Green tech and sustainability around the world: May 9th 2025

Today's stories include:

• Funding: A €750 million green bond to fund renewables raised by Spanish energy provider Iberdrola

• Electrification: Uber & Chinese firm WeRide announce $100M electric robotaxi expansion to 15 new global cities after collaborating in UAE

• Adaptation: The US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is partnering with Indigenous tribes to upgrade inefficient housing in Alaska

• Insights: RMI offers a new taxonomy it says could help improve the wide variety of carbon dioxide removal approaches

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Table of Contents

• 🌾Agriculture (10 stories) - GMO import ban in Kenya, food shortages in Côte d'Ivoire, UK soil metagenomics research, smart water monitoring, heat-resistant rice gene, EU/UK soil degradation, UK drought risks, virtual fencing in Oregon, Laxey funding, Hoofprint Biome raises funds, and Farm Bill advocacy.

  
  

•  🪨Carbon (10 stories) - EPA Greenhouse Gas Inventory, Ozone's Impact, Latin America's Carbon Credits, Carbon Removal Analysis, IEA on Australia's Methane, Google's Refrigerant Capture, Microsoft & EFM Forest Carbon, Healthcare Emissions, White House Carbon Removal Cuts, Michigan Gas Utilities' Investment.

  
  

• ♻️Circular (8 stories) - Enthos insect protein, plastics industry misrepresentation, REI waste diversion, vegan fashion plastics, compostable straws, chewing gum microplastics, Target digital product passports, and Trump EPA food waste grant termination.

  
  

• 🌱Ecosystems (20 stories) - Vulture poisoning in Kruger, cetacean intelligence research, amphibian survival limits, Oregon wildlife crossings, South African trophy hunting data, early butterfly emergence in Britain, bird migration disruptions, Attenborough's 'Ocean' documentary, Arctic deep-sea sponges, endangered primates list, Niger River pollution, Sycamore Gap tree felling.

  
  

• ⚡Efficiency (8 stories) - ENERGY STAR program threatened despite $500B savings; Breathe raises $20M for AI-powered EV battery tech; Medstow launches battery-powered medical cooler.

  
  

• 💰Finance (9 stories) - Iberdrola's Green Bond, Array Technologies' strong Q1, and PosiGen's solar for low-income homes highlight finance trends alongside calls for climate resilience and sustainable ocean economy investments.

  
  

• 🔌Grid (13 stories) - India's massive battery, Huawei & Trinasolar at Intersolar, NSW tender, Little River approval, Bluetti's Apex, Georgia Power's 765MW, Spain/Portugal blackout, Elementl Power & Google nuclear deal, TVA's SMR

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• 🌍Indigenous (9 stories) - Pe'sla graphite mine opposition, Aeta protest, Maxakali agroforestry, Pan-Amazon bioeconomy, Indigenous COP30 commission, Yukon warming, Tlingit housing upgrades, AABE/USHCC inclusion, and Climate Generation bookstore partnership.

  
  

• 🏭Industry (19 stories) - xAI's gas turbines, Sungrow's sustainability, DAS Solar's UVID certification, autonomous Black Hawk wildfire suppression, EU automakers' battery diligence, RenewSys' encapsulation films, Chinese PV price declines, and Ontario's small modular nuclear reactor.

  
  

• 📜Policy (49 stories) - California's 2025 agenda, Newsom at U.S. Climate Alliance, fossil fuel liability framework, seafood firms lobby against protections, Indigenous carbon rights lacking, global protests, BC Bill 15 backlash, youth ocean summit, Hawaii climate tax, Reform UK's Yusuf, Australia's wind turbine decommissioning, EU delays CO2 targets, states sue Trump over EV funds, NOAA stops disaster tracking, Rewiring America layoffs, EcoMadres' environmental justice, Trump targets LIHEAP, FEMA head fired, Germany's wind farm fight, Trump deregulation, EPA pesticide suit, Fluence pauses projects, DOE exodus, Texas targets renewables.

  
  

• 🔋Renewables (21 stories) - LONGi Hi-MO 9, AIKO N-Type ABC modules, FuturaSun & TNO bifacial cells, Sunpro Power PV modules, Astronergy & TÜV Rheinland testing, Sunrun "Flex" program, and Tilt Renewables wind/battery plans.

  
  

• 🚗Transport (13 stories) - SAF tripartite deals, zero-emission trucks/buses from HelloFresh/Benore, LONGi solar car, IMO fuel mandate, Norway EV adoption, Jeep Compass EV, AcePower charging, Rivian network, Uber/WeRide robotaxis, car-free Olympics, Foxtron/Mitsubishi EVs, US/UK EV divergence, Tesla market share.

Agriculture

GMO import ban in Kenya, food shortages in Côte d'Ivoire, UK soil metagenomics research, smart water monitoring, heat-resistant rice gene, EU/UK soil degradation, UK drought risks, virtual fencing in Oregon, Laxey funding, Hoofprint Biome raises funds, and Farm Bill advocacy.

• Kenyan Peasants League: GMOs and Hybrid Seeds Trap Peasant Women in a Cycle of Debt and Depression (Via Campesina) - Kenyan court blocks GMO imports as women farmers report predatory seed-lending practices trap them in debt cycles while traditional agroecology offers sustainable alternatives.

• In Côte d’Ivoire a changing climate hits farmers and markets alike (Mongabay) - Côte d'Ivoire faces severe food shortages and price spikes as erratic weather patterns devastate crop yields of staples like plantain, cassava and tomatoes across farming regions.

• Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Metagenomics (Tyndall Centre) - UK research position opens for postdoctoral scientist to study soil health and climate resilience through metagenomics as part of net-zero emissions project.

• Empowering Farmers with Smart Water Management: A Conversation with KETOS Founder Meena Sankaran (KETOS) - Smart water monitoring system combines real-time analytics and predictive insights to help farmers optimize water usage and tackle regional agricultural challenges.

• In the quest for crops that can thrive in a warmer future, scientists just had a breakthrough. (Anthropocene) - Scientists discover gene variant enabling rice to produce 80% more heat-resistant grain, offering breakthrough for global food security in warming climate.

• European and British soils seriously degraded by intensive farming (The Guardian) - Over 60% of EU and 40% of UK agricultural soils severely degraded from intensive farming, threatening water management and carbon storage capacity.

• The Guardian view on drought warnings: risks to the food supply need confronting | Editorial (The Guardian) - UK faces severe drought risks threatening crop yields and food security after exceptionally dry spring, with water companies and farmers taking early preventive measures.

• Recovering from wildfire, virtually (Sustainable Northwest) - Eastern Oregon ranchers explore virtual fencing as $25M alternative to replace 1,000 miles of traditional fencing destroyed in Lone Rock Fire.

• The Week in AgriFoodTech: Aquaculture co Laxey raises $146m, Hoofprint Biome lands $15m (AgFunderNews) - Icelandic aquaculture firm Laxey secures €130M funding for sustainable salmon farming while Hoofprint Biome raises $15M for methane reduction technology.

• Release: On the Eve of House Agriculture Committee Markup, Farmer-Serving Organizations Urge Congress to Stand for a New, Full Farm Bill over Budget Reconciliation (Sustainable Agriculture) - 160 farmer organizations urge Congress to pursue full Farm Bill instead of budget reconciliation cuts that could weaken agricultural and nutrition programs.

Carbon

EPA Greenhouse Gas Inventory, Ozone's Impact, Latin America's Carbon Credits, Carbon Removal Analysis, IEA on Australia's Methane, Google's Refrigerant Capture, Microsoft & EFM Forest Carbon, Healthcare Emissions, White House Carbon Removal Cuts, Michigan Gas Utilities' Investment.

• EPA Releases U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory in Response to EDF FOIA Request (EDF) - EPA releases crucial U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory data after FOIA request, following Trump administration's failure to publicly disclose annual emissions report.

• Ground-level ozone wreaks havoc on warming planet (Mongabay) - Ground-level ozone worsens climate change by reducing plant carbon absorption and causing 365,000 deaths in 2019 while threatening crop yields and pollinator effectiveness.

• Unlocking opportunity: A strategic look at Latin America’s environmental commodity market (3Degrees) - Latin America's environmental commodities market expands with growth in carbon credits, renewable energy certificates, and natural capital investments, driven by regulatory changes and corporate climate commitments.

• Following the Carbon: A New Lens on the Carbon Dioxide Removal Ecosystem (RMI) - New carbon dioxide removal analysis framework tracks carbon atoms through capture, processing, and storage phases, revealing hidden connections between different removal approaches.

• What happens when Australia’s methane bubble pops? (RenewEconomy) - IEA reveals Australia underreported methane emissions by 57% in 2024, with coal mining responsible for 77% of energy-related methane emissions.

• Google Signs Deals to Eliminate Super-Potent GHG Emissions (ESGToday) - Google partners with Recoolit and Cool Effect to eliminate super-potent greenhouse gases through refrigerant capture and methane destruction projects equivalent to 1 million tons of CO2.

• Microsoft Signs 3 Million Ton Nature-Based Carbon Removal Deal with Forest Investor EFM (ESGToday) - Microsoft partners with forest investor EFM to secure 3 million tons of nature-based carbon removal credits through improved forest management and fund investment.

• Work in health care? These 4 strategies can help you cut costs and carbon content (Trellis) - Healthcare industry can reduce emissions and costs through energy management, transportation optimization, waste reduction, and lower-emission clinical practices.

• The Carbon Copy: CDR in the president's budget request (Carbon180) - White House budget request projects major cuts to carbon removal funding, including $15B reduction in Infrastructure Act and cuts to DOE's carbon management programs.

• Gas investments threaten Michigan climate goals (Canary Media) - Michigan gas utilities' planned $57.6 billion infrastructure investment through 2050 threatens state climate goals and risks higher costs for remaining gas customers.

Circular

Enthos insect protein, plastics industry misrepresentation, REI waste diversion, vegan fashion plastics, compostable straws, chewing gum microplastics, Target digital product passports, and Trump EPA food waste grant termination.

• S2G Investments and Ocean 14 Capital Fund I join forces to back Enthos’ drive to scale organic waste-derived insect protein (Ocean14Capital) - S2G Investments and Ocean 14 Capital Fund partner to scale Enthos' insect protein production from organic waste for sustainable aquaculture feed.

• Plastics companies know about chemical recycling’s shortcomings — but still sell it as a solution (Grist) - Internal documents reveal plastics industry knowingly misrepresented chemical recycling capabilities while aware of significant technical and economic limitations.

• How REI reached a key zero-waste milestone before Target and Walmart (Trellis) - REI achieves 90% waste diversion across stores and distribution centers, surpassing retail competitors Target and Walmart in zero-waste milestone.

• A beginner’s guide to vegan fashion (and how to spot ‘greenwashing’) (The Conversation) - Research reveals vegan fashion labels often mask plastic-based materials and lack transparency, requiring consumers to look beyond eco-friendly buzzwords.

• Why EcoSoul’s Compostable Straws Are Better Than Plastic Straws? (EcoSoul Home) - Plant-based compostable straws break down into nutrient-rich compost within 180 days, offering water-resistant alternative to plastic straws that take 500 years to decompose.

• Is chewing gum releasing microplastics in your mouth? (EWG) - Single piece of chewing gum can release thousands of harmful microplastic particles into saliva during chewing, UCLA study finds.

• Why Target is tagging 35 million pieces of clothing with digital IDs (Trellis) - Target embeds digital product passports in 35 million Universal Thread clothing items to enable resale and recycling tracking.

• An $18M grant would have drastically reduced food waste. Then the EPA cut it. (Grist) - Trump EPA terminates $18M community grant aimed at reducing Rhode Island's food waste and expanding composting programs.

Ecosystems

Vulture poisoning in Kruger, cetacean intelligence research, amphibian survival limits, Oregon wildlife crossings, South African trophy hunting data, early butterfly emergence in Britain, bird migration disruptions, Attenborough's 'Ocean' documentary, Arctic deep-sea sponges, endangered primates list, Niger River pollution, Sycamore Gap tree felling.

• Mass South Africa vulture poisoning kills 123; 83 others rescued (Mongabay) - Mass poisoning attack in South Africa's Kruger National Park kills 123 threatened vultures and leaves 83 fighting for survival after poachers laced elephant carcass with pesticides.

• Our responsibility for cetacean conservation grows with proof of their intelligence (commentary) (Mongabay) - New research on cetacean intelligence, including cultural transmission and language capabilities in whales, strengthens the case for enhanced marine conservation efforts.

• Warming climate is already too hot to handle for 2% of amphibians, study shows (Mongabay) - Study finds 2% of amphibian species already experiencing temperatures beyond survival limits, with potential increase to 7.5% under continued warming.

• Oregon greenlights wildlife crossings bill with governor’s signature (Environment America) - Oregon Governor signs wildlife crossing bill requiring state agencies to collaborate on building animal overpasses and underpasses to reduce vehicle collisions and restore habitat connectivity.

• Professional Hunters Kill a Shocking Number of Animals in South Africa (The Revelator) - South African trophy hunting data reveals 6,052 international hunters killed 34,515 animals in 2023, including endangered species, with Americans accounting for majority of hunters.

• Midsummer butterflies spotted early in Britain after sunny spring (The Guardian) - Early spring weather triggers unprecedented early emergence of midsummer butterflies across Britain, raising concerns about species synchronization with food sources.

• How climate change is altering bird migration (DW) - Climate change disrupts bird migration patterns through altered food chains, extreme weather, and habitat changes, threatening species survival and ecosystem balance.

• David Attenborough’s Ocean reveals how bottom trawling is hurting sealife in horrifying detail (The Conversation) - David Attenborough's new documentary 'Ocean' exposes devastating impact of bottom trawling on marine ecosystems and seabed carbon stores across areas larger than Amazon rainforest annually.

• Sea Sponges on the Move (Nautilus) - Arctic deep-sea sponges discovered moving across seafloor and altering ecosystems through trail-leaving locomotion, challenging long-held assumptions about their sessile nature.

• The Genetics of Putrid-Smelling Flowers (Nautilus) - Scientists discover putrid-smelling flowers use same gene variant that humans employ to reduce bad breath odors.

• Growing Pains: Why and How Flowers Return in Spring (Atmos) - Annual and perennial flowers demonstrate different survival strategies for spring rebirth, mirroring human patterns of transformation and growth through seasonal changes.

• Top 25 most threatened primates highlighted in new report urging action (Mongabay) - New report lists 25 most endangered primates worldwide, including nine from Asia and six each from Americas and Africa, spurring urgent conservation action.

• Dredging and pollution threaten fishing in the Niger River (Mongabay) - Gold dredging and plastic pollution in Niger River devastate fish populations and traditional fishing livelihoods in Mali's capital.

• Barbara Yeaman, aviator and conservation pioneer, died April 6, aged 100 (Mongabay) - Barbara Yeaman, founder of Delaware Highlands Conservancy who protected 20,000 acres of land through conservation easements, dies at 100.

• RELEASE: New survey finds broad support for new wildlife crossings (Environment America) - New survey shows 87% of Americans support wildlife crossing infrastructure investments to reduce animal deaths and human injuries on highways.

• Interview met een pinksterbloem (Land van Ons) - Cuckooflower (Cardamine pratensis) discusses its role in biodiversity, pollination, and challenges faced in agricultural areas through creative interview format.

• Two men found guilty of ‘mindless, moronic’ felling of Sycamore Gap tree (The Guardian) - Two men found guilty of criminal damage for deliberately felling iconic Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland during nighttime chainsaw attack.

• ‘Stealing joy’: the sadness and symbolism of the crime at Sycamore Gap (The Guardian) - Two men deliberately cut down iconic 100-year-old Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland during storm, sparking national outrage and leading to conviction, while saplings from original tree offer hope for future.

• Week in wildlife: A rare chameleon, friendly starlings and hot buffaloes (The Guardian) - Global wildlife photo collection showcases rare Belalanda chameleon discovery in Madagascar, friendly starling behavior, and diverse animal activities worldwide.

• Our Hummingbird Friends (Bluedot Living) - California family's lawn-to-native-garden transformation attracts thriving hummingbird population, highlighting benefits of drought-resistant landscaping.

Efficiency

ENERGY STAR program threatened despite $500B savings; Breathe raises $20M for AI-powered EV battery tech; Medstow launches battery-powered medical cooler.

• What is ENERGY STAR and why does it matter? (Environment America) - ENERGY STAR program, created in 1992 and recognized by 90% of U.S. households, has saved 5 trillion kWh of energy and $500 billion in consumer costs but faces potential elimination by EPA in 2025.

• You can’t charge a battery with a press release. (Lowercarbon Capital) - AI software firm Breathe raises $20M Series B for technology enabling 30% faster EV battery charging and longer battery life without hardware changes.

• As Trump Administration Seeks to Shut Down Energy Star Program, Industry Groups Call to Save It (InsideClimateNews) - Trump administration moves to eliminate Energy Star program despite industry opposition and program's $500 billion in consumer savings over 33 years.

• Why Losing ENERGY STAR Would Be A Tragedy For The US (CleanTechnica) - ENERGY STAR program faces elimination under EPA plans despite saving US consumers $40 billion annually on energy costs with just $32 million operating budget.

• How to cook, clean, and heat your home without fossil fuels (Yale Climate Connections) - Electric appliances can replace all fossil fuel-powered home devices, reducing carbon emissions and improving indoor air quality while becoming increasingly climate-friendly as grid shifts to renewables.

• Weatherwatch: How AI could offer faster, affordable weather forecasting (The Guardian) - AI-powered weather forecasting system could provide faster, cheaper predictions and early warning capabilities for developing nations using only laptop computing power.

• Why real estate is falling behind on clean energy - and how to fix it (BusinessGreen) - Commercial real estate sector lags in renewable energy adoption due to underutilization of Corporate Power Purchase Agreements, despite buildings contributing 23% of UK carbon emissions.

• A New Era in Cold Chain Is Here (Artyc) - Battery-powered medical cooler Medstow 5L-Intercampus launches with real-time temperature control and tracking to replace dry ice in healthcare cold chain logistics.

Finance

Iberdrola's Green Bond, Array Technologies' strong Q1, and PosiGen's solar for low-income homes highlight finance trends alongside calls for climate resilience and sustainable ocean economy investments.

• High Integrity Forest Finance: Learning from Past Mistakes in the Development of the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (Greenpeace) - Brazil's Tropical Forest Forever Facility aims to protect forests through non-carbon-market financing, requiring key governance reforms for Indigenous communities and ecosystem integrity.

• Solar Investing – Making a Concrete Difference (Chesapeake Climate) - Virginia investor funds solar installations for churches, schools and businesses through Power Purchase Agreements, demonstrating successful community-based renewable energy financing model.

• How to Build Business Resilience in 2025 and Beyond (ClimateAi) - Companies must strengthen climate resilience strategies as US climate disasters in 2024 caused over $1 billion in damages each, with actual costs potentially 60% higher than reported.

• Meet the CEO: 5 Questions for Peter Shaper, PosiGen (Activate Capital) - PosiGen CEO Peter Shaper discusses company's mission to provide affordable solar energy to low-income homeowners while creating green jobs and promoting energy equity.

• 'Seas the day': How choices made now will determine the future of the ocean economy (BusinessGreen) - New analysis reveals sustainable ocean economy could create 180 million jobs by 2050 through government and business initiatives addressing marine conservation and economic growth.

• Iberdrola’s First EuGB-aligned Green Bond Draws its Largest Order Book in 4 Years (ESG Today) - Spanish energy giant Iberdrola raises €750 million in first-ever European Green Bond standard-compliant offering, drawing record €3.7 billion order book.

• Risky Business: Insurance in the Era of Climate Change (Bloomberg) - Insurance companies retreat from climate-vulnerable regions as rising disaster risks threaten market stability and housing affordability across US coastal and wildfire-prone areas.

• ARRAY Technologies Beats Q1 2025 Expectations (TaiyangNews) - Array Technologies reports Q1 2025 revenue of $302.4M with 25.3% gross margin, beating market expectations amid strong utility-scale solar demand.

• SFCW Startup to Scale-up Summit (Enduring Planet) - Climate tech startup summit discusses evolving financial strategies, from implementing robust financial systems to navigating complex funding stacks as companies mature.

Grid

India's massive battery, Huawei & Trinasolar at Intersolar, NSW tender, Little River approval, Bluetti's Apex, Georgia Power's 765MW, Spain/Portugal blackout, Elementl Power & Google nuclear deal, TVA's SMR.

• India’s First Utility-Scale Standalone Battery Energy Storage System Project Begins Commercial Operation with GEAPP’s Support (GEAPP) - India launches South Asia's largest utility-scale battery storage system (20MW/40MWh) in New Delhi, improving power reliability for 12,000 consumers at 55% lower cost than benchmark.

• Huawei Unveils Grid-Forming Storage Lineup At Intersolar Europe 2025 (TaiyangNews) - Huawei launches new grid-forming energy storage systems at Intersolar Europe 2025, featuring utility-scale LUNA2000-5015 with 5MWh capacity and residential LUNA S1-7kWh expandable to 252kWh.

• Trinasolar At Intersolar 2025: Smart Storage, Durable Module & More (TaiyangNews) - Trinasolar showcases new 5.015 MWh battery storage system, weather-resistant solar modules, and dual-glass Honey module series at Intersolar Europe 2025.

• NSW launches new tender for 1 GW of long duration storage, with longer timelines for pumped hydro (RenewEconomy) - New South Wales launches tender for 1GW of long-duration energy storage projects with extended completion timeline to 2034, targeting pumped hydro capacity ahead of coal plant closures.

• Renewables boss shocked by plunging price of battery storage, and soaring cost of a concrete slab (RenewEconomy) - Tilt Renewables CEO reports battery storage prices have halved while concrete foundation costs soar, impacting renewable energy construction costs in Australia.

• Contested battery, and one of state’s biggest, wins fast-tracked government approval (RenewEconomy) - Victoria fast-tracks approval for contested 350MW/700MWh Little River battery storage project despite local opposition over agricultural land use and fire risk concerns.

• Microgrids Could Enhance Grid Resilience (CleanTechnica) - NREL researcher explains how microgrids could provide critical power backup during disasters like Hurricane Helene, highlighting potential for enhanced community resilience and grid stability.

• The Bluetti Apex 300: Scalable Power, Smarter Energy, & A Step Beyond Backup (CleanTechnica) - Bluetti launches Apex 300 home battery system with 19.35kWh expandable capacity, 30,000W solar input, and smart energy management features for backup power and daily optimization.

• Construction underway on 765 MW of new battery energy storage systems in Georgia (Renewable Energy World) - Georgia Power begins construction of 765 MW battery storage systems across four counties, with largest 530 MW facility in Cherokee County.

• Understanding the April 2025 Iberian Peninsula Blackout: Early Analysis and Lessons Learned (PowerMag) - Massive blackout across Spain and Portugal triggered by generator failures and renewable energy disconnections, leading to 24-hour restoration effort reveals grid vulnerabilities with high renewable penetration.

• The US nuclear groundswell (Latitude Media) - Pure-play nuclear developer Elementl Power announces 1.8 GW development deal with Google for three nuclear projects, aiming for commercial operation in early 2030s.

• TVA Submits First Portion of Construction Permit Application to NRC for Clinch River BWRX-300 SMR (POWER Magazine) - TVA submits initial construction permit application to NRC for first commercial BWRX-300 small modular reactor at Clinch River site in Tennessee.

• Southeastern utilities have fallen behind in transmission planning: reports (Utility Dive) - Southeast Regional Transmission Planning hasn't approved new regional transmission projects in over decade, potentially missing $8 billion in savings.

Indigenous

Pe'sla graphite mine opposition, Aeta protest, Maxakali agroforestry, Pan-Amazon bioeconomy, Indigenous COP30 commission, Yukon warming, Tlingit housing upgrades, AABE/USHCC inclusion, and Climate Generation bookstore partnership.

• NDN Collective Mobilizes Black Hills Against Pe’sla Mining Proposal (NDN Collective) - Indigenous organization mobilizes opposition against proposed graphite mining project at Pe'sla sacred site in Black Hills, citing threats to water sources and tribal sovereignty.

• Viral standoff at Philippines’ Mt. Pinatubo exposes decades of Indigenous exclusion (Mongabay) - Indigenous Aeta protesters blockade Mount Pinatubo tourist trail over decades of exclusion from tourism revenues and land rights on their ancestral territory.

• Global prize longlists Mongabay feature on Maxakali reforestation in Brazil (Mongabay) - Indigenous Maxakali people in Brazil's Atlantic Forest combine traditional spiritual practices with modern agroforestry to restore degraded lands and revive native ecosystems.

• What does bioeconomy truly mean? Indigenous groups seek answer to dodge capitalist traps (Mongabay) - Indigenous groups across Pan-Amazon seek to redefine bioeconomy concept to protect traditional practices from capitalist exploitation amid G20's $38.5 trillion industry growth projections.

• Protagonismo dos povos indígenas na COP30 é tema de episódio do “Vozes do Clima” (ISA) - Indigenous leaders establish International Indigenous Commission for COP30 in Belém, Brazil, aiming to strengthen indigenous participation in global climate decisions.

• The cold, hard truth (Woodwell Climate) - Yukon's unprecedented warming rate leads to irreversible damage in Indigenous communities as Arctic Canada experiences premature spring-like conditions.

• NREL Partners With Chilkat Indian Village To Improve Housing in Klukwan, Alaska (NREL) - Federal laboratory partners with Alaska Native village to assess and upgrade inefficient 1970s housing, addressing health hazards and energy issues in traditional Tlingit community.

• Expanding the Tent for Advanced Energy (Advanced Energy United) - Industry leaders emphasize importance of diverse voices and inclusive partnerships at AABE Conference and USHCC Energy Summit, highlighting role of underrepresented communities in energy transition.

• Stories for a Changing Climate (Birchbark Books) - Indigenous-owned Minneapolis bookstore partners with Climate Generation to curate essential climate fiction and non-fiction reading list for educators.

Industry

xAI's gas turbines, Sungrow's sustainability, DAS Solar's UVID certification, autonomous Black Hawk wildfire suppression, EU automakers' battery diligence, RenewSys' encapsulation films, Chinese PV price declines, and Ontario's small modular nuclear reactor.

• Top Sustainable Solutions in Mine Reclamation (KETOS) - Mining industry adopts sustainable reclamation technologies including real-time water monitoring, soil remediation, and ecosystem restoration to reverse environmental damage from closed mine sites.

• Musk’s xAI explores another massive methane gas turbine installation at second South Memphis data center (SELC) - Elon Musk's xAI plans 40-90 methane gas turbines at second South Memphis data center, raising environmental justice concerns in predominantly Black neighborhoods.

• From Decade to Decades, Sustainability on the Way: Sungrow Releases its 2024 Sustainability Report (TaiyangNews) - Sungrow's 2024 Sustainability Report reveals 740GW global installed capacity of power converters, $444M R&D investment, and 70% renewable electricity use across operations.

• DAS Solar Pioneers in UV Resistance with Its First UVID Certification from TÜV Rheinland (TaiyangNews) - DAS Solar receives industry's first UVID certification from TÜV Rheinland for N-type solar modules showing less than 1% power degradation under intense UV exposure.

• The Importance of Research and Development in Advancing Lithium Technology (Dragonfly Energy) - Battery manufacturer highlights advancements in lithium technology through dry electrode manufacturing, improved LiFePO4 performance, and PFAS-free designs.

• New PacifiCorp Forecast Sees More Fossil-Fueled Electricity. How Will That Affect Western Energy Jobs? (Inside Climate News) - PacifiCorp's revised energy plan favors keeping fossil fuel plants operational through 2045, potentially costing Wyoming and Utah 18,000 renewable energy jobs.

• EU Battery Due Diligence Rules: Are Carmakers Ready? (CleanTechnica) - European automakers outpace Chinese competitors in preparing for EU battery supply chain due diligence rules, with BMW and Mercedes leading in traceability and risk assessment requirements.

• In California, autonomous Black Hawk helicopter fights wildfires (Renewable Energy World) - Autonomous Black Hawk helicopter demonstrates wildfire suppression capabilities in California through PG&E and Lockheed Martin partnership.

• Plastics industry pushed ‘advanced recycling’ despite knowing problems – report (The Guardian) - Plastic industry promoted 'advanced recycling' technology despite internal documents showing companies knew of economic and technical limitations for decades.

• ‘It’s bleak’: Trump prepares to gut investments to clean up heavy industry (Canary Media) - Trump administration plans to eliminate Department of Energy's Industrial Demonstrations Program, threatening 300,000 jobs and U.S. industrial modernization efforts.

• Let’s Discuss Cancellation Rates (Mosaic) - Solar industry experts outline key reasons for project cancellations including buyer confusion and delays, while offering solutions like better communication and financing options.

• Guest article: The Perfect Day lawsuit… an ingredient naming case in disguise? (AgFundNews) - Perfect Day faces lawsuit over labeling of its fermentation-derived whey protein, highlighting regulatory challenges for novel food ingredients.

• LiveEO | SurfaceScout Product Masterclass: How to Detect Pipeline Risks Before They Happen (LiveEO) - AI-powered satellite monitoring system detects pipeline risks at 4x higher rate than traditional inspection methods, offering continuous corridor surveillance for infrastructure protection.

• Polyolefin Films From Indian Manufacturer RenewSys (TaiyangNews) - Indian manufacturer RenewSys launches two polyolefin-based solar panel encapsulation films with different UV cut-off points for enhanced module protection.

• TaiyangNews PV Price Index – 2025 - CW19 (TaiyangNews) - Chinese solar PV component prices decline across most categories in Week 19 of 2025, with polysilicon down 2.7% and n-type wafers falling up to 11.5%.

• Predictive, Preemptive, and Personalized Health – Innovating to Scale the Healthspan (IDC) - AI and technology innovations drive shift toward predictive and preventative healthcare solutions, with major companies developing personalized platforms for early disease detection and intervention.

• Ontario Authorizes OPG to Start Construction of First Commercial Nuclear SMR (Power Magazine) - Ontario authorizes construction of North America's first commercial grid-scale small modular nuclear reactor, a 300MW BWRX unit at Darlington site costing C$7.7 billion.

• XL Batteries CEO sees opportunity to topple China’s lithium battery dominance (Utility Dive) - XL Batteries aims to challenge China's lithium battery dominance with organic flow battery technology using widely available petrochemical feedstocks.

• How we taste sweetness — a long-sought receptor structure finally mapped out (Nature) - Scientists map molecular structure of sweetness taste receptor after 20-year effort, revealing how artificial sweeteners bind and activate it.

Policy

California's 2025 agenda, Newsom at U.S. Climate Alliance, fossil fuel liability framework, seafood firms lobby against protections, Indigenous carbon rights lacking, global protests, BC Bill 15 backlash, youth ocean summit, Hawaii climate tax, Reform UK's Yusuf, Australia's wind turbine decommissioning, EU delays CO2 targets, states sue Trump over EV funds, NOAA stops disaster tracking, Rewiring America layoffs, EcoMadres' environmental justice, Trump targets LIHEAP, FEMA head fired, Germany's wind farm fight, Trump deregulation, EPA pesticide suit, Fluence pauses projects, DOE exodus, Texas targets renewables.

• 2025 Policy Agenda: A Greenlined Legislative Strategy Matters Now More Than Ever (Greenlining Institute) - California advocacy group unveils 2025 legislative agenda focused on racial equity, climate resilience, and financial protections amid federal policy rollbacks.

• Governor Newsom Announced As Co-Chair Of U.S. Climate Alliance, Underscoring California’s Continued Climate Leadership (EDF) - California Governor Newsom appointed co-chair of U.S. Climate Alliance, leading bipartisan coalition representing 60% of U.S. economy committed to Paris Agreement goals.

• Science lays out framework to assess climate liability of fossil fuel majors (Nature) - New scientific framework enables calculation of specific fossil fuel companies' financial liability for climate change-driven extreme heat events.

• More than one in 10 Americans lives in a sinking city, study finds (Mongabay) - Study reveals 28 largest US cities experiencing land subsidence, affecting 39 million residents, with groundwater extraction as primary cause.

• World’s top seafood firms lobby against ocean conservation measures: Report (Mongabay) - World's largest seafood companies and industry associations actively lobby against marine biodiversity protections and environmental regulations despite public sustainability claims, new InfluenceMap report reveals.

• Report shows policy gaps in safeguarding the carbon rights of forest communities (Mongabay) - Report reveals widespread lack of legal frameworks protecting Indigenous and local communities' carbon rights across 33 countries, impacting forest carbon trading programs.

• Greenpeace Pictures of the Week (Greenpeace International) - Environmental activists stage global protests against coal power in Bulgaria, waste management in Mexico, gas drilling in Bavaria, Toyota emissions in Japan, and deforestation in Indonesia.

• Tropical Forest Forever Facility could be a breakthrough on forest protection, but key issues need to be addressed, Greenpeace position paper (Greenpeace) - Brazilian-led Tropical Forest Forever Facility initiative shows promise for forest protection but requires improved Indigenous rights, monitoring systems, and governance before COP30 launch.

• Stand.earth urges B.C. NDP to immediately change course on undemocratic fast-tracking legislation (Stand.earth) - British Columbia's NDP government faces backlash for attempting to fast-track Bill 15 legislation that would bypass environmental assessments and Indigenous consultation processes.

• SOA Co-Hosts the 2025 Our Ocean Youth Leadership Summit in South Korea (SOA Alliance) - Global youth ocean leadership summit in South Korea draws 80 delegates from 35 countries to advance marine conservation and policy initiatives at Our Ocean Conference.

• Tell Congress to Support a Safer Future and Back H. Res. 317 to End the Threat of Nuclear Weapons (PSR) - Rep. McGovern introduces H. Res. 317 calling for U.S. nuclear disarmament leadership amid India-Pakistan tensions that threaten global nuclear catastrophe.

• The reality of Hawaii's tourist climate tax (Heated) - Hawaii passes first-ever U.S. state climate tax on tourists, adding 0.75% to hotel fees to fund $100M annually for climate adaptation projects.

• FEMA is ending door-to-door canvassing in disaster areas (Climate Desk) - FEMA ends door-to-door disaster relief canvassing operations, shifting recovery responsibilities to local authorities.

• Zia Yusuf Wants to be the UK’s Elon Musk (DeSmog) - Reform UK chair Zia Yusuf emerges as powerful tech millionaire leader modeling party reforms on Elon Musk's DOGE department, pushing anti-climate agenda and centralized control.

• DeBriefed 9 May 2025: Australia elects climate action; Spain ‘committed’ to renewables; Taiwan’s nuclear phaseout (Carbon Brief) - Australia's Labor party wins re-election with strong climate action mandate while Spain recommits to renewables and Taiwan proceeds with nuclear phase-out amid energy transition debates.

• TVA Can’t Keep Ignoring Alternatives (Clean Energy) - TVA violates federal law by bypassing renewable alternatives in favor of methane gas projects, sparking public demands for transparent environmental reviews.

• Youngkin Vetoes Clean Energy Bills That Garnered Support From Dominion, Environmental Groups (Inside Climate News) - Virginia Governor Youngkin vetoes bipartisan clean energy bills that would have expanded solar projects and energy storage, despite support from Dominion Energy and environmental groups.

• Despite Federal Challenges, Two Leading Solar Advocates Are Continuing Their Forward Push (Inside Climate News) - Two major solar advocacy groups, Solar United Neighbors and Vote Solar, maintain grassroots momentum despite federal funding uncertainty under Trump administration.

• More than 3,000 wind turbines are due to be decommissioned by 2045. Is Australia prepared? (RenewEconomy) - Australia faces decommissioning of over 3,000 wind turbines by 2045 with urgent need for regulatory framework and financial assurance plans.

• EU Ignores EV Sales Data, Waters Down Requirements (CleanTechnica) - EU Parliament finalizes plan to delay CO2 reduction targets for automakers by two years despite 45% surge in European electric vehicle sales.

• Puerto Rico governor under fire as federal funds for solar projects are stalled (Renewable Energy World) - Puerto Rico governor faces criticism for withdrawing support of $365 million federal solar project funding amid ongoing power grid issues.

• States sue the Trump administration for blocking funds for electric vehicle charging (Renewable Energy World) - Seventeen states sue Trump administration for blocking $3.3 billion in federal electric vehicle charging infrastructure funds allocated under Biden.

• Even in red America, clean energy is booming. But now, huge renewable projects are dead. (RenewableEnergyWorld) - Despite record growth in US renewable energy production, $8 billion in clean energy projects cancelled in early 2025 amid policy uncertainty and potential tax credit repeals.

• Hawaii families receive payouts for 2021 fuel leak that sickened thousands (The Guardian) - Federal judge awards $680,000 to 17 Hawaii families sickened by 2021 Navy fuel tank leak, setting precedent for 7,500 pending cases.

• Noaa to stop tracking cost of climate crisis-fueled disasters: ‘Major loss’ (The Guardian) - NOAA discontinues tracking billion-dollar climate disaster costs and impacts under Trump administration, sparking concerns over loss of crucial climate data.

• If illegal logging starts again, Liberia could lose more than its beloved pygmy hippos | Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (The Guardian) - Former Liberian President warns EU's potential cancellation of timber trade agreement threatens forest protection, endangered species, and post-war stability gains.

• ‘We Are the Ocean’ – Why the Upcoming UN Ocean Conference Matters For Hong Kong (Earth.org) - UN Ocean Conference in Nice aims to establish global ocean protection agreements, with Hong Kong's marine expertise and shipping industry playing key role in discussions.

• Rewiring America faces Trump-induced layoffs (Latitude Media) - Rewiring America nonprofit cuts 28% of workforce after Trump administration blocks access to $2B EPA grant funding since February.

• Two Latina moms who are standing up for climate justice (Yale Climate Connections) - Two Latina mothers in EcoMadres organization lead grassroots environmental justice campaigns to combat disproportionate air pollution impacts on Latino children's health.

• Las madres latinas luchan por la justicia climática (Yale Climate Connections) - Latino mothers in US lead environmental justice fight through EcoMadres organization, advocating for clean air and climate action to protect children's health in disproportionately affected communities.

• Trump calls program to help low-income Americans pay their energy bills ‘unnecessary’ (Grist) - Trump administration proposes eliminating $4 billion LIHEAP energy assistance program for low-income households, calling it "unnecessary" despite serving 6 million families.

• The head of FEMA defended the agency on Capitol Hill. Trump fired him. (Grist) - FEMA Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton fired by Trump administration after defending agency's existence during Congressional hearing.

• Climate justice is vital for global security (Climate Change News) - Global leaders warn climate inaction and retreat from multilateral commitments threatens international security, with climate justice critical for preventing future conflicts.

• Plan for windfarm in German ‘fairytale forest’ stokes green energy culture war (The Guardian) - German far-right groups exploit local concerns over planned wind farm in historic Reinhardswald forest, despite project occupying just 0.07% of land and having conservation group support.

• ‘If I had to choose, I’d prefer the earthquake’: the 2015 disaster left Nepal in ruins, now record rains wreak fresh havoc (The Guardian) - Nepal faces devastating floods and extreme rainfall after 2015 earthquake recovery, worsened by climate change and US aid cuts, leaving communities struggling to build disaster resilience.

• Tracking Trump’s Attack on Environmental Protections (Climate One) - Trump administration accelerates environmental deregulation efforts, targeting NEPA reforms and climate science while facing legal challenges from environmental groups.

• The latest attack on California rooftop solar (Canary Media) - California bill seeks to retroactively alter 20-year rooftop solar contracts, threatening existing net-metering agreements while failing to significantly reduce electricity costs.

• “The world wants change” (Covering Climate Now) - Global majority wants stronger climate action but feels isolated due to media misrepresentation, as highlighted by new partnerships with Amazon-based Sumaúma and Danish outlet Zetland.

• Saving species from troubled waters (Center for Biological Diversity) - Environmental group sues EPA over pesticide permit allowing direct water spraying that threatens hundreds of endangered species including salmon, sturgeon, turtles and cranes.

• LiveEO | EUDR Summit 2025 Q&A: The Most Important Questions, Answered (LiveEO) - EU Deforestation Regulation Summit 2025 compiles comprehensive Q&A document addressing compliance requirements, geolocation rules, and traceability concerns for companies ahead of December 2024 enforcement.

• Macro Update – May 2025 (Alantra) - Trump's partial tariff rollback reduces global recession risk but U.S. remains vulnerable due to fiscal policy concerns and economic uncertainty.

• Maryland’s Sustainability Chief Reflects on a ‘Difficult’ Year of Legislative Setbacks (Inside Climate News) - Maryland's sustainability chief defends state's climate progress despite legislative setbacks, federal funding freezes, and delayed emission mandates under Trump administration.

• Video: Rising costs, vanishing moderates, and the race to net zero (RenewEconomy) - Energy Insiders podcast discusses rising renewable project costs, political challenges, and net-zero transition progress in Australia with Tilt Renewables executive.

• It’s time to build a party that will electrify the nation in more ways than one (RenewEconomy) - Former clean energy specialist proposes new centrist political party focused on electrification and community-driven climate policy in Australia.

• Tariff uncertainty forces global energy storage company to pause active US projects (Renewable Energy World) - Global energy storage firm Fluence pauses US projects and revises revenue forecasts due to tariff policy uncertainty, reducing FY2025 revenue expectations by $700 million.

• Fear and loathing at the Department of Energy (Latitude Media) - Department of Energy faces mass exodus of scientific talent and project disruptions under new leadership, threatening billions in energy funding commitments.

• DOE Chief Backs Fossil, Nuclear Push Amid Budget and Staffing Questions (POWER) - Energy Secretary Wright outlines Trump administration's push for fossil fuels, nuclear expansion, and grid modernization while emphasizing AI development and permitting reform.

• IRA’s fate unclear as Republicans look to finance megabill (Utility Dive) - Republican-controlled Congress targets $2 trillion IRA cuts while some GOP members defend key clean energy provisions.

• Texas bill could shutter its renewable plants (Canary Media) - Texas lawmakers approve bill requiring solar and wind farms to add backup power or face fines, threatening thousands of megawatts of existing renewable projects.

Renewables

LONGi Hi-MO 9, AIKO N-Type ABC modules, FuturaSun & TNO bifacial cells, Sunpro Power PV modules, Astronergy & TÜV Rheinland testing, Sunrun "Flex" program, and Tilt Renewables wind/battery plans.

• Next-Gen Solar Cell Technologies & Projections (TaiyangNews) - TOPCon solar cell technology projected to dominate 70-80% market share in 2025, while back-contact cells gain ground and tandem cells remain years from commercial scale.

• Intersolar Europe 2025: Sungrow Debuts Revolutionary Renewable Energy Breakthroughs (TaiyangNews) - Sungrow unveils comprehensive range of solar inverters, energy storage systems, and EV charging solutions at Intersolar Europe 2025, featuring modular utility-scale inverters and advanced residential energy management systems.

• LONGi Advances Europe’s Energy Transition with Landmark BC Technology Deployment in Southern Europe (TaiyangNews) - LONGi secures 580MW deployment of Hi-MO 9 back-contact solar modules across multiple utility-scale projects in Southern Europe, promising 610GWh annual clean electricity generation.

• LONGi launches 25% efficient heterojunction back contact (HBC) module and new residential solar brand “EcoLife” (TaiyangNews) - LONGi unveils industry-first 25% efficient heterojunction back contact solar module and residential brand EcoLife, achieving 27.3% cell efficiency and 510W power output.

• LONGi Solar Wins Smarter E AWARD 2025 in Photovoltaics Category for Hi-MO X10 Back Contact Module (TaiyangNews) - LONGi Solar's Hi-MO X10 back contact module wins prestigious Smarter E AWARD 2025 for advancing solar technology with 24.8% module efficiency and enhanced reliability features.

• AIKO’s INFINITE Modules Surpass 1GW Milestone New Orders Across Europe (TaiyangNews) - AIKO secures over 1GW of new orders for its high-efficiency N-Type ABC solar modules from European distributors at Intersolar Europe 2025.

• FuturaSun & TNO Collaborate On Bifacial N-Type Solar Cell Development (TaiyangNews) - Italian solar manufacturer FuturaSun partners with Dutch research institute TNO to develop high-efficiency bifacial n-type solar cells with reduced silver content for European production.

• China Solar PV News Snippets: Double Honors For LONGi At The smarter E AWARD 2025 & More (TaiyangNews) - LONGi wins dual awards at The smarter E AWARD 2025 for innovative solar module and hydrogen electrolyzer technology, while JinkoSolar delivers 1GW of TOPCon modules for major hybrid project.

• Next-Gen LONGi PV Modules At Intersolar Europe 2025 (TaiyangNews) - LONGi unveils new high-efficiency solar modules including 510W residential EcoLife series and anti-glare/anti-hail variants at Intersolar Europe 2025.

• Energy Insiders Podcast: Tilt hones in on wind and batteries (RenewEconomy) - Tilt Renewables CEO discusses company's plans for NSW's first gigawatt-scale wind project and new battery initiatives in latest Energy Insiders podcast.

• Major milestone as Aotearoa switches on its largest solar farm, but bigger things are on the horizon (RenewEconomy) - New Zealand's largest solar farm commissioned at 63MWp Lauriston site near Christchurch, with multiple larger projects in development pipeline set to surpass it by 2026.

• 5 Myths About Solar + Storage (CleanTechnica) - New analysis debunks five common myths about solar and storage technology, highlighting reliability, cost-effectiveness, grid benefits, land use efficiency, and domestic manufacturing growth.

• The Top 5 States in the USA for Solar Power (CleanTechnica) - California leads US solar power deployment with 80,056 jobs and 30% electricity generation, followed by Texas, Florida, Arizona, and North Carolina in total installed capacity.

• Rooftop Solar Is Winning (Trump Is Losing) (CleanTechnica) - Sunrun launches innovative "Flex" solar-plus-storage program offering rollover credits and adaptive pricing, while other major rooftop solar companies face bankruptcy amid market challenges.

• Australia’s clean energy industry has just survived a near-death experience. Where to from here? | Kane Thornton (The Guardian) - Australia's renewable energy sector survives political challenge, faces urgent need to improve regional community engagement while rapidly scaling storage and transmission infrastructure.

• Como Integradores Solares Podem Aumentar o Lucro com Expansões de Sistemas Fotovoltaicos (Solfacil) - Brazilian solar integrators missing 70% of system expansion opportunities as customers switch to new installers for photovoltaic upgrades.

• Sunpro Displays Its Full-Scenario PV Solutions At Intersolar Europe 2025 (TaiyangNews) - Chinese manufacturer Sunpro Power showcases diverse PV module lineup at Intersolar Europe 2025, featuring 720W commercial modules, lightweight residential panels, and agrivoltaic solutions.

• Astronergy cooperates with TÜV Rheinland for IEC TR 63279 module derisking qualification (TaiyangNews) - Astronergy partners with TÜV Rheinland to conduct comprehensive IEC TR 63279 reliability testing for solar modules, aiming to validate performance under extreme conditions.

• New 500 MW wind project gets federal environmental tick in one of Australia’s richest wind regions (RenewEconomy) - 500MW Parron wind farm in Western Australia's wheatbelt region receives federal environmental approval, set to feature 79 turbines in one of southern hemisphere's best wind resource areas.

• Government announces Marine Energy Taskforce (BusinessGreen) - UK government launches industry-led Marine Energy Taskforce to advance tidal and wave energy development.

• Creating a Single Line Diagram with Micro Inverters (SolarPro) - PVCAD software demonstrates automated creation of Single Line Diagrams for solar installations using microinverters, streamlining permitting documentation process.

Transport

SAF tripartite deals, zero-emission trucks/buses from HelloFresh/Benore, LONGi solar car, IMO fuel mandate, Norway EV adoption, Jeep Compass EV, AcePower charging, Rivian network, Uber/WeRide robotaxis, car-free Olympics, Foxtron/Mitsubishi EVs, US/UK EV divergence, Tesla market share.

• Fueling the Future: How Airlines, SAF Producers, and Corporate Customers Can Collaborate Through Tripartite Offtake Agreements (Twelve) - Airlines, SAF producers, and corporate customers collaborate through tripartite agreements to scale sustainable aviation fuel production and share decarbonization costs.

• Businesses across the U.S. continue rolling out electric trucks, buses (EDF) - Major companies and transit agencies deploy zero-emission trucks and buses across US, including HelloFresh's 70 Rivian vans and Benore's 14 hydrogen trucks.

• LONGi Joins Forces with Solar Car World Champion Innoptus Solar Team to Push the Boundaries of BC Technology (TaiyangNews) - LONGi partners with Belgium's Innoptus Solar Team to develop high-efficiency back-contact solar cells for world championship solar racing car.

• Historic IMO agreement to cut global shipping carbon (Ocean14Capital) - UN shipping regulator IMO mandates cleaner fuel adoption by 2028 with financial penalties for non-compliance, targeting 3% of global emissions.

• EVs Take 97.4% Share In Norway – Tesla Model Y Best Seller (CleanTechnica) - Norway's EV market share hits 97.4% in April 2025 with Tesla Model Y leading sales, as country approaches complete transition from fossil fuel vehicles.

• New Jeep Compass Comes In Three Versions — Hybrid, PHEV, & Electric (CleanTechnica) - New Jeep Compass debuts in Europe with hybrid, PHEV, and electric powertrains offering up to 403-mile range, but US tariffs block American sales.

• AcePower Launches New 50 kW Air-Cooled High-Efficiency Module to Accelerate Europe’s Fast-Charging Network Expansion (CleanTechnica) - AcePower launches new 97.6% efficient 50kW charging module for European EV fast-charging network expansion, featuring silicon carbide technology and advanced cooling system.

• Charging Up On the Rivian Adventure Network (CleanTechnica) - Rivian expands its Adventure Network of DC fast-charging stations near outdoor destinations, with 42% of locations now open to non-Rivian EVs and plans for 600 sites in coming years.

• Uber & WeRide Expanding Robotaxi Partnership to 15 More Cities (CleanTechnica) - Uber and WeRide announce $100M investment and plans to expand their robotaxi partnership from Abu Dhabi to 15 additional cities over next 5 years.

• Los Angeles’ Car-Free Olympics Is Possible — If We Let The Private Sector In (CleanTechnica) - Los Angeles aims for car-free 2028 Olympics through private sector partnership focusing on bikes and e-bikes deployment rather than traditional transit infrastructure.

• Foxtron Will Develop & Manufacture An Electric Car For Mitsubishi (CleanTechnica) - Foxconn subsidiary Foxtron signs MOU with Mitsubishi to develop and manufacture electric vehicles for Australia and New Zealand markets by 2026.

• A Tale of Two Divergent EV Markets (Energy Central) - US and UK EV markets diverge sharply as UK sees 3.7% growth while US sales drop 5% in April, highlighting impact of fuel costs, charging infrastructure and policy differences.

• Chart: Tesla is losing its grip on EV buyers in the US (Canary Media) - Tesla's US electric vehicle market share drops to 44% amid increased competition and CEO Elon Musk's political controversies, despite maintaining industry leadership.