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Yale Environment 360@yalee360.bsky.social · last wk.

In a first, Germany drew more power from wind and solar than from fossil fuels last year.

In Germany, Wind and Solar Overtake Fossil Fuels

Together, wind and solar generated 44 percent of Germany’s electricity, while fossil fuels generated roughly 43 percent, according to data from the Energy Institute, a think tank based in London. The figures represent a major milestone for the German “Energiewende,” or “energy turnaround,” a national push to ramp up renewable energy and phase out gas, coal, and nuclear power. 

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Gernot Wagner@gwagner.com · 2w ago

Not the most important aspect of extreme heat. (That's people dying, in case that isn't clear.) But yes, pinpointing winners & losers, “‘…is the trillion-dollar question,’ says [me], a climate economist at @columbiabusiness.bsky.social.” www.bloomberg.com/news/article... @bloomberg.com gift link

How Extreme Heat Is Shifting Corporate Bottom Lines

The economic burn of heat waves isn't evenly spread across industries, creating new investment opportunities and concerns for Wall Street.

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Justin Gerdes@justingerdes.bsky.social · 3w ago

"Do you live in the U.S. and want balcony solar? A new initiative could help you get a deal on one of these small but mighty systems that plug into a standard outlet and push clean power into your home," reports @alisontakemura.bsky.social: www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol... 🔌💡

A new deal on balcony solar just dropped in the US

Plug-in panels can lower your bills. To boost the American market for the tech, nonprofit Bright Saver is selling kits with no markup, starting at around…

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Zack Labe@zacklabe.com · last mo.

Lunchtime temperatures are already pushing over 95°F (35°C) across much of the eastern U.S. today, driven by a large heat dome pattern. We also know that human-caused climate change is making these temperatures at least 5 times more likely, as well as increasing the chance of dangerous humid heat.

Current 2-m air temperatures from the real-time RTMA analysis across the Northeast. Graphic from https://www.pivotalweather.com/maps.php?ds=rtma_ru.Graphic showing the Climate Shift Index for July 2, 2026 using data from the 18z GFS model for minimum temperatures. The graphic shows the change in likelihood due to climate change. Many areas are seeing a maximum of temperatures being at least 5x more likely due to climate change. This tool is available at https://csi.climatecentral.org/climate-shift-index.
Justin Gerdes@justingerdes.bsky.social · last mo.

"In a sense, warehouse rooftops are like open fields in dense urban landscapes, with acres of flat space available for solar panels," writes @jeffstjohn.bsky.social: www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol... 🔌💡

Community solar needs space to grow. Warehouse rooftops have lots of…

Industrial buildings could host gigawatts of shared solar to deliver low-cost power to underserved urban communities — if states and utilities allow it to…

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@alexvonwitzleben.bsky.social · 2mo ago

In April 2024, Spain ran its entire national grid on 100% renewable electricity for a full day — and solar was the single largest contributor. No gas. No coal. No nuclear on standby. The lights stayed on in Madrid and Barcelona with nothing but wind, hydro, and sun. Stop #oilandgas !! #ActOnClimate

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Tom Watson@guitarwatson.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The number of people completely fooled by "populist" gun guy in Maine - central casting astro turf consultant sculpted bullshit from the jump - is just shocking. "Oooh, WWC guys will looooove him!" Did you fall off the damned turnip truck? God almighty. 🤦🏻

Justin Gerdes@justingerdes.bsky.social · 2mo ago

"Electricity costs will fall for households and businesses on most parts of Australia’s main grid, as wind, solar and battery storage combine to push down wholesale electricity prices and to insulate the local market from ... global volatility." reneweconomy.com.au/solar-wind-a... by Sophie Vorrath

Solar, wind and batteries push down electricity bills for homes and business, despite global fuel crisis

Electricity costs will fall for homes and businesses across Australia's main grid, as wind, solar and battery storage push down wholesale electricity prices and insulate the local market from global volatility.

reneweconomy.com.au

Yale Environment 360@yalee360.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Nearly half of wolves in Italy are now part dog, a study shows.

Nearly Half of Wolves in Italy Are Part Dog

Between 15,000 and 30,000 years ago, a now extinct population of wolves — with a little help from human friends — evolved into dogs. Now, at least in Italy, home to one of Europe’s largest wolf populations, genes are flowing in the opposite direction. Recent genetic testing suggests that, particularly in the country’s central and southern regions, nearly half of the wild wolves (Canis lupus) are actually wolf-dog hybrids.

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Dan Gearino@dangearino.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I asked a bunch of analysts, "Does the 9.2 GW gas plant proposed for Ohio make sense?" Every single person, across areas of expertise, gave answers that could be summed up as, "Probably not." And they gave the reasons, one by one. insideclimatenews.org/news/0205202... #energysky

A Massive, Trump-Backed Power Plant May Be Too Big to Succeed - Inside Climate News

A U.S.-Japan partnership could breathe new life into a former nuclear waste remediation site, but analysts see more potential pitfalls than promise.

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Justin Gerdes@justingerdes.bsky.social · 3mo ago

"Farmers and clean energy advocates see a pathway to restore and protect the popular, bipartisan [Rural Energy for America Program] going forward: the latest Farm Bill," reports Kari Lydersen: www.canarymedia.com/articles/foo... 🔌💡

Trump is blocking solar for farmers. Can the Farm Bill fix that?

REAP had been helping farmers go solar and save money since 2008, until Trump came along. A looming Farm Bill vote could seal its fate — or solve its…

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Justin Gerdes@justingerdes.bsky.social · 4mo ago

"Renewable energy has overtaken coal to become the world’s largest source of electricity in 2025, according to thinktank @ember-energy.org." www.carbonbrief.org/clean-energy... via @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org 🔌💡

Clean energy pushes fossil-fuel power into reverse for ‘first time ever’ - Carbon Brief

Renewable energy has overtaken coal to become the world's largest source of electricity in 2025, according to thinktank Ember.

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Dan Gearino@dangearino.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Could high gasoline prices lead to an EV sales surge? The reaction is likely to be muted because of recent policy changes and a lack of budget-friendly options, as I write here: insideclimatenews.org/news/1604202...

Rising Gas Prices Make the Market Ripe for Electric Vehicles, but US Automakers Can’t Seize the Moment - Inside Climate News

If consumers want to switch to an EV, they’ll need to do it without federal incentives and with scant selection of affordable models.

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