Headline News:
- “Chocolate Could Disappear By 2050. Could This Climate-Resistant Alternative Take Its Place?” • Chocolate production is down 40% in the last two years, as extreme weather conditions threatens the future of global cocoa crops. Scientists at the National University of Singapore are successfully improving carob as an alternative. [Euronews]
Carob tree in Spain (LBM1948, CC BY-SA 4.0)
- “Judge Upholds Hawaii’s New Climate Change Tax On Cruise Passengers” • A federal judge’s ruling cleared the way for Hawaii to include cruise ship passengers in a new tourist tax to help cope with climate change. The tax goes into effect at the start of 2026. US District Judge Jill A Otake denied a request to stop officials from enforcing the new law on cruises. [ABC News]
- “Trump’s Rollbacks Made 2025 A Turbulent Year For Clean Energy. So Why Are Experts Optimistic?” • President Trump is boosting polluting fuels while blocking wind and solar. But amid the lows, there were some highs for clean energy, experts say. For example, despite Trump, solar and storage accounted for 85% of the new power added to the grid. [Euronews]
- “Russia Plans Nuclear Power Plant On The Moon To Support Lunar Base By 2036” • Russia plans to build a power plant on the moon within the next decade to support its lunar ambitions and a joint research base with China, as major world powers intensify efforts to establish a long-term presence on Earth’s only natural satellite. [Newsweek]
- “New England Residents Brace For Inflated Utility Bills As Natural Gas Prices Surge” • Maine Public reported that electric power bills are projected to reach a three-year high because natural gas prices for generating have increased by roughly 40%. In New England, around 50% of the electricity is generated by plants fueled by natural gas. [The Cool Down]
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