Donald Trump does not hate trees

He hates programs to plant trees in poor Black neighborhoods.

Trump may hate trees too, I'm sure he doesn't appreciate them, but the news that environmental justice oriented tree planting programs are losing federal funding gets way too much shock in this morning's NPR headline: Is planting trees 'DEI'? Trump administration cuts nationwide tree-planting effort.

Yes! Yes it is DEI, when it's done in poor communities of color. And yet this news story uses words like disappointing, surprised, absurd, frustrating, undermines trust, I don't understand.

I heard someone say this week that key to politics is knowing what time it is.

One of the biggest strategic mistakes we can make is to neglect the question: am I working in an adversarial or non-adversarial context? Planting trees in traditionally under-invested, climate heat wave prone, communities of color is definitely being done right now in a political context with empowered adversaries.

The political right is hitting these campaigns like a hurricane. This quote from the end of the NPR article would have been a great way to frame it from the top: "We've gone through Katrina 20 years ago now, amazingly, where people felt hopeless, but they didn't give up," [New Orleans resident Arthur] Johnson said. "The people who came here, who lived here, who came back, who didn't leave, who had losses, but they still feel like it was worth it."

"And so that's what we want to do, and that's what we're going to continue to build."

Give me a story headlined Urban Tree Planters Vow To Continue Despite Being Hit by Anti-DEI Hurricane. Those are fighting words, the kinds we could all use right now.

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

Today's Updates

Table of Contents

• Agriculture (12 stories) - USDA Funding Challenges, Regenerative Farming Innovations, and Global Climate Impacts Reshape Agricultural Sustainability

  
  

• Carbon (11 stories) - Alpine innovation meets carbon capture: Direct air removal, enhanced rock weathering, and satellite emissions challenge global decarbonization efforts across tech, agriculture, and energy sectors.

  
  

• Circular (4 stories) - Sugarcane dinnerware, solar-sludge conversion, and ecosystem-centric food design advance circular economy strategies in Australia

  
  

• Ecosystems (29 stories) - Cryosphere collapse, biodiversity crisis, and global ecosystem disruption: UN warns of unprecedented climate threats to water, wildlife, and human survival across continents

  
  

• Efficiency (1 story) - SUNY Albany advances campus sustainability with $30M thermal network cutting methane use and enhancing cooling infrastructure

  
  

• Finance (6 stories) - National Bank of Canada commits to renewable energy, while insurers, investors, and advisory groups advance climate finance standards and decarbonization strategies across North America and Europe.

  
  

• Grid (24 stories) - Solid-state transformers, AI grid solutions, and geothermal energy storage drive infrastructure innovation amid utility modernization challenges

  
  

• Indigenous (8 stories) - Indigenous Resilience: Land Rights, Climate Adaptation, and Cultural Preservation Across Global Communities

  
  

• Industry (18 stories) - Green Hydrogen, Nuclear Innovation, and AI-Driven Climate Tech Reshape Industrial Landscape with Strategic Leadership Transitions at NextEra and Emerging Technologies from Invenergy, Oklo, and Crusoe Energy

  
  

• Policy (67 stories) - Federal infrastructure funding drives state-level policy shifts in energy, environmental protection, and climate action across diverse policy domains, with key legislative battles emerging around clean energy, indigenous rights, and corporate accountability.

  
  

• Renewables (28 stories) - Global Solar Manufacturing Expansion Accelerates with Texas, India, and China Developments, While Offshore Wind Legislation and Green Hydrogen Projects Advance Renewable Energy Transition

  
  

• Transport (16 stories) - Charging Ahead: BYD, SK On, and Tesla Reshape North American EV Landscape with Breakthrough Battery Tech, Charging Infrastructure, and Market Dynamics

Agriculture

USDA Funding Challenges, Regenerative Farming Innovations, and Global Climate Impacts Reshape Agricultural Sustainability

• Farmers Speak Out on the Devastating Impact of USDA Funding Freeze (NSAC) - USDA funding freeze threatens farmers' livelihoods, disrupting critical agricultural contracts and conservation programs across the United States.

• Grass-fed Beef: Climate Destroyer (The Wildlife News) - Grass-fed beef produces significantly more methane and has a larger climate impact than other meat production methods.

• Helping women farmers grow sustainably with green asset finance (Accion) - Green asset finance empowers women smallholder dairy farmers in India and Kenya to enhance climate resilience and productivity through innovative financing models.

• Regenerative Agriculture: Explained (BeZero Carbon) - Regenerative agriculture offers sustainable farming practices that improve soil health, carbon sequestration, and farmer resilience through cover cropping, reduced tillage, and carbon credit incentives.

• Piedra Azul (Climate Cleanup) - Mexican syntropic farm transforms degraded peanut land into regenerative, carbon-sequestering agricultural ecosystem through innovative farming techniques.

• ‘One-third’ of 2012 soya crop failure in the Americas was due to climate change (Carbon Brief) - Climate change responsible for one-third of 2012 soya crop failure across Argentina, Brazil, and US.

• Black farmers face setbacks over Trump budget cuts: ‘We are in survival mode’ (Guardian) - Black farmers in the Northeast face existential challenges as Trump-era USDA budget cuts threaten urban agriculture, food sovereignty, and community farming initiatives.

• Sustainable Nutrition for Emerging Markets: A Scalable Solution (Astanor) - v2food develops affordable, scalable plant-based protein solution targeting emerging markets in Africa and Asia through innovative dry mix sachets.

• Pasa joins lawsuit to restore funding to farmers (PASA) - Sustainable agriculture organization joins lawsuit to restore withheld federal funding for agricultural initiatives.

• The Week in AgriFoodTech: Benson Hill files for bankruptcy, Vytal Global bags $15.5m, Paulig invests in Elaniti (AgFunderNews) - Benson Hill files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy while Vytal Global raises $15.5M for reusable food packaging and Paulig invests in soil microbiome startup Elaniti.

• Supply Management is a solid anchor in the tariff storm: National Farmers’ Union, Canada (NFU) - Canada's supply management system provides food sovereignty, price stability, and economic resilience for dairy, poultry, and egg farmers amid trade uncertainties.

• DEADLINE: JHU/CLF Food Systems and Public Health Fellowship for Journalists (SEJ) - Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future launches year-long fellowship supporting journalists reporting on food systems and public health intersections.

Carbon

Alpine innovation meets carbon capture: Direct air removal, enhanced rock weathering, and satellite emissions challenge global decarbonization efforts across tech, agriculture, and energy sectors.

• From melting ice to carbon removal: how glaciers inspired Climeworks (Climeworks) - Swiss mountaineers turned engineers develop direct air capture carbon removal technology inspired by retreating Alpine glaciers.

• Bill to Protect Mahomet Aquifer from Carbon Pollution Passes Senate Committee (Prairie Rivers Network) - Illinois Senate Committee unanimously advances bill to ban carbon sequestration in Mahomet Aquifer to protect drinking water resources.

• [Sweep Webinar] Scope 3 stories: Retour d'expérience, défis et solutions (Sweep) - Webinar explores practical strategies for measuring and reducing complex Scope 3 carbon emissions across supply chains.

• Thousands of satellites are due to burn up in the atmosphere every year – damaging the ozone layer and changing the climate (The Conversation) - Thousands of satellites burning up annually pose significant risks to ozone layer and global climate through metal oxide and aerosol emissions.

• Is the AI juice worth the carbon squeeze? (Anthropocene Magazine) - AI's rapid growth threatens to double data center power consumption by 2030, raising critical questions about technological sustainability and carbon intensity.

• InPlanet Joins the Ranks of Waymo, Nvidia, and Duolingo as One of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies (Fast Company) - InPlanet recognized as top innovative company in Latin America for pioneering Enhanced Rock Weathering carbon removal technology in Brazil.

• Carbon colonialism? Malaysia and Indonesia plan storage hubs for Asian emissions (Climate Change News) - Malaysia and Indonesia plan to store East Asian countries' carbon emissions in depleted oil and gas fields, sparking "carbon colonialism" concerns.

• Amazon Launches Carbon Credit Investment Service (ESG Today) - Amazon launches carbon credit investment service to help companies access high-quality carbon credits and support net-zero targets.

• Peatlands' potential to capture carbon upgraded as temperatures rise (ScienceDaily) - Microalgae in peatlands could offset up to 14% of future CO2 emissions through enhanced photosynthetic activity under rising temperatures.

• Ship-pollution cuts have an electrifying effect: less lightning at sea (Nature) - Reduced ship sulfur emissions lead to fewer storm clouds and lightning in major international shipping lanes.

• The mysterious force pushing galaxies apart might be getting weaker (Nature) - Fresh data suggests dark energy's mysterious cosmic expansion force is weakening over billions of years.

Circular

Sugarcane dinnerware, solar-sludge conversion, and ecosystem-centric food design advance circular economy strategies in Australia

• Housing affordability through sustainability? Mongabay podcast explores (Mongabay) - Australian researchers propose circular economy approach to address housing affordability and sustainability challenges through property valuation, efficiency regulations, and community-driven models.

• The Best Eco-Friendly Products for Outdoor Dining (EcoSoul Home) - Comprehensive compostable dinnerware set offers sustainable, plant-based outdoor dining solutions made from sugarcane and corn starch.

• News and updates from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation 📣 (Ellen MacArthur Foundation) - Food can be strategically designed to support and enhance natural ecosystems through circular design principles.

• Engineers turn sewage sludge into fuel and feed (Anthropocene Magazine) - Engineers develop solar-powered method to convert sewage sludge into green hydrogen fuel and protein-rich animal feed, reducing waste and environmental impact.

Ecosystems

Cryosphere collapse, biodiversity crisis, and global ecosystem disruption: UN warns of unprecedented climate threats to water, wildlife, and human survival across continents

• With climate change, cryosphere melt scales up as a threat to planetary health (Mongabay) - Rapid cryosphere melt threatens global water security, food systems, and human health as climate change accelerates ice loss worldwide.

• Environment Canada misses another deadline to release long-delayed plan for endangered caribou (Stand.earth) - Environment Canada fails to meet decade-long deadline for mapping critical habitat for endangered Southern Mountain Caribou herds.

• Brazil declares environmental emergency ahead of 2025 fire season (Mongabay) - Brazil declares nationwide environmental emergency to prevent another devastating fire season in the Amazon and other biomes.

• How bad is glacier melt and why does it matter? (DW) - Rapid glacier retreat threatens global water resources, with five of the past six years showing unprecedented ice loss and potential catastrophic downstream impacts.

• Scientists in Antarctica: why they’re there and what they’ve found (The Conversation) - Antarctic researchers brave extreme conditions to study climate change, ozone, and global environmental systems through unique scientific observations.

• COP16: The fight for biodiversity protection is far from over but has advanced (Stand.earth) - UN Biodiversity Conference COP16 advances global conservation efforts with landmark agreements on Indigenous participation and new financial mechanisms.

• Quel équilibre entre forêts et grands ongulés face au changement climatique et environnemental ? (ONF) - French experts explore critical forest-wildlife balance amid climate change challenges.

• Five books to help young readers understand wildfire (High Country News) - Five children's books offer nuanced, age-appropriate perspectives on wildfires, firefighting, and ecological resilience for young readers.

• My team discovered ‘dark oxygen’ on the seafloor – now we’re trying to understand how it was made (The Conversation) - Scientists discover 'dark oxygen' production on the seafloor, challenging traditional understanding of oxygen generation without photosynthesis.

• ‘Fatal Watch’: Interview with documentary makers on fisheries observer deaths (Mongabay) - New documentary 'Fatal Watch' exposes deadly risks faced by fisheries observers investigating illegal maritime activities.

• Scientists cherish win against online ornamental trade in bats (Mongabay) - Scientists secure major victory against online bat trade by persuading eBay and Etsy to ban bat product sales, protecting endangered painted woolly bats.

• Be Wildfire Aware in Your Practice, from My Green Doctor (My Green Doctor) - Healthcare practices must become "wildfire aware" to protect patients from increasing health risks posed by more frequent and intense wildfires.

• Oystercatcher Recovery Campaign Offers a Rare Success Story about Shorebird Conservation (Inside Climate News) - Coordinated conservation efforts boost American oystercatcher population by 45% through beach access restrictions and habitat protection.

• Weatherwatch: climate shifts threaten birds’ return as spring arrives (Guardian) - Climate change disrupts migratory birds' breeding cycles by causing early spring and potential food scarcity for late-arriving species.

• Fire Mitigation in the East Bay (Energy Central) - East Bay faces critical wildfire risk from overgrown, non-native eucalyptus and oak trees in urban-wildland interface zones.

• ‘3,000 year-old’ trees in Tanzania are new species (Mongabay) - Botanists discover a new 3,000-year-old tree species in Tanzania's Udzungwa Mountains with only 100 mature trees, highlighting potential extinction risk.

• Bleak future for Karoo succulents as desert expands in South Africa (Mongabay) - Rapid desertification in South Africa's Richtersveld threatens endemic succulent species through climate change, overgrazing, and mining-induced landscape degradation.

• ‘Sustainable’ palm oil firms continue illegal peatland clearing despite permit revocation (Mongabay) - Indonesian palm oil companies continue illegal peatland clearing despite sustainability certifications and permit revocations, highlighting weak environmental enforcement.

• How Does Deforestation Affect the Environment? (Earth.Org) - Deforestation threatens global climate, biodiversity, and human communities by destroying critical carbon sinks, disrupting ecosystems, and compromising food security.

• End of eternal ice: Many glaciers will not survive this century, climate scientists say (UN News) - Glaciers worldwide face potential extinction by 2100 due to rapid climate change-induced melting, threatening water resources and millions of livelihoods.

• Glaciers Once Deemed ‘Eternal’ Will Not Survive 21st Century, Warns UN (Earth.org) - UN warns glaciers once considered 'eternal' will likely disappear by end of 21st century due to unprecedented rapid melting and climate change impacts.

• Glacier meltdown risks food and water supply of 2 billion people, says UN (Guardian) - UN warns glacier meltdown threatens food and water supply for 2 billion people, with unprecedented ice loss driven by climate crisis.

• European Rewilding Network membership hits 100 on World Rewilding Day (Rewilding Europe) - European Rewilding Network reaches 100 members, showcasing collaborative nature recovery efforts across 29 countries.

• ‘I trust my eyes, not the forecast’: Alexandria is sinking. Why don’t local fishers believe it? (Guardian) - Alexandria's vulnerable fishing community remains skeptical about rising sea levels despite increasing environmental risks and potential displacement.

• How one researcher walked thousands of miles along India’s shores to conserve sea turtles (Mongabay) - Dedicated conservationist Satish Bhaskar walked 4,000 kilometers of India's coastline to document and protect endangered sea turtle populations.

• Glacier melt threatens water supplies for two billion people, UN warns (Carbon Brief) - UN warns glacier melt threatens water supplies for two billion people, with climate change causing unprecedented mountain ecosystem disruption.

• What causes the powerful winds that fuel dust storms, wildfires and blizzards? A weather scientist explains (The Conversation) - Powerful winds are primarily driven by atmospheric pressure differences caused by the Earth's rotation, solar heating, and complex interactions between jet streams and surface conditions.

• Canada’s Marineland to rehome its whales and dolphins as it seeks a buyer (Guardian) - Canada's Marineland seeks to rehome its large captive whale and dolphin population amid financial restructuring and legal constraints.

• ‘Don’t call it zombie deer disease’: scientists warn of ‘global crisis’ as infections spread across the US (Guardian) - Scientists warn of escalating chronic wasting disease threat in deer populations across US, with potential for human transmission and global ecological impact.

Efficiency

SUNY Albany advances campus sustainability with $30M thermal network cutting methane use and enhancing cooling infrastructure

• From the Campus to the State: SUNY Leads By Example (Building Decarbonization Coalition) - SUNY Albany breaks ground on $30 million thermal energy network project, reducing methane gas consumption and improving campus cooling efficiency.

Finance

National Bank of Canada commits to renewable energy, while insurers, investors, and advisory groups advance climate finance standards and decarbonization strategies across North America and Europe.

• National Bank Of Canada Commits CAD 20 Billion To Renewable Energy (TaiyangNews) - National Bank of Canada pledges CAD 20 billion to renewable energy financing by 2030, targeting wind, solar, and hydro projects.

• Insuring Coastal and Ocean Resilience (Ocean Risk Alliance) - Insurance industry develops innovative financial tools to build coastal resilience and protect vulnerable communities from climate change impacts.

• SET hires new Venture Partner Sarah Chapman (SET Ventures) - Energy investment firm hires experienced solar entrepreneur Sarah Chapman as Venture Partner to source and support UK energy startups.

• CDP, EFRAG Release Mapping Connecting CDP Disclosures with CSRD Climate Reporting Standards (ESG Today) - CDP and EFRAG release mapping to streamline climate reporting standards, reducing complexity for companies disclosing under CDP and CSRD.

• Nordea Awarded €800 Million Decarbonization-Focused Equity Mandate by Ircantec (ESG Today) - Nordea Asset Management secures €800 million decarbonization-focused equity mandate from French pension plan Ircantec to support its net-zero investment strategy.

• Apave Acquires Carbon Accounting Platform Aktio (ESG Today) - Apave Group acquires carbon accounting platform Aktio to enhance sustainability consulting and decarbonization services.

Grid

Solid-state transformers, AI grid solutions, and geothermal energy storage drive infrastructure innovation amid utility modernization challenges

• Why We Invested: DG Matrix (Clean Energy Ventures) - DG Matrix develops breakthrough solid-state transformers that cut power infrastructure costs by up to 95% and boost efficiency for data centers, microgrids, and EV charging.

• The Sustainability Sparks Fly When Geothermal Energy, Orphan Wells, & CAES All Come Together (CleanTechnica) - Penn State researchers propose repurposing abandoned oil wells for geothermal-assisted compressed air energy storage, offering a sustainable solution for grid storage and methane reduction.

• AI Bubble? (CleanTechnica) - AI industry faces skepticism as massive data center investments yield diminishing returns, with 76% of researchers doubting current scaling approaches will achieve artificial general intelligence.

• The grid edge is about to get an AI makeover thanks to new Itron partnerships with Microsoft and NVIDIA (Renewable Energy World) - Itron partners with Microsoft and NVIDIA to integrate AI-powered solutions for grid edge modernization and utility operations.

• You want to build a gas fired power station before 2030? Good luck with that (RenewEconomy) - Gas power station construction faces severe supply chain constraints, with turbine availability limited to 2028-2029 and costs quadrupling in two years.

• The Energy Revolution: How AI, EVs & Batteries Are Changing the Game (Energy Central) - AI, EVs, and smart batteries are transforming the energy landscape from centralized to decentralized, democratizing power generation and trading through innovative technologies and grid solutions.

• LineVision expands DLR deployment with Pennsylvania utility to increase capacity (Renewable Energy World) - LineVision expands Dynamic Line Rating technology with Pennsylvania utility to increase transmission line capacity and grid flexibility.

• France’s ‘AMI 1.5’: The Linky meter sets global standards (Renewable Energy World) - France's Linky smart meter project successfully deployed 35.7 million advanced meters, setting global standards for grid modernization and data-driven energy management.

• “Not the right fit:” Community fractured as local council votes to oppose big battery project (RenewEconomy) - Alpine Shire Council rejects 200 MW Dederang battery project amid community division over renewable energy infrastructure.

• EPRI launches consortium to wrangle the ‘Wild West’ of power sector AI (Latitude Media) - EPRI launches global consortium to develop open-source AI models specifically designed for power sector applications and coordination.

• The little-known ‘Supreme Court justices’ who decide your electricity rates (Yale Climate Connections) - 200 state public utility commissioners wield immense power over electricity rates, energy investments, and clean energy transitions, impacting billions in utility spending.

• The Moss Landing Fire Is Radicalizing Battery Foes (Heatmap News) - Moss Landing battery fire sparks widespread community opposition to battery storage projects across rural and urban areas in the United States.

• PJM Market Challenges Demand Bold Reforms, Experts Warn (Power Magazine) - PJM Interconnection faces urgent market reforms to address capacity shortages, rising electricity demand, and clean energy transition challenges.

• What’s the Deal with Battery Storage Regulation? (Heatmap News) - Battery storage expert Nikhil Kumar discusses safety regulations, industry standards, and community concerns following the Moss Landing battery facility fire.

• Ofgem unveils plan to fast-track £4bn in UK grid investment (BusinessGreen) - Ofgem proposes £4bn fast-track investment plan to accelerate UK electricity grid infrastructure and decarbonization efforts.

• New Australian developer targets big batteries with four projects in NSW and Victoria (RenewEconomy) - Australian developer Avenis Energy plans four large-scale battery storage projects totaling 840MW across New South Wales and Victoria.

• China solar giant unveils new grid battery product with “advanced” fire mitigation (RenewEconomy) - China's Trina Storage launches advanced 5MWh grid battery with enhanced fire safety and cooling technology for Australian market.

• Driving Regional Energy Cooperation in the West (Advanced Energy United) - California Senate Bill 540 aims to enable multi-state energy market participation, potentially lowering electricity costs and improving grid reliability across the Western United States.

• New stuff to read from The Informal Blog (By Informal Systems) for 03/20/2025 (Informal Systems Blog) - Mysticeti consensus algorithm explores blockchain block commitment through Directed Acyclic Graph processing without additional message exchange.

• How Utilities Can Prepare for the AMI 2.0 Era (Power Magazine) - Utilities must develop robust IT and data foundations to successfully implement Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) 2.0 and enable grid modernization.

• MISO proposes framework to speed generation interconnection (Utility Dive) - MISO proposes Expedited Resource Addition Study process to accelerate generation project interconnections and address potential near-term capacity shortfalls.

• 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜’𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 (Energy Central) - Uncertainty surrounds AI's future power demands, with conflicting forecasts and gas turbine manufacturers cautiously skeptical about projected electricity growth.

• Market Monitor finds PJM wholesale markets are competitive (GridBeyond) - PJM's 2024 Market Monitor report reveals competitive wholesale electricity markets with rising energy prices and concerns about capacity market design.

• Labor-industry collaboration is key to US energy security, dominance and job growth (Utility Dive) - Labor and energy industry leaders emphasize workforce development and collaboration as critical to modernizing the US power grid and maintaining economic competitiveness.

Indigenous

Indigenous Resilience: Land Rights, Climate Adaptation, and Cultural Preservation Across Global Communities

• Protecting Southern Illinois’ Public Lands, Federal Workforce, and the Local Economy (Prairie Rivers Network) - Southern Illinois business leaders urge Congressman to protect public lands, federal workforce, and local economic interests through continued funding and staffing support.

• Pioneering Virtual Reality Exhibit Immerses Users in a Liberated Gaza (Atmos) - Virtual reality exhibit Phoenix of Gaza XR offers immersive glimpse into Palestinian life and resilience before and during ongoing conflict.

• Q & A: Kritee (Kanko) on Navigating the Emotional Toll of the Assault on Climate Action (DeSmog) - Zen Buddhist climate scientist Kritee Kanko explores emotional resilience, spiritual healing, and Indigenous wisdom as strategies for confronting climate crisis trauma.

• Advancing the relationship on emergency management with the First Nations Leadership Council, Government of Canada, and Government of British Columbia (Canada.ca) - First Nations Leadership Council and Canadian governments advance collaborative emergency management agreement, allocating $2.5M for new emergency coordinators and improving community resilience.

• Indigenous rights, Climate Justice & Forests in Chile: Live Report Back April 16 (Global Justice Ecology Project) - Mapuche indigenous communities in Chile fight to reclaim ancestral lands from industrial plantations despite legal barriers, seeking cultural preservation and food sovereignty.

• West Papuan Indigenous people call for KitKat boycott over alleged ecocide (Guardian) - West Papuan Indigenous groups call for boycott of major chocolate and cosmetic brands over palm oil-driven deforestation and alleged human rights violations.

• Meet the Blue Prosperity Entrepreneur Fellows — FSM & Tonga (SOA Blog) - Sustainable Ocean Alliance launches Blue Prosperity Entrepreneur Fellowship supporting 12 innovative ocean entrepreneurs across Micronesia and Tonga to advance marine conservation and sustainable blue economies.

• Calling Indigenous Artists! (Cultural Survival) - Indigenous artists invited to showcase traditional and contemporary crafts at summer bazaars in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Industry

Green Hydrogen, Nuclear Innovation, and AI-Driven Climate Tech Reshape Industrial Landscape with Strategic Leadership Transitions at NextEra and Emerging Technologies from Invenergy, Oklo, and Crusoe Energy

• Commercial Operations Begin At New US Green Hydrogen Plant (CleanTechnica) - Invenergy launches first commercial green hydrogen plant in Illinois, powered by solar, producing 40 tons annually for turbine cooling and sustainable aviation fuel.

• Maximizing Water Recovery in Mining Operations (KETOS) - Advanced water recovery technologies help mining operations optimize water treatment, reduce waste, and enhance sustainability through real-time monitoring and innovative filtration systems.

• Flow | Hydrogen Network (Energy Central) - European hydrogen infrastructure development gains momentum through strategic supply corridor initiatives.

• America’s Nuclear Renaissance: How the TVA Can Lead Our Energy Future (POWER) - Tennessee Valley Authority poised to lead America's nuclear renaissance through small modular reactor technology and strategic leadership transformation.

• The coming robotics wave (Latitude Media) - Robotics are becoming cheaper and more powerful due to AI, offering promising solutions for labor-intensive climate tech tasks like transmission line installation, wind turbine maintenance, and solar panel deployment.

• 'Good jobs in new industries': How Grangemouth could become a green industrial hub (BusinessGreen) - Grangemouth oil refinery could transform into a £3.5bn low-carbon manufacturing hub with nine potential green industrial uses.

• NextEra Energy Resources To Get New Chief Executive Officer (TaiyangNews) - NextEra Energy Resources appoints Brian Bolster as new President and CEO, succeeding Rebecca Kujawa in leadership transition.

• Crusoe Is Pushing the Definition of Climate Tech (Heatmap News) - Crusoe Energy, a climate tech startup, expands data center operations using natural gas and renewable energy sources while maintaining its sustainability mission.

• Flow program | Hydrogen, here we come! (Energy Central) - GASCADE initiates first hydrogen pipeline conversion in Flow program, converting 400 kilometers of infrastructure in 2025.

• Oklo Advances Siting, On Track for Aurora Nuclear Fast Reactor Deployment at INL in 2027 (PowerMag) - Oklo advances siting for innovative Aurora nuclear fast reactor at Idaho National Laboratory, targeting deployment by late 2027.

• Thea Energy Hits Milestone in Quest to Simplify Fusion (Heatmap News) - Thea Energy achieves breakthrough in simplified stellarator fusion reactor design using AI-controlled magnetic fields, advancing fusion technology ahead of schedule.

• EU Launches Series of Actions and Investments to Decarbonize Steel, Metal Sectors (ESG Today) - European Commission launches comprehensive Action Plan to decarbonize steel and metals industry through clean energy, investment, and anti-carbon leakage measures.

• U.S. ethane production, consumption, and exports set new records in 2024 (EIA) - U.S. ethane production, consumption, and exports hit record highs in 2024, driven by increased recovery in the Permian Basin and growing global petrochemical demand.

• NotCo CEO on the road to profitability, the evolving business model, and its new GLP-1 booster (AgFunderNews) - Chilean foodtech NotCo pivots to AI-driven B2B food innovation, targeting profitability by 2027 and developing a novel GLP-1 booster product.

• European Automakers See Opportunities In The Defense Industry (CleanTechnica) - European automakers pivot to defense industry amid automotive sector challenges, seeking new revenue streams and job preservation.

• International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) (IMARC) - Australia's premier mining conference brings global industry leaders together to collaborate on mining, investment, and technology innovations in Sydney.

• Shiru CEO: AI-powered protein discovery started in biopharma, but food is next… (AgFunderNews) - Shiru uses AI and machine learning to discover and develop functional natural proteins for food and cosmetics industries, enabling efficient ingredient discovery without extensive molecular biology expertise.

• Fish-tracking robot aims to make fishing more sustainable in developing nations (Mongabay) - Israeli scientists develop solar-powered underwater robot SOUND to help fishers in developing nations track fish populations and prevent overfishing.

Policy

Federal infrastructure funding drives state-level policy shifts in energy, environmental protection, and climate action across diverse policy domains, with key legislative battles emerging around clean energy, indigenous rights, and corporate accountability.

• Pennsylvania’s Program to Plug Oil and Gas Wells Is the Good Climate Policy News We All Need Now (Moms Clean Air Force) - Pennsylvania celebrates plugging 300 orphaned oil and gas wells, reducing methane emissions and protecting public health through federal infrastructure funding.

• Hawaii observatory to be evicted amid federal cuts as volcano shoots 700ft lava (Guardian) - Hawaii's volcano monitoring office faces potential eviction amid federal budget cuts despite active Kilauea eruptions shooting 700ft lava fountains.

• Alaska Wilderness League Statement on Interior’s Reckless Giveaway of Alaska to Big Oil (Alaska Wilderness League) - Interior Department plans massive oil and gas drilling expansion across Alaska's public lands, threatening Indigenous rights and environmental protections.

• #BreatheLife: Advancing the Fossil Fuel Treaty for a Health-Focused Transition at WHO’s 2nd Global Air Pollution & Health Conference (BreatheLife) - Global health advocates push for Fossil Fuel Treaty to address air pollution's deadly impact at WHO conference.

• SME resilience workshop convenes cities from Barbados, Japan and Spain (UNDRR) - Barcelona workshop unites Barbados, Japan, and Spain to enhance small business disaster resilience through collaborative risk reduction strategies.

• How much repealing the IRA would cost each state (Latitude Media) - Repealing the Inflation Reduction Act would cost states billions in economic activity, raise household energy costs, and eliminate nearly 790,000 jobs by 2030.

• Lawsuit Launched to Protect Critically Endangered Rice’s Whale From Trump Administration (Friends of the Earth) - Conservation groups sue Trump administration to reinstate vessel speed limits protecting critically endangered Rice's whale in Gulf of Mexico.

• Greenpeace verdict is ‘weaponization of legal system’, advocacy groups say (Guardian) - Greenpeace faces $660m verdict in Dakota pipeline protest case, sparking widespread concerns about corporate legal intimidation of environmental activism.

• The Greenpeace Verdict Is In (Heatmap News) - Greenpeace ordered to pay $660 million to Energy Transfer in landmark pipeline lawsuit verdict after defamation and conspiracy claims.

• The Trump climate story is boring — except this part (Canary Media) - Trump's climate policy threatens clean energy progress, but food and agriculture system transformation offers potential climate solution.

• The Houston Chronicle: After Years of Record Growth, Texas Clean Energy Faces Challenges in Washington and at Home (Houston Chronicle) - Texas clean energy faces policy uncertainty with proposed bills potentially hindering renewable energy development amid surging electricity demand.

• Wildfire survivor says it should be easier for the public to access satellite information (Yale Climate Connections) - Wildfire survivor and satellite technology expert advocates for improved public access to real-time disaster monitoring data.

• 10 Essential Ways the Federal Emergency Management Agency Protects Our Families and Communities (Moms Clean Air Force) - FEMA provides critical disaster preparedness, response, and recovery services across the United States, offering essential support through education, alerts, training, and assistance programs.

• The Distraction Problem (Protect Our Winters) - Political distractions deliberately overwhelm public attention to obscure significant environmental policy changes and undermine climate action momentum.

• Badenoch’s attack on net zero is ridiculous. But so were the right’s Brexit claims, and look where they left us | Zoe Williams (Guardian) - Kemi Badenoch's attack on net zero echoes Brexit rhetoric, signaling a potential right-wing backlash against climate policy.

• Hundreds of DMV Activists Linked Arms to Protect NOAA Headquarters in Protest Against Job Cuts (CCAN Action Fund) - Hundreds of activists protest NOAA job cuts, warning of threats to environmental research and public safety.

• Court orders Trump administration to address pesticide risks to endangered species (Mongabay) - Federal court mandates Trump administration to complete endangered species risk assessments for six harmful pesticides.

• Food systems are the missing ingredient from the COP30 menu (Climate Change News) - COP30 risks missing critical opportunity to address food systems' central role in climate mitigation and adaptation despite Brazil's unique potential to lead transformative agricultural reform.

• With Europe’s forests, we can’t manage what we can’t measure (commentary) (Mongabay) - European policymakers threaten proposed Forest Monitoring Law that would harmonize critical forest data collection and management across the EU.

• Starmer’s plan to ‘build baby build’ risks more American-style car-dominated sprawl (The Conversation) - Starmer's 'build baby build' housing strategy risks creating unsustainable, car-dependent urban sprawl that undermines net-zero climate goals.

• How bottled water companies are draining our drinking water – video (Guardian) - Multinational bottled water companies exploit local aquifers, extracting billions of liters and selling water back to communities at high profit margins during increasing drought conditions.

• Climate Change and the Art of Persuasion (YouTube) - Philosopher George Lakoff reveals the neuroscience of persuasion in climate communication, emphasizing understanding individual cognitive frameworks.

• The Stakes for Energy Costs in Budget Reconciliation (Rhodium Group) - Budget reconciliation could increase household energy costs by up to $371 annually and industrial energy spending by $14 billion by 2035.

• California lawmakers introduce landmark bill to phase out harmful UPF from school meals (EWG) - California proposes groundbreaking bill to eliminate ultra-processed foods from school meals by 2032, targeting health risks.

• Repealing the Waste Emissions Charge (Keep Cool) - U.S. Congress repeals EPA's Waste Emissions Charge, eliminating federal methane emissions fee for oil and gas industry despite potential $7.2 billion in lost revenue.

• The EPA’s TCE ban saves lives — Congress must protect it (EWG) - EPA's ban on toxic chemical TCE aims to prevent cancer, birth defects, and save millions in healthcare costs while protecting workers and communities.

• Gavin Newsom delayed his own ‘nation-leading’ plastic policy. Why? (Grist) - California Governor Gavin Newsom unexpectedly halts implementation of groundbreaking plastic reduction law, sending proposed regulations back to CalRecycle amid industry concerns.

• Q&A: How China’s ‘two new’ policy aims to help cut emissions (Carbon Brief) - China's 'two new' policy incentivizes equipment upgrades and consumer goods trade-ins to boost domestic demand while reducing carbon emissions through targeted subsidies and recycling initiatives.

• El impacto significativo de los recientes incendios forestales en la comunidad latina de California (Yale Climate Connections) - Recent Los Angeles wildfires disproportionately impact Latino communities, revealing systemic environmental and health inequalities.

• The Guardian: New Bill to Recognize Legal Rights of All Water Bodies in New York State (The Guardian) - New York State bill proposes granting legal rights to water bodies, enabling environmental protection and community empowerment.

• Why a tree-planting nonprofit in Chicago is suing the Trump administration (Grist) - Chicago tree-planting nonprofit sues Trump administration to release frozen Inflation Reduction Act climate funding for urban forestry projects.

• ‘Caught off guard’: EPA proposes to fire hundreds of scientists (Grist) - EPA proposes massive layoffs of scientific staff in Office of Research and Development, potentially undermining agency's ability to develop evidence-based environmental regulations.

• Southern Illinois Businesses, Communities, and Organizations Call on Congressman Bost (Prairie Rivers Network) - Southern Illinois businesses and organizations urge Congressman Bost to protect funding and staffing for Shawnee National Forest and public lands critical to regional economy and ecosystem.

• An Open Letter from EPA Staff to the American Public (DeSmog) - EPA staff warn of critical environmental justice program cuts, urging restoration of funding and accountability in the Trump administration's controversial policy shift.

• From EPA Staff: An Open Letter to the American Public (The Revelator) - EPA staff denounce Trump administration's halting of environmental justice grants as harmful to communities and taxpayers.

• Trump administration ‘villainizes’ immigrant families with misleading directive on food aid (Guardian) - Trump administration's misleading food aid memo threatens to deter immigrant families from accessing nutrition programs despite no actual eligibility changes.

• Our latest pesticide win — and how you can help  (Biological Diversity) - Federal court orders U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to develop protection plans for 1,800 endangered species against five toxic pesticides.

• Colombia’s top oil company concealed environmental damages: Investigation (Mongabay) - Colombia's state-owned oil giant Ecopetrol systematically concealed over 600 environmental damages and surveilled local activists between 2010-2016.

• US jury sides with pipeline company in lawsuit against Greenpeace (Mongabay) - US jury orders Greenpeace to pay $650 million in damages to Dakota Access Pipeline company in controversial defamation lawsuit.

• Federal judge blocks EPA’s $14B GGRF funding freeze (Utility Dive) - Federal judge halts EPA's $14B Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant freeze, citing lack of evidence for termination.

• Global News Organizations Sign On for The 89 Percent Project (Covering Climate Now) - Global news organizations collaborate on The 89 Percent Project to highlight widespread public demand for stronger climate action.

• Join Transition Network as a Trustee! (Transition Network) - Seeking diverse, passionate trustees to support global sustainability movement through innovative, non-hierarchical governance model.

• China Briefing 20 March 2025: Miliband in China; ‘Two new’ promoted; ‘Two sessions’ ended (Carbon Brief) - UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband visits Beijing, meets top Chinese officials to discuss climate cooperation and enhance bilateral dialogue.

• How to Call Your Members of Congress in 3 Easy Steps (LCV) - Comprehensive guide outlines three simple steps for effectively contacting members of Congress to advocate for policy priorities.

• SOCAN Testimony Supporting SJR28 (SOCAN) - Oregon climate organization advocates for constitutional amendment guaranteeing citizens' right to a healthy environment through Senate Joint Resolution 28.

• Women's History Month: Women in Energy (ODOE) - Women pioneers have made groundbreaking contributions to energy science, technology, and leadership across multiple generations.

• Our Planet, Our Health: 2025 Climate Action Convention was a success! (PSR) - Health professionals convene in Washington, DC to strategize climate action and advocate for health-focused climate policy investments.

• Maryland Lawmakers Show Support for Bills Favoring Fossil Fuels, Jeopardizing Climate Commitments (Inside Climate News) - Maryland Democratic lawmakers propose bills that could undermine state climate commitments by supporting fossil fuel infrastructure and delaying clean energy transitions.

• Gutting clean energy incentives would drive up electric bills (Canary Media) - Repealing clean energy tax credits would increase household electricity bills by $48-$68 annually by 2035, potentially slowing renewable energy growth.

• Inside Climate News: Maryland Lawmakers Show Support for Bills Favoring Fossil Fuels, Jeopardizing Climate Commitments (Inside Climate News) - Maryland lawmakers propose bills that could delay clean vehicle standards and potentially undermine state climate commitments.

• UC Berkeley Faculty Organize Rally to Protest Trump’s Attacks on Academic Freedom (Inside Climate News) - UC Berkeley Faculty Rally Against Trump's Perceived Threats to Academic Freedom and Free Speech.

• Greenpeace to appeal $660 million N.D. verdict (Canary Media) - Greenpeace vows to appeal $660 million defamation verdict from North Dakota pipeline lawsuit.

• EPA Considers Giving Oil and Gas Companies More ‘Flexibility’ to Dispose of Highly Toxic Wastewater (Inside Climate News) - EPA considers expanding regulatory flexibility for oil and gas companies to dispose of toxic wastewater, potentially allowing broader discharge and reuse across different U.S. regions.

• Texas ramps up clean energy attacks (Canary Media) - Texas faces potential $50 billion solar investment loss as state lawmakers and Trump administration threaten clean energy industry's growth.

• Footy faces cyclones and record heat – it’s just a taste of what’s to come from climate change (RenewEconomy) - Australian Football League season reveals climate change's escalating impact through record heat and cyclonic disruptions.

• Human Services: Medicare & Medicaid (Center for Coalfield Justice) - Over 72 million Americans rely on Medicaid and 68 million on Medicare, providing critical healthcare access for vulnerable populations across the United States.

• IRA repeal would raise your bills (Canary Media) - Repealing clean energy tax credits would significantly increase electricity bills for consumers over the next decade.

• 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.

• Faces in the Movement: A Q&A With Khia Shaw-Wilson, United Women in Faith’s Transformation Officer (United Women in Faith) - Transformation Officer Khia Shaw-Wilson champions women's spiritual growth, community engagement, and social justice through innovative programs like Soul Care retreats.

• WHO gives clean bill of health to cities taking action on preventable diseases (WHO) - Three cities win global health awards for innovative urban health initiatives targeting preventable diseases.

• Helping Rural Communities In Oregon Thrive Through AmeriCorps Program (Willamette University) - AmeriCorps program empowers recent graduates to support rural Oregon communities through targeted service projects in emergency management, food systems, and economic development.

• Advocates call on Congress to make sure coal companies don’t skip out on black lung responsibilities (Appalachian Voices) - Coal industry seeks to undermine black lung benefit protections by pressuring Congress to reopen self-insurance loophole that shifts medical costs to taxpayers.

• Advancing disaster risk monitoring and information system in Tajikistan (UNDRR) - Tajikistan launches innovative national disaster risk monitoring system to enhance resilience and strategic implementation across government sectors.

• EWG testimony to the Virginia Legislature on bill to ban synthetic food dyes in schools (EWG) - Advocacy group urges Virginia Legislature to ban synthetic food dyes in schools due to potential neurological impacts on children.

• PSR Delegation Attends the TPNW 3MSP in New York! (PSR) - Physicians for Social Responsibility advocates for nuclear disarmament at UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons conference, emphasizing humanitarian perspectives and youth engagement.

• Spanish parliament vote on cutting food waste will end ban on wolf hunting (Guardian) - Spanish parliament votes to lift wolf hunting ban by linking wolf-killed livestock to food waste legislation.

• Policy driving ‘green shoots’ in UK agrifoodtech despite 45% decline in venture funding (AgFunderNews) - UK agrifoodtech venture funding drops 45% in 2024, but government policy and regulatory changes offer potential 'green shoots' for startup ecosystem.

Renewables

Global Solar Manufacturing Expansion Accelerates with Texas, India, and China Developments, While Offshore Wind Legislation and Green Hydrogen Projects Advance Renewable Energy Transition

• Why solar and batteries are the new “baseload”, and now the engine room of the energy transition (RenewEconomy) - Solar and battery technologies are reaching a tipping point, enabling reliable, low-cost power for energy-intensive industries like aluminum smelting and green metals production.

• World Bank Invites Consultants For Tunisian Solar & Storage Project (World Bank) - Seeks technical consultants for 350-400 MW solar and storage project in Tunisia to support renewable energy goals.

• New Zealand Heads for 100% Renewables! (CleanTechnica) - New Zealand aims to achieve 100% renewable electricity grid by 2040, driven by substantial investments in hydro, wind, and solar power.

• OCI Holdings Unveils 2 GW US Solar PV Cell Production Plans (TaiyangNews) - OCI Holdings plans $265 million investment to establish 2 GW solar cell manufacturing plant in Texas, leveraging Inflation Reduction Act incentives and avoiding Chinese imports.

• ‘Impossible to predict’ – RWE trims US investments by nearly $11B (RWE) - German energy giant scales back US renewable investments by $10.9B amid market uncertainty and political challenges.

• China Starts 2025 With Almost 40 GW New PV Installations (TaiyangNews) - China's solar PV installations reach 39.47 GW in first two months of 2025, showing a slower 7.5% year-on-year growth amid grid challenges and policy shifts.

• University of Maryland, Baltimore’s Commitment to Renewable Energy, Community, and Student Engagement (Second Nature) - University of Maryland, Baltimore advances comprehensive climate action through renewable energy procurement, sustainable infrastructure, and community engagement.

• North America Solar PV News Snippets: ISC Konstanz At TaiyangNews Solar Manufacturing Conference & More (TaiyangNews) - ISC Konstanz joins TaiyangNews Solar Manufacturing Conference in India, highlighting global solar PV manufacturing expansion and corporate renewable energy deals.

• Historic milestone for offshore wind in South Korea (Pacific Environment) - South Korea passes landmark offshore wind legislation, streamlining permitting and accelerating clean energy transition.

• JA Solar’s Special Application Modules Featuring Optimized BOM (TaiyangNews) - JA Solar unveils specialized photovoltaic modules with optimized bill of materials for offshore, anti-dust, and anti-glare applications, enhancing solar technology's adaptability to diverse environmental conditions.

• 'Huge potential': Report makes case for reviving plans for Severn tidal energy project (BusinessGreen) - Independent commission highlights massive untapped potential of Severn Estuary for predictable, clean tidal energy generation.

• Brasil soma 109 mil novos sistemas solares e cresce 3%, mas capacidade instalada desacelera (Solfacil) - Brazil adds 109,000 new solar systems with 3% growth, but installed capacity slows due to equipment pricing pressures.

• China Solar PV News Snippets: LONGi’s One-Stop PV Solution For Households & More (TaiyangNews) - LONGi launches comprehensive eHome solar solution with AI-powered energy management and innovative BIPV tiles for household renewable energy adoption.

• How do solar panels work? (Environment America) - Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity through the photovoltaic effect, using silicon cells that generate direct current which is then converted to usable alternating current.

• Why Does Geothermal’s Messaging Sound Like Fossil Fuel & Nuclear’s? (CleanTechnica) - Geothermal industry mimics fossil fuel and nuclear messaging by criticizing wind and solar's reliability, revealing strategic communication challenges in renewable energy positioning.

• Energy Insiders Podcast: The tipping point in solar and battery storage (RenewEconomy) - Quinbrook expert highlights solar and battery storage costs reaching critical industry transformation point.

• Murchison Green Hydrogen Project given a headstart (Energy Central) - Australia's ARENA awards $814 million to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for 1,500 MW Murchison Green Hydrogen Project.

• Hawaiian utility contracts for solar-plus-storage projects from AES (Utility Dive) - Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative plans to purchase two solar-plus-storage projects from AES, bringing renewable energy share to 80% by 2028 at competitive prices.

• Green Hydrogen Progress | Australia (ARENA) - Australia awards $814 million to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for landmark 1,500 MW green hydrogen project in Western Australia, addressing renewable hydrogen production cost challenges.

• Debunking The Myth: Hydrogen Is Not The Future Of Energy (CleanTechnica) - Green hydrogen's potential is severely limited by high costs, inefficiency, and infrastructure challenges, making direct electrification a more practical decarbonization strategy.

• GB Energy announces £200m investment for solar projects on schools and hospitals (BusinessGreen) - GB Energy launches £200m solar investment program to install rooftop panels on schools and hospitals across England.

• Bowen says four projects still competing for spot in Australia’s sixth offshore wind zone (RenewEconomy) - Australian Energy Minister Chris Bowen confirms four offshore wind projects are competing for development in Western Australia's Bunbury zone.

• Trump May Approve Transmission Line for Wind Project (Heatmap News) - Trump administration may approve a transmission line for BluEarth Renewables' Lucky Star wind project on private lands, potentially bypassing previous wind energy restrictions.

• Trends & Key Players In The Global Solar Encapsulation Market (TaiyangNews) - Hangzhou First dominates the solar encapsulation market with over 50% market share, shipping 2.3 billion m² in 2023 amid rapid global photovoltaic industry expansion.

• Customer Onboarding Video: UCB Generic (Nexamp) - Community solar subscribers receive utility bill credits that lower electricity costs through solar farm generation.

• Solar Landscape Named a 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Winner (USA Today) - Solar Landscape Recognized as Top Workplace in National Employee Engagement Survey, Highlighting Company's Growth and Culture.

• Reclaiming Power: Solar Powered Water Pumps in Gaza (350.org) - Solar-powered water pump in Gaza provides 2,000 people with water access, demonstrating community resilience amid infrastructure destruction.

• TaiyangNews PV Price Index – 2025 - CW12 (TaiyangNews) - Solar industry price index shows stability with modest increases across polysilicon, wafers, cells, and modules in Calendar Week 12 of 2025.

Transport

Charging Ahead: BYD, SK On, and Tesla Reshape North American EV Landscape with Breakthrough Battery Tech, Charging Infrastructure, and Market Dynamics

• Einride Smartcharger Station in Lynwood, California (Einride) - North America's largest electric freight charging station opens in Lynwood, California, with 65 chargers capable of powering 200 vehicles daily near major ports.

• Nissan to Get 100 GWh of US-Made Batteries from SK On (CleanTechnica) - Nissan secures 100 GWh of US-made batteries from SK On for next-generation electric vehicles, supporting local manufacturing and EV expansion.

• Whatever Happened To Wireless EV Charging? (CleanTechnica) - Wireless EV charging technology advances with new partnerships, road-embedded systems, and transit agency integrations, signaling growing commercial potential.

• Lidar’s Wicked Cost Drop (CleanTechnica) - Lidar technology costs plummet from $4,100 to $138, signaling rapid advancement in autonomous driving capabilities, particularly in China.

• What is EV maker BYD and can its batteries really charge in five minutes? (Climate Desk) - Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD advances battery technology with potential five-minute charging breakthrough, challenging Tesla's market dominance.

• Will Tesla’s Pivot To MAGA Crash The Company? Has Musk’s Reach Exceeded His Grasp? (CleanTechnica) - Tesla's political pivot to MAGA alienates core progressive customer base, causing stock plunge and potential brand identity crisis.

• The 25 Best Selling Electric Cars & Trucks in California — CHART (CleanTechnica) - Tesla Model Y and Model 3 dominate California's electric vehicle sales chart, with Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Ford Mustang Mach-E emerging as strong contenders.

• Federal EV Charging Stations Not Being Turned Off (For Now) (CleanTechnica) - Federal government temporarily suspends new EV charging station installations without confirming existing stations will be shut down.

• What Does Tesla’s Slide Mean for the US Electric Vehicle Market? (Inside Climate News) - Tesla faces critical market challenges as EV sales decline, political controversies intensify, and investor confidence wavers amid uncertain future.

• 10 Electric Vehicles Beating Gas Competitors in California (CleanTechnica) - California's electric vehicle market shows robust diversity, with Tesla, Hyundai IONIQ 5, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and Rivian R1S leading sales across multiple SUV categories.

• Remember Jaws? Here’s a Shark That Will Take a Bite Out of the Global Pickup Market (Except the US) (CleanTechnica) - BYD's Shark plug-in hybrid pickup truck is poised to disrupt automotive markets in Asia, Latin America, and Australia with its long-range, low-emission design.

• Jobs in Jeopardy: Undermining federal support for electric vehicles threatens U.S. employment (EDF) - Rollback of federal EV support threatens 826,000 potential jobs and $200 billion in manufacturing investments across the United States.

• 50% Plugin Vehicle Market Share In China — February 2025 Sales Report (CleanTechnica) - China's plugin vehicle market surges to 50% market share in February 2025, with BEVs accounting for 31% of total auto sales.

• Former FAA Administrator Billy Nolen Joins ZeroAvia (ZeroAvia) - Former FAA Administrator Billy Nolen joins hydrogen-electric aviation startup to accelerate regulatory certification and propulsion technology development.

• 60083 - Carbon Insetting for Marine Product Transport (Energy Central) - Conference explores carbon insetting methodologies to reduce marine transport's Scope 3 emissions in sustainable fuel implementation.

• Hot Deal: 40% Off SCOTT Sports Urban E-Bikes (CleanTechnica) - SCOTT Sports offers 40% off premium urban e-bikes with Bosch motors, providing eco-friendly and cost-effective commuting solutions.