Coca-Cola announced this week that it is investing in Avalo, an AI-powered "plant evolution startup," to reduce the water and fertilizer needs of crops like sugar cane and cotton, hopefully cutting Scope 3 emissions.
It's an example of Carbon Insetting, where companies invest in their own supply chains to lower emissions instead of paying third parties for Offsetting. Avalo uses AI to analyze complex genetic traits. Corporate VC investments like this can accelerate B2B adoption and market validation. I wrote about it in more detail here on LinkedIn; feel free to share your thoughts there in order to stir up more conversation.
It's refreshing to see investments like this at a time when the biggest emitters, oil companies, are rolling back their renewable energy commitments and more importantly, argues Rich Collett-White, at Carbon Tracker, increasing their investments in fossil fuel extraction.
And now, our daily summaries of 197 selected updates from around the world of green tech and sustainability.
Today's Updates
Table of Contents
Agriculture (7 stories) - Peasant resistance, AI crop innovation, and climate challenges reshape global agricultural landscapes through Avalo, ICRISAT, and international movements
Carbon (5 stories) - Global data platforms, EPA regulations, and emerging carbon capture technologies drive Microsoft's forest restoration and biomass industry expansion strategies.
Circular (3 stories) - Eco-conscious celebrations, HOOP urban bio-economy project, and cross-sector circular economy collaborations drive sustainable innovation.
Ecosystems (16 stories) - Genetic diversity preservation, species decline, and ecosystem resilience amid climate challenges highlight critical conservation efforts across global biodiversity hotspots
Efficiency (3 stories) - Waste Heat Recovery Advances: Thermoelectric Tech, Heat Pump Networks, and Global Energy Inefficiency Insights
Finance (12 stories) - Corporate climate finance shifts: Wells Fargo retreats, BlackRock pivots, while Areim, Techcoop, and Telescope secure strategic green investments across data centers, agriculture, and real estate sustainability.
Grid (17 stories) - AI, Galileo Tech, and Smart Grid Innovations Drive Renewable Energy Forecasting and Infrastructure Resilience Across U.S. and Global Markets.
Indigenous (16 stories) - Indigenous Wisdom and Resilience: From Forest Carbon Projects in Palawan to Rights of Nature Tribunals, Communities Defend Territories and Challenge Climate Injustice
Industry (12 stories) - Hydrogen Horizons: Baker Hughes, Electric Hydrogen, and Global Summit Initiatives Drive Industrial Decarbonization and Clean Energy Transformation
Policy (62 stories) - Policy Landscape Shifts: Basin Electric, Climate Week NYC, and Global Climate Governance Amid Political Tensions and Renewable Energy Challenges
Renewables (30 stories) - World Bank-backed Somalia solar tender, Corning's domestic solar modules, LONGi and DAS Solar's advanced PV technologies drive global renewable energy expansion amid AI-driven demand and geopolitical shifts.
Transport (14 stories) - Global EV revolution accelerates with BYD's European expansion, Tesla challenges, emerging battery technologies, and innovative sustainable aviation developments from Delta Air Lines and Teesside Airport.
Agriculture
Peasant resistance, AI crop innovation, and climate challenges reshape global agricultural landscapes through Avalo, ICRISAT, and international movements
2025 | February Newswrap: Updates from LVC members worldwide (La Via Campesina) - Global peasant movements resist corporate agriculture, demand food sovereignty, and fight for peasant rights across multiple continents.
Major banana exporters could face ‘60% drop’ in growing area due to warming (Carbon Brief) - Major banana exporters in Latin America and Caribbean could see 60% reduction in suitable growing areas by 2080 due to rising temperatures.
Exclusive: AI-powered plant breeding startup Avalo raises $11m, partners with Coca Cola to future proof sugarcane production (AgFunderNews) - AI-powered startup Avalo raises $11M to develop climate-resilient sugarcane through advanced machine learning, partnering with Coca-Cola to reduce agricultural emissions.
Release: NSAC Holds Briefing as USDA Funding Freeze and Layoffs Threaten Farmers and Communities Nationwide (NSAC) - USDA funding freeze and layoffs threaten farmers' livelihoods, contract payments, and rural community sustainability across multiple states.
ICRISAT Welcomes Dr Himanshu Pathak as New Director General (CGIAR) - ICRISAT appoints Dr Himanshu Pathak as new Director General to lead agricultural resilience efforts in dryland regions.
Donderdag 13 maart: Herenboeren Webinar (Herenboeren) - Dutch sustainable farming movement hosts free webinar exploring its 10-year journey and role in food system transformation.
NEW REPORT: Global agrifoodtech breaks funding freefall with $16bn in 2024 (AgFunder News) - Global agrifoodtech investment stabilizes at $16 billion in 2024, showing signs of recovery after years of decline.
Carbon
Global data platforms, EPA regulations, and emerging carbon capture technologies drive Microsoft's forest restoration and biomass industry expansion strategies.
REsurety and WattTime announce release of free electricity marginal emissions data platform to drive more impactful climate action (WattTime and REsurety) - Free global grid emissions data platform launched to enable more precise carbon accounting and impact-driven clean energy decisions.
Class VI Well Compliance: A Must-Know Guide for Executives (Energy Central) - Executives must navigate EPA's Class VI well regulations for CO2 sequestration projects under strict environmental protection guidelines.
Can Carbon Capture Save the World? (Energy Central) - Carbon capture technologies emerge as potential critical strategy for emissions reduction despite skepticism from climate movement.
Forest biomass growth to soar through 2030, impacting tropical forests (Mongabay) - Global forest biomass industry set to triple by 2030, with tropical nations increasingly converting forests to wood pellet production despite environmental concerns.
Microsoft Signs 30-Year Carbon Removal Afforestation Deal in India (ESG Today) - Microsoft commits to 30-year, 1.5 million-ton carbon removal afforestation project in India's Madhya Pradesh, supporting native tree planting and local community development.
Circular
Eco-conscious celebrations, HOOP urban bio-economy project, and cross-sector circular economy collaborations drive sustainable innovation
Celebrating Women’s Day Sustainably with EcoSoul: Tips & Hacks (EcoSoul) - Sustainable Women's Day celebration guide offers eco-friendly tips for picnics, walks, farmer's markets, and minimal gifting using compostable products.
Strength in collaboration: How coalitions drive circular innovation (Rheaply) - Collaborative circular economy coalitions unite diverse organizations to accelerate sustainable innovation through knowledge sharing and collective problem-solving.
Vitalise Europe’s Urban Bio-Economy (Revolve Media) - EU project HOOP aims to support urban bio-economy innovation through circular economy tools, stakeholder engagement, and project development assistance across European cities.
Ecosystems
Genetic diversity preservation, species decline, and ecosystem resilience amid climate challenges highlight critical conservation efforts across global biodiversity hotspots
The second X chromosome helps women stave off cognitive decline (Nature) - Second X chromosome in female cells may explain longer lifespans and cognitive resilience by activating gene expression in aging brain.
This anglerfish captured hearts across the world, but the future of her species hangs in the balance (Greenpeace) - Rare anglerfish highlights urgent need to prevent deep-sea mining that could devastate unique marine ecosystems.
A ‘scavenger hunt’ that could help preserve Rocky Mountain alpine plants (Yale Climate Connections) - Scientists conduct alpine plant 'scavenger hunt' to collect seeds and preserve genetic diversity threatened by climate change.
Butterflies declined by 22% in just 2 decades across the US – there are ways you can help save them (The Conversation) - US butterfly populations have dramatically declined by 22% over two decades, with habitat loss, insecticides, and climate change driving widespread species reduction.
Butterfly population in US shrinking by 22% over last 20 years, study shows (Guardian) - US butterfly populations have declined by 22% over two decades, signaling broader ecosystem disruption and potential long-term environmental challenges.
Mangroves at risk as El Salvador begins work on new airport (Mongabay) - El Salvador's new Pacific Airport threatens critical mangrove ecosystems and local wildlife habitats during coastal development project.
Ugandan researcher wins ‘Emerging Conservationist’ award for work on golden cats (Mongabay) - Ugandan conservationist Mwezi Badru Mugerwa wins Indianapolis Prize's Emerging Conservationist Award for pioneering community-driven efforts to protect the elusive African golden cat.
A Craze for Tiny Plants Is Driving a Poaching Crisis in South Africa (Yale E360) - Rare South African succulent plants face extinction as transnational criminal networks drive massive poaching crisis fueled by global social media plant trends.
Plants struggled for millions of years after Earth’s worst climate catastrophe – new study (The Conversation) - Ancient plant fossils reveal Earth's ecosystems took millions of years to recover after the end-Permian mass extinction event, offering critical insights into climate crisis resilience.
Is climate change supercharging Tropical Cyclone Alfred as it powers towards Australia? (Guardian) - Climate change may intensify Tropical Cyclone Alfred's destructive potential by supercharging sea temperatures and increasing rainfall and storm surge risks for Queensland.
‘A dream experiment’: our Australian icebreaker is on a crucial mission to Antarctica | Nathan Bindoff (Guardian) - Australian icebreaker embarks on critical Antarctic research mission to study Denman Glacier's potential sea-level rise impact.
Cyclone Alfred live updates: Brisbane city CBD deserted; power outages across Gold Coast; BoM tracking map and weather forecast shows flood risk for Queensland and northern NSW – latest news (Guardian) - Tropical Cyclone Alfred threatens Queensland and northern NSW with destructive winds, heavy rainfall, and widespread power outages, prompting mass evacuations.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches the Queensland coast – in pictures (Guardian) - Tropical Cyclone Alfred threatens Queensland coast with severe winds, flooding, and coastal erosion, prompting emergency preparations.
New species of parrot snake described in Brazil’s threatened Cerrado (Mongabay) - Scientists discover new parrot snake species with distinctive black 'mustache' in Brazil's threatened Cerrado ecosystem.
Is there room for large carnivores like grizzly bears to live in California? Research suggests that the answer is yes (UW SEFS) - Research reveals California has substantial suitable habitat for grizzly bear reintroduction across protected wilderness areas.
‘The entire coastline will be cemented over’: the tiny Italian town set to become a dock for giant cruise ships (Guardian) - Royal Caribbean plans to transform a quiet Italian coastal town into a major cruise ship port, sparking local environmental and cultural preservation concerns.
Efficiency
Waste Heat Recovery Advances: Thermoelectric Tech, Heat Pump Networks, and Global Energy Inefficiency Insights
Innovative device converts car exhaust to electricity (Anthropocene Magazine) - Researchers develop a thermoelectric generator that converts car exhaust heat into electricity, potentially charging phones and improving vehicle efficiency.
Energy, the Environment, the Economy and You – Energy and Its Cost! (Energy Central) - Global energy costs are six times higher than they should be due to environmental damage and inefficient power generation.
Community Heat Feasibility Study Tender (Bristol Energy Cooperative) - Technical consultancy sought for large-scale community heat pump feasibility study targeting >500kW heat network project.
Finance
Corporate climate finance shifts: Wells Fargo retreats, BlackRock pivots, while Areim, Techcoop, and Telescope secure strategic green investments across data centers, agriculture, and real estate sustainability.
A Giant Leap Backwards for Banks’ Investment in a Climate Safe Future (Stand.earth) - Wells Fargo abandons 2030 and 2050 climate goals, signaling a dangerous retreat from commitments to reduce fossil fuel financing.
Areim Raises Over $970 Million for Sustainable Data Center Fund (ESG Today) - Areim secures €900 million fund to develop renewable-powered data centers in Nordic region, addressing growing AI infrastructure sustainability challenges.
Climate Takes Corporate VCs (Carbon13) - Corporate venture capital invested over $10 billion in climatetech in 2024, with strategic focus on pilot projects and startup collaboration.
What is the impact of Blackrock pulling out of "Net Zero" several weeks ago? It would seem they have tossed in the towel on pressing their investments on addressing climate change? (Energy Central) - BlackRock's withdrawal from "Net Zero" signals potential retreat from climate-focused investment strategies.
PropTech Startup Telescope Raises $4 Million to Help Real Estate Owners Manage Climate Risks (ESG Today) - Norwegian proptech startup Telescope secures $4 million to help real estate owners quantify and manage climate and sustainability risks.
European Supervisory Authorities and European Central Bank | Fit-for-55 Climate Scenario Analysis (ECB) - EU financial sector shows resilience to climate transition risks, with banks facing potential losses but maintaining capacity for green financing.
Japan Releases Inaugural IFRS-Aligned Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESG Today) - Japan launches first IFRS-aligned sustainability reporting standards for listed companies, setting new mandatory disclosure requirements.
BP cuts boss’s pay by 30% after company misses profit targets (Guardian) - BP cuts CEO's pay by 30% after missing profit targets and scaling back green investment strategy.
Teacher Union Questions Investment in Tesla (CleanTechnica) - American Federation of Teachers questions Tesla investment amid concerns over company performance and Elon Musk's leadership.
The Week in AgriFoodTech: Restaurant tech provider Odeko nabs $126m, agrifintech Techcoop raises $70m (AgFunderNews) - Vietnamese agrifintech platform Techcoop secures $70 million Series A funding to support agricultural innovation.
Why is gender intentionality key to success? (Accion) - Gender-intentional financial strategies can unlock economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by addressing systemic barriers to financial inclusion.
Morningstar Sustainalytics Appoints David Pagliaro to Lead Global Product Strategy (ESG Today) - Morningstar Sustainalytics Appoints David Pagliaro as Chief Strategy & Product Officer to Lead Global Sustainable Product Initiatives.
Grid
AI, Galileo Tech, and Smart Grid Innovations Drive Renewable Energy Forecasting and Infrastructure Resilience Across U.S. and Global Markets
Improving Grid Stability with AI-Driven Forecasting & Galileo-Based Synchronization (Energy Central) - RESPONDENT project demonstrates AI and Galileo-enabled technologies to enhance grid stability and renewable energy forecasting through advanced synchronization and predictive modeling.
Power for data centers could come at ‘staggering’ cost to consumers (Renewable Energy World) - Data center electricity demand could impose billions in hidden costs on U.S. consumers through utility infrastructure investments.
Connecticut’s largest utility is tinkering with digital twins and preventing outages with AI (Renewable Energy World) - Connecticut's Eversource utility leverages AI and digital twins to predict and prevent power outages, reducing customer disruptions by 40,000 in a two-month pilot.
How one of the largest utilities is integrating renewables and implementing new grid tech in Florida and beyond (Renewable Energy World) - Duke Energy pioneers grid modernization through advanced technologies, renewable integration, and customer-focused smart energy solutions across six states.
Sungrow Unveils Next-Gen PowerTitan 2.0 Energy Storage System at RE+ Mexico 2025 to Accelerate Renewable Transition (TaiyangNews) - Sungrow launches advanced PowerTitan 2.0 energy storage system at RE+ Mexico 2025, targeting national renewable electricity goals with flexible, grid-resilient technology.
Cómo solucionar el problema del almacenamiento de las energías renovables (Yale Climate Connections) - Germany's renewable energy transition faces critical challenge of developing cost-effective, long-duration energy storage technologies to overcome intermittency of solar and wind power.
Energy Insiders Podcast: The low down on grid and EV batteries (RenewEconomy) - Battery expert Iola Hughes discusses latest trends in grid and electric vehicle battery technologies, highlighting emerging storage and mobility innovations.
Arkansas electric co-op taps Itron for smart tech deployments at the grid edge (Renewable Energy World) - Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative deploys Itron smart grid technology to enhance grid resilience and reliability using fiber optic network and smart meters.
Quinbrook & CATL’s 8-Hour Battery For Renewables In Australia (TaiyangNews) - Quinbrook and CATL launch innovative 8-hour battery storage solution in Australia, enabling industrial-scale solar power with extended renewable energy reliability.
With Texas facing soaring electricity demand, the politics of energy quietly shift at the Capitol (Texas Tribune) - Texas shifts towards an 'all-of-the-above' energy strategy, recognizing renewables as crucial for meeting soaring electricity demand and grid reliability.
Lawmakers Scrutinize Power Sector’s Future as Surging Demand Raises Alarms (POWER) - U.S. lawmakers warn of unprecedented electricity demand surge driven by AI data centers, grid reliability challenges, and partisan disagreements over energy infrastructure solutions.
How Utility Customers Wind Up Paying to Serve Data Centers (Heatmap News) - Harvard researchers reveal how data center infrastructure costs are being unfairly shifted to utility customers through regulatory mechanisms.
New big battery joins approval queue amid rush to secure sites in popular New England REZ (RenewEconomy) - 400MW Gara battery energy storage system enters approval process in New England Renewable Energy Zone, signaling continued renewable infrastructure development.
Robinyan Community Celebrates Landmark Interconnected Minigrid, Powering over 5,000 Peri-Urban Residents (GEAPP) - Robinyan Community Launches 500 kW Interconnected Minigrid, Providing Reliable Electricity to 5,000 Residents and Displacing 420 Metric Tons of Carbon Emissions Annually.
AES’ Christian Lopez on the challenges of cultivating a skilled utility workforce (Renewable Energy World) - AES executive highlights critical challenges in developing a skilled, future-ready utility workforce for the evolving energy landscape.
AI Infrastructure Group Will Build 300-MW Data Center in New Jersey (POWER) - Nebius Group plans to build a 300-MW AI data center in New Jersey, expanding its global infrastructure footprint.
Amazon Web Services (RenewableEnergyWorld) - Amazon Web Services continues global cloud expansion with 240+ services across 32 regions, supporting millions of customers in infrastructure and technology deployment.
Indigenous
Indigenous Wisdom and Resilience: From Forest Carbon Projects in Palawan to Rights of Nature Tribunals, Communities Defend Territories and Challenge Climate Injustice
Access Elder Cleo Reece’s Short Film: Honouring Water’s Sacred Spirt (Keepers of the Water) - Indigenous Elder Cleo Reece shares profound wisdom about water's sacred role in sustaining all life through a powerful short film.
Integrating Disaster Risk Reduction in Kenya’s Dadaab Refugee Complex (UNDRR) - Kenya's Dadaab refugee complex pioneers integrated disaster risk reduction strategy amid increasing climate-related displacement challenges.
In the drylands of northern Kenya, a ‘summer school’ for young researchers (Mongabay) - Young East African researchers gather in Kenya's drylands to challenge traditional narratives about pastoralist communities and their environmental interactions.
News spotlight: Indigenous leaders sign landmark carbon deal in Philippines (Conservation International) - Indigenous leaders in Palawan sign groundbreaking forest carbon project to protect 39,000 hectares and create sustainable economic incentive for conservation.
Elephants and rhinos at increased risk of poaching due to Trump funding cuts, groups say (Climate Desk) - Trump administration funding cuts threaten conservation efforts for elephants and rhinos, increasing poaching risks.
Yaku Raymi: The Quechua Ritual to Save a Glacier (Mongabay) - Peruvian Quechua community uses traditional water management and ritual practices to combat glacier loss and climate change impacts.
New setbacks for Peruvian Amazon reserve put uncontacted tribes at risk (Mongabay) - Peruvian government delays creating Amazon reserve, endangering uncontacted Indigenous tribes amid pressure from extractive industries.
Hipocrisia colonial (Socioambiental) - Brazilian indigenous Guarani communities face ongoing territorial rights challenges amid political attempts to restrict their citizenship and land claims.
Facing possible eviction, North Sumatra farmers contest palm oil giant (Mongabay) - North Sumatra farmers challenge palm oil company's eviction attempt through human rights commission intervention.
Coast Funds Welcomes New Team Members (Coast Funds) - Indigenous conservation organization expands team with three new members to enhance funding and services for First Nations on the Great Bear Coast.
Your Monthly Slice of CAKE 🍰 Mar 2025 (CAKE) - Climate adaptation resource platform highlights invasive species management, indigenous knowledge, and community-driven resilience strategies.
Letters to my co-mentor: reflections on building meaningful relationships in a scary world (Climate Generation) - Youth mentorship program highlights transformative power of reciprocal, intergenerational relationships in climate activism.
In Memoriam: Remembering 41 Indigenous Defenders Murdered in 2024 (Cultural Survival) - 41 Indigenous Defenders Murdered in Latin America in 2024, Highlighting Systemic Violence Against Environmental Activists.
The Rights of Nature Become a Rallying Point Against an Ascendant Mining Industry (Inside Climate News) - International Rights of Nature Tribunal exposes mining industry's environmental and human rights impacts through testimonies from Indigenous communities across Latin America.
University of Melbourne leads engagement with the Pacific through education and research (University of Melbourne) - Strengthens Pacific engagement through research, education, and collaborative agreements across Samoa, Fiji, and Solomon Islands.
Empowering women in livestock: addressing gender barriers in Uganda’s pig sector (CGIAR) - Targeted interventions in Uganda's pig sector aim to transform gender norms and enhance women's economic opportunities in livestock farming.
Industry
Hydrogen Horizons: Baker Hughes, Electric Hydrogen, and Global Summit Initiatives Drive Industrial Decarbonization and Clean Energy Transformation
Signals of change – March 2025 (We Mean Business Coalition) - UK and EU accelerate industrial decarbonization with ambitious emissions reduction plans, renewable energy investments, and clean technology initiatives.
Green Hydrogen Summit USA 2025 (Energy Central) - Green Hydrogen Summit USA 2025 convenes key industry leaders to drive hydrogen revolution across energy, industrial, and transportation sectors in Seattle.
Zeitview Raises $60M For Infrastructure Inspections (Energy Transition Ventures) - Zeitview secures $60M investment led by Climate Investment to advance AI-powered infrastructure inspection technologies.
Meet the CEO: 5 Questions for Mark Liffmann, Omnidian (Activate Capital) - Omnidian CEO Mark Liffmann discusses climate change, truth in the AI era, and his solar asset monitoring platform's mission.
Green Hydrogen Summit UK & Ireland 2025 (Energy Central) - Green Hydrogen Summit UK & Ireland 2025 to explore hydrogen derivatives, P2X applications, and net-zero transition strategies in July.
Baker Hughes, Woodside Energy Developing Decarbonization Solution Utilizing NET Power Platform (POWER) - Baker Hughes and Woodside Energy partner to develop low-carbon NET Power platform for decarbonizing oil, gas, and industrial power generation.
This food researcher is on a mission to make fake meat taste better. Will she succeed? (Guardian) - Food researcher Caroline Cotto leads taste-testing initiative to improve plant-based meat alternatives' flavor, aiming to reduce climate impact of animal agriculture.
Electric Hydrogen, Titan Join to Manufacture Electrolyzer Plants (Power Mag) - Electric Hydrogen partners with Titan to manufacture 100-MW electrolyzer plants in Texas, enabling lower-cost hydrogen production.
Electric Hydrogen partners with Texas-based Titan to deliver modularized manufacturing for electrolyzer plants (EH2) - Electric Hydrogen partners with Titan to deliver modularized 100MW electrolyzer plant manufacturing in Texas, reducing hydrogen production costs by up to 60%.
SMA Solar Reports €93 Million EBIT Loss For FY2024 As Sales Decline (TaiyangNews) - SMA Solar reports significant financial losses in 2024, merging business units and exiting low-growth markets amid solar inverter industry challenges.
Behind the Fusion Scene: Jack Taylor (Kyoto Fusioneering) - Aerospace engineer Jack Taylor transitions to fusion technology, advancing SCYLLA© Blanket development through computational modeling and innovative research.
🇨🇳 Just how big is China’s AI market? (Exponential View) - China's generative AI market processes up to 11 trillion tokens daily across 200 firms, revealing massive computational scale and rapid growth in token usage.
Policy
Policy Landscape Shifts: Basin Electric, Climate Week NYC, and Global Climate Governance Amid Political Tensions and Renewable Energy Challenges
Basin Electric urges Congress to support clean energy tax credits (Utility Dive) - Basin Electric advocates for maintaining clean energy tax credits to support renewable infrastructure and electricity demand growth.
Climate Week NYC returns September 2025 (YouTube) - Climate Week NYC 2025 to convene global leaders for critical sustainability discussions and collaborative action.
Massive new Kimberley fracking industry could keep Woodside gas plant going until 2070 (RenewEconomy) - Proposed massive Kimberley fracking project threatens unique ecosystem and could extend Woodside's LNG plant operations until 2070, potentially adding significant greenhouse gas emissions.
We need you to join us at the Rise & Repair Rally Day! (Climate Generation) - Minnesota environmental coalition hosts Rise & Repair Rally Day to advocate for climate justice at state capitol.
A Deadly Assault On Weather Reporting (Covering Climate Now) - Trump's proposed mass layoffs at NOAA threaten critical weather forecasting and public safety infrastructure.
Nigeria bids to host COP32 climate summit in Lagos (Climate Change News) - Nigeria seeks to host 2027 COP32 climate summit in Lagos, positioning itself as a climate action leader and potential conference venue.
Why I am Suing the Kazakh Government to Save the Caspian Sea (Earth.org) - Kazakh environmental activist launches legal battle to expose oil industry's impact and save the rapidly disappearing Caspian Sea.
‘Parasite’ Director’s New Film Proves Space Won’t Save Us (Atmos) - Bong Joon-ho's 'Mickey 17' exposes the brutal realities of space colonization, billionaire exploitation, and technological dehumanization in a dystopian climate crisis future.
Congratulations to new BC3 PhD graduate Laila Vivas (BC3) - Laila Vivas completes PhD thesis exploring environmental justice through critical, ecofeminist, and trans-scalar theoretical approaches.
Report: Locally-led clean energy planning could slash investment needed for net zero (BusinessGreen) - Locally-led clean energy planning could significantly reduce net zero investment requirements by enabling targeted regional infrastructure development.
Southern leaders defend federal investments critical for clean energy, conservation, and safety projects (SELC) - Southern business leaders advocate for continued federal investments in clean energy, conservation, and infrastructure projects to support economic growth and resilience.
Forget about your carbon footprint. Try ‘climatemaxxing.’ (Grist) - Social media trend 'climatemaxxing' reframes climate action as an optimization challenge and aspirational self-improvement strategy.
‘No-one wants to go through this again’: how disaster-stricken residents in northern NSW are preparing for Cyclone Alfred (The Conversation) - Northern NSW communities leverage community resilience networks to prepare for Cyclone Alfred amid ongoing recovery from 2022 flood trauma.
10 Essential Ways the National Weather Service and NOAA Protect Our Families (Moms Clean Air Force) - National Weather Service and NOAA provide critical public safety alerts, forecasts, and education across severe weather, air quality, and climate change domains.
Volvo Cars CEO Torches EU Plan To Delay Automaker CO2 Emissions Requirements — And He Should (CleanTechnica) - Volvo Cars CEO criticizes EU's plan to delay CO2 emissions requirements for automakers, arguing it undermines business trust and climate action.
A straightforward climate fix hits another setback (Energy Central) - Congress rolls back methane fee, potentially undermining efforts to reduce potent greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas industry.
Orbán-Backed Think Tank Breached Lobbying Rules, Claims EU Watchdog (DeSmog) - EU watchdog accuses Orbán-linked think tank MCC Brussels of breaching lobbying transparency rules by failing to disclose funding sources.
Can Climate Photography Change Minds? (Atmos) - PhotoVogue Festival explores how climate photography can shift perspectives and inspire environmental action through visual storytelling.
What climate vulnerability actually looks like (The Conversation) - Climate vulnerability transcends stereotypical global south imagery, revealing that no region is immune from escalating climate change impacts.
What is this era of calamity we’re in? Some say ‘polycrisis’ captures it (Guardian) - Global interconnected systems create a 'polycrisis' where cascading disasters amplify each other's impacts, challenging traditional problem-solving approaches.
The F*ck Our Forests Act (The Wildlife News) - Controversial forest management bill critiqued for ineffective wildfire policy and ecological misunderstanding.
Members of Congress propose protections from toxic PFAS pollution for military members, firefighters, and communities (SELC) - Bipartisan congressional bill aims to prevent PFAS water contamination at military bases by mandating monitoring and cleanup efforts.
Why fear of billion-dollar lawsuits stops countries phasing out fossil fuels (Guardian) - Fear of billion-dollar investor lawsuits is preventing countries from passing environmental regulations and phasing out fossil fuels.
Plibersek delays call on controversial Tasmania wind project again, as local division deepens (RenewEconomy) - Federal environment minister Tanya Plibersek delays decision on controversial $3 billion Robbins Island wind farm project until after potential federal election.
For small energy startups, the DOE funding freeze is an existential threat (Latitude Media) - DOE funding freeze threatens small energy startups' survival, causing financial uncertainty and potential operational collapse.
Against a Backdrop of Federal Inaction, New Mexico Emerges as Unlikely Leader in Cutting Oil and Gas Pollution (Moms Clean Air Force) - New Mexico advances ambitious climate legislation targeting oil and gas pollution despite being a major fossil fuel producer.
The Trump administration is trying to fire the ‘backbone’ of wildland firefighting (High Country News) - Trump administration's mass layoffs threaten wildland firefighting capacity by eliminating critical support staff with emergency response certifications.
NOAA Hurricane Hunter layoffs threaten to degrade hurricane forecasts (Yale Climate Connections) - NOAA Hurricane Hunter layoffs threaten to degrade hurricane forecasting capabilities by reducing critical storm data collection and analysis.
When Insurance Companies Walk Away: How Bluelining Drives Economic Inequity and What Policymakers can do to Stop it (Greenlining) - Insurance companies systematically withdraw coverage from climate-vulnerable communities, perpetuating economic inequity through a modern form of financial discrimination called "bluelining".
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Funding Freeze for Climate Work. Will the White House Comply? (Inside Climate News) - Federal judge blocks Trump administration's freeze on congressionally approved climate and conservation funding, ruling executive branch cannot unilaterally terminate congressional appropriations.
COP30 chief calls for global unity on climate action as cooperation falters (Climate Change News) - COP30 president calls for global climate cooperation amid rising tensions, funding disputes, and challenges to multilateral climate action.
Deputy Secretary-General and UNEP Executive Director discuss the 2025 environmental agenda (UN News) - Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed discusses critical minerals, COP30 preparations, and the urgent need for sustainable, just environmental development.
Battling the giants: How Greenpeace fights back against SLAPP lawsuits (Greenpeace) - Environmental advocacy group battles corporate SLAPP lawsuits to protect free speech and challenge polluting industries.
Answers to common questions about the EU omnibus proposal (Watershed) - EU's omnibus proposal seeks to simplify CSRD reporting requirements, potentially reducing data points and aligning with global standards while delaying implementation timelines.
Canadians protest imports of US toxic waste amid Trump tariff war (Guardian) - Canadian municipality resists Quebec government's forced land sale to US-owned toxic waste facility amid Trump-era trade tensions.
Indonesia families evicted for Jakarta PIK2 project flooded at relocation site (Mongabay) - Families evicted for Jakarta property development face flooding at relocation site, highlighting urban planning challenges and climate vulnerability.
Real Property Tax Law § 575-b Held Unconstitutional by New York Trial Court: What This Means for Assessment of Renewable Energy Projects (Energy Central) - New York Trial Court Declares Renewable Energy Property Tax Law Unconstitutional, Creating Uncertainty for Solar and Wind Project Assessments.
Scientists Are Rising Up to Resist Trump Policies (Inside Climate News) - Thousands of scientists globally plan coordinated protests against Trump administration's anti-science policies, demanding scientific integrity and defending research funding.
London air pollution down since Ulez extended to outer boroughs, study finds (Guardian) - London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) expansion significantly reduces air pollution, with notable improvements in outer boroughs and deprived areas.
LA County sues Southern California Edison for Eaton Fire damages (Utility Dive) - LA County sues Southern California Edison for hundreds of millions in damages from Eaton Fire, alleging utility negligence in wildfire prevention.
Los Angeles County sues Southern California Edison, alleging utility’s equipment sparked wildfire (Renewable Energy World) - Los Angeles County sues Southern California Edison for hundreds of millions in damages, alleging utility equipment sparked devastating Eaton Fire that destroyed over 9,400 structures.
USEA Virtual Press Briefing: Energy and Environment: The Trump Challenge (USEA) - Trump administration challenges environmental regulations, threatens clean energy funding and policy progress.
DOE approves LNG export permit extension for Golden Pass (Utility Dive) - DOE approves LNG export permit extension for Golden Pass terminal owned by QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil, marking third LNG-related authorization under Trump administration.
China Briefing 6 March 2025: ‘Two sessions’ climate news; New vice-minister; Targets missed (Carbon Brief) - China misses 2024 carbon intensity target, with emissions rising 0.7% despite energy transition efforts.
What have we learned from 15 years of REDD+ policy research? (analysis) (Mongabay) - 15-year REDD+ research reveals persistent power imbalances and market-driven approaches undermine forest conservation efforts in the Global South.
Columbia Climate School: Signature Speaker Series Spring 2025! (Columbia Climate School) - Signature Speaker Series Spring 2025 showcases global leaders discussing climate action, journalism, and environmental challenges across four diverse events.
Conference on Sustainable Development, Energy Transitions & Climate Action (Energy Central) - Global conference aims to accelerate sustainable development through innovative policies, strategies, and technologies for addressing climate action and energy transitions.
SOCAN testimony on HB3081 (SOCAN) - Oregon climate organization supports House Bill 3081 to upgrade state energy incentive one-stop-shop platform for easier public access to conservation and electrification rebates.
#CTS2025: From Compliance to Competitive Action! (The Climate Choice) - Inaugural Climate Transformation Summit in Berlin aims to unite sustainability and procurement leaders to drive Scope 3 action beyond compliance.
Transcript of EWG podcast ‘Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode' – Episode 26 (EWG) - Clean beauty pioneer Hillary Peterson discusses toxic-free skincare, innovation in personal care products, and her mission to create effective, health-conscious beauty solutions.
Paybacks from Space (NASA) - Space technology investments yield substantial economic and technological benefits across multiple sectors, driving innovation and scientific progress.
A Wave of Anti-Renewables Bills Hits States Legislatures (Heatmap News) - Republican state legislators across the U.S. are rapidly introducing bills to restrict and penalize renewable energy development through land-use regulations, taxes, and approval processes.
Trump Assault On NEPA Will Sow Chaos And Is Doomed To Fail (CleanTechnica) - Trump's proposed NEPA rule changes threaten to create regulatory chaos and potentially slow down, rather than expedite, federal project permitting processes.
United Advocacy in Action (Advanced Energy United) - State-level advocacy drives advanced energy policy progress across multiple U.S. states through legislative engagement, grid modernization efforts, and strategic policy initiatives.
‘EPA’s action is illegal,’ says green group attorney about $20B GGRF funding freeze (Utility Dive) - EPA freezes $20B green bank funding, citing conflicts of interest while grant recipients claim the move is illegal.
#omnibus update: what business needs to know. #csrd (Sweep) - EU's Omnibus proposal delays and simplifies corporate sustainability reporting requirements while maintaining core reporting principles, signaling continued importance of extra-financial data for businesses.
California's rooftop solar debate is raging again (Canary Media) - California's rooftop solar incentives face potential further cuts as regulators debate controversial "cost-shift" arguments affecting utility rates and renewable energy goals.
Federal Funding Opportunities and Guidance – March 7, 2025 (Environmental Protection Network) - Federal grantees receive guidance on navigating potential funding challenges, maintaining compliance, and protecting project continuity amid administrative uncertainties.
Great Lakes states brace for tariff impacts (Canary Media) - Great Lakes states warn of potential economic disruption from Trump-era trade tariffs impacting energy infrastructure and fuel costs.
How Capsule is supporting young women to build thriving businesses (Impact Hub) - Capsule programme empowers young women entrepreneurs in Romania, Hungary, and Croatia through mentorship and skills training, addressing gender gaps in startup ecosystems.
Bloomberg as a note in the Bloomberg Green today said that Europe has decided to fund defense rather than their climate change related programs. What are the expected impacts of this redirection of their funding? (Bloomberg Green) - Europe prioritizes defense spending, potentially compromising climate change investment and mitigation efforts.
Apple Legend Woz Says Tech Companies Are Too Big & Too Political Today (CleanTechnica) - Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak criticizes tech companies for being too large and politically influential, warning against tech billionaires' outsized control of democratic processes.
Renewables
World Bank-backed Somalia solar tender, Corning's domestic solar modules, LONGi and DAS Solar's advanced PV technologies drive global renewable energy expansion amid AI-driven demand and geopolitical shifts.
Somalia Launches 12 MW Solar & Energy Storage Tender (TaiyangNews) - Somalia launches 12 MW solar and energy storage tender in Berbera region, funded by World Bank's Electricity Sector Recovery Project.
Corning Blows A Huge Solar Energy Raspberry At “American Energy Dominance” (CleanTechnica) - Corning partners with Suniva and Heliene to create high-domestic-content solar modules, challenging Trump's fossil fuel-focused energy policy.
LONGi Upgrades HPBC 2.0 Module Series With 3 Key Features (TaiyangNews) - LONGi launches upgraded Hi-MO X10 solar modules with advanced anti-dust, shade, and fire resistance features using HPBC 2.0 cell technology.
DAS Solar Showcases Cutting-Edge N-Type Products at Key Energy 2025 (TaiyangNews) - DAS Solar unveils advanced N-type solar modules with high efficiency and aesthetic design at Key Energy 2025 expo in Italy.
Powering the Future: How Solar is Scaling to Meet Surging Energy Demand (Sitetracker) - Solar and storage industries must rapidly scale to meet surging energy demand driven by AI and data centers, despite policy uncertainties.
China Solar PV News Snippets: GCL SI’s BC Modules IEC Certified & More (TaiyangNews) - China advances solar technology with GCL SI's BC module IEC certification and LONGi's performance breakthrough, while Datang awards 22.5 GW module procurement contracts.
The future is still bright for clean energy (Environment America) - U.S. Energy Information Administration projects 58.4 gigawatts of clean renewable energy additions, with solar leading at 32.5 GW and significant battery storage expansion.
Renewables Will Best Fossil Fuels Over Time Despite Trump’s Efforts (Forbes) - Renewable energy technologies are becoming increasingly cost-competitive with fossil fuels, driven by falling technology prices and growing corporate net-zero commitments, despite political resistance.
Wood Mackenzie Forecasts 160 GW DC Solar For South America By 2034 (TaiyangNews) - Wood Mackenzie predicts 160 GW of solar PV capacity across South America by 2034, with Brazil and Chile leading growth amid evolving market dynamics.
Can solar power thrive despite Trump’s culture wars? (Canary Media) - Solar industry adapts to Trump-era politics by rebranding as an "American energy dominance" strategy, emphasizing economic benefits over climate messaging.
Seeking solar? Check out this comprehensive map of the North American supply chain (Renewable Energy World) - Sinovoltaics releases comprehensive map tracking North American solar supply chain dynamics, revealing 129.9 GW potential module production capacity by 2027.
Why Offshore Wind Might Survive in the South (Heatmap News) - Despite political challenges, offshore wind development in the U.S. Southeast remains viable, with Virginia's Coastal Virginia project progressing and North Carolina exploring potential projects.
Inside scoop: How Mackie's delivered business growth and a renewables record (BusinessGreen) - Mackie's of Scotland boosts ice cream sales while expanding on-site renewable energy generation.
Energy Breakthroughs Are Reshaping Our World (Energy Central) - Transformative renewable, storage, and nuclear technologies are rapidly reshaping global energy infrastructure towards a sustainable, net-zero emissions future.
Middle East & Africa Solar PV News Snippets: Nedbank & Norfund Invest In Pele Energy Group & More (TaiyangNews) - Nedbank and Norfund invest ZAR 575 million in Pele Energy Group to expand renewable energy portfolio across Africa.
Green hydrogen production plant taps 100 pct renewable grid using cutting edge electrolyser (RenewEconomy) - Tasmania launches first commercial-scale green hydrogen plant powered by 100% renewable electricity, producing 262kg daily for maritime applications.
Jolywood’s Latest TOPCon Module For Harsh Environments (TaiyangNews) - Jolywood launches high-durability 595W TOPCon solar module with reinforced steel frame for extreme environmental conditions.
The first ‘Made in America’ solar module supply chain has been established, but killing the CHIPS Act would break it (Renewable Energy World) - First fully domestic U.S. solar module supply chain emerges, but faces potential disruption from potential CHIPS Act repeal.
WA punches above its weight in a big February for wind and solar generation (RenewEconomy) - Western Australia leads national renewable energy performance with top-ranking wind and solar farms in February 2025, achieving 42% grid renewable penetration.
Andrew Forrest-backed wind and battery project could be first to drop off federal CIS winners list (RenewEconomy) - Andrew Forrest-backed wind and battery project in NSW faces potential cancellation due to grid access challenges in southwest renewable energy zone.
Ocean Energy Is Almost Ready, But It Needs a Boost Over the Testing Barrier (CleanTechnica) - NREL's advanced testing facilities are accelerating marine energy technology development by providing sophisticated wave simulation environments that reduce risks and costs of ocean deployment.
Here’s Your American Energy Dominance, Perovskite Solar Panel Edition (CleanTechnica) - Tandem PV secures $50 million in Series A funding to develop high-efficiency, low-cost perovskite solar panels with potential to boost US solar technology leadership.
BNEF Survey Reveals AESOLAR as Europe's Sole Tier 1 PV Manufacturer with High Bankability in 2024 (TaiyangNews) - AESOLAR emerges as Europe's sole Tier 1 PV manufacturer with high bankability in BNEF's 2024 global survey, marking a significant rise in financial credibility.
Achieving a 7.74% Gain! Hi-MO 9 Delivers a High-Scoring Performance in Xi'an Power Generation Demonstration (TaiyangNews) - LONGi's Hi-MO 9 solar modules demonstrate 7.74% higher energy generation compared to TOPCon modules in eight-month Xi'an performance test.
TaiyangNews PV Price Index – 2025 - CW10 (TaiyangNews) - Solar industry price index shows positive trends in polysilicon, wafers, cells, and solar glass prices during Calendar Week 10 of 2025.
CleanTech Evolution (Energy Central) - CleanTech Evolution event will explore business solutions for clean energy production, sustainable products, and zero-emission technologies with industry leaders sharing insights.
Green Energy Forum opening session (BBC) - Taiwan's financial and tech leaders showcase innovative corporate strategies for renewable energy transition and climate action.
Renewables Developers Get Sweaty Palms Across America (Heatmap News) - Renewable energy developers face mounting local opposition, project delays, and legal challenges across multiple U.S. states.
Texas Leads U.S. Renewable Energy Generation by a Country Mile (Inside Climate News) - Texas solidifies its leadership in U.S. renewable energy generation, with significant growth in wind and solar power in 2024, outpacing other states by a wide margin.
Texas Republicans start coming around on renewables (Canary Media) - Texas Republicans increasingly support renewables as energy demand grows and clean energy proves reliable.
Transport
Global EV revolution accelerates with BYD's European expansion, Tesla challenges, emerging battery technologies, and innovative sustainable aviation developments from Delta Air Lines and Teesside Airport.
Electric Vehicles Are Preferred Mobility Choice In New Youth Survey (CleanTechnica) - Global youth survey reveals growing preference for electric vehicles, with 35% expected EV ownership in next decade across 15 cities.
IEA: Global EV battery industry 'entering a new phase' on path to maturity (BusinessGreen) - IEA reports global EV battery industry is maturing rapidly, with fierce competition driven by falling production costs and surging electric vehicle demand.
Automakers Have One Month to Prepare for Trump’s Tariffs (Heatmap News) - Trump administration grants automakers a one-month exemption from new tariffs on Mexican and Canadian car imports, potentially impacting EV and internal combustion vehicle prices.
The Tesla Ethicist: Should I Sell My Tesla EV To Protest Musk’s Government Interference? (CleanTechnica) - Tesla owners grapple with ethical dilemma of selling EVs due to Musk's controversial political stances and potential financial impact.
UK: Teesside International Airport to Construct Hydrogen Refuelling Station (Energy Central) - Teesside International Airport begins construction of a hydrogen refuelling station to support sustainable aviation infrastructure.
BYD Prepping For Huge Overseas Growth (CleanTechnica) - BYD accelerates European expansion with supplier summit, new Hungarian factory, and $5.6 billion stock sale to drive global electric vehicle market growth.
New BYD Yuan Plus With Fridge & God’s Eye Launches … at $15,970 (CleanTechnica) - BYD launches updated Yuan Plus electric crossover with built-in fridge and advanced driver-assist system at competitive $15,970 starting price.
New manganese-heavy battery material could lead to dramatic increase in EV range (RenewEconomy) - UK startup develops manganese-rich battery material promising 20% higher energy density and extended electric vehicle range.
Tesla’s Post-Election Stock Bump Has Vaporized (Heatmap News) - Tesla's stock plummets as Musk's political alignment and sales decline erode the company's market value and potential carbon credit revenue.
EV Realty Acquires EV Charging Platform Gage Zero’s Assets to Scale Truck Fleet Charging and Meet Long-Term Market Demand (EV Realty) - Strategic acquisition of Gage Zero's assets expands EV charging infrastructure for commercial truck fleets across California and key markets.
Delta Partners with JetZero to Develop 50% More Fuel-Efficient Blended-Wing Aircraft (ESG Today) - Delta Air Lines partners with JetZero to develop blended-wing aircraft promising 50% improved fuel efficiency by 2030.
Cars With Touchscreen Controls May Not Qualify For Top Euro NCAP Safety Ratings (CleanTechnica) - Euro NCAP safety ratings may penalize cars with exclusively touchscreen controls, pushing automakers to reintroduce physical buttons for critical vehicle functions.
Tesla Sales Crash Hard in Oz (CleanTechnica) - Tesla sales plummet 72% in Australia, potentially due to Elon Musk's controversial political actions and shifting market dynamics.
Ballooning Around Venus (Nautilus) - MIT scientist proposes using renewable electrolysis technology to power long-duration balloon missions exploring Venus's challenging atmospheric environment.
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