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Jun 10, 2026 · 9:33 PM PT edition · 20 stories
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GM announces sodium-ion battery development for grid-scale storage, V2G capability for existing EVs — US car maker joins battery energy storage system (BESS) market with lithium-ion products expected to enter production imminently through LG…
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JA Solar rebrands to JA as it expands beyond solar manufacturing — JA has dropped ‘solar’ from its name to reflect its shift from PV manufacturing to a wider clean energy technology and services brief.
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BYD chairman says company will become world's largest automaker in five years — BYD is already the world’s largest EV maker, but the company’s CEO is confident it will become the world’s leading global automaker within…
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Chinese EV makers expand into European markets, raising cost and security concerns — The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around…
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Sustainable aviation fuel's effectiveness examined in new podcast episode — Podcast Episode · Solving for Climate · June 17, 2025 · 36m
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Most electric car batteries retain over 80% capacity after 200,000 miles, study finds — Many electric cars will still have more than 80% of their initial capacity after 200,000 miles.
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Solar becomes Hungary's second-largest electricity source, surpassing gas — A decade ago, solar power was almost non-existent in Hungary. It generated just 0.2% of the country’s electricity. Nuclear, coal, and gas…
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Rhode Island legislature advances budget without proposed cuts to clean energy programs — Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee’s efforts to slash funding for energy efficiency and roll back renewable energy targets appear poised to fail…
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Gamuda Renewables acquires stake in 450MW Australian solar-plus-storage project — Gamuda Renewables has secured an interest in the 450MW Hazelwood North solar-plus-storage project from Latrobe Valley-based developer…
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Queensland allocates AU$3.2 billion to CopperString transmission project — Australia’s Queensland has allocated AU$3.2 billion to the CopperString transmission project in its 2026-27 State Budget.
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Tech company seeks Alabama land for data center near civil rights march route — HAYNEVILLE, Ala.—When Alabamians marched from Selma to Montgomery in 1965 to demand voting rights for African Americans, Highway 80 became…
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Pentagon adds BYD, NIO, CATL to list of alleged Chinese military companies; firms deny claims — BYD is threatening to sue the US government after the Pentagon added the world’s largest EV maker to its list of “Chinese military…
More: Electrek, CleanTechnica, CleanTechnica
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Environmental groups sue to block Trump administration land swap with SpaceX in Texas — Environmental groups say exchange between US government and SpaceX would worsen ecological risks
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Electrification emerges as key strategy to maximize energy transition value — How a switch from burning fossil fuels to using electricity can unlock the full value of the energy transition
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Collected vehicle registration data — Frequently updated charts and data for new vehicle registrations across countries.
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Earth's energy imbalance reaches record high, accelerating global warming — The planet is heating up more quickly than ever before. For decades, greenhouse gas emissions... The post Guest post: How a record-high…
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Antarctic temperatures exceed 15C in winter, breaking previous record — Temperatures above 15C ‘very strange’ say scientists, as snow melts and rain falls on glaciers in usually frozen region Temperatures in the…
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Jun 10, 2026 · 11:00 PM PT edition · 20 stories
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Element Energy launches large-scale grid storage project using repurposed EV batteries — Startup Element Energy set out to prove that second-life batteries could deliver cheaper energy storage safely and at scale.
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Geothermal startups reach funding milestones as data centers drive demand for carbon-free energy — Geothermal startups hit funding and project milestones this year, buoyed by growing demand for carbon-free energy from data centers,…
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Sustainable aviation fuel emerges as near-term option to reduce flight emissions — Aviation experts say SAF is the “only viable option” for curbing emissions from flying in the near term. Here’s what you need to know about…
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Battery recycling startups face fires, delays and funding challenges in 2024 — Recycling startups like Ascend Elements and Redwood Materials still notched some wins in the mission to turn old electric vehicle batteries…
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Trump administration moves to restrict offshore wind amid manufacturing concentration in GOP districts — Over 64% of manufacturing and supply-chain investment supporting the emerging industry is in Republican districts, per new data.
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DOE Loan Programs Office issued $107 billion to 53 energy projects under Biden administration — The DOE Loan Programs Office gave out $107 billion to 53 projects, from EV factories to a nuclear-plant restart. But the fate of the loans…
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UNSW researchers identify bubble formation as electrolyzer efficiency bottleneck in green hydrogen production — UNSW researchers have used 3D imaging to see how trapped bubbles affect the efficacy of electrolysers in the production of green hydrogen,…
More: PV Magazine
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General Motors announces vehicle-to-grid capability, sodium-ion battery storage plans — US car maker joins battery energy storage system (BESS) market with lithium-ion products expected to enter production imminently through LG…
More: PV Magazine, Electrek, CleanTechnica, CleanTechnica, CleanTechnica
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JA Solar rebrands to JA as it expands beyond solar manufacturing — JA has dropped ‘solar’ from its name to reflect its shift from PV manufacturing to a wider clean energy technology and services brief.
More: PV Tech, PV Magazine
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New York launches $10 million heat pump development competition for large buildings — The $10 million contest is meant to spur heat pump tech that can easily replace the packaged terminal air conditioners found in apartments…
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Heat pump advocates focus on maintaining policy momentum in 2025 — A host of local, state, and federal policies have been enacted to spur heat pump adoption. Now, advocates are assessing how to keep things…
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Trump administration rescinds federal low-carbon building materials program — Experts say the move will stymie U.S. efforts to innovate in manufacturing and curb industrial emissions. But state Buy Clean initiatives…
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Trump administration pauses federal clean energy funding and contract disbursements — Federal funding portals are down. Binding contracts are at risk. And a legal battle is sure to come. What happens next?
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Trump administration orders halt to federal EV-charging grants worth billions — The administration ordered states to rework plans for using federal EV-charging money, putting hundreds of projects in limbo. Experts say…
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Geothermal tax credits preserved in budget bill; anti-China rules pose risks — The new law preserves tax credits for geothermal, an industry that’s poised to grow with next-gen tech. But anti-China rules and tariffs…
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AtmosZero scales heat-pump boiler production to replace CO2-intensive steam systems — Many facilities need steam, but making it is CO2-intensive. AtmosZero is working to scale production of its heat-pump boiler to help…
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U.S. green steel projects face setbacks from hydrogen challenges and policy shift — A hydrogen bust and a pro–fossil fuel administration stymied U.S. progress on decarbonizing steel. But companies are still advancing plans…
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India opens bidding for 1.2 GW of renewable energy projects with storage — Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has invited bids for the development of 1.2 GW of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected…
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BYD says it will become world's largest automaker within five years — BYD is already the world’s largest EV maker, but the company’s CEO is confident it will become the world’s leading global automaker within…
More: Electrek, CleanTechnica
Jun 11, 2026 · 5:00 AM PT edition · 20 stories
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Eskom launches new unit to develop large-scale renewable energy projects — South African national utility Eskom has launched a new unit to focus on large-scale renewable energy projects.
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Electric vehicles represent 13% of new U.S. car sales in 2024 — Electric cars include fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrids.
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Element Energy's second-life battery grid storage project comes online — Startup Element Energy set out to prove that second-life batteries could deliver cheaper energy storage safely and at scale.
More: via Bluesky
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Geothermal startups advance funding and projects amid data center demand — Geothermal startups hit funding and project milestones this year, buoyed by growing demand for carbon-free energy from data centers,…
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China's EV exports surge as automakers gain global market share — Industry expert Michael Dunne digs into the scale, software and strategy behind China’s extraordinary takeover of the automobile market.…
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Northeast geothermal training hub aims to prepare workforce for expanding heat pump networks — Geothermal networks are taking off across the U.S., with roughly 30 such projects in various stages in Massachusetts, Colorado, and…
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Sustainable aviation fuel gains momentum as airline emissions strategy — Aviation experts say SAF is the “only viable option” for curbing emissions from flying in the near term. Here’s what you need to know about…
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Battery recycling startups face fires, delays and funding challenges in 2024 — Recycling startups like Ascend Elements and Redwood Materials still notched some wins in the mission to turn old electric vehicle batteries…
More: via Bluesky
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Trump administration moves to restrict offshore wind, threatening factories in Republican districts — Over 64% of manufacturing and supply-chain investment supporting the emerging industry is in Republican districts, per new data.
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DOE Loan Programs Office issued $107 billion across 53 energy projects during Biden administration — The DOE Loan Programs Office gave out $107 billion to 53 projects, from EV factories to a nuclear-plant restart. But the fate of the loans…
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Year-long test identifies degradation mechanisms in perovskite tandem solar cells — Researchers from TNO and Fraunhofer ISE ran a 1-year outdoor test of perovskite/perovskite/silicon triple-junction solar cells and found a…
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UNSW researchers identify bubble dynamics as key inefficiency in green hydrogen electrolyzers — UNSW researchers have used 3D imaging to see how trapped bubbles affect the efficacy of electrolysers in the production of green hydrogen,…
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GM announces sodium-ion battery program for grid storage, V2G capability for existing vehicles — US car maker joins battery energy storage system (BESS) market with lithium-ion products expected to enter production imminently through LG…
More: PV Magazine, Electrek, CleanTechnica, CleanTechnica, CleanTechnica, CleanTechnica
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Georgia Democrats seek majority on Public Service Commission regulating state's power utilities — Last year, progressives pulled off their biggest state-level win in Georgia in 20 years when voters elected two Democrats to the state’s…
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Brazil residential solar costs fall 7% year over year to 2.45 reais per watt — Residential solar PV costs in Brazil fell 7% year on year to BRL 2.45/W, driven by lower equipment prices amid global oversupply, with…
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GoldenPeaks Poland files for bankruptcy protection amid liquidity crisis — GoldenPeaks Poland Holding has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US after a severe liquidity crunch.
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Pacific island nations win climate liability case, face political hurdles on emissions cuts — Legal clarity alone will not lead to reduced emissions, more finance or stronger national climate plans - political will is key to meeting…
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Jun 11, 2026 · 11:00 AM PT edition · 20 stories
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T1 Energy CEO calls for US solar permitting reform to address deployment bottleneck — The ongoing permitting challenge is a key factor slowing down solar manufacturing and deployment in the US, according to T1 Energy’s CEO,…
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Amazon reports annual data center water use for first time — The disclosure comes as communities demand more transparency over water and power use by AI data centers. The post Amazon — finally —…
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Science Based Targets Initiative updates net-zero standard to emphasize short-term emissions reductions — Companies have a new rulebook for what constitutes credible climate action. The Science Based Targets Initiative, an organization that…
More: Heatmap News, Trellis
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EU launches €25 billion investment scheme for Mediterranean renewables — The European Union has launched an investment platform to expand renewable energy, clean technology manufacturing and electricity networks…
More: PV Tech, PV Magazine
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Eskom launches renewables unit to develop large-scale projects — South African national utility Eskom has launched a new unit to focus on large-scale renewable energy projects.
More: PV Tech, PV Magazine
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UK heat pump installations drop 18% in Q1 2026 despite funding boost — Grant funding continues but total number of retrofit heat pumps in first quarter of 2026 18% down on same period in 2025. Pace of…
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Pennsylvania activists urge lawmakers to curb rising electric bills through data center power requirements — Advocates for lower electricity prices in Pennsylvania said Wednesday their goals can be achieved by requiring large-load users like data…
More: Inside Climate News
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New Farm Bill restrictions on imported foods could limit bananas in school lunches — New Farm Bill places caps on non-US foods; nutritionists say it restricts availability of healthy meals for kids School nutrition workers…
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Elon Musk's climate tech investments draw venture capital to hard tech startups — While SpaceX founder and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is often lauded for turning technology like reusable rockets and American-made electric…
More: Heatmap News
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Virginia law opens demand response to large power users, though participation barriers remain — Virginia passed a law encouraging utilities to offer big power users the opportunity to participate in load-shedding programs, but for…
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Global solar installations projected to decline for first time in two decades — At the SNEC 2026 conference in Shanghai, BloombergNEF (BNEF) lead solar analyst Jenny Chase re-iterated a sobering projection: solar…
More: PV Magazine
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China faces extreme weather as provinces revise energy plans amid tech clampdown — Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate... The post China Briefing 11…
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WHO issues guidance on heat-health action plans as El Niño develops — Amid warnings of "unprecedented" weather extremes this year, the World Health Organization urges governments to strengthen protections for…
More: Climate Home News
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NOAA confirms El Niño formation in Pacific, forecasts potential intensification through fall — Meteorologists predict it will be the strongest of century, while UN secretary-general calls it ‘urgent climate warning’ El Niño , the…
More: Guardian Environment
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U.S. solar capacity rises 20% year-over-year, EIA projects 19% increase in summer generation — Utility-scale solar generation is expected to increase 19% this summer compared with last summer, reflecting a 20% increase in capacity,…
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NPCC says transmission projects improve New York, New England summer grid reliability — The region should have adequate resources to meet typical electricity demand, but some areas may need to implement emergency procedures or…
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Share of new cars sold that are electric — Electric cars include fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrids.
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Jun 11, 2026 · 3:15 PM PT edition · 20 stories
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Study maps global arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal networks at more than 100 quadrillion kilometers — First ever global mapping of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi shows scale of hyphal systems that sustain plant life Our planet’s soils contain…
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T1 Energy CEO calls for US solar permitting reform to address manufacturing bottleneck — The ongoing permitting challenge is a key factor slowing down solar manufacturing and deployment in the US, according to T1 Energy’s CEO,…
More: PV Tech, PV Tech, CleanTechnica
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Amazon discloses annual water use at data centers amid transparency demands — The disclosure comes as communities demand more transparency over water and power use by AI data centers. The post Amazon — finally —…
More: Latitude Media, Trellis
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NOAA confirms El Niño formation in Pacific as forecasters predict strongest in century — Experts say climate pattern could supercharge extreme weather events and push temperatures to record highs EL Niño has officially arrived,…
More: Guardian Environment, Guardian Environment, Wired Science
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Science Based Targets Initiative updates net-zero standard with new accountability rules — Companies have a new rulebook for what constitutes credible climate action. The Science Based Targets Initiative, an organization that…
More: Heatmap News, Trellis
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EU launches €25 billion investment scheme for 15 GW of Mediterranean renewables — The European Union has launched an investment platform to expand renewable energy, clean technology manufacturing and electricity networks…
More: PV Tech, PV Magazine
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Eskom launches unit to develop large-scale renewable energy projects — South African national utility Eskom has launched a new unit to focus on large-scale renewable energy projects.
More: PV Tech, PV Magazine
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UK heat pump installations drop 18% in first quarter despite increased subsidies — Grant funding continues but total number of retrofit heat pumps in first quarter of 2026 18% down on same period in 2025. Pace of…
More: PV Magazine
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Pennsylvania activists urge lawmakers to curb rising electricity bills — Advocates for lower electricity prices in Pennsylvania said Wednesday their goals can be achieved by requiring large-load users like data…
More: Inside Climate News
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PG&E reports 1 million-plus customers with rooftop solar connected to grid — Pacific Gas & Electric said the milestone comes during an industry shift from “a one‑way grid to an interactive system where customer…
More: Utility Dive
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Scientists identify mechanism behind Venus flytrap's rapid leaf closure — Intricate tests show hair-trigger detection causes cells on outer surface of leaf to soften, prompting closure The Venus flytrap is one of…
More: Guardian Environment
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Farm Bill caps on non-U.S. foods threaten banana availability in school lunches — New Farm Bill places caps on non-US foods; nutritionists say it restricts availability of healthy meals for kids School nutrition workers…
More: Guardian Environment
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Journalist registrations for UN Bonn climate talks fall to lowest level since pandemic — UN data shows a smaller number have signed up to cover the mid-year climate negotiations in Germany than in any year since the COVID-19…
More: Climate Home News
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Elon Musk's investments reshape venture capital approach to climate tech startups — While SpaceX founder and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is often lauded for turning technology like reusable rockets and American-made electric…
More: Heatmap News
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Virginia law creates generator access to demand response, but enrollment barriers remain — Virginia passed a law encouraging utilities to offer big power users the opportunity to participate in load-shedding programs, but for…
More: Utility Dive
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Global solar demand projected to decline for first time in two decades — At the SNEC 2026 conference in Shanghai, BloombergNEF (BNEF) lead solar analyst Jenny Chase re-iterated a sobering projection: solar…
More: PV Magazine
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China Briefing 11 June 2026: Tech clampdown | Extreme weather | Provinces’ energy plans — Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate... The post China Briefing 11…
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WHO issues guidance on heat-health action plans as El Niño conditions develop — Amid warnings of "unprecedented" weather extremes this year, the World Health Organization urges governments to strengthen protections for…
More: Climate Home News