Altitude, Australia, and Meteomatics secure significant investments, while corporate climate reporting remains strong despite ESG pushback
Grid (9 stories) - Nuclear microreactors in Wales, BYD's 12.5GWh Saudi deal, Victoria's 370MWh Koorangie battery launch, FRV's 1600MWh NSW project, and ERCOT supply concerns shape grid infrastructure developments
Indigenous (4 stories) - Native American sovereignty demands, Brazilian mining rights debate, Argentine rural LGBTQ+ activism, and Indonesian tribal radio conservation efforts
Industry (10 stories) - Geothermal driller Brock Yordy, JinkoESS, SPIC, Plug Power, KI Hydrogen lead industry transitions while GM preps for tariffs and UK seeks green steel leadership
Policy (32 stories) - Global policy shifts: US-EU EV tariffs on China, Brazil's UN shipping levy opposition, $2.4M Denbury pipeline fine, Trump admin's environmental justice rollbacks, and Italy's climate litigation ruling
Renewables (4 stories) - Major floating solar in Gujarat, Oman's 500MW Ibri III bidding, IEA's 50% solar growth forecast, and multiple European solar expansions
Transport (10 stories) - VinFast, Scout Motors, and Climate Impulse lead mobility advances with charging networks, hybrid vehicles, and hydrogen aircraft, while Spark develops e-fuels and China achieves lithium-hydrogen battery breakthrough

Agriculture

CGIAR, NARO advance climate-resilient crops while Dutch biodiversity films, African storage solutions, and Indian wild rice preservation reshape farming practices

Supporting the future of agriculture in Zambia by developing in-demand climate-resilient crops with CGIAR (CGIAR) - Zambia's agricultural research institute partners with CGIAR to develop climate-resilient crop varieties through modernized breeding programs and genetic analysis.
A safer future for food storage: How simple bags could be transforming markets in West Africa (CGIAR) - Hermetic storage bags in Niger and Nigeria enable pesticide-free grain storage, with consumers willing to pay premium prices for safely stored crops.
Improving aquaculture in Zambia: A path to poverty alleviation and nutritional security (CGIAR) - Zambian aquaculture development faces challenges in fish feed accessibility, driving research into local alternatives for tilapia farming to address poverty and nutrition security.
Filmdagen Biodiversiteit in Boerenland (Land van Ons) - Dutch organization celebrates 5th anniversary with nationwide film festival showcasing three documentaries about biodiversity restoration in farmlands.
How NARO is developing tailored crop varieties in Uganda (CGIAR) - Uganda's National Agricultural Research Organization develops climate-resilient crop varieties through modern breeding methods and market-driven approach to meet local farmer needs.
Rice fields of India host valuable, but disappearing, wild edibles (Mongabay) - India's rice fields harbor diverse wild edible plants valued by Indigenous communities for nutrition and medicine, but face rapid decline from modern farming practices.

Carbon

DAC costs predicted to drop to $100/ton, CCS innovations advance, while biomethane buyers weigh supply risks and Scope 3 reporting evolves

Advancements in CCS Technologies and Costs (Energy Central) - New report details cost reductions in carbon capture and storage technologies through innovations in capture and transport methods.
Charting the Biomethane Landscape: Opportunities and Risks (VIDEO) (3Degrees) - Corporate buyers explore biomethane opportunities and risks for decarbonization strategies, weighing operational compatibility and supply constraints against price stability benefits.
ChoiceEvent #82 – How Do Scope 3 Actions Align with Climate Transition Plans? (TheClimateChoice) - Online webinar to explore how Scope 3 emissions and climate transition plans align with evolving regulatory requirements and corporate strategies.
Interview With Aircapture Founder Matt Atwood (CleanTechnica) - Aircapture founder Matt Atwood discusses direct air capture technology's commercial growth, predicting $100/ton costs within three years while emphasizing need for unified industry standards and reliable carbon credit markets.
Take Control of Your Climate Action 🌱 The time to act is now, and it’s never been easier. 🌍💚 (Toco App) - Mobile application launches permanent carbon offset feature allowing users to neutralize personal emissions through verified climate projects.

Circular

Water-based process recovers 99% of perovskite materials, enables 21%-efficient recycled cells

Researchers recycle perovskite solar cells using water-based “green solvent” (RenewEconomy) - Swedish researchers develop water-based recycling method for perovskite solar cells achieving 99% material recovery and 21% efficiency in recycled cells.

Ecosystems

Wildfires ravage Latin America as Ningaloo Reef bleaches, vaquita protection intensifies in Gulf of California, and Scottish wolf reintroduction proposal promises carbon benefits

After LA, fire crisis reaches Latin America — from Mexico to Argentina (Mongabay) - Latin American countries face severe wildfire crisis from Mexico to Argentina, destroying over 10,000 hectares of forests amid climate change impacts and limited firefighting resources.
Climate change threatens habitats that many endangered species need to thrive (Yale Climate Connections) - Research shows endangered species' critical habitats lack climate change resilience and migration corridors needed for long-term survival.
Conservation groups look for new strategies, tech to halt vaquita decline (Mongabay) - Conservation groups deploy advanced vessels, sonar, and anti-trafficking measures to protect last 10 surviving vaquitas in Mexico's Gulf of California.
Footage shows coral bleaching at Western Australia's Ningaloo Reef – video (The Guardian) - Divers document widespread coral bleaching at Western Australia's Ningaloo Reef amid prolonged marine heatwave with waters 1.5C above average.
How Wolves Could Help Bring Back Scottish Forests (Yale E360) - Reintroducing wolves to Scottish Highlands could restore native forests and sequester 1 million tons of CO2 annually by controlling deer populations.
Invite someone outside (Outside Magazine) - Drag queen environmentalist Pattie Gonia advocates for extending personal invitations to outdoor activities as free, accessible way to democratize nature access and build environmental awareness.
Large areas of WA’s Ningaloo corals could die in ‘weeks ahead’ after widespread bleaching documented (The Guardian) - Large sections of Western Australia's Ningaloo Reef face imminent death as widespread coral bleaching documented amid prolonged marine heatwave.
No Healthy Planet Without a Healthy Ocean (Revolve Media) - EU launches comprehensive Mission to restore ocean health through basin-specific initiatives targeting pollution, biodiversity, and sustainable blue economy.
Reintroducing wolves to Highlands could help native woodlands, says study (The Guardian) - Study suggests reintroducing wolves to Scottish Highlands could enable woodland regeneration and store 1M tonnes of CO2 annually through natural deer population control.
Tree-killing beetle found to be attracted to Britain’s most common spruce (The Guardian) - European spruce bark beetle found equally attracted to UK's Sitka spruce as Norway spruce, threatening half of Britain's commercial forestry plantations.
Wild Targets (Mongabay) - New video series "Wild Targets" investigates global wildlife trafficking through stories of endangered species and innovative anti-poaching solutions in Brazil, Peru, Tanzania, and India.
With just 5 years to go, the world is failing on a vital deal to halt biodiversity loss (The Conversation) - Global study reveals no nations on track to meet 2030 biodiversity protection goals, with only 36 of 200 countries submitting action plans.
Why did life evolve to be so colourful? Research is starting to give us some answers (The Conversation) - New research reveals how Earth's biodiversity evolved from muted tones to vibrant colors over 600 million years through development of vision and ecological pressures.
Why is water different colors in different places? (The Conversation) - Water's color variations in lakes and oceans reveal presence of sediments, organic matter, and pollutants, offering crucial insights into water quality and safety.
How a Philippine town is dealing with the fallout of its own popularity (Mongabay) - Philippine tourist town El Nido faces severe coastal water contamination from inadequate sewage systems as visitor numbers reach 500,000 in 2023, prompting government intervention with new treatment facilities and household connections.
Three field technicians for GorBEEa project (BC3) - Basque research center seeks three field technicians for 5-7 month positions studying plant-pollinator interactions in Gorbea Natural Park ecosystem project.
Short-term air pollution exposure impairs focus & cognitive function: Study (Mongabay) - Study finds short-term exposure to PM2.5 air pollution impairs cognitive function and emotional recognition in healthy adults within hours of exposure.

Efficiency

Cultural barriers to heat pump uptake in EU study; IREC revises clean energy training standards

Heat pumps have a cosiness problem (The Conversation) - Research across four European nations reveals cultural and emotional attachments to traditional heating methods pose challenges for heat pump adoption.
IREC Updates Accreditation Procedures and Provides New Resources for Applicants (IREC) - Interstate Renewable Energy Council updates accreditation procedures and releases new guidance documents to streamline clean energy training certification process.

Finance

Major funds flow to carbon removal, renewables, and climate tech startups as Altitude, Australia, and Meteomatics secure significant investments, while corporate climate reporting remains strong despite ESG pushback

85% of Companies to Stick with Climate Reporting Plans Even if Regulations Change: Workiva Survey (ESGToday) - Survey reveals 85% of companies will maintain climate reporting regardless of regulatory changes, driven by strategic value and investor demand.
Altitude Launches Ascent: World’s First 50,000-Ton CDR Financing Fund (CleanTechnica) - Altitude launches world's first 50,000-ton carbon removal financing fund to provide structured demand for high-quality CDR credits.
Australia: Financial Commitments For Over 4 GW RE Capacity In 2024 (TaiyangNews) - Australia secured AUD 9 billion ($5.73 billion) in financial commitments for 4.346 GW of new renewable energy projects in 2024, tripling 2023's investments.
CDTI INNVIERTE entra en el capital de WATTWIN en una ronda de 3M€ liderada por Suma Capital a través de su fondo SC Enion I (Suma Capital) - Spanish tech firm Wattwin raises €3M investment round led by Suma Capital and CDTI Innvierte to expand digital energy transition platform.
How Green Finance Is Quietly Reshaping Africa’s Economy—And What’s Holding It Back (EnergyCentral) - African green finance investments show promising economic growth despite receiving only 3% of global climate funding, study of 41 nations reveals.
ICAO Launches Platform to Connect Aviation Decarbonization Projects with Investors and Financing (ESG Today) - ICAO launches Finvest Hub platform to connect aviation decarbonization and sustainable fuel projects with global investors.
Join us for Upcoming Events (Columbia Climate School) - Columbia launches first U.S. Master's in Climate Finance program in collaboration with Business School, integrating climate science with financial management.
Meteomatics, a portfolio company of Alantra’s Klima fund, raises $22mn in Series C funding (Alantra) - Swiss weather intelligence firm Meteomatics raises $22M Series C funding to expand US operations and scale high-resolution weather forecasting technology used by Tesla and NASA.
Support for ESG proposals at record low driven by US investors, report shows (The Guardian) - Support for environmental and social shareholder proposals hits record low of 1.4% in 2024, driven by US investors' retreat amid political pressure.

Grid

Nuclear microreactors in Wales, BYD's 12.5GWh Saudi deal, Victoria's 370MWh Koorangie battery launch, FRV's 1600MWh NSW project, and ERCOT supply concerns shape grid infrastructure developments

'Another critical milestone': South Wales nuclear microreactor project begins formal site licensing process (BusinessGreen) - South Wales nuclear microreactor project advances as Office for Nuclear Regulation begins formal site licensing for four 20MW reactors at former coal plant site.
Battery storage climate and energy impact tracker launched in 'UK first' (BusinessGreen) - UK launches first open-source tool to track environmental and grid impacts of battery storage facilities.
Big battery starts sending power to the grid near Victoria’s “rhombus of regret” (RenewEconomy) - 185MW/370MWh Koorangie battery begins grid exports in Victoria's weak grid region, capable of powering 350,000 homes for two hours.
Breaking Free from Grid Saturation: How Hydrogen Can Unlock a Sustainable Energy Future (EnergyCentral) - Green hydrogen proposed as solution to grid saturation issues, offering energy storage and decoupling from traditional power infrastructure.
Energy demand may exceed supply in 2026, says ERCOT (GridBeyond) - ERCOT forecasts Texas power demand could exceed available supply by summer 2026, driven by crypto mining and high load growth.
Giant four-hour battery project proposed next to New England solar farm (RenewEconomy) - Saudi-owned FRV plans 400MW/1600MWh battery storage facility next to existing New England solar farm in NSW, offering 4-hour grid support.
Remarkable photos expose folly of the location of Snowy’s Hunter gas power plant (RenewEconomy) - Photos reveal massive 24km gas storage pipeline system being built for Snowy Hydro's Hunter power plant, highlighting location and infrastructure challenges.
Saudi Arabia signs world’s biggest battery storage deal with China’s BYD (RenewEconomy) - Saudi Arabia signs world's largest grid battery storage deal with China's BYD for 2.5GW/12.5GWh across five sites to support renewable energy goals.
Storm Survival Guide: Selecting The Best Home Battery System (CleanTechnica) - Comprehensive guide details key factors for selecting home battery backup systems during winter storms, including power requirements, battery duration, and family-size recommendations.

Indigenous

Native American sovereignty demands, Brazilian mining rights debate, Argentine rural LGBTQ+ activism, and Indonesian tribal radio conservation efforts

Indigenous Peoples' Rights Are Non-Negotiable (Cultural Survival) - Indigenous rights organization issues 22 calls to action demanding Trump administration uphold treaty obligations and protect Native American sovereignty amid concerning policy reversals.
Indução de conflitos (ISA) - Brazil's Supreme Court proposal for indigenous mining regulations sparks controversy by potentially allowing mineral exploitation despite affected communities' opposition.
Argentina: “Peasant feminism is not going to kneel before this disastrous government” (Via Campesina) - Trans goat farmer and rural activist in Argentina speaks out against Milei government's anti-LGBTQ+ policies while advocating for peasant rights and food sovereignty.
Volunteer radio station brings old media to remote Sumatran tiger habitat (Mongabay) - Volunteer-run radio station brings vital communication and conservation awareness to remote Indonesian tiger sanctuary communities lacking phone service.

Industry

Geothermal driller Brock Yordy, JinkoESS, SPIC, Plug Power, KI Hydrogen lead industry transitions while GM preps for tariffs and UK seeks green steel leadership

A Third Generation Driller Transitions from Oil and Gas to Geothermal (Inside Climate News) - Third-generation oil driller Brock Yordy transitions to geothermal drilling, launching training programs and association to build workforce for massive heat pump expansion.
Can the government deliver a competitive UK green steel industry? (BusinessGreen) - UK government seeks industry input on plans to position Britain as green steel leader while addressing high electricity costs for domestic producers.
China Solar PV News Snippets: JinKO ESS On BNEF’s Tier 1 List Again & More (TaiyangNews) - JinkoESS maintains Tier 1 energy storage status while SPIC begins 5GW HJT project construction as multiple Chinese solar manufacturers announce major expansion plans.
Grid Connections 2025: Who’s going where in Australia’s energy transition (RenewEconomy) - Major leadership changes across Australia's energy sector as key executives shift roles at utilities, renewable companies, and industry bodies throughout early 2025.
KI Hydrogen secures £446k project (Carbon Thirteen) - KI Hydrogen receives £446k funding to scale biomass electrolysis for cost-competitive green hydrogen production with Wales & West Utilities.
PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ are in munitions, and other military applications too (CEOBS) - Military use of toxic PFAS 'forever chemicals' extends beyond firefighting foams to munitions and weapons systems, raising environmental contamination concerns.
Plug Power Plans Major Hydrogen Production Plants in India (PowerMag) - U.S. firm Plug Power plans multi-gigawatt green hydrogen electrolyzer projects in India by 2030, seeking local partnerships and government incentives.
South Africa’s G20 push for local processing of transition minerals faces barriers (Climate Change News) - South Africa's G20 presidency pushes for local processing of critical minerals despite Chinese opposition and infrastructure challenges in developing nations.
CNBC: GM EV Effort Better Prepared Than Ford For Tariffs (CNBC) - GM claims stronger preparedness than Ford for potential Mexico-Canada tariffs, with plans to mitigate 50% of short-term tariff impacts without capital deployment.
RV Industry Survey Gives Us A Hint About The Future of Clean Technology (CleanTechnica) - RV industry survey reveals increased year-round usage and full-time living trends, signaling need for more durable and flexible clean technology solutions.

Policy

Global policy shifts: US-EU EV tariffs on China, Brazil's UN shipping levy opposition, $2.4M Denbury pipeline fine, Trump admin's environmental justice rollbacks, and Italy's climate litigation ruling

Advancing early warning for all: A call to strengthen multi-hazard early warning systems in the Arab region (UNDRR) - Arab States forum calls for strengthened multi-hazard early warning systems across region, emphasizing technological innovation and inclusive approaches.
All Goal and No Plan - "A failure to plan is a plan to fail.", Benjamin Franklin (?) (Energy Central) - Engineering expert argues Net Zero 2050 goals lack crucial detailed implementation plans, highlighting need for comprehensive grid transition strategies and technology assessments.
Another Trojan Horse To Expedite Livestock Grazing Of Public Lands (The Wildlife News) - House committee passes controversial bill promoting livestock grazing on public lands as wildfire prevention measure, despite scientific evidence questioning effectiveness.
Balancing Act: Tariffs on Chinese EVs and the Global Race to Decarbonize (Earth.org) - US and EU tariffs on Chinese EVs create tension between protecting domestic industries and meeting urgent climate goals through transportation decarbonization.
Black-led Climate Groups Won’t Yield to Trump’s Crusade on Wokeness (Atmos) - Black-led climate organizations face funding cuts and program disruptions as Trump administration targets environmental justice and DEI initiatives, but leaders vow to continue their mission.
Brazil asks UN to ditch proposed levy on global shipping (The Guardian) - Brazil leads opposition to UN's proposed global shipping carbon levy aimed at funding climate crisis initiatives, weeks before hosting COP30.
CO2 Pipeline Company Draws $2.4m Fine for Menacing Federal Inspectors (InsideClimateNews) - Federal inspectors report CO2 pipeline company Denbury and contractor face $2.4M fine for intimidation and obstruction during safety inspections of replacement pipeline in Texas.
Environmental & rights activists flee and hide as M23 captures DRC’s cities (Mongabay) - Environmental and human rights activists in DRC forced into hiding as rebel group M23 captures major cities Goma and Bukavu, disrupting conservation efforts and mineral resource protection.
Geoengineering is politically off-limits – could a Trump presidency change that? (The Conversation) - Trump's potential second presidency could shift geoengineering from politically taboo to mainstream through military deployment or economic investment in climate manipulation research.
Goma is threatened by conflict and a volcano: we’ve created a handbook to help hotspots like these (The Conversation) - UN handbook outlines strategies for early warning systems in conflict zones like Goma, DRC, where volcanic threats and violence create complex disaster risks.
Helping Student Filmmakers Turn Art into Action (Bluedot Living) - USC's Eco Film Festival connects student filmmakers with environmental organizations to turn climate-focused films into actionable change.
How the federal funding and hiring freezes are leaving communities vulnerable to wildfire (ProPublica) - Trump administration's federal funding freeze and hiring restrictions severely disrupt wildfire preparation and prescribed burns across US fire agencies, leaving communities more vulnerable to upcoming fire season.
How to build resilience in hard times (Yale Climate Connections) - Experts explain how individuals and communities can build psychological resilience to face climate change and other challenges through mindfulness, support systems, and collective action.
Indonesia’s militarized crackdown on illegal forest use sparks human rights concerns (Mongabay) - Indonesia's military-led crackdown on illegal forest activities raises concerns over Indigenous rights violations and corporate impunity.
Italy’s Supreme Court to decide on legality of climate-related lawsuits (Greenpeace) - Italy's Supreme Court to rule on courts' jurisdiction over climate-related lawsuits, potentially impacting future climate litigation cases nationwide.
Joy and anger and hope: youth climate activism (Climate Generation) - Youth climate activists lead Minnesota summit, advocate for climate justice education while demonstrating mix of hope and urgency at state capitol.
Oh, Canada! Rapid Unscheduled Degrowth & A Sufficiency Economy (CleanTechnica) - Canada faces economic 'degrowth' and potential resource exploitation amid US tariff threats and annexation concerns, prompting calls for transition to sufficiency-based economy.
People brace for impacts on land, water and wildlife after feds fire thousands over holiday weekend (High Country News) - Trump administration and Musk's Department of Government Efficiency abruptly fire 5,700+ federal land management employees, threatening public lands maintenance and wildlife protection.
Pepper-sprayed activist posed no threat to Victoria police officer who later said ‘they needed that’, court hears (The Guardian) - Victoria police officer pepper-sprayed peaceful climate protester at 2019 mining conference and later boasted "they needed that," class action trial hears.
Political Philosophies (The Wildlife News) - Veteran biologist reflects on disconnect between scientific conservation goals and profit-driven land management policies in American West.
SOCAN Follow-up comments to Ashland Council on Ordinance 3254 (SOCAN) - Oregon climate group rebuts gas industry misinformation campaign against Ashland's proposed carbon pollution fee ordinance with scientific evidence on emissions and costs.
Thailand Business News (Thailand Business News) - Thailand's disaster response system struggles as annual floods intensify due to climate change, affecting both northern and southern regions.
The ‘dark side’ of the Asilomar conference (Nature) - 1975 Asilomar DNA conference failed to address key risks of bioweapons and commercial exploitation in developing recombinant DNA guidelines.
The four accounting tricks behind Peter Dutton’s nuclear cost claims (RenewEconomy) - Analysis reveals Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's claims of 44% cheaper nuclear power costs rely on four major accounting misrepresentations including understated construction costs and omitted emissions impacts.
The unfinished fight: A journey toward a strong global plastics treaty (Greenpeace) - Five environmental activists remain detained in South Korea after November protest against plastic production during global treaty negotiations.
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act vs. Trump’s Executive Orders on Environmental Justice (Inside Climate News) - Trump administration revokes 30-year-old environmental justice executive orders, threatening federal protections for pollution-burdened communities of color.
Trump’s funding cuts leave the nation vulnerable to catastrophic wildfire (High Country News) - Trump administration's funding freezes and workforce cuts severely disrupt federal wildfire preparedness, canceling prescribed burns and limiting training ahead of fire season.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright Backs Coal and Attacks ‘Sinister’ Climate Targets at ARC Conference (DeSmog) - Trump's Energy Secretary Chris Wright denounces net-zero targets as "sinister" while advocating for expanded coal, oil, and gas production at ARC conference.
US energy secretary says Australia should ‘get in the game of supplying uranium’ (The Guardian) - US Energy Secretary urges Australia to expand uranium supply and nuclear power, while dismissing climate crisis concerns at conservative London summit.
You’re Invited! Trump’s Climate Record and Spring Weather Prepping (Covering Climate Now) - Global journalism initiative announces two webinars on Trump's climate policies and spring weather coverage for journalists.
An offshore wind contrarian (Canary Media) - Conservative think tank reverses stance to support Dominion's massive Virginia offshore wind project after cost analysis.
“Peace in Our Time”: My Takeaways from the Munich Security Conference 2025 (EnergyCentral) - Munich Security Conference 2025 reveals strained US-Europe relations, rising energy security threats, and Europe's urgent need to boost AI development and energy independence.

Renewables

Major floating solar in Gujarat, Oman's 500MW Ibri III bidding, IEA's 50% solar growth forecast, and multiple European solar expansions

Gujarat Seeks Developers For 110 MW AC Floating Solar PV Plant (TaiyangNews) - Gujarat seeks developers for 110 MW floating solar project at Kadana Dam, requiring completion within 18 months and 10-year operation commitment.
Oman Selects Bidders For 500 MW Solar Power Plant Tender (TaiyangNews) - Oman's Nama Power selects four major bidders for 500MW Ibri III solar power plant project worth $402.6 million, targeting 2027 completion.
Solar PV To Meet Close To 50% Of Global Electricity Demand Growth Through 2027 (TaiyangNews) - IEA forecasts solar PV to meet 50% of global electricity demand growth through 2027, driven by cost reductions and policy support.
Europe Solar PV News Snippets: Largest Solar Park In SE Europe Insured & More (TaiyangNews) - Multiple European solar developments announced including Romania's largest SE European solar park insurance, Tesla's Spanish PPA, and various project financings across the region.

Transport

VinFast, Scout Motors, and Climate Impulse lead mobility advances with charging networks, hybrid vehicles, and hydrogen aircraft, while Spark develops e-fuels and China achieves lithium-hydrogen battery breakthrough

California’s Going Too Far On E-Bike regulations (CleanTechnica) - California's proposed e-bike regulations, including sidewalk bans and throttle restrictions, could hinder emissions reduction efforts while failing to address core safety issues.
Chinese Research Group Unveils New Lithium-Hydrogen Battery System (PowerMag) - Chinese researchers develop novel lithium-hydrogen battery system achieving 99.7% efficiency and 2,825 Wh/kg energy density for EVs and energy storage.
Climate Impulse Is Putting The Green Hydrogen Aircraft Pieces Together (CleanTechnica) - Climate Impulse project advances development of green hydrogen-powered aircraft for planned nine-day equatorial flight in 2028, with completed cockpit and new wing construction underway.
Climate Tech Startup Spark Raises $2.4 Million for Solution to Produce Low Cost Sustainable Aviation Fuel (ESG Today) - Climate tech startup Spark raises $2.4M to develop demand-responsive e-fuel technology for producing cheaper sustainable aviation fuel.
Scaling up e-mobility in India hinges on private investment and policy reforms, say experts (Energy Central) - India's e-mobility expansion requires massive private investment and policy support for charging infrastructure and grid capacity, say industry experts at India Energy Week 2025.
Scout Motors Reveals Specs For BEV & EREV Models (CleanTechnica) - Scout Motors unveils dual-model strategy with pure electric and hybrid versions of SUV and pickup trucks, featuring 350-mile range BEVs and 500-mile range extended vehicles for 2026 launch.
Taiwan, Indonesia, & Vietnam Green Energy Companies Invest in Southeast Asia (CleanTechnica) - VinFast subsidiary V-GREEN partners with Taiwan's eTreego to install 100,000 EV charging stations across Vietnam, Philippines, and Indonesia by 2030 in $1.2B regional expansion.
UPD Partners With Everlectric To Launch 42 Electric Vans Featuring South Africa’s First Solar-Powered Refrigeration EV Fleet (CleanTechnica) - South Africa launches first solar-powered refrigerated electric van fleet with 42 vehicles for pharmaceutical distribution, expected to save 6.3 million kg of CO2 emissions.
Why Transport Refrigeration Needs to Get Quieter (Sunswap) - Traditional transport refrigeration units operating at 80-95 decibels pose health risks and urban disruption, driving shift toward quieter electric alternatives.
Save Up To $654 On Lectric eBikes! It’s Our Biggest Sale Of The Month! (CleanTechnica) - Lectric eBikes launches major President's Day sale offering up to $654 off various e-bike models including XP 3.0, XPeak 2.0, and XPedition 2.0, with free accessories included.

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