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Super-rich get ‘double dividend’ from causes and costs of climate crisis, report finds
The world’s wealthiest are profiting from both climate change causes and disaster recovery efforts, creating a financial incentive to delay climate action, according to an Oxfam study.
As extreme heat worsens, renters are gaining a ‘right to cooling’
Multiple U.S. jurisdictions are establishing legal protections requiring landlords to provide cooling access as extreme heat intensifies, with policies ranging from mandatory air-conditioning to maximum indoor temperature standards.
Syria’s Energy Comeback Could Reshape Middle East Oil and Gas
Syria’s transitional government is pursuing major energy sector development, including oil and gas projects and renewable energy initiatives, positioning the country as a potential regional energy hub following years of conflict.
Climate crisis is coming to crush many of world’s best surf breaks, study warns
A new study warns that over three-quarters of the world’s famous surf breaks face high risk from rising sea levels, coastal development, and changing tide patterns caused by climate change.
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Great Britain braced to pay millions for backup electricity during solar eclipse
Great Britain faces a potential electricity shortfall during a near-total solar eclipse on Wednesday evening, with grid operators securing backup power at premium prices to compensate for lost solar generation.
16 Agrivoltaic Projects on Local Farms Move Forward in New Jersey
New Jersey approved 16 agrivoltaic projects totaling 52.06 megawatts of clean energy production on active farmland under a new dual-use solar pilot program.
Translucent Solar Starts Producing Solar Panels in South Carolina
Translucent Solar has opened a manufacturing facility in South Carolina capable of producing 1.2 gigawatts of solar panels annually, marking a step toward increased U.S. clean energy production.
NLR & North American Electric Reliability Corporation Launch Partnership To Advance North American Grid Reliability
The National Laboratory of the Rockies and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation announced a partnership to advance bulk power system reliability through shared research and data integration capabilities.
2 GW HVDC Is Becoming Standard. The Rest Of The Grid Isn’t.
HVDC transmission technology is standardizing at 2 GW capacity in Europe and 3 GW in other regions, but the broader electrical grid, planning systems, and workforce development lag behind equipment standardization.
Government Clown Finally Admits Energy Storage Exists
US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum acknowledged energy storage technology in August after claiming a year earlier that it does not exist, coinciding with a new battery factory opening in Michigan.
Underwater Volcanoes Are Geothermal Energy’s Next Frontier
A Seattle startup will deploy a 100-kilowatt geothermal generator to the seafloor off Oregon in September to harness heat from underwater volcanic vents for clean electricity generation.
Private Equity Is Circling Utilities as AI Reshapes the Grid
Private equity firms are acquiring utility assets as major tech companies build massive data centers and power plants to meet surging AI energy demands, reshaping the traditional electricity market.
Burnham criticised for EV and North Sea approach amid climate crisis
Prime Minister Burnham acknowledged climate change as the cause of devastating UK wildfires while simultaneously proposing to cut electric vehicle sales targets and considering approval for new North Sea oil drilling.
Burnham announces £65m for drought-hit farmers after Labour pressure
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced £65 million in funding to support farmers affected by drought, following pressure from Labour MPs and grassroots over the government’s climate crisis response.
Carbon pollution has fuelled ‘massive expansion’ of marine heatwaves in Europe, study finds
Carbon pollution has driven a massive expansion of marine heatwaves across European waters this summer, with some regions experiencing temperatures up to 6 degrees Celsius above normal, according to new research.
Why Egyptian farmers are growing crops under solar panels
Egyptian farmers are implementing agrivoltaics—growing crops under solar panels—to combat water shortages and heat stress while generating renewable electricity in pilot projects.