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Nepal’s Mountain Collapse Exposes Flood RiskA rock-and-ice collapse near Langtang Lirung triggered a fast-moving debris flood on August 26, 2026.
Strong evidence · Moderate current activity · Momentum developingWeekly:Emerging
Africa’s Solar Surge Meets Financing LimitsSolar accounts for the largest share of reported announced energy projects across Africa, while wind and battery-backed systems are also gaining ground.
Strong evidence · Moderate current activity · Momentum developingWeekly:Emerging
Batteries Shift Australia’s Solar SurplusRooftop solar and small-scale battery installations reached quarterly records in Q2 2026.
Strong evidence · Moderate current activity · Momentum developingWeekly:Emerging
Record-Strength El Niño RisksForecasts evolved from a likely El Niño onset to observations of exceptionally warm Pacific conditions by September.
Strong evidence · Moderate current activity · Momentum developingWeekly:Emerging
EPA Power-Plant Emissions RollbackThe EPA repealed most 2024 power-plant greenhouse-gas standards and proposed eliminating remaining federal requirements.
Strong evidence · Moderate current activity · Momentum developingWeekly:Emerging
Hydrogen’s Clean-Energy Scale-Up Faces BottlenecksMost hydrogen is produced through steam methane reforming, which releases carbon dioxide when used without carbon capture.
Strong evidence · Momentum developingWeekly:Emerging
Battery Storage Expands as Grid Queues GrowU.S. battery deployment reached a reported 20.2 GWh in Q2 2026, with utility-scale systems accounting for most additions.
Strong evidence · Moderate current activity · Momentum developingWeekly:Emerging
India’s Solar Boom Meets Grid LimitsNearly 11 terawatt-hours of solar generation were reportedly curtailed over a 15-month period.
Strong evidence · Momentum developingWeekly:Emerging
States Carry Climate Policy ForwardCalifornia’s climate strategy spans clean electricity, storage, transportation, and building electrification.
Strong evidence · Momentum developingWeekly:Emerging
Southeast Asia’s Clean Power BottleneckRising demand, including from data centres, is adding pressure to regional power systems.
Strong evidence · Momentum developingWeekly:Emerging