Doing an end run towards opportunities

"There’s always going to be opportunities to improve things. You have to look where the opportunities are and pursue them, and don’t spend too much time hitting your head against the brick wall." -Steven Nadel, American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.

Hugely influential energy efficiency leader Steven Nadel has announced he's departing from his current position and offered some really good strategic wisdom in an interview RMI shared this morning that I want to share with you.

"We’re pivoting more to state and local programs, working with businesses, people who do care about this. Yes, we will work to defend key policies at the federal level, but making forward progress on efficiency at the federal level will be hard for the next few years.

"So, look for those opportunities. Look for opportunities to build some consensus and move forward.

"It’s kind of like a military campaign. If the enemy’s dug in one place, you do an end run, you go somewhere else where you feel you can make progress."

Speaking of making progress, you're invited to join us tomorrow for the 2nd Earth Catalyst Green Tech Startup Session. We'll run through a process where we:

• look at your business to identify opportunities to make strategic progress

• configure some tech to help you discover opportunities to make that progress

• and we'll talk about synthesizing connections between what you're doing now and new opportunities to grow revenue, reduce costs, and reduce risk.

I'd love for you to join us.

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Visual of the Day

Oil's Hidden Growth Engine

Inside Climate News illustrates how petrochemical production – not transportation – will be the biggest driver of new oil demand by 2030, according to International Energy Agency projections. The data shows petrochemicals (used primarily for plastics and chemicals) will account for over 9 million barrels per day of demand growth through 2030, far outpacing increases from shipping, passenger vehicles, aviation and road freight.

Today's Updates

Table of Contents

• Agriculture (7 stories) - Salmon die-offs, McDonald's wildfire impact, coconut monocultures, H5N1 threats, Finally Foods' GE potatoes, and EPA bee protection petition highlight agriculture's environmental challenges

  
  

• Carbon (6 stories) - China leads 94.5GW coal surge while Chestnut Carbon raises $160M for forest projects; climate impacts span wildfires, aviation routes and flower trade

  
  

• Circular (6 stories) -Michigan's $5.6M recycling push, Stanford's battery recycling breakthrough, and EU's repairable phone rules reshape circular economy alongside BLK + GRN's clean beauty marketplace

• Ecosystems (11 stories) - Heatwaves hit Brazil, peatlands lack protection, and endangered species face threats - from Lahontan trout in Nevada to spotted owls in Canada - as WRI and Nature Tech Summit address biodiversity monitoring and resilience solutions

  
  

• Efficiency (5 stories) - Patents, products & partnerships: Enertopia's moisture-cooling panels, LONGi's water efficiency gains, SolarEdge's Energy Bank battery, and ABB-Samsung smart energy integration, amid mixed home retrofit results

  
  

• Finance (9 stories) - Arcadia's RPD Energy acquisition, Columbia's climate finance degree launch, JinkoSolar's ESG recognition, and Macquarie's NZBA exit amid rising clean energy financing challenges

  
  

• Grid (24 stories) - Record grid battery deployments in Texas and UK, while V2G pilots and VPPs expand; transformer shortages and data center loads challenge utilities; FERC fast-tracks interconnection reforms

  
  

• Indigenous (6 stories) - Indigenous leaders oppose NM hydrogen plans while Chilean tribes partner on sustainable mining; seed preservation and traditional knowledge efforts advance across communities

  
  

• Industry (22 stories) - KoBold Metals, JinkoSolar, AtmosZero, StormFisher Hydrogen, and Waaree Energies lead industrial developments in AI mining, solar manufacturing, heat pumps, and e-fuels, while Europe launches €200B InvestAI plan

  
  

• Policy (72 stories) - Trump administration blocks climate funds, nominates oil lobbyist Sgamma to BLM; EU proposes 90% emissions cut by 2040; 22 GOP states sue NY over Climate Superfund law

  
  

• Renewables (14 stories) - Global solar surge led by Bangladesh's 1.78 GW tender and US's 47% clean energy growth, while Australia, Dominican Republic and Germany advance major wind and solar projects; Microsoft and Origin Energy expand renewable portfolios

  
  

•  Transport (11 stories) - NIO, VinFast, BYD challenge Tesla while NY, California push charging networks; Lyft-Mobileye plan robotaxis as Ford, Lucid, BMW debate battery sizes

Agriculture

Salmon die-offs, McDonald's wildfire impact, coconut monocultures, H5N1 threats, Finally Foods' GE potatoes, and EPA bee protection petition highlight agriculture's environmental challenges

• Mass salmon deaths hit Scottish farms as government investigates (Mongabay) - Hundreds of thousands of Scottish farmed salmon die from jellyfish attacks, disease and parasites as government inquiry reveals industry's lack of progress on environmental and welfare issues.

• McDonald’s flames highlight our failure to face facts about food (Climate Change News) - McDonald's restaurant burning in California wildfires symbolizes food industry's massive contribution to climate change, with meat production alone responsible for 20% of global emissions.

• Over half of Pacific atoll forests are coconut palm plantations — Study (Mongabay) - Study reveals over half of Pacific atoll forests are abandoned colonial-era coconut palm plantations, impacting native biodiversity and water resources.

• The Unnatural History of Bird Flu (Nautilus) - H5N1 avian flu virus, created by modern poultry production systems, has evolved into increasingly dangerous strains capable of infecting humans and wild animals while devastating commercial flocks.

• The Unnatural History of Bird Flu (Nautilus) - H5N1 avian flu virus, created by modern poultry production systems, has evolved into increasingly dangerous strains capable of infecting humans and wild animals while devastating commercial flocks.

• Molecular farming startup Finally Foods announces field trial of potatoes containing casein (AgFunderNews) - Finally Foods launches first field trial of genetically engineered potatoes producing casein proteins for dairy alternatives in southern Israel.

• Petition calls on EPA to tighten pesticide rules to protect bees (Mongabay) - Environmental group petitions EPA to expand bee safety testing requirements for pesticides beyond adult honeybees to include larvae and native species.

Carbon

China leads 94.5GW coal surge while Chestnut Carbon raises $160M for forest projects; climate impacts span wildfires, aviation routes and flower trade

• China’s construction of new coal-power plants ‘reached 10-year high’ in 2024 (Carbon Brief) - China began construction of 94.5GW of new coal power plants in 2024, marking highest level in decade while accounting for 95% of global new coal builds.

• Forest Carbon Removal Gets a $160 Million Vote of Confidence (Heatmap) - Forest carbon startup Chestnut Carbon secures $160M Series B funding for large-scale tree planting and carbon removal projects across southeastern U.S.

• Models show intensifying wildfires in a warming world due to changes in vegetation and humidity; only a minor role for lightning (ScienceDaily) - New climate models predict 14% increase in global wildfire-burned areas per degree of warming, driven primarily by humidity changes and vegetation growth rather than lightning.

• Russia's War Is Driving Up Emissions by Forcing Planes to Reroute (Yale E360) - Russian airspace restrictions from Ukraine war force Western airlines to take longer routes, increasing global aviation emissions by 1% in 2023.

• Unexpectedly, January 2025 was Earth’s hottest January on record (Yale Climate Connections) - Earth records warmest January in history during unexpected La Niña conditions, with global land areas hitting record highs and Arctic sea ice reaching second-lowest extent.

• Why ‘low carbon’ roses are flown around the world (The Conversation) - Global rose trade sees flowers flown from Africa and South America to worldwide markets, with complex carbon footprint calculations showing tropical-grown roses can be more eco-friendly than Dutch greenhouse varieties despite air transport.

Circular

Michigan's $5.6M recycling push, Stanford's battery recycling breakthrough, and EU's repairable phone rules reshape circular economy alongside BLK + GRN's clean beauty marketplace

• BSS 2024: Embracing Non-Toxic Living W/Kristian Edwards (Black & Green) - Founder Dr. Kristian Edwards shares how her marketplace helps Black women entrepreneurs sell non-toxic personal care products while educating consumers about chemical-free living and sustainable practices.

• BSS 2024: Emergency Prepardness SnapShot - Responding to Community Needs W/Dan Scott (BSS) - Augusta community leader outlines urgent needs for tree debris management equipment and organized committees following storm damage, emphasizing sustainable waste repurposing and community resilience.

• How the pollution of today will become the ‘technofossils’ of the far future (The Conversation) - Scientists explain how modern pollution and everyday items like aluminum cans, plastic, and concrete will become preserved 'technofossils' lasting millions of years.

• Michigan Steps Up: EGLE Awards $5.6M to Build a Circular Supply Chain (Rheaply) - Michigan awards $5.6M in grants to 30 organizations for developing circular supply chains and recycling infrastructure across the state.

• Recycling Lithium-Ion Batteries Offers Benefits Over Mining Virgin Metals (CleanTechnica) - Stanford study finds recycling lithium-ion batteries produces half the emissions and uses 75% less water and energy compared to mining virgin metals.

• The EU Ecodesign Legislation: A Strategic Shift for Smartphone Manufacturers (IDC) - EU's new Ecodesign legislation mandates smartphone manufacturers to ensure device durability, repairability, and 5-year software support starting June 2025.

Ecosystems

Heatwaves hit Brazil, peatlands lack protection, and endangered species face threats - from Lahontan trout in Nevada to spotted owls in Canada - as WRI and Nature Tech Summit address biodiversity monitoring and resilience solutions

• Intense heatwave in southern Brazil forces schools to suspend return (The Guardian) - Record-breaking heatwave in southern Brazil forces school closures as temperatures hit 43.8C, following devastating floods last year that killed 180 people.

• Declining biodiversity and emerging diseases are entwined, more study needed (Mongabay) - New study reveals complex links between biodiversity decline and rising infectious diseases, highlighting urgent need for better pathogen monitoring in wildlife populations.

• Global warming and mass extinctions: What we can learn from plants from the last ice age (ScienceDaily) - Ancient plant DNA analysis reveals species extinction patterns during last ice age warming, showing grasses and Arctic shrubs face highest extinction risk from modern climate change.

• Just 17% of world’s peatlands are protected, new study warns (Carbon Brief) - Only 17% of global peatlands fall within protected areas despite storing more carbon than all forests combined, new study reveals.

• Nocturnal basking and deep diving may not be enough to keep crocodiles cool in a warming world (The Conversation) - Research shows Australian saltwater crocodiles' rising body temperatures and reduced diving abilities signal potential vulnerability to climate change impacts despite adaptive behaviors.

• Screening of Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Film (The Wildlife News) - Documentary screening reveals endangered Lahontan cutthroat trout's struggle for survival against livestock grazing impacts in Nevada, with only 5 of 71 populations remaining resilient.

• February updates - Nature Tech Collective (Nature Tech Collective) - Global nature tech community shares February updates including Nature Tech Summit registration, biodiversity monitoring developments, and new partnerships to accelerate nature-positive solutions.

• Join Us: Unlocking the Potential of Nature-Based Solutions in Africa (WRI) - World Resources Institute announces joint report launch and infrastructure initiative to scale nature-based climate resilience solutions across Sub-Saharan Africa.

• Britons urged to join hunt for rare daffodil breeds amid extinction fears (The Guardian) - RHS launches nationwide search for endangered heritage daffodil varieties including rare pink and white breeds to prevent extinction and preserve genetic diversity.

• Love rats: Canadians get chance to feed rodents named after old flames to owls (The Guardian) - Canadian owl breeding program offers Valentine's Day fundraiser letting people name feeder rats after ex-partners for C$5 to help endangered spotted owls.

• Mammals, birds in Vietnam’s rare coastal forests revealed by camera traps (Mongabay) - Camera trap study reveals diverse wildlife in Vietnam's Nui Chua National Park's transitional forests, while showing concerning decline in rainforest species due to snaring and habitat fragmentation.

Efficiency

Patents, products & partnerships: Enertopia's moisture-cooling panels, LONGi's water efficiency gains, SolarEdge's Energy Bank battery, and ABB-Samsung smart energy integration, amid mixed home retrofit results

• Canadian Firm Enertopia Receives Patent for Solar Panel Heat Recovery System (TaiyangNews) - Canadian firm Enertopia receives USPTO patent for solar panel heat recovery system that increases energy output by 13.8% annually through moisture-based cooling technology.

• LONGi Scored ‘A-’ Leadership Level for Water Security by global non-profit organization CDP (TaiyangNews) - Chinese solar tech company LONGi achieves 'A-' leadership rating for water security from CDP, reducing group water consumption by 12.75% through 118 water-saving projects.

• Many Canadian households are being shortchanged from retrofit programs — this needs to change (The Conversation) - Canadian study reveals home retrofit programs achieve only 60% of projected energy savings and show low participation from lower-income households despite higher potential benefits.

• SolarEdge Battery Review (Hometree) - SolarEdge's Energy Bank battery offers 9.7kWh capacity, 94.5% efficiency, and 10-year warranty but requires SolarEdge inverter compatibility.

• ABB and Samsung offer user-friendly energy management platform (Utility Dive) - ABB and Samsung partner to integrate energy management system into smart appliance platform, offering simplified facility monitoring across multiple device manufacturers.

Finance

Arcadia's RPD Energy acquisition, Columbia's climate finance degree launch, JinkoSolar's ESG recognition, and Macquarie's NZBA exit amid rising clean energy financing challenges

• Arcadia Acquires Clean Energy Procurement Platform RPD Energy (ESGToday) - Arcadia acquires RPD Energy platform to expand renewable energy procurement services for commercial and industrial customers.

• BSS 2024: Community Resilience Through an Afrikan-Centered and Afrofuturist Lens (TimeBank.org) - Time banking expert explains how Black communities can use time-based currency exchanges as alternative economic model for building community resilience and mutual aid networks.

• Columbia Launches Masters Degree in Climate Finance (ESGToday) - Columbia University launches first U.S. masters degree in climate finance, combining business and climate science expertise to address global sustainability challenges.

• Greenpeace challenges JBS’ New York Stock Exchange listing and Netherlands move over links to corruption, deforestation and emissions (Greenpeace International) - Legal challenge launched against JBS' NYSE listing and Dutch headquarters relocation over company's alleged links to deforestation, corruption and emissions.

• JinkoSolar: The First and Only PV Module Company Selected for S&P Global's "The Sustainability Yearbook 2025 (TaiyangNews) - JinkoSolar becomes first PV module manufacturer among 7,690 companies to be selected for S&P Global's 2025 Sustainability Yearbook, scoring 69 in ESG assessment.

• Macquarie Exits the Net Zero Banking Alliance (ESGToday) - Australia's Macquarie bank exits UN-backed Net Zero Banking Alliance while maintaining internal climate commitments, following similar departures by major North American banks.

• The Los Angeles Wildfires Drained California’s Insurer of Last Resort (Heatmap News) - California's FAIR Plan insurance program seeks $1 billion bailout from private insurers after Los Angeles wildfires drain reserves, marking first emergency funding request in 30 years.

• Why Your Car Insurance Bill Is Making Renewables More Expensive (Heatmap News) - Rising inflation and high interest rates hit renewable energy development as increased borrowing costs make wind and solar projects less financially viable.

• WRRC Webinar: Unlocking Financial Potential: Scalable Solutions for Resilient Recovery (UNDRR) - International development banks and UN agencies to host webinar exploring financial strategies and barriers for post-disaster recovery implementation.

Grid

Record grid battery deployments in Texas and UK, while V2G pilots and VPPs expand; transformer shortages and data center loads challenge utilities; FERC fast-tracks interconnection reforms

• ‘A house battery you can drive around’: how some Australians are selling power from their cars back to the grid | Scott Dwyer, Jaime Comber and Kriti Nagrath for the Conversation (The Guardian) - Early adopters in Australia using vehicle-to-grid technology earn $1,000 annually selling EV battery power back to electrical grid despite complex setup requirements.

• 2024 ‘a pivotal year’ for virtual power plant policy: report (Utility Dive) - 38 states took 105 policy actions on virtual power plants in 2024, with continued momentum expected as US electricity demand projected to rise 15.8% by 2029.

• Battery Storage Powered The Super Bowl, And It Will Fuel The Future (Forbes) - Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas was entirely powered by 200MW solar array and 375MWh battery storage system, demonstrating viability of large-scale renewable energy storage.

• FERC Order 1920 Warns the Southeastern Power Grid is Failing. Utilities Are Avoiding Upgrades as Long as Possible. (Clean Energy) - FERC Order 1920 reveals Southeast utilities delaying critical power grid upgrades despite rising demand and extreme weather risks, potentially leading to blackouts and higher costs.

• Flexibility will go a long way toward managing the grid of the near future, researchers say (RenewableEnergyWorld) - New research suggests grid operators can manage AI data centers' rising electricity demand through flexible consumption patterns rather than building new power plants.

• Georgia was about to retire coal plants. Then came the data centers. (Grist) - Georgia Power reverses coal plant retirement plans to meet surging electricity demands from data centers, despite previous commitments to reduce emissions.

• GivEnergy All-In-One Battery Review: Pros, Cons & Pricing Explained (Hometree) - GivEnergy's All-In-One Battery system offers 13.5kWh storage capacity with smart features and 12-year warranty for £6,223, promising annual savings up to £1,500 for UK homeowners.

• More solar and battery storage were added to Texas’ grid than any other power source last year (RenewableEnergyWorld) - Texas grid added record solar and battery storage capacity in 2024, with nearly 9,700MW of solar and 4,374MW of battery storage outpacing all other power sources.

• NESO proposes new fees to tackle grid connection queue delays (BusinessGreen) - National Energy System Operator proposes new developer fees to reduce grid connection queues and incentivize timely project advancement for clean power projects.

• Plan for very big battery near very small town joins queue for federal approval (RenewEconomy) - Queensland developer Ace Power seeks federal approval for 500MW battery storage system near Raglan town, adding to growing pipeline of large-scale energy storage projects.

• Planning appeal secures green light for Nottinghamshire 1.2GW battery project (BusinessGreen) - Major 1.2GW battery storage facility near former coal plant in Nottinghamshire receives planning approval after national policy changes.

• Puerto Rico no debe quedarse en la oscuridad (Yale Climate Connections) - Puerto Rico faces ongoing power grid crisis under LUMA management since 2017, with 232 blackouts since Hurricane Fiona causing widespread health and economic impacts despite solar energy potential.

• Report: UK industrial sites could face costly grid constraints by 2030 (BusinessGreen) - Over 40% of UK industrial sites face power grid constraints by 2030 without urgent infrastructure investment, threatening electrification plans.

• The Great Disappearing Data Center Demand Crisis (CleanTechnica) - Duke University researchers find US power grid can absorb 100GW of new data center demand through strategic load curtailment, eliminating need for new fossil fuel plants.

• Top Environmental Groups Announce Opposition to Building Gas Plants in Maryland (CCAN Action Fund) - Major Maryland environmental groups oppose new gas power plants, citing battery storage and renewables as more cost-effective alternatives for grid reliability.

• Transformer supply bottleneck threatens power system stability as load grows (Utility Dive) - Three-year wait times for new electric transformers threaten U.S. power grid stability as demand surges from electrification and extreme weather events.

• Webinar: Global energy trends 2025 and beyond | The rise of the demand side (RenewEconomy) - Global energy experts discuss rising demand-side flexibility needs and grid transformation challenges as renewables reshape electricity systems through 2025.

• Georgia Power delays coal retirements to power data centers (Canary Media) - Georgia Power delays coal plant closures to meet surging electricity demand from data centers, highlighting tension between grid reliability and clean energy transition.

• Mitsubishi Will Supply Turbines for Major Gas-Fired Plant in Morocco (Power Magazine) - Mitsubishi Power to supply two hydrogen-capable M701JAC gas turbines for Morocco's 990MW Al Wahda power plant, supporting grid stability and renewable energy integration by 2027.

• Eaton invests $340M in US transformer production (Utility Dive) - Eaton announces $340M investment to expand US transformer production capacity amid severe supply shortages and record utility demand.

• Eaton invests $340M to build its third transformer manufacturing site (Renewable Energy World) - Eaton invests $340M in South Carolina transformer facility to address critical supply shortage and meet surging power infrastructure demands.

• FERC approves PJM’s fast-track power plant interconnection plan (Utility Dive) - FERC approves PJM's expedited interconnection review plan for 50 shovel-ready power projects, aiming to add 10GW of generation capacity 18 months faster than normal process.

• How Utilities Can Activate Data to Improve Asset Management (Power Magazine) - Utilities can improve asset management through better data integration, predictive maintenance, and smart work order systems, using AI to process information from multiple sources.

• SunPower Reserve Battery Review (Hometree) - SunPower Reserve Battery offers 10kWh scalable home energy storage with smart monitoring and blackout protection, priced from £9,000 including solar panel installation.

Indigenous

Indigenous leaders oppose NM hydrogen plans while Chilean tribes partner on sustainable mining; seed preservation and traditional knowledge efforts advance across communities

• Indigenous Women Spotlight the Climate Crisis in New Mexico at Gathering Inside the Roundhouse (Inside Climate News) - Indigenous women leaders gather at New Mexico Capitol to spotlight climate crisis impacts on water resources and sacred lands while opposing state's hydrogen development plans.

• Made For This Time- Julia Watts Belser | Dayenu (Dayenu) - Rabbi Dr. Julia Watts Belser shares spiritual wisdom on sustaining climate activism through daily rituals and self-nourishment practices.

• Mut und Hoffnung tanken beim GreenFaith Vernetzungstreffen 2025 (GreenFaith) - German interfaith climate organization announces 2025 networking meeting in Marburg featuring Nigerian eco-feminist Adenike Oladosu and workshops on climate justice and sustainable living.

• Regaining Balance at the Intersection of Indigenous Languages and Climate Change (Cultural Survival) - Indigenous leaders discuss critical links between language preservation, traditional ecological knowledge, and climate resilience in global communities.

• We traveled to Chile to unearth stories behind critical minerals (Cipher News) - Chilean mining companies partner with Indigenous communities to extract lithium and rare earth minerals using sustainable methods while supporting local development.

• Cozy Winter Eats: Soups, Beans & Chiles🌶️ (Native Seeds/SEARCH) - Indigenous seed conservation organization promotes winter comfort foods including traditional soup mixes, heirloom beans, and chile varieties while highlighting upcoming farmers markets and cultural events in Arizona.

Industry

KoBold Metals, JinkoSolar, AtmosZero, StormFisher Hydrogen, and Waaree Energies lead industrial developments in AI mining, solar manufacturing, heat pumps, and e-fuels, while Europe launches €200B InvestAI plan

• a16z Podcast: The Critical Technology in Finding Critical Materials (a16z) - KoBold Metals deploys AI technology to accelerate critical mineral discovery for EV batteries and data centers by analyzing geological and satellite data.

• Bringing down the costs of renewable hydrogen for industry (We Mean Business Coalition) - Report outlines key barriers and solutions to scaling renewable hydrogen production, including policy support, standardization, and infrastructure development for industrial decarbonization.

• China Solar PV News Snippets: JinkoSolar On S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook 2025 & More (TaiyangNews) - JinkoSolar becomes first solar module company selected for S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook 2025, while multiple Chinese solar firms announce major business developments.

• Consumerism—and the Chemicals in All of Our Stuff—Is Thwarting the Transition From Fossil Fuels (InsideClimateNews) - Growing petrochemical industry shifts from energy to plastics and chemicals production, undermining fossil fuel transition while causing extensive health and environmental damage.

• Europe responds to Stargate (Latitude Media) - Europe unveils €200 billion InvestAI plan to compete with US Stargate project, including four AI gigafactories powered by clean energy infrastructure.

• Grew Solar To Set Up 3 GW Solar PV Manufacturing Factory In India (TaiyangNews) - Indian denim maker Chiripal Group's solar arm Grew Solar announces $345 million, 3GW vertically-integrated solar manufacturing plant in Madhya Pradesh.

• India's natural gas consumption set to surge 60% by 2030 (EnergyCentral) - India's natural gas consumption projected to surge 60% to 103 billion cubic meters by 2030, driven by infrastructure expansion and supportive policies.

• Industrial Heat Pumps Are Coming For Your Fossil Fuels, Part Infinity (CleanTechnica) - US manufacturer AtmosZero opens Colorado facility to produce industrial heat pumps capable of replacing fossil fuel boilers, backed by $24.3M federal tax credit.

• Ireland - The Technical Test Bed for Hydrogen Hubs, New R&D, and Innovative Hydrogen Technologies (EnergyCentral) - Ireland positions itself as European technical testing ground for hydrogen innovation, leveraging renewable resources and research institutions to develop green hydrogen infrastructure and technologies.

• Mobilising Consumer Demand for Green Hydrogen | Deloitte (Deloitte) - Report examines barriers and solutions for increasing green hydrogen demand in heavy industry through demand-side obligations and certification requirements.

• RenewSys: Anti Acid EVA Technology For Reliable PV Module (RenewSys) - Indian manufacturer launches anti-acid EVA encapsulant technology to prevent solar module degradation and enhance long-term reliability.

• StormFisher Hydrogen Raises $50 Million to Produce Clean Fuels for Hard to Abate Sectors (ESGtoday) - StormFisher Hydrogen secures $50M investment to scale production of renewable e-fuels for decarbonizing industrial sectors across North America.

• Supermarket coolers are heating the planet (Yale Climate Connections) - Supermarket refrigeration systems leak HFCs equivalent to 30 million tons of coal emissions annually, driving industry push for climate-friendly alternatives.

• Waaree Energies Commissions 1.4 GW Solar Cell Manufacturing Factory (TaiyangNews) - India's Waaree Energies launches 1.4 GW solar cell manufacturing plant in Gujarat, part of larger 5.4 GW facility, while reporting 115% YoY revenue growth to $408 million in Q3 FY25.

• Waaree Energies Commissions 1.4 GW Solar Cell Manufacturing Factory (TaiyangNews) - India's Waaree Energies launches 1.4 GW solar cell manufacturing plant in Gujarat, part of larger 5.4 GW facility, while reporting 115% YoY revenue growth to $408 million in Q3 FY25.

• ZymoChem Achieves Commercial-Scale Production of Key Biopolymer Ingredient For BAYSE BioSAP (ZymoChem) - Biotech firm achieves commercial-scale production of biodegradable biopolymer for sustainable super absorbent polymers, replacing fossil-based materials in hygiene products.

• Clean energy manufacturing at risk (Canary Media) - Trump administration's threats to rescind federal loans and freeze clean energy funding puts $107 billion in U.S. manufacturing projects at risk, forcing companies like Kore Power to cancel factory plans.

• ChoiceStory #1 - Computacenter (The Climate Choice) - IT services giant Computacenter achieves 80% emissions reduction since 2019 through supplier engagement and sustainability initiatives, targeting net-zero by 2040.

• AI and Blockchain Technologies Can Aid Companies in EUDR Compliance (Earth.org) - AI and blockchain technologies offer solutions for companies to meet EU Deforestation Regulation compliance requirements through enhanced supply chain tracking and verification.

• Trinasolar Awarded TÜV Rheinland’s Top AA Rating for Supply Chain Traceability (TaiyangNews) - Chinese solar manufacturer Trinasolar receives highest AA rating from TÜV Rheinland for supply chain traceability across all production stages from polysilicon to modules.

• Trinasolar Awarded TÜV Rheinland’s Top AA Rating for Supply Chain Traceability (TaiyangNews) - Chinese solar manufacturer Trinasolar receives highest AA rating from TÜV Rheinland for supply chain traceability across all production stages from polysilicon to modules.

• WRRC Webinar: Driving Resilience: The Critical Role of Private Sector’s Readiness for Recovery (UNDRR) - Global webinar to explore private sector's role in disaster resilience and recovery, featuring insights on climate adaptation and public-private partnerships.

Policy

Trump administration blocks climate funds, nominates oil lobbyist Sgamma to BLM; EU proposes 90% emissions cut by 2040; 22 GOP states sue NY over Climate Superfund law

• 'Home Advantage': How a new blueprint is aiming to help UK households reach net zero (BusinessGreen) - UK environmental charity Hubbub reveals 75% of households want sustainable living support from government and businesses to reach net zero emissions.

• ‘It’s demoralizing’: Trump’s climate funding freeze has left tribes and community groups in limbo (Grist) - Trump administration's climate funding freeze blocks tribes and community groups from accessing billions in awarded grants, leaving projects stalled and expenses unreimbursed.

• ‘The far right wants us to play by their rules’: Can German Greens survive ‘witch-hunt’? (The Guardian) - German Green Party shifts campaign focus from climate to broader issues amid far-right pressure and declining youth support ahead of national elections.

• ‘Unleashing American Energy’: Mining and Drilling Accelerated Under Trump Administration (NDN Collective) - Trump administration's "Unleashing American Energy" order accelerates mining and drilling on federal and tribal lands, while South Dakota considers new lithium mining regulations.

• Address science misinformation not by repeating the facts, but by building conversation and community (The Conversation) - Research shows addressing science misinformation requires building trust through community networks and conversations rather than simply presenting facts.

• Baku at the Heart of Climate Action: Insights from COP29 (Gonzaga University) - Dr. Bi Zhao shares insights from COP29 climate negotiations in Baku, discussing global climate policy and implications for institutional sustainability.

• Book Tour Stop with Impact Trust (Multisolving Institute) - Virtual book tour event showcases Dr. Sawin's new work on systems-level solutions addressing multiple societal challenges simultaneously through unified actions.

• Boulder’s Climate Campaign May Finally Be Put To Rest (Energy Central) - Colorado Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Boulder's climate lawsuit against energy companies, following similar cases dismissed in other states.

• BSS 2024 State of Black Sustainability Report (BSS) - First comprehensive State of Black Sustainability Report reveals extensive research across 12 disciplines, analyzing 177 presentations and conducting 8 focus groups to document climate solutions in Black communities.

• Call for Public Comments on the Proposed Draft of the Updated Environmental and Social Policy (ESP) of the Adaptation Fund (Adaptation Fund) - UN climate fund seeks public feedback on updated Environmental and Social Policy draft through February 2025, focusing on project safeguards and stakeholder input.

• Clean Air Is As Serious As A Heart Attack (Thousands, Actually) (CleanTechnica) - UK city's clean air zone implementation reduces hospital visits by 25% for heart and respiratory issues, saving £30,000 monthly in healthcare costs.

• Clean Industry Bonus: Government touts fresh incentives to drive UK offshore wind investment (BusinessGreen) - UK government launches 'Clean Industry Bonus' scheme offering financial incentives to offshore wind developers investing in domestic clean energy factories and supply chains.

• Climate Justice Alliance Sunsets UNITE-EJ, Its Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program, After Still Not Receiving Obligated EPA Funds (Climate Justice Alliance) - Environmental justice organization forced to end $50M EPA grantmaking program after Biden administration fails to disburse promised climate funds.

• Climate Justice Revival – Chattanooga – March 1&2 (TIPL) - Two-day interfaith climate justice revival in Chattanooga features workshops, activities, and international speaker Gopal Patel addressing sustainability and community climate action.

• CO2 pipeline company draws $2.4M fine for menacing federal inspectors (Floodlight) - Carbon pipeline company Denbury faces $2.4M federal fine after employees physically blocked and intimidated safety inspectors examining replacement pipeline welds in Texas.

• Complex disaster risks call for urgent action in the Arab region (UNDRR) - Arab region faces $60 billion in climate-driven disaster losses over 50 years, prompting urgent regional cooperation and new resilience strategies at Kuwait summit.

• Cropped 12 February 2025: Trump chaos; COP16 leadership in question; How global trade harms forest species (Carbon Brief) - Trump's trade war and USAid cuts threaten global food security, agricultural markets, and conservation efforts while disrupting international food aid distribution.

• DOGE versus the Department of Energy (Latitude Media) - House Democrats demand DOE disclosure of Elon Musk's DOGE team access to sensitive data amid conflict-of-interest concerns.

• EU to Propose 90% Emissions-Reduction Target for 2040 (Earth.org) - EU Commission to propose 90% emissions reduction target by 2040 as part of European Climate Law amendment, despite opposition from far-right factions and concerns over economic competitiveness.

• Extreme weather has killed almost 800,000 people in 30 years, says report (DW News) - Nearly 800,000 deaths and $4.2 trillion in damages caused by extreme weather events globally from 1993-2022, with Dominica, China, and Honduras most affected.

• Facing the heat: How the Arab Region is tackling rising temperatures (UNDRR) - Arab region confronts extreme heat crisis with new resilience measures as temperatures projected to exceed 40°C for 100+ days annually by 2041-2060.

• How the IRA is boosting the economy — and why Congress must protect it (Citizens' Climate Lobby) - Inflation Reduction Act has created 334,000 clean energy jobs and boosted economic growth across US states, while Republican leadership threatens to repeal climate provisions.

• India leads global dialogue on clean cooking at energy week 2025 (Energy Central) - India showcases successful clean cooking gas program at Energy Week 2025, sharing model of universal access through subsidies and digital distribution networks with Global South nations.

• Inside Greenpeace International’s legal fight against Big Oil’s bullying lawsuit (Greenpeace International) - Environmental group files first test case under EU's new anti-SLAPP directive against Energy Transfer's $300 million lawsuit over Dakota Access Pipeline protests.

• Kazakhstan’s Inclusion Council Examines Persons with Disabilities in Emergency Situations (UNDRR) - Kazakhstan's Senate Inclusion Council addresses critical gaps in emergency preparedness for disabled citizens, focusing on shelter accessibility and early warning systems.

• LCV Statement on House Republican Budget Resolution (LCV) - Environmental group condemns House Republican budget resolution for prioritizing wealthy tax cuts while threatening clean energy investments and environmental protections.

• Minneapolis tries to reset expectations for utility climate partnership (Canary Media) - Minneapolis revamps decade-old utility partnership with new emission targets and reporting requirements for Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy amid criticism of slow climate progress.

• More cable car controversy surfaces in Nepal’s western mountains (Mongabay) - Nepal's planning commission grants controversial "national priority" status to cable car project in protected Annapurna area despite legal challenges and environmental concerns requiring removal of over 1,100 trees.

• Musk’s ‘efficiency’ agency site adds data from controversial rightwing thinktank (The Guardian) - Elon Musk's new Department of Government Efficiency website incorporates data from CEI, a Koch-funded climate-skeptic think tank previously sued for climate misinformation.

• New German Government Report Highlights Growing Climate Security Risks (Inside Climate News) - German government report warns climate crisis is top security threat, citing droughts, floods, and resource conflicts as major destabilizing forces globally.

• No coal, gas or nuclear: Greens cut deals to “Dutton-proof” Labor’s flagship renewable policies (RenewEconomy) - Australian Greens secure amendments to prevent coal, gas, and nuclear power from accessing renewable energy investment schemes under potential future governments.

• Noaa imposes limits on scientists, sparking concerns over global forecasts (The Guardian) - NOAA imposes new restrictions requiring foreign collaboration oversight and documentation, amid fears of staff cuts and reduced weather forecasting capabilities.

• NT strips funding from green groups, boosts fossil fuels, in foretaste of Dutton administration (RenewEconomy) - Northern Territory government cuts $200,000 from environmental groups while fast-tracking fossil fuel projects and reducing regulatory oversight.

• Philippines storm survivors join climate protest outside Shell HQ in London (The Guardian) - Filipino storm survivors and Greenpeace activists protest at Shell's London HQ with flood-damaged possessions, demanding accountability for climate crisis impacts.

• Push to eliminate renewable energy goals in Puerto Rico sparks outrage as outages persist (RenewableEnergyWorld) - Puerto Rico governor proposes eliminating renewable energy targets and extending coal plant operations amid ongoing power outages, sparking environmental and health concerns.

• Record-breaking growth in renewable energy in US threatened by Trump (The Guardian) - US renewable energy sector achieves record 48.2GW capacity growth in 2024 but faces uncertainty as Trump threatens to end federal clean energy support.

• Red States Plot Judicial Takeover Of New York (CleanTechnica) - 22 Republican states sue New York over new Climate Superfund law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay $75 billion for climate damage.

• Reflections from the Road: GreenBiz 25 Day 2 – A Call for Action (GreenBiz) - Day 2 of GreenBiz 25 conference emphasizes urgent climate action needs, biodiversity loss concerns, and local leadership's role in sustainability initiatives.

• Sixth Arab Regional Platform for DRR concludes with the adoption of Kuwait Declaration (UNDRR) - Arab nations adopt Kuwait Declaration at regional disaster risk platform, pledging enhanced resilience measures and regional cooperation for disaster risk reduction.

• Statement: UK Extends Drax Biomass Subsidies (Dogwood Alliance) - UK extends Drax biomass power subsidies worth $500M annually until 2031, halving required power generation in final four years despite environmental concerns.

• SwitchedOn Podcast: Renewables must fit communities, not the other way around (RenewEconomy) - Australia needs better community engagement and transparent communication for 40+ renewable energy zones and 10,000km of new transmission lines planned by 2050.

• Take action: LNG is NOT in the public interest! (PSR) - Department of Energy study finds LNG exports not in public interest due to climate, health, and environmental justice concerns, seeks public comments by February 18.

• The Bluedot Library: Books on Environmental Justice (Bluedot Living) - Environmental justice book list highlights diverse authors and perspectives examining climate change's disproportionate effects on marginalized communities.

• The Next Front of Trump’s Renewables War Is Contract Law (Heatmap News) - Trump administration's freeze on renewable energy funding faces legal challenges over contract violations with private companies who were promised federal grants.

• This is Australia’s only icebreaker. Here’s why experts say we need another (The Conversation) - Australia's parliamentary committee calls for second icebreaker vessel and increased funding to strengthen Antarctic research capabilities amid climate change and illegal fishing concerns.

• Trump EPA may threaten state and local bans of toxic weedkiller glyphosate (EWG) - Trump EPA considers petition from 11 GOP states to block state and local bans on glyphosate and other pesticides, threatening existing protections for schoolchildren and communities.

• Trump names oil and gas advocate to lead agency that manages federal lands (The Guardian) - Trump nominates oil industry leader Kathleen Sgamma to head Bureau of Land Management, signaling shift toward expanded fossil fuel production on public lands.

• Trump names oil and gas advocate to lead agency that manages federal lands (The Guardian) - Trump nominates oil industry leader Kathleen Sgamma to head Bureau of Land Management, signaling shift toward expanded fossil fuel production on public lands.

• Trump Nominates Oil Industry Insider Kathleen Sgamma to Lead Bureau of Land Management (NRDC) - Trump nominates oil industry veteran Kathleen Sgamma to lead Bureau of Land Management, raising concerns over public lands management priorities.

• Trump’s budget cuts could kill your local weather forecast — and put you in danger (Grist) - Trump administration's potential dismantling of NOAA threatens critical weather forecasting services and public safety infrastructure relied upon by meteorologists nationwide.

• Trump’s push for ‘efficiency’ may destroy the EPA. What does that mean for you? (Grist) - Trump administration begins dismantling EPA through mass layoffs and closure of environmental justice office, threatening agency's core functions and federal oversight capabilities.

• US Energy Dominance Must Include A Robust Percentage Of Renewables (CleanTechnica) - Clean energy executives rebrand renewable projects under "energy dominance" messaging to appeal to Trump administration, despite federal pushback against wind and solar initiatives.

• West Virginia Leads AG Coalition Suing New York Over “Devastating” Climate Superfund Bill (Energy Central) - West Virginia leads 20-state coalition lawsuit against New York's climate superfund bill that would fine energy producers for climate change contributions.

• What Does The Return Of The US Monroe Doctrine Mean For Cleantech? (CleanTechnica) - Trump administration signals return to Monroe Doctrine foreign policy with focus on controlling resources in Greenland, Canada and Panama, while reducing Taiwan tensions, impacting global cleantech mineral supply chains.

• What Senator Brian Schatz Wants Climate Advocates to Know (Heatmap News) - Senator Brian Schatz urges unified resistance against Trump administration's climate policy rollbacks, warning clean energy industry against individual appeals for exemptions.

• What the heck Is Budget Reconciliation—And Why Does It Always Come for the Arctic? (Alaska Wilderness League) - Congress repeatedly exploits budget reconciliation process to push Arctic drilling despite public opposition, economic failure, and minimal revenue generation.

• Will MAGA-Friendly Meta Still Care About Climate Change? (Heatmap News) - Meta's climate commitments face uncertainty as CEO Zuckerberg aligns with Trump administration while company struggles to balance AI energy demands with environmental goals.

• With a Veteran Oil and Gas Lobbyist Nominated To Lead the BLM, Westerners Worry About Wildlife and Renewable Energy (InsideClimateNews) - Trump nominates longtime oil and gas lobbyist Kathleen Sgamma to lead Bureau of Land Management, sparking concerns over public lands management and renewable energy development.

• With a Veteran Oil and Gas Lobbyist Nominated To Lead the BLM, Westerners Worry About Wildlife and Renewable Energy (InsideClimateNews) - Trump nominates longtime oil and gas lobbyist Kathleen Sgamma to lead Bureau of Land Management, sparking concerns over public lands management and renewable energy development.

• You already know Elon Musk. You need to know Harold Hamm. (HEATED) - Oil tycoon Harold Hamm emerges as key architect behind Trump administration's aggressive fossil fuel expansion and anti-renewable energy policies.

• Conservation group challenges Wisconsin’s largest solar project (Canary Media) - Wisconsin conservation group challenges 7,000-acre solar project over potential impact on endangered prairie chickens.

• Attend the next Teach Climate Network Workshop on February 19! (Climate Generation) - Free virtual workshop on February 19 offers educators training on using National Climate Assessment data and resources in classroom teaching.

• You’re Invited | Prep Your Climate Coverage: Spring Weather (Covering Climate Now) - Global journalism initiative announces webinar series to help North American journalists better cover climate-driven severe seasonal weather events.

• BSS 2024 Understanding Energy Burden in Atlanta Energy (BSS) - Black-led organizations EV Noir and Freedman Green Bank work to expand electric vehicle adoption and energy efficiency financing in underserved communities while addressing systemic inequities in Atlanta's energy landscape.

• Chris Wright Outlines His Energy Priorities (EnergyWire) - U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright issues order prioritizing domestic energy production, infrastructure modernization, and regulatory streamlining over net-zero carbon policies.

• Helpful Links & Resources for Federal Employees (Environmental Protection Network) - Comprehensive resource guide provides federal employees with links to legal aid, whistleblower protection, retirement planning, and job search assistance for environmental sector workers.

• Congress agrees on one thing: Expanding access to the outdoors (Grist) - Congress passes bipartisan EXPLORE Act with unanimous support to expand outdoor recreation access and improve public lands infrastructure across U.S.

• Giant Rats: Sniffing Out Wildlife Crime | Wild Targets (Mongabay) - African giant pouched rats being trained in Tanzania to detect illegal wildlife products at ports with 90% accuracy, aiming for deployment by 2025.

• How AmeriCorps VISTA Fuels Sustaining Way’s Mission (Sustaining Way) - AmeriCorps VISTA program provides 78% of nonprofit's staff, driving initiatives in food security, energy, and community health through capacity-building roles.

• Kuwait Declaration for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) - Arab nations adopt Kuwait Declaration pledging enhanced disaster resilience through technology, infrastructure, and early warning systems.

• Meet the giant rats fighting wildlife trafficking (Mongabay) - African giant pouched rats trained in Tanzania show 90% accuracy in detecting trafficked wildlife products like pangolin scales and ivory in cargo shipments.

• Release: Frozen Funding, Stalled Programs, Farm Bill Impacts: Farmers, Ranchers, and Advocates Elevate Urgent Priorities on Capitol Hill (Sustainable Agriculture Coalition) - Over 130 farmers and advocates lobby Congress to address frozen funding crisis and farm bill priorities amid federal payment delays affecting agricultural programs.

Renewables

Global solar surge led by Bangladesh's 1.78 GW tender and US's 47% clean energy growth, while Australia, Dominican Republic and Germany advance major wind and solar projects; Microsoft and Origin Energy expand renewable portfolios

• Bangladesh Invites Bids For 1.78 GW AC Solar Power Projects (TaiyangNews) - Bangladesh's power authority launches massive 1.78 GW solar tender across 19 locations, aiming to boost renewable energy capacity amid political transition.

• Clean Energy's Boom and Perilous Moment (Distilled) - US clean energy capacity surged 47% in 2024 with solar, wind, and batteries accounting for 95% of new power additions, while natural gas installations hit 30-year low.

• Dominican Republic Installed 1.4 GW Renewable Energy In 2024 (TaiyangNews) - Dominican Republic added 1.4 GW renewable energy capacity in 2024, achieving 23% of national energy mix and surpassing thermal generation for first time.

• Floating solar tech that harvests clean power and water heads to Australia under new deal (RenewEconomy) - Singaporean firm Canopy Power partners with Ocean Sun to bring floating solar technology to Australia that combines power generation with rainwater harvesting.

• Germany to test viability of building wind projects up to 280 km off the coast (RenewEconomy) - Germany launches multi-year wind measurement campaign 280km offshore to prepare for massive wind farm expansion targeting 70GW by 2045.

• Marine energy could deliver significant benefits in Scotland – report (RenewableEnergyWorld) - University of Edinburgh study projects marine energy could generate £8 billion for Scotland's economy and create 15,000 UK jobs by 2050.

• Microsoft Purchases 389 MW of Renewable Energy from New U.S. Solar Projects with EDP (ESGToday) - Microsoft purchases 389 MW of renewable energy from three new EDP solar projects in Illinois and Texas, incorporating environmental justice initiatives and supporting local communities.

• NSW strikes land deal for massive new wind and battery storage project in south-west (RenewEconomy) - NSW government signs land deal with WestWind for $3.8 billion wind farm and battery project near Victoria border, featuring 200 turbines and 1.5GW capacity.

• Origin eyes wind, solar, batteries – and new gas plants – as higher cost of coal clips energy earnings (RenewEconomy) - Origin Energy plans major expansion into wind, solar and batteries while considering new gas plants as coal costs impact earnings.

• Surge in solar, wind and battery investment sets pace for 82 pct target. Can Australia keep it up? (RenewEconomy) - Australia hits major renewable energy milestone with $9 billion invested in 4,346 MW of new solar, wind and battery projects in 2024, keeping pace with 82% renewable target.

• The US smashed clean energy records last year. Can it keep up the pace? (Canary Media) - US clean energy installations hit record 48.2GW in 2024 with 47% year-over-year growth, though political headwinds threaten 2025 expansion plans.

• Trinasolar ships 170GW 210mm Products Within Five Years, Leading the Industry With Openness, Innovation, and Ecology (TaiyangNews) - Trinasolar achieves 170GW shipment milestone for 210mm solar modules in 5 years, driving industry-wide adoption of larger wafer standards and higher efficiency cells.

• Trinasolar ships 170GW 210mm Products Within Five Years, Leading the Industry With Openness, Innovation, and Ecology (TaiyangNews) - Trinasolar achieves 170GW shipment milestone for 210mm solar modules in 5 years, driving industry-wide adoption of larger wafer standards and higher efficiency cells.

• Clean energy’s big year (Canary Media) - US clean energy sector achieved record growth in 2024 despite political headwinds and supply chain challenges.

Transport

NIO, VinFast, BYD challenge Tesla while NY, California push charging networks; Lyft-Mobileye plan robotaxis as Ford, Lucid, BMW debate battery sizes

• EV Charging Buildout in New York Will Proceed Despite Trump’s Lack of Support (InsideClimateNews) - New York's EV charging infrastructure expansion will continue through state programs and private partnerships despite Trump administration's federal funding freeze.

• Is The Onvo L60 Actually A Tesla Model Y Competitor? (CleanTechnica) - NIO's Onvo L60 electric sedan challenges Tesla Model Y with lower price point, battery swapping capability, and comparable performance specs in Chinese market.

• Large EVs Shouldn’t Be Impossible (CleanTechnica) - Ford CEO's concerns about large EV costs spark discussion on alternative solutions including battery swapping, range extenders, and trailer-mounted batteries for affordable heavy-duty electric vehicles.

• Lucid & BMW Execs Claim Efficiency More Important Than Range For Electric Cars (CleanTechnica) - Lucid and BMW executives advocate for smaller, more efficient EV batteries over extended range, predicting 180-200 mile ranges will become standard by 2030 with improved charging infrastructure.

• New EV Charging Station Schemes Thwart Trump’s NEVI Squeeze (CleanTechnica) - Private sector EV charging networks and green banks continue rapid expansion despite Trump administration's freeze of $5 billion federal NEVI charging station program.

• Rising to the occasion: ensuring rapid EV charging buildout (Climate Group) - California Public Utilities Commissioner outlines strategies for rapid EV charging infrastructure deployment, emphasizing fleet electrification and flexible grid solutions to overcome power delivery challenges.

• VinFast Aggressively Pursues The Micro-EV Market (CleanTechnica) - VinFast unveils new Minio Green micro-EV with 180km range and 20kW motor, targeting Vietnam's urban transport and delivery services market.

• Charging Smart program expands across U.S., scaling local climate action through peer networks, and more! (Better Energy) - DOE's Charging Smart program expands nationwide to provide free technical assistance for local governments implementing EV charging infrastructure.

• Google Maps Was Already Garbage For EV Drivers, So They Fit Into MAGA Perfectly (CleanTechnica) - Google Maps faces criticism for poor EV charging station data and navigation features while making controversial political decision to rename Gulf of Mexico.

• BYD God’s Eye More Advanced Than Tesla Full Self Driving (FSD)? (CleanTechnica) - BYD's 'God's Eye' autonomous driving system surpasses Tesla's FSD with Level 3 capability and better sensor integration across multiple price points.

• Lyft Could Roll Out Robotaxis In Texas Next Year (CleanTechnica) - Lyft partners with Mobileye to launch robotaxi service in Dallas, Texas by 2026, aiming to expand to thousands of vehicles across multiple cities.