Headline News:
- “We’ve Neglected The Power Of Carbon-Sucking Fungi. Meet The Scientist Determined To Change That” • An “invisible” key to tackling the climate crisis was highlighted when biologist Dr Toby Kiers won a Tyler Prize. She said mycorrhizal fungi draw down “13 billion tons of CO₂ into soil systems every year – that’s a third of emissions from fossil fuels.” [Euronews]
Dr Toby Kiers (Peter Valckx, CC BY-SA 4.0)
- “New York Governor Hochul Expands Nuclear Aspirations To 8-GW fleet” • New York will target development of 5 GW of new nuclear power, vastly expanding on a 1-GW goal set last June, Governor Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday in her State of the State address. Hochul’s speech was short on details regarding her nuclear aspirations. [Utility Dive]
- “Coal-Powered Thermal Generation Declines In China And India, But Surges In US” • Carbon Brief reports that the use of coal to generate electricity fell in both China and India in 2025. It is the first simultaneous reduction annual use of coal. Use of coal for generating electricity fell in India by 3% year-on-year and in China by 1.6%. [CleanTechnica]
- “From Oil To Photovoltaics: The Middle East Is Becoming A Global Solar Manufacturing Hub” • The Middle East is at the heart of the energy world. Its energy sector powers industries and drives exports. Today, as nations move away from fossil fuels, the Middle East region is also making notable progress in solar manufacturing. [Saur Energy]
- “The Coal-Killing Combo Of Hydropower And Battery Energy Storage Systems, Brought To You By President Trump” • Trump has given hydropower presidentially preferred treatment along with coal and other fossil fuels. Now, a DOE report outlines the economic benefits of adding battery energy storage systems to hydropower facilities. [CleanTechnica]
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