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USDA Rural Solar Funding Lawsuit

A coalition sued USDA in September 2026 over changes to the Rural Energy for America Program.

10 articles and details

RE100's Renewable Power Procurement Hurdles

More than 400 RE100 companies reported renewable electricity use equal to 59% of their combined consumption.

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Texas Wind Projects Target Oracle's AI Demand

ENGIE agreements cover up to 568 MW of wind power for Oracle operations in Texas.

4 articles and details

Heat Stress Reshapes Carbon Cost Estimates

The study estimates heat-related labor productivity losses of $41 per tonne of CO2 emitted in 2025.

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Meta Adds Texas Solar to 1.2-GW Portfolio

The agreement covers electricity and renewable energy credits from the 144-MW Starling Solar project.

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Industrial Heat Pumps Reach 122°C

The Sabroe HitemHP is designed for industrial process heat above 100°C, with hot water output up to 122°C.

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USDA Rural Solar Funding Lawsuit

A coalition sued USDA in September 2026 over changes to the Rural Energy for America Program.

10 articles and details

CI Score
Southeast Asia's Clean Power GridTransmission limits and fragmented national grids restrict the movement of renewable power from resource-rich areas to demand centres.CI Score over 15 days: 52 to 55
Weekly:Surging
Supreme Court Climate Liability CaseThe Supreme Court heard arguments in October 2026 over whether Boulder’s state-law claims can proceed.CI Score over 15 days: 52 to 54
Weekly:Declining
India’s Renewable Grid Integration ChallengeTransmission congestion and limited grid flexibility have led to substantial renewable curtailment, particularly in Gujarat and Rajasthan.CI Score over 15 days: 54 to 54
Batteries Shift Australia’s Solar SurplusRooftop solar and small-scale battery installations reached quarterly records in Q2 2026.CI Score over 15 days: 55 to 50
Weekly:Declining
The 2026–27 El NiñoPacific sea-surface temperatures reached record or near-record levels in several monitoring measures, while event rankings differ by index and baseline.CI Score over 15 days: 55 to 50
Weekly:Declining
Nepal’s Himalayan Flood and Climate RisksA rock-and-ice collapse near Langtang Lirung triggered cascading debris floods that damaged settlements and infrastructure in Nepal and Tibet.CI Score over 15 days: 56 to 50
Weekly:Declining
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.CI Score over 15 days: 56 to 49
Iran War Reshapes Clean Energy TransitionOil and LNG supply disruptions have raised prices and costs for fuel-importing economies.CI Score over 15 days: 48 to 49
Weekly:Declining
EPA Power-Plant Emissions RollbackThe EPA repealed most 2024 power-plant greenhouse-gas standards and proposed eliminating remaining federal requirements.CI Score over 15 days: 54 to 48
Rising Seas Reshape Coastal RiskGlobal mean sea level has risen roughly 20 centimetres since the early 20th century, with recent observed rates around 3–4 millimetres per year.CI Score over 15 days: 50 to 48