Is battery recycling patriotic?

The American Battery Technology Company has announced that it doubled its battery recycling production quarter over quarter, it will raise more money by selling land it owns for $6.75 million, and its released a new short video of its facilities, emphasizing the scale and patriotism of its battery recycling to support domestic battery production.

Manufacturing Dive is the latest press outlet to cover the announcement and puts it in context of the very tumultuous US market and funding landscape for battery recycling.

I'm struck by the patriotic framing of American Battery's value proposition. Popular wisdom since the last US presidential election has been that we should all position our sustainability as a matter of supply chain resilience, because everyone loves that. More patriotic resilience, less of that election-losing environmental justice stuff, people say! Is that what's happening? Maybe not, exactly.

Patriotism + Circularity

True enough, my analysis of 7 leading US battery recycling companies finds that strengthening the domestic supply chain is one of the most-cited value propositions across everyone's websites.

But even more common? Circular economy leadership and end-to-end comprehensiveness of services.

American Battery Technology Company touts all of the above. As well as technology differentiation, sustainability, and even ESG. One of its relatively unique areas of value proposition focus is its research partnership with a co-located facility of the University of Nevada.

I love to see a big tent, with room for people drawn to patriotic values and people more drawn to a sustainability focus.

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

Today's Updates

Table of Contents

• 🌾 Agriculture (3 stories) - Solar grazing in NSW, space food tech with ex-NASA astronaut Kopra, and US reciprocal tariffs.

  
  

• 🟩 Carbon (17 stories) - Amazon invests in REDD alternatives; study blames fossil fuel giants for climate change; IETA discusses carbon market equity; French mines yield "white hydrogen"; IMO to price shipping emissions; Occidental and Stratos get EPA permits; Heidelberg to capture cement CO2; EU ETS cuts emissions; methane-eating microbes gain traction.

  
  

• ♻️ Circular (4 stories) - Oregon food waste composting bill; EU recycled steel targets; Fairly Made funding; Foodiverse platform.

  
  

• 🌱 Ecosystems (22 stories) - Mangrove loss in Acapulco, Socotra frankincense decline, Chevron wetland damage, Atlantic Flyway shorebird declines, ocean target initiatives, bogong moth crash, Pantanal jaguar tourism crisis, mackerel overfishing, and white pine clearing.

  
  

• ⚡ Efficiency (4 stories) - South Yorkshire retrofit program, AI data center energy use in Ireland, Australian social housing solar upgrades, and Lancaster University's Net Zero Energy Center.

  
  

• 💰 Finance (20 stories) - Excelsior, Carbon Equity, and Border to Coast invest in renewables; IFRS & TNFD partner; KPMG analyzes ESRS reports; Edmond de Rothschild appoints CSO.

  
  

• 🔌 Grid (13 stories) - Calvert Cliffs closure, TVA leadership crisis, virtual substations, PG&E wildfire plan, Hornsea 3, AI power demands, Iberdrola & Woza Labs, MISO interconnection.

  
  

• 🌍 Indigenous (7 stories) - Indonesia Indigenous rights bill delayed; Brazil's Munduruku join mining; Pataxó violence escalates; Brazilian women leaders meet; Ancient Peruvian irrigation success; Australian bogong moth decline; Indigenous Journalists Association training.

  
  

• 🏭 Industry (22 stories) - Amazon gold mining mercury, tire pollution, Ecuador oil spill, NYC climate tech events, India solar conference, INOX Solar factory, JA Solar TNFD, GCL Tech profits, Trinasolar storage, palm oil biofuel fraud, water-scarce datacenters, Cleveland-Cliffs steel, battery tariffs, MycoTechnology pivot, Infinite Green Energy debt, US coal decline, Maxeon US factory, US natural gas consumption, LNG project risks, microbial immune systems, hydrogen hubs, biomass deforestation, AlphaFold pharma model.

  
  

• 📜 Policy (60 stories) - Trump's coal support, Republican carbon import fees (Cassidy, Graham), fossil fuel treaty proposal, South Africa's renewable plan, UK ad rulings (TotalEnergies, Shell), IMO shipping decarbonization, Virginia's vetoes (Youngkin), California's PFAS bill, B Corp overhaul, China's mega-dam, Palau's climate plea, CSRD compliance, Maine's lawsuit challenge, Maryland's energy bills, Trump's tariffs.

  
  

• 🔋 Renewables (13 stories) - Solar for All in Nevada, HJT Module Encapsulation, LONGi in China, EWIA Green Investments in Africa, Fulham Solar-Battery Project in Victoria, Ocean Current Energy in Florida and South Africa, Crown Estate in Celtic Sea, Texas Wind Farm with Bitcoin, Equinor Offshore Wind in New York, and Pennsylvania Church Solar.

  
  

• 🚗 Transport (17 stories) - Electric motorbikes in Africa, RTX solar-battery refrigeration, US EV adoption, U Power battery swaps in Thailand, Microsoft/IAG SAF deal, Norfolk Southern biodiesel, flying car test in Japan, DIY Nissan Leaf battery upgrades, UK EV timeline revision, Changan EREV pickup in Colombia, Mercedes-Benz charging network, GM electric Corvette concept, Geely EV models.

Agriculture

Solar grazing in NSW, space food tech with ex-NASA astronaut Kopra, and US reciprocal tariffs.

• SwitchedOn podcast: Farming the sun, grazing the land (RenewEconomy) - NSW sheep farmer demonstrates successful integration of large-scale solar farming with traditional livestock grazing, proving dual-use viability of agricultural land.

• NASA astronaut Tim Kopra appointed as Solar Foods’ advisor for space applications (Solar Foods) - Former NASA astronaut Tim Kopra joins as advisor to develop space food production technology for Moon and Mars missions.

• How ‘reciprocal tariffs’ harm agricultural trade (CGIAR) - New US 'reciprocal tariffs' threaten to disrupt global agricultural trade flows and food security through retaliatory measures and market uncertainty.

Carbon

Amazon invests in REDD alternatives; study blames fossil fuel giants for climate change; IETA discusses carbon market equity; French mines yield "white hydrogen"; IMO to price shipping emissions; Occidental and Stratos get EPA permits; Heidelberg to capture cement CO2; EU ETS cuts emissions; methane-eating microbes gain traction.

• For scandal-ridden carbon credit industry, Amazon restoration offers redemption (Mongabay) - Amazon restoration projects emerge as promising alternative to scandal-plagued REDD carbon credits, attracting major investors despite market uncertainties.

• 122 companies responsible for a third of present day sea-level rise: Study (Mongabay) - Study finds 122 largest fossil fuel and cement companies contributed to 45% of global temperature rise and 29% of sea-level rise between 1854-2020.

• The integrity conversation must include equity: a report from the IETA European Climate Summit 2025 (Nature4Climate) - IETA European Climate Summit highlights need for equity and fair compensation in voluntary carbon markets alongside technical standards for credit integrity.

• Why nature-based solutions must not be left behind: A report from the IETA European Climate Summit 2025 (Nature4Climate) - IETA European Climate Summit warns against sidelining nature-based carbon solutions in favor of engineered removals, emphasizing nature's immediate availability for climate action.

• Why some storms brew up to extreme dimensions in the middle of America – and why it’s happening more often (The Conversation) - Climate scientists explain how warming temperatures and weakening jet streams are creating conditions for more extreme, prolonged storms across America's midwest.

• Guest post: How to apportion ‘net-zero carbon debt’ if global warming overshoots 1.5C (Carbon Brief) - Study proposes new "net-zero carbon debt" measure showing Western nations must lead carbon removal efforts if global temperatures overshoot 1.5C target.

• White Hydrogen Emerges as a Contender in the Clean Energy Race (EnergyCentral) - French scientists discover massive natural "white hydrogen" deposits worth $92 billion in abandoned mines, offering potential zero-carbon energy source.

• Charting the course for a cleaner future for shipping: Getting a legally binding price on carbon right for a just energy transition (Energy Central) - IMO to establish legally binding carbon pricing for global shipping sector, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 while ensuring equitable revenue distribution through climate finance structures.

• The mad dash to save direct air capture hubs from DOGE (Latitude Media) - Two major US direct air capture projects face potential loss of DOE funding amid Trump administration's clean energy cuts, sparking intense lobbying efforts to save them.

• Heidelberg Materials given green light for carbon capture system at Wales cement factory (BusinessGreen) - Heidelberg Materials receives approval to install carbon capture system at Welsh cement factory, aiming for near-total CO2 emissions capture by 2029.

• EPA Issues First Permit to Store DAC-Captured CO2 to Oxy (ESGToday) - EPA grants Occidental first-ever permit to store direct air captured CO2 underground in Texas wells, marking milestone for carbon removal infrastructure.

• EU’s carbon pricing scheme lowers emissions to 50% of 2005 levels (Trellis) - EU's Emissions Trading System achieves 50% emissions reduction from 2005 levels, keeping bloc on track for 2030 climate targets despite political shifts.

• The Carbon Copy: Some (under)ground rules (Carbon180) - EPA grants first-ever Class VI permit for carbon dioxide removal to Stratos direct air capture facility in Texas, marking key infrastructure milestone.

• 🚀Windfall Bio: What's New for 2025 (Windfall Bio) - Company achieves commercial-scale production of methane-eating microbes and secures organic certification for agricultural product "OptiMem" while gaining recognition on Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies list.

• Natural Gas Continues to Drive U.S. Emissions Reductions (Energy Central) - New study finds US natural gas development reduced CO2 emissions per capita by 10.5% annually through shale revolution and energy mix changes.

• Greenplaces & Clarasight partner to empower law firms and professional services to reduce their travel emissions (Greenplaces) - Sustainability firms partner to help law firms and professional services reduce business travel emissions through integrated carbon tracking and optimization tools.

• How windfalls from commodity price booms come back to bite exporters (The Conversation) - Study reveals commodity price booms drive increased pollution in democratic oil-producing nations due to rapid production increases aimed at capitalizing on market spikes.

Circular

Oregon food waste composting bill; EU recycled steel targets; Fairly Made funding; Foodiverse platform.

• Bill to tackle food waste advances in the Oregon legislature (Environment America) - Oregon House committee advances bill requiring large food waste generators to compost and standardize date labeling, aiming to reduce 800,000 annual tons of food waste.

• Setting Recycled-Content Targets for Steel Under the ELV Regulation (CleanTechnica) - New study shows setting 30-40% recycled steel targets for EU automotive industry is technically and economically feasible under proposed End of Life Vehicle Regulation.

• Sustainable Fashion Startup Fairly Made Raises $16 Million to Help Brands Track Supply Chain Impact (ESGToday) - Fashion tech startup Fairly Made raises $16M to expand supply chain tracking platform helping brands measure environmental impact and create digital product passports.

• Donations page improvements product demo (FoodCloud) - Food redistribution platform Foodiverse launches improved donations page with enhanced filtering and visualization features for tracking surplus food donations.

Ecosystems

Mangrove loss in Acapulco, Socotra frankincense decline, Chevron wetland damage, Atlantic Flyway shorebird declines, ocean target initiatives, bogong moth crash, Pantanal jaguar tourism crisis, mackerel overfishing, and white pine clearing.

• Coastal guardians at risk: Cyclones and rising seas threaten mangroves (ETH Zurich) - Half of global mangrove ecosystems face severe risk from cyclones and rising seas by 2100, with areas providing crucial ecosystem services most threatened.

• Iconic frankincense trees of Yemen’s Socotra Island have become rarer (Mongabay) - Yemen's Socotra Island's nine endemic Boswellia frankincense tree species face extinction risk due to overgrazing, cyclones, and illegal collection.

• As Acapulco’s mangroves disappear, Mexico takes strides to protect its coastal forests (Mongabay) - Mexico's Acapulco region loses over half its mangrove forests since 1979 due to urbanization and hurricanes, prompting national restoration initiative.

• LiveEO | Guide to Designing Ecological Corridors (LiveEO) - New guide outlines comprehensive strategies for designing ecological corridors to reconnect fragmented landscapes and boost biodiversity through native vegetation, wildlife pathways, and powerline infrastructure integration.

• LiveEO | Guide to Ecological Corridor Management for Utilities (LiveEO) - New guide outlines how utilities can implement Ecological Corridor Management to balance power grid maintenance with biodiversity conservation and species protection.

• Chevron Ordered to Pay $744.6 Million for Destroying Louisiana’s Coastal Wetlands (SOCAN) - Louisiana jury orders Chevron to pay $744.6M for decades of coastal wetland destruction from oil drilling operations.

• It’s up to each of us to help save life on Earth – I love this challenge | Bob Brown (The Guardian) - Former Greens leader Bob Brown calls for urgent public action against species extinction through voting, peaceful protest, and civil disobedience to protect Earth's biodiversity.

• Shorebirds of the Atlantic Flyway (Bluedot Living) - Atlantic Flyway shorebird populations face severe declines despite 50 years of volunteer monitoring and conservation efforts, with 16 species declining by over 50% since 1980 due to habitat loss and human disturbance.

• Saving Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles (Bluedot Living) - Multi-organization network rescues and rehabilitates cold-stunned sea turtles across Cape Cod and Islands, highlighting critical ecosystem conservation efforts.

• The first science-based targets for oceans are out. Here’s what you should know (Trellis) - First-ever science-based ocean targets launched by SBTN focus on seafood sector sustainability, covering exploitation, habitat protection, and marine wildlife preservation.

• Sounds of the Ukraine war: what these recordings of daily life reveal about the human and environmental costs (The Conversation) - Audio recordings from Ukrainian cities reveal war's impact on both human communities and ecosystems through diverse soundscapes including sirens, wildlife, and civilian life.

• Massive swarms of bogong moths once resembled rain clouds – then their numbers crashed to earth (The Guardian) - Once-massive Australian bogong moth populations have crashed 99.5% since 2019, threatening alpine ecosystems and indigenous cultural heritage despite recent modest recoveries.

• Thailand’s ‘second’ tiger population stable, but barriers to expansion persist (Mongabay) - Thailand's second-largest tiger population remains stable in eastern forest reserves but highways and prey shortages prevent expansion into available habitat.

• Scientists team up for Snapshot USA nationwide mammal survey (Mongabay) - Scientists launch nationwide Snapshot USA project using camera traps to create standardized mammal survey data across United States, collecting 890,000 images since 2019.

• Jaguar tourism in Brazil’s Pantanal needs new rules to avoid collapse: Study (Mongabay) - Brazil's Pantanal jaguar tourism faces sustainability crisis as increased sightings and overcrowding threaten $6.8M industry requiring new management rules.

• Bonobos combine calls in ways that resemble human language, study finds (Mongabay) - Study finds bonobos in Congo combine vocal calls to create new meanings in ways similar to human language structure, suggesting complex communication evolved earlier than thought.

• Coming to The Revelator: Exclusive Tom Toro Cartoons (The Revelator) - New Yorker cartoonist Tom Toro joins environmental news outlet to create exclusive cartoons tackling extinction crisis and climate issues.

• Mackerel stocks near breaking point because of overfishing, say experts (The Guardian) - North Atlantic mackerel stocks face critical decline as overfishing by UK and Norway pushes species beyond sustainable levels, prompting seafood guide downgrade.

• Clearcutting in the State Forest (Bluedot Living) - Massachusetts plans to clearcut 45 acres of non-native white pines in Martha's Vineyard state forest to restore native heathland habitat and reduce fire risk, sparking debate among experts.

• Fifty Years After Jaws, There Are More Great White Sharks In Our Waters Than Ever (Bluedot Living) - Great white shark populations along US East Coast have rebounded to highest levels in 50 years due to seal protection laws and fishing bans.

• It’s not march of the penguins, but the great migration of flies is major force in ecosystems and economies (Anthropocene) - Research reveals hundreds of fly species migrate thousands of kilometers annually, playing crucial roles in pollination, pest control, and nutrient cycling across global ecosystems.

• Libya’s Wastewater Treatment Potential and Challenges (Revolve) - Libya's water crisis drives urgent need for wastewater treatment expansion amid groundwater depletion, political instability, and agricultural challenges.

Efficiency

South Yorkshire retrofit program, AI data center energy use in Ireland, Australian social housing solar upgrades, and Lancaster University's Net Zero Energy Center.

• WARMING UP OUR REGIONAL ECONOMIES (Centre for Thriving Places) - UK initiative in South Yorkshire launches regional retrofit program to improve housing energy efficiency while creating jobs and reducing fuel poverty.

• Artificial intelligence and energy: growing demand and sustainable solutions (GridBeyond) - AI's rapid growth drives massive data center energy consumption, reaching 21% of Ireland's electricity use in 2023, spurring urgent need for sustainable computing solutions.

• New funding deal promises to slash power bills for social housing, fully electrify 5,000 homes (RenewEconomy) - Australian government commits $171.7M to upgrade 14,000 Victorian social housing homes with solar panels and energy efficiency measures, including full electrification for 5,000 homes.

• Lancaster University Unveils Net Zero Energy Center (CleanTechnica) - Lancaster University begins construction of £17M Net Zero Energy Center featuring 7MW heat pump system to eliminate campus methane gas usage by 2027.

Finance

Excelsior, Carbon Equity, and Border to Coast invest in renewables; IFRS & TNFD partner; KPMG analyzes ESRS reports; Edmond de Rothschild appoints CSO.

• Postdoctoral Researcher – Ontologies and Semantics (BC3) - Basque Centre for Climate Change seeks postdoctoral researcher to develop semantic knowledge base for ARIES environmental sustainability platform.

• Funding freeze threatens global reforestation and restoration efforts (Mongabay) - U.S. foreign aid freeze jeopardizes global reforestation projects and threatens years of conservation progress, impacting biodiversity hotspots and community livelihoods worldwide.

• Excelsior Surpasses Target, Raises Over $1 Billion for RE (TaiyangNews) - Excelsior Energy Capital raises over $1 billion for renewable energy fund, exceeding $750M target, with 50% already deployed across 15 US solar and storage projects.

• Tariffs Could Spike Rates in an Already Climate-Stressed Insurance Market (Inside Climate News) - New tariffs on construction materials could further increase U.S. home insurance rates already rising due to climate disasters, with some states facing 20%+ premium hikes.

• Renewable Energy Still Alive And Kicking In The US (CleanTechnica) - Global investors pour $1.5B+ into US renewable projects despite federal pullback, with Sunraycer and Excelsior leading major solar and storage developments in Texas.

• Pension pool Border to Coast to invest £40m in UK clean energy projects (BusinessGreen) - UK pension pool Border to Coast commits £40m investment towards clean energy projects including solar, battery storage and EV charging infrastructure.

• How Trump’s war on climate and equity is impacting ‘woke investing’ (Grist) - Environmental and social shareholder proposals drop 34% as Trump administration intensifies opposition to ESG investing and SEC policy changes.

• Carbon Equity Raises €105 Million for Climate Tech Fund (ESG Today) - Carbon Equity raises €105 million for third climate tech fund-of-funds to invest in 150+ companies across green hydrogen, CO2-free cement, and sustainable protein solutions.

• Guest Post – Why ESRS Implementation Goes Beyond Compliance: Lessons from the First Wave (ESG Today) - KPMG analysis of first ESRS sustainability reports reveals gaps between impact and financial materiality assessments, highlighting need for better integration of sustainability into business strategy.

• IFRS, TNFD Launch Formal Collaboration on Nature-Related Sustainability Reporting (ESG Today) - IFRS Foundation and TNFD formalize partnership to integrate nature-related financial disclosures into global sustainability reporting standards.

• Navigating federal tax credits as an early climate startup or developer (Enduring Planet) - Early climate startups can now sell renewable energy tax credits worth 80-95 cents on the dollar, though transactions under $10M face limited buyer options.

• NextEra Energy announces date for release of first-quarter 2025 financial results (NextEra Energy) - Major US power company announces first-quarter 2025 financial results release and investor presentation scheduled for April 23.

• Q1 2025 Market Wrap: Energy Stocks Defy S&P 500 Downturn (Energy Central) - Energy stocks outperform broader market with 9.9% Q1 2025 gains led by integrated supermajors amid market downturn and high commodity prices.

• Why the nonprofit newsroom model is vital to Mongabay’s impact (Mongabay) - Nonprofit newsroom model enables impact-focused environmental journalism through donor funding rather than ad revenue, maintaining editorial independence through strict firewalls.

• Energy Vault Appoints Leading Technology Investor Dylan Hixon to its Board of Directors (Energy Vault) - Technology investor Dylan Hixon joins board of directors as independent member, replacing Bill Gross who moves to advisory role focused on gravity storage for data centers.

• Macquarie to shrink offshore wind operations after failing to find a buyer (RenewEconomy) - Macquarie's offshore wind subsidiary Corio to downsize operations and project portfolio after failing to secure buyer amid challenging market conditions.

• Dow rallies 1,300 and S&P 500 jumps 3.7% as hopes for tariff negotiations deliver some relief (RenewableEnergyWorld) - Global stock markets rally as Trump signals potential trade negotiations with South Korea and other nations, while First Solar gains amid tariff concerns.

• Advanced Economies Are Being Pushed Toward Financial Collapse (Energy Central) - Advanced economies face financial collapse due to resource limits, high debt, and declining energy consumption per capita, with potential defaults starting summer 2025.

• Nuclear Plant Financing – Advanced Payments during Construction (Energy Central) - Nuclear plant financing model proposes customer payments during construction period to reduce total costs and lower electricity rates upon completion.

• Edmond de Rothschild Appoints Eric de Tessières as Chief Sustainability Officer (ESG Today) - Edmond de Rothschild names former BNP Paribas executive Eric de Tessières as Chief Sustainability Officer to oversee sustainability initiatives across asset management and private banking.

Grid

Calvert Cliffs closure, TVA leadership crisis, virtual substations, PG&E wildfire plan, Hornsea 3, AI power demands, Iberdrola & Woza Labs, MISO interconnection.

• LiveEO | Corridor Maintenance Best Practices: How to Keep Energy Pathways Safe and Sustainable (LiveEO) - Energy companies adopt ecological corridor management practices to maintain power line pathways, balancing grid reliability with biodiversity protection and stakeholder interests.

• Maryland’s Aging Nuclear Fleet: A Looming Crisis (NIRS) - Maryland's Calvert Cliffs nuclear plant faces imminent closure due to age-related risks, with no viable replacement plan as state lags in renewable energy adoption.

• The Future of TVA: Status Quo or Time to Go (Clean Energy) - TVA faces leadership crisis and uncertain future as Trump's board dismissals, nuclear outages, and Musk's AI power demands strain America's largest public utility.

• The digital grid is coming, and the energy transition may just depend on it (RenewableEnergyWorld) - Virtual substations emerge as critical technology for modernizing power grids, enabling remote management and faster integration of renewable energy sources.

• 1,000 miles of undergrounding, drones, and more: PG&E goes all in on wildfire mitigation (Renewable Energy World) - PG&E unveils extensive wildfire mitigation plan including 1,000+ miles of underground power lines, drone inspections, and AI-powered monitoring systems through 2028.

• First Hornsea 3 offshore converter station sets out for Europe! (EnergyCentral) - World's largest offshore wind converter station begins 13,000-mile journey from Thailand to Norway for Hornsea 3 project that will power 3 million UK homes by 2027.

• AI’s Power Problem: How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping the Energy Grid (Energy Central) - AI's rapid growth in data centers is driving unprecedented electricity demand, forcing utilities to upgrade infrastructure and rethink power generation strategies.

• Adjusting when you charge your EV or do laundry could postpone the need for expensive infrastructure (Anthropocene Magazine) - Research shows shifting electricity usage patterns for EVs and appliances could reduce peak grid load by 12% by 2040, delaying costly infrastructure upgrades.

• Iberdrola turns to AI for power line resilience (Latitude Media) - Spanish utility Iberdrola partners with AI startup Woza Labs to predict and prevent power line failures from extreme weather using multi-source environmental data analysis.

• PJM, MISO, NYISO ripe for energy storage market reforms: Brattle/ACP (Utility Dive) - PJM, MISO, and NYISO grid operators could boost energy storage deployment and system reliability through key market reforms, according to Brattle Group and American Clean Power Association analysis.

• Implementing Decentralization: A Strategic Roadmap for Utilities (Power Magazine) - Utilities must modernize back-office systems and financial processes alongside grid infrastructure to successfully implement decentralization strategies, according to industry experts.

• Utilities, state regulators urge FERC to approve MISO’s fast-track interconnection plan (Utility Dive) - Utilities and state regulators back MISO's expedited power plant interconnection proposal while independent producers warn of discrimination.

• North Dakota moves to protect transmission development (Canary Media) - North Dakota passes bill giving state regulators power to override local transmission zoning rules to meet energy goals.

Indigenous

Indonesia Indigenous rights bill delayed; Brazil's Munduruku join mining; Pataxó violence escalates; Brazilian women leaders meet; Ancient Peruvian irrigation success; Australian bogong moth decline; Indigenous Journalists Association training.

• After decade of delays, pressure mounts on Indonesia to pass Indigenous rights bill (Mongabay) - Indonesia's parliament faces mounting pressure to pass long-delayed Indigenous rights bill as communities lose millions of hectares of ancestral lands amid ongoing criminalization.

• What pushes Indigenous Munduruku people to mine their land in Brazil’s Amazon? (Mongabay) - Indigenous Munduruku people in Brazil's Amazon join illegal gold mining due to poverty, deception, and lack of alternative income sources, complicating government efforts to stop mining operations.

• “Cada pedaço de terra tem sangue nosso”: povo Pataxó enfrenta violência e abandono no Extremo Sul da Bahia (Instituto Socioambiental) - Pataxó indigenous people face escalating violence and state neglect in southern Bahia as they fight for land rights amid delayed demarcation process and deadly conflicts with farmers and police.

• Anmiga e ISA realizam no ATL 2025 roda de conversa "Quem faz as organizações de mulheres indígenas?" (ISA) - Indigenous women leaders from six Brazilian biomes to discuss growth of women's organizations and territorial management at 2024 Indigenous Land Camp in Brasilia.

• Peru’s ancient irrigation systems succeeded in turning deserts into farms because of the culture − without it, the systems failed (The Conversation) - Ancient Peruvian irrigation systems thrived due to Indigenous cultural practices and flexible infrastructure design, while modern systems lacking these elements have struggled with sustainability.

• Bogong moths and the traditional owners scaling mountains to track them – video (The Guardian) - Indigenous Australians track declining bogong moth populations in Victoria's alpine region, highlighting threats to traditional food sources and ecosystem health.

• Tomorrow 4/9! How to Communicate Effectively with Journalists (Cultural Survival) - Indigenous Journalists Association and Grist to host media training webinar teaching Indigenous leaders effective journalist communication strategies on April 9.

Industry

Amazon gold mining mercury, tire pollution, Ecuador oil spill, NYC climate tech events, India solar conference, INOX Solar factory, JA Solar TNFD, GCL Tech profits, Trinasolar storage, palm oil biofuel fraud, water-scarce datacenters, Cleveland-Cliffs steel, battery tariffs, MycoTechnology pivot, Infinite Green Energy debt, US coal decline, Maxeon US factory, US natural gas consumption, LNG project risks, microbial immune systems, hydrogen hubs, biomass deforestation, AlphaFold pharma model.

• Tree rings reveal mercury pollution from illegal gold mining: Study (Mongabay) - Tree rings in Peruvian Amazon fig trees reveal historical mercury contamination patterns from illegal gold mining, offering cheaper alternative to air monitoring.

• How tires leave a long trail of destruction (Mongabay) - Global tire industry's environmental impact spans deforestation for rubber plantations, toxic chemical pollution, and waste disposal challenges affecting air, water, and soil quality.

• Built to Spill: Ecuador’s Pipeline Disaster and the Fight to Stop the Next One (Amazon Watch) - Ecuador faces worst oil disaster in 30 years as pipeline rupture spills 25,000 barrels of crude into rivers and protected areas, affecting 500,000 people and devastating coastal communities.

• NY Climate Tech: Apr 8 - Apr 15 (NY Climate Tech) - Weekly climate innovation newsletter highlights creative awards, energy meetups, sustainability summits and networking events across New York City's climate tech ecosystem.

• Middle East & Africa Solar PV News Snippets: SolarPower Europe At TaiyangNews Solar Manufacturing Conference & More (TaiyangNews) - India hosts major solar manufacturing conference while Middle East sees 1.75GW Saudi module deal and Israel's first integrated solar-powered data center project.

• INOX Solar Bags Land For 4.8 GW PV Factory In Odisha (TaiyangNews) - INOX Solar secures land in Odisha, India for $4.82 billion factory to produce 4.8 GW each of solar cells and modules, creating 3,500 jobs.

• China Solar PV News Snippets: Huasun Energy At TaiyangNews Conference In New Delhi & More (TaiyangNews) - Multiple Chinese solar companies announce major developments including JA Solar's TNFD report, GCL Tech's strong Q1 profits, and Trinasolar's 800MWh storage project.

• How China’s Industrial Policy Really Works (Heatmap News) - China's success in clean energy manufacturing stems from strategic focus on mass production capabilities and cost reduction rather than pure technology innovation.

• “Renewable Diesel” Sold by Oil Majors Most Likely Contains Fraudulent Palm Oil — Study (CleanTechnica) - Study reveals European oil majors' 'renewable diesel' contains twice as much palm oil residue than globally available, suggesting widespread fraud in biofuel industry.

• Revealed: Big tech’s new datacentres will take water from the world’s driest areas (The Guardian) - Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are building datacenters requiring massive water usage in world's most water-scarce regions, threatening local water supplies and agriculture.

• Trump to reportedly cut grant for key US steel project in Vance’s home town (The Guardian) - Trump administration plans to cut $500m federal grant for Cleveland-Cliffs' green steel project in Ohio, threatening 1,300 potential jobs.

• Trump wants manufacturing. But he could crush U.S. gigafactories. (Latitude Media) - Trump's proposed high import tariffs threaten to severely disrupt US battery manufacturing growth and gigafactory development by dramatically increasing component costs.

• MycoTechnology discontinued alt protein biz last year to focus on flavor modulation, sweetening, says CEO (AgFunderNews) - MycoTechnology pivots from alternative proteins to focus on flavor modulation and sweetening technology, achieving 60% growth in ClearIQ product line.

• Hydrogen hopeful Infinite Green calls in administrators over debt dispute (RenewEconomy) - Australian green hydrogen developer Infinite Green Energy enters administration amid $3.85 million debt dispute with Queensland investor.

• U.S. Production of All Types of Coal Has Declined over the Past Two Decades (CleanTechnica) - U.S. coal production has fallen to less than half of its 2008 peak across all coal types, reaching 578 million short tons in 2023 due to rising costs, regulations, and competition from renewables.

• Solar company fighting to get panels through customs reaffirms commitment to US manufacturing facility: ‘It’s the right thing to do” (Renewable Energy World) - Solar manufacturer Maxeon reaffirms plans for 2GW US manufacturing facility while battling customs delays over panel imports from Mexico.

• Rising Demand, Steady Supply: The Growing Significance of U.S. Natural Gas (Energy Central) - US natural gas hits record winter and summer consumption in 2024 amid steady production levels, despite drilling slowdown and price pressures favoring coal.

• Risks and Uncertainties Facing New LNG Projects On The U.S. Gulf And East Coasts (Energy Central) - Multiple U.S. Gulf and East Coast LNG projects face significant risks from capital costs, labor shortages, market uncertainty, and global competition through 2030-2045.

• Microbial warfare brought us CRISPR. What big breakthroughs could be next? (Nature) - Scientists discover new microbial immune systems that parallel human defenses, with potential applications in gene editing and biotechnology beyond CRISPR.

• Hydrogen hubs are a bipartisan effort that supports US energy dominance (Utility Dive) - Seven regional hydrogen hubs across US leverage public-private partnerships to boost industrial growth and energy independence through diverse production methods.

• Break Big Biomass Webinar 2025 (Environmental Paper Network) - Webinar exposes biomass industry's deforestation and pollution impacts on communities, highlighting industry expansion plans and community resistance efforts across US.

• AlphaFold is running out of data — so big-pharma companies are building their own version (Nature) - Major pharmaceutical companies form consortium to build proprietary AlphaFold-inspired model using private protein structure data to overcome limitations in drug discovery.

Policy

Trump's coal support, Republican carbon import fees (Cassidy, Graham), fossil fuel treaty proposal, South Africa's renewable plan, UK ad rulings (TotalEnergies, Shell), IMO shipping decarbonization, Virginia's vetoes (Youngkin), California's PFAS bill, B Corp overhaul, China's mega-dam, Palau's climate plea, CSRD compliance, Maine's lawsuit challenge, Maryland's energy bills, Trump's tariffs.

• Moldova encouraged to implement findings of Polish-funded critical infrastructure resilience project (UNDRR) - Moldova completes Polish-funded critical infrastructure resilience assessment, becoming first European nation to implement UNDRR's global methodology for protecting essential services against disasters.

• The UN’s Bold New Guide for a Green Utopia (Atmos) - UN report urges radical societal transformation away from consumerism toward nature-centered values and circular systems to achieve sustainable future.

• Final Season of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Arrives in a World Too Close to Gilead (Atmos) - Final season of 'The Handmaid's Tale' premieres amid real-world parallels to its dystopian themes of environmental disaster, authoritarian control, and resistance movements.

• Urgent Call to Action: Extermination by Starvation and Collapse of Life in Gaza (Via Campesina) - Global coalition demands immediate multilateral humanitarian intervention as Israeli blockade pushes Gaza to highest level of food insecurity with 93% facing acute starvation.

• Trump Executive Orders to Support Coal Pollution Are Bad for American Health, Jobs, Will Increase Costs for Americans (EDF) - Trump's executive orders supporting coal industry threaten public health, raise consumer costs, and undermine cheaper renewable energy alternatives.

• LiveEO | Strategies for Effective Corridor Management: Stakeholder Collaborations (LiveEO) - Power line corridor management requires complex stakeholder collaboration between energy suppliers, landowners, and environmental groups to balance infrastructure needs with ecological sustainability.

• Statement on Foreign Pollution Fee Act (Citizens' Climate Lobby) - Republican Senators Cassidy and Graham reintroduce Foreign Pollution Fee Act to hold foreign polluters accountable through carbon-based import fees.

• Five Ways a Fossil Fuel Treaty Complements Existing Global Climate Agreements (Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative) - Proposed international treaty aims to complement UNFCCC and Paris Agreement by directly addressing fossil fuel phase-out through legally binding commitments.

• SHAPING AN AMBITIOUS PLAN FOR SOUTH YORKSHIRE (Centre for Thriving Places) - South Yorkshire authority adopts holistic wellbeing framework for regional development, including 1.4m tree planting initiative and economic reforms.

• New Toolkit Helps Bridge Political Divides in Climate Communication (Time for Better) - New communications toolkit helps climate advocates bridge political divides with values-based messaging strategies and inclusive language choices.

• Shock Therapy: A Strategic Reset for the Sustainability Movement (SYSTEMIQ) - Global sustainability consultancy calls for strategic reset of environmental movement amid geopolitical challenges and uneven climate progress.

• South Africa Targets Up To 5 GW Annual RE Additions By 2030 (TaiyangNews) - South Africa adopts Renewable Energy Master Plan targeting 3-5GW annual renewable energy additions by 2030, including domestic manufacturing of solar and wind components.

• How storytelling, creativity and collaborations can inspire climate action (The Conversation) - International program 'We Are the Possible' combines arts, science, and storytelling to drive climate action, reaching 16,000 people across four countries and 33 million globally.

• What Is An Emergency? (The Crucial Years) - Trump administration declares false forest 'emergency' to increase logging while ignoring real climate crisis and undermining renewable energy progress.

• UK Regulator Bans “Misleading” TotalEnergies Ad but Clears Shell Ad (DeSmog) - UK advertising regulator bans TotalEnergies' renewable energy ad for being misleading while approving Shell's "Powering Progress" campaign that disclosed its fossil fuel investments.

• Climate Expert Who Studied WW2 Shares How Canada Can Win Trump’s Trade War (DeSmog) - Climate expert Seth Klein advocates for Canada to counter Trump's trade war by implementing oil export taxes and investing in clean energy infrastructure, drawing lessons from WW2 economic mobilization.

• Fight Fossil Fueled Fascism April 19 in New York City (198methods.org) - Climate activists plan April 19 New York City march against fossil fuel companies and ICE, linking climate change with immigration policy.

• Moms Tell Congress Access to Clean Air Is Non-negotiable (Moms Clean Air Force) - WHO-honored activist leads campaign urging Congress to protect families from toxic air pollution caused by expanding plastics and petrochemical industries.

• Trump’s Outdated Policies on Coal is Dangerous for Communities and the Planet (LCV) - Trump's executive order supporting coal industry criticized as outdated and harmful, with 99% of US coal plants more expensive than renewable alternatives.

• A New Michigan Law Countering Local Opposition to Renewable Energy Is Triggering More of the Same (Inside Climate News) - Michigan's new law giving state control over large renewable energy projects faces legal challenges from townships concerned about loss of local authority.

• New Trump Orders Aim to Keep Coal Power Alive, Despite Climate and Economic Costs (Inside Climate News) - Trump signs executive orders to keep uneconomical coal plants operating despite market forces favoring cheaper renewables and natural gas.

• Dutton worse on renewables and climate than Abbott or Morrison, Bowen warns as he disses gas modelling (RenewEconomy) - Australian Energy Minister Chris Bowen warns opposition leader Peter Dutton would be more damaging to renewable energy and climate policy than previous conservative prime ministers Abbott and Morrison.

• Trump mimics Dutton on ‘critical’ fossil fuels, as uninspiring leaders debate fails to shift the dial (RenewEconomy) - Trump and Australian opposition leader Dutton both push to reclassify fossil fuels as "critical minerals" amid energy policy debates.

• Why International Shipping Needs a Global Carbon Levy AND a Global Fuel Standard (CleanTechnica) - International Maritime Organization negotiations focus on implementing combined carbon levy and green fuel standards to achieve shipping industry's 2050 decarbonization goals.

• Trump signs orders to allow coal-fired power plants to remain open (The Guardian) - Trump signs executive orders to keep coal plants operational, citing data center and AI power demands, despite environmental concerns and market preference for renewables.

• Planning bill ‘throws environmental protection to the wind’, say UK nature chiefs (The Guardian) - UK nature chiefs warn new planning bill severely weakens environmental protections and could accelerate species extinction, according to 32 leading conservation organizations.

• With vetoes and destructive amendments, Youngkin acts to deepen Virginia’s energy woes (Energy Central) - Virginia Governor Youngkin vetoes or weakens multiple bipartisan clean energy and grid planning bills, blocking progress on data center energy management and solar expansion.

• A Win for Communities: Colorado Strengthens Requirements for Air Quality Monitoring near Oil and Gas Sites (EnergyExchange) - Colorado unanimously strengthens air quality monitoring requirements for oil and gas operations, mandating shorter sampling periods and detailed VOC analysis.

• Trump’s Signs Executive Orders to Revive ‘Beautiful Clean Coal’ in Blow to US Emissions Reduction Efforts (Earth.org) - Trump signs executive orders to revive coal mining and power plants while eliminating Biden-era emissions regulations, defying global shift away from fossil fuels.

• UK advertising watchdog criticised for 'paradoxical' rulings on fossil fuel ads (BusinessGreen) - UK advertising watchdog draws criticism for inconsistent rulings after banning TotalEnergies' ad while clearing Shell's EV campaign despite multiple complaints.

• A legacy of resistance lives on in Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’ (Yale Climate Connections) - Twin sisters fight industrial development in Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley' by preserving historic plantation site of 1811 slave revolt while promoting cultural alternatives to petrochemical industry.

• Key California Assembly committee advances bill to limit ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water (EWG) - California Assembly committee advances bill to set state-level drinking water standards for PFAS chemicals, matching or exceeding federal limits to protect millions from "forever chemicals."

• Clean energy won’t be stopped (Canary Media) - Nonprofit clean energy news outlet marks 4th anniversary, merges with Energy News Network to expand local climate coverage amid political challenges.

• Trump axed a rule designed to spare taxpayers the burden of future flooding (Grist) - Trump administration revokes Obama-era flood risk building standards designed to protect federally-funded infrastructure from future flooding damage.

• B Corp certification overhaul mandates minimum performance in 7 areas (Trellis) - B Lab overhauls B Corp certification with mandatory minimum performance thresholds across seven ESG areas and continuous improvement requirements for 10,000 certified companies.

• Is our mindset blocking climate action? (DW) - UN researchers argue that deeply-rooted societal mindsets about human dominance over nature are blocking effective climate action, requiring fundamental shifts in values and beliefs.

• China plans to build the world’s largest dam – but what does this mean for India and Bangladesh downstream? (The Conversation) - China's planned mega-dam on Tibet's Yarlung Tsangpo river raises concerns over environmental disruption and water security for downstream nations India and Bangladesh.

• Palau president delivers barb at Peter Dutton over ‘water lapping your door’ hot mic joke (The Guardian) - Palau's President criticizes Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton over climate crisis remarks while urging Australia to host COP31, citing real impacts of rising seas on Pacific nations.

• Stressed, scared, overwhelmed: the election issues weighing on young Australian voters (The Guardian) - Young Australian voters express deep concerns over cost of living, climate crisis, and far-right politics ahead of 2025 federal election, with over 900 respondents citing financial stress and existential dread.

• 4 étapes pour se conformer à la CSRD [Julien Denormandie, Chief Impact Officer chez Sweep] (Sweep) - Chief Impact Officer outlines four key steps for companies to achieve CSRD compliance amid ongoing European regulatory discussions.

• Trump’s tariff trouble (Canary Media) - Trump's proposed tariffs on clean energy imports threaten to undermine domestic manufacturing and energy goals, experts warn.

• Attend the next Teach Climate Network Workshop on April 16! (Climate Generation) - Free virtual workshop on April 16 explores emotional capacity building for climate educators to foster connection and inspire climate action.

• Happy Earth Month (Climate Generation) - Minnesota nonprofit launches Earth Month campaign with climate justice education events, storytelling initiatives, and $5,000 fundraising goal to support environmental activism.

• Maine’s Climate Lawfare Battle: Bill Aims to Stop AG Frey’s Political Charade (Energy Central) - Maine Republican legislator introduces bill to force state Attorney General to drop climate lawsuit against oil companies.

• General Assembly Closes with Energy Legislation, But Bold Action Still Eludes Maryland in 2025 (Advanced Energy United) - Maryland's 2025 legislative session passes utility transparency and energy storage bills but falls short on comprehensive clean energy reforms, including controversial approval of new gas generation.

• Tell Congress: Support Nuclear Arms Control and Prevent a New Arms Race (PSR) - Bipartisan congressional resolutions urge U.S.-Russia nuclear diplomacy and arms control extension as New START treaty nears 2026 expiration.

• Trump’s Tariffs Will Flatten the U.S. Bicycle Industry (Heatmap News) - Trump's new tariffs on Chinese imports will raise bicycle duties to 140%, threatening to devastate U.S. bike industry heavily dependent on Asian manufacturing.

• Tariffs Are Making Gas Cheaper — But Not Cheap Enough (Heatmap News) - Trump's tariffs may lower gas prices by up to $630 per household annually but fail to offset projected $3,800 increase in overall household costs.

• Local council begs state to create NSW-like renewables plan (RenewEconomy) - Western Australian council proposes NSW-style renewable energy guidelines while urging state government to create comprehensive framework for managing renewable developments.

• Automakers Delay US Plans As They Dance With The Trump Administration & Consider Their Global Footprint (CleanTechnica) - Major automakers delay US investments and shift operations globally as Trump administration's new auto tariffs disrupt industry planning and supply chains.

• Maryland lawmakers approve energy reform bills aimed at cutting rates, boosting in-state generation (Renewable Energy World) - Maryland legislature passes energy reform package to reduce utility rates and boost in-state power generation through renewable incentives and consumer protections.

• Dutton’s energy plan could make Australians pay more for gas, not less, expert warns (The Guardian) - Energy expert warns Coalition's gas levy plan could backfire by increasing domestic prices instead of reducing them as producers may choose to cut production.

• Remember when ethics in government mattered? (Energy Central) - Trump administration's dismantling of government oversight and ethics standards raises concerns about systemic corruption and erosion of checks and balances.

• Bucks County’s “Sneaky” Climate Lawsuit: A Masterclass in Political Theater (Energy Central) - Pennsylvania judge criticizes Bucks County commissioners for filing climate lawsuit against energy companies without public input, amid string of similar case dismissals nationwide.

• Incoherency Is the Weakness in Trump's Armor -- Strike There! (Energy Central) - Trump's incoherent economic and energy policies harm his own base while threatening US clean energy progress and agricultural exports, analysis shows.

• A Crude Donnybrook (Energy Central) - Supreme Court allows states to proceed with lawsuits against oil companies over climate change deception, intensifying legal battles over fossil fuel industry liability.

• EEA web report ‘Air quality status report 2025’ (EEA) - European air pollution levels remain above EU standards and WHO guidelines in 2023-2024, with cities requiring additional measures to improve air quality.

• Trump tries to reinvigorate coal (Reuters) - Trump signs executive orders to boost coal industry while cutting miner health protections and research funding.

• Long-COVID activists fought Trump research cuts and won ― for now (Nature) - Long-COVID advocates successfully restore millions in research funding after fighting Trump administration's cuts, though future research faces uncertainty.

• A Net-Zero World Will Have Fewer Trade Wars (Heatmap News) - Research shows transition to clean energy could reduce global trade risks as mineral resources are more geographically dispersed than fossil fuels.

Renewables

Solar for All in Nevada, HJT Module Encapsulation, LONGi in China, EWIA Green Investments in Africa, Fulham Solar-Battery Project in Victoria, Ocean Current Energy in Florida and South Africa, Crown Estate in Celtic Sea, Texas Wind Farm with Bitcoin, Equinor Offshore Wind in New York, and Pennsylvania Church Solar.

• Energizing Communities With Community Solar in Nevada (Nevada Clean Energy Fund) - Nevada launches Solar for All Program to deploy 40MW of community solar projects benefiting 9,000 low-income households through rebates and loans.

• Optimizing Encapsulation For Next-Gen Solar Modules (TaiyangNews) - Glass-glass encapsulation remains dominant for HJT solar modules while industry explores sustainable alternatives like recycled PET and polyolefin materials.

• China Solar PV News Snippets: TaiyangNews Solar Manufacturing Conference In New Delhi Starts Tomorrow & More (TaiyangNews) - China's solar sector sees major developments as LONGi backs zero-carbon zones, Tongwei ships 45.71GW modules, and multiple provinces prepare for renewable energy spot trading.

• Global Solar Generation Surpasses 2,000 TWh Milestone (TaiyangNews) - Global solar power generation doubled to surpass 2,000 TWh in 2024, driving clean energy to over 40% of global electricity production for first time since 1940s.

• Germany’s EWIA Green To Acquire Africa-Focused SunErgy (TaiyangNews) - German solar firm EWIA Green Investments acquires Africa-focused SunErgy to expand mini-grid and off-grid solar solutions across Sub-Saharan Africa.

• Landmark solar and battery project reaches financial close and begins construction in Gippsland (RenewEconomy) - $300 million Fulham solar-battery project with 80MW solar and 64MW/128MWh DC-coupled storage begins construction in Victoria's Gippsland region.

• Top Locations for Ocean Energy Production Worldwide Revealed (CleanTechnica) - Global study identifies Southeast Florida and South Africa as prime locations for ocean current energy production, showing power densities 2.5 times higher than excellent wind resources.

• The Crown Estate Lays Big Plans For The UK Floating Offshore Wind Industry (CleanTechnica) - Crown Estate advances UK floating offshore wind expansion in Celtic Sea with 4.5GW project, targeting 20-30GW total capacity by 2030 while creating 5,000 jobs.

• Project Rosa: Where wind energy meets AI and Bitcoin mining (Renewable Energy World) - Texas wind farm project combines renewable energy with Bitcoin mining and AI computing through strategic data center co-location.

• Power to the People: How Micro-Renewables Fight Poverty And Enhance Community Resilience (Earth.org) - Small-scale renewable energy systems like solar panels and micro-turbines are reducing poverty and building community resilience globally through decentralized power generation and local energy ownership.

• Trump said no new offshore wind farms. One just got underway — quietly (Canary Media) - First US offshore wind project under Trump 2.0 begins construction quietly off New York coast as developer Equinor maintains low profile amid political headwinds.

• Wind and solar generation overtook coal in the US last year: report (Utility Dive) - Wind and solar power surpassed coal in US electricity generation for first time in 2024, reaching record levels driven by IRA capacity additions.

• ‘We feel called to care for that environment’: Pennsylvania church goes solar (Yale Climate Connections) - Pennsylvania church installs 30 solar panels to reduce emissions and redirect utility savings to community programs.

Transport

Electric motorbikes in Africa, RTX solar-battery refrigeration, US EV adoption, U Power battery swaps in Thailand, Microsoft/IAG SAF deal, Norfolk Southern biodiesel, flying car test in Japan, DIY Nissan Leaf battery upgrades, UK EV timeline revision, Changan EREV pickup in Colombia, Mercedes-Benz charging network, GM electric Corvette concept, Geely EV models.

• Why Western Nations Should Care About Africa’s E-Transport Endeavors (Forbes) - African nations lead e-mobility revolution with electric motorbikes, creating economic opportunities and reducing emissions while attracting global investment and sustainable development.

• Sunswap Returns to Road Transport Expo 2025 with Units Now on UK Roads (Sunswap) - British zero-emission transport refrigeration manufacturer returns to RTX 2025 with solar-battery powered units now operating in commercial UK fleets.

• Talking EVs: 3 Hot Topics Right Now (Clean Energy) - Electric vehicle adoption hits 10% market share in US amid rapid growth in sales, charging infrastructure, and school bus electrification despite political headwinds.

• New EV Battery Swapping Stations Are Optimized For Thailand Tourists And Logistics Hubs (CleanTechnica) - U Power launches three-minute EV battery swapping stations across Thailand's tourist destinations and logistics hubs, partnering with energy firm Susco to expand charging infrastructure.

• Microsoft Signs Sustainable Aviation Fuel Purchase Deal with IAG to Tackle Scope 3 Emissions (ESGToday) - Microsoft and IAG extend 5-year sustainable aviation fuel deal to reduce 113,000 tons of indirect carbon emissions through co-funding 39,000 tons of SAF.

• U.S. railroad launches book-and-claim scheme to reduce Scope 3 emissions (Trellis) - Norfolk Southern railroad launches biodiesel certificate program allowing customers to reduce Scope 3 emissions through Environmental Attribute Certificates.

• Governments set to agree fees for ships that miss green targets (Climate Change News) - IMO negotiators near agreement on financial penalties for ships missing emissions targets starting 2028, with debate continuing over target levels and fee structures.

• NFN Information Session on Highway 11: Presented by MTO and AECOM (NFN News) - Ministry of Transportation plans community consultation on Highway 11 expansion project between North Bay and Temagami, featuring new passing lanes and safety improvements.

• Will the Batteries Last? What Fleet Operators Need to Know (Sunswap) - Battery technology in transport refrigeration units now lasts 18+ years with only 1-2% annual capacity loss, making electric cooling systems commercially viable for fleet operators.

• SkyDrive、大阪・関西万博のメディアデーにて、 空飛ぶクルマの公開フライトを実施 (SkyDrive) - Japanese flying car company successfully conducts public test flight of electric VTOL aircraft at Osaka World Expo media day, demonstrating 4-minute autonomous flight.

• There Has Never Been a Better Time for EV Battery Swapping (Heatmap News) - DIY enthusiasts revive old Nissan Leafs by swapping in affordable Chinese battery packs, tripling range to 250 miles for under $10,000.

• Charting The Changes In The UK Auto Industry (CleanTechnica) - UK government revises EV transition timeline, allowing hybrid sales until 2035 while maintaining 2030 ICE ban, amid US tariff pressures and growing BYD market presence.

• Changan Beats BYD to Market in Colombia with Its EREV Pickup Truck, the Changan Hunter (CleanTechnica) - Chinese automaker Changan launches first EREV pickup truck in Colombia at $36,400, undercutting traditional competitors Toyota, Ford, and Nissan.

• Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Is Growing Its Texas Charger Network (CleanTechnica) - Mercedes-Benz expands Texas EV charging network with 150 high-power (400kW) charging stalls, aiming for 2,500 across North America by 2030.

• Corvette C9 Prototype Hints At Electric Future (CleanTechnica) - GM's UK design studio reveals concept for C9 Corvette with electric powertrain integration, featuring radical aerodynamic design and central roof-hinged doors for 2029 release.

• Geely Has Launched 48 New Models Since Tesla Revealed the Cybertruck! (CleanTechnica) - Chinese automaker Geely launches 48 new electric vehicle models during same period Tesla releases single Cybertruck, highlighting stark innovation gap between Chinese and Western manufacturers.

• Payment Terminal with Advanced Reservation Technology (GO TO-U) - New payment terminal combines instant charging activation with advanced spot reservation technology for EV charging stations.