Worldwide Climate Momentum: EVs, Renewables, and Emission Cuts Accelerate
Good climate news (the past 3 weeks) 1 Global: EV sales show strong uptick everywhere 2 China: 32.5GW of solar, 11GW of wind added in January and February 3 India: National Climate Plan commits to 60% electricity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2035 4 Germany: Detailed plan unveiled to cut emissions 65% by 2030, ahead of being climate neutral by 2045 5 UK: Developers in England will need to install solar panels and heat pumps in all new homes from 2028 6 China: Since 2025, 147 coal-fired units have been shut or planned for closure in China, including 13 above 200MW 7 Brazil: Government launched a plan to cut Brazil’s emissions by 49% to 58% by 2035, compared to 2022 levels 8 China: New law signals country maintains environmental ambitions 9 China: Smarter, greener transport system accelerated in 15th Five-Year Plan 10 Australia: New South Wales first state to ban new coal mines 11 Philippines: Philippine pension fund offers $8,300 solar loans to cut energy bills 12 EU: New fund designed to deliver trillions of euros of spending to support bloc’s green-energy transition launched 13 US: Two dozen states, 10 cities sue EPA over repeal of endangerment finding central to climate fight 14 UK: Octopus reports sharp rise in solar panel sales since start of US and Israel attack on Iran 15 Brazil: First Amazon reforestation concession awarded 16 US: Construction finished on major Massachusetts offshore wind farm, first project to reach this stage during Trump’s time in office 17 US: Atmospheric research group sues government over imminent science lab breakup 18 US: National Academies of Sciences says no to demands it remove climate info
Iran Attacks Kuwaiti Oil Tanker in Dubai Port
Iran has hit a fully laden Kuwaiti oil tanker in the anchorage area of Dubai’s port, damaging the hull and starting a fire on board, state-run Kuwait Petroleum Corporation said https://t.co/z0pPgEwdwx
Prop Firm Payout Delays Usually Stem From AML Checks
AJ from Lucid Trading highlighting a crucial point - prop firms MUST comply with AML regulations. If your payout is delayed, it's often compliance checks, not the firm being difficult. Always ensure clean trading records and proper documentation. https://t.co/1I4O2dB0Cc for...
Npm Supply Chain Attacks Becoming Disturbingly Frequent
is it me or supply chain attacks on npm are getting regular occurrence these days?
India Shifts Fertilizer Imports to Russia, Undermining Sanctions
#IndiaWatch🇮🇳: India is one of the largest importers of fertilizers sourced in the Gulf. Now, India has pivoted towards Russia. It is locking in long-term deals, to cut its reliance from the Gulf. IT’S A SIGN THAT THE ILL-CONCEIVED SANCTIONS REGIME IS STARTING...
Critics Ignore Fediverse, Push Regulation of Big‑tech Platforms
It's so revealing how the loudest voices ranting/raving about the "harms" of social media spend ZERO time engaging w the Fediverse at all. They want u to think that big tech's model of social media is the only one so...
Nine India‑bound Energy Ships Stuck at Hormuz
🇮🇳India: 9 India-bound energy vessels — carrying crude oil, LNG, and LPG — remain stranded at or near the Strait of Hormuz, unable to transit https://t.co/IzlRQxYqGH
Most Users Remain Clueless About Platform Mechanics and Metrics
A lot of people continue to get on here and reveal they have absolutely zero understanding of how online media platforms work or how metrics are calculated online. It’s illuminating
Japan Fortifies Islands Amid Rising China‑Taiwan Tensions
Japan Is Fortifying This String of Islands Close to China—Tokyo faces what it calls a severe security environment, not least because of China’s threats against Taiwan @NiharikaSM @wsj_douglasj https://t.co/qlzrCwklT1 https://t.co/qlzrCwklT1
Coal and Gas Misreporting Demands Urgent Safeguard Reset
Industry pays while coal and gas “cook the books:” Modelling reveals urgent need for Safeguard reset #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/RTGGCweptA https://t.co/i7sUJmUIt0
Berkeley Lab Identifies Regulatory Hurdles Stalling Microgrids
Berkeley Lab releases series of reports on regulatory barriers affecting microgrids #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/lz32aZ43h9
Scam Alert: Riders Force Unwanted Substitutions on Out‑of‑Stock Orders
Hey @letsblinkit @blinkitcares there's a new scam. If an item is out of stock at the store, they send a replacement of their choice The delivery rider then forces you to either accept the order with replaced item or CANCEL the...
England Mandates Solar Panels and Low‑carbon Heating for New Homes
Solar panels and low-carbon heating mandated for new homes in England #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/q7tYHONtNF
Invest in Pipelines to Diminish Hormuz Strategic Relevance
Exactly. In the long term, countries should invest to make the Strait of Hormuz less strategically important. More pipes. @washingtonpost https://t.co/f7lWVZ0GyY
Japanese Cross‑shareholdings Shield Incumbents, Hurt Shareholders
Shareholders are supreme under Japanese corporate law, but shareholders' economic interests are not. What is the distinction? Japan is (in)famous for its webs of cross-shareholdings. Suppliers, customers, financial institutions own shares in each other, and always support incumbent management with their...
Xenoblade Chronicles: Nintendo's Classic RPG Trilogy
Brie Larson have you heard of the classic RPG trilogy masterpiece Xenoblade Chronicles published and made by Nintendo
Trump Demands Iranian Assets Seized to Fund War
What's next? Trump telling UAE he will accept their demands for US to stay in the war only if $500 bn in frozen Iranian assets in Gulf is confiscated and disbursed to US Treasury.... Biden tried it w/frozen Russian assets...
Australia Urgently Needs Real-Time Power Availability Maps
Open the grid: Why Australia needs power availability maps now #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/BpzfPP234H https://t.co/Zth59onNIo
AirBorneo to Wet‑Lease Three Boeing 737‑800s
NSTExclusive: Sarawak’s new airline AirBorneo is believed to be wet leasing three Boeing B737-800 jets from ACMI operator, Ascend Airways Malaysia. Read more ⬇️ Disclaimer: Pix is an ATR given that AirBorneo hasn’t gotten the narrowbody jets with its livery as...
1980s Trucking Paid So Well, Reps Got Company Cars
How do you know that trucking was more lucrative in the 1980's? This was every truckload sales rep was issued as their company car https://t.co/DaCeK0AGVA
Gucci's Gaming and AI Ventures Prove Revenue‑Driving
Gucci Continues Its Push Into Gaming, AI And Virtual Worlds “There is sometimes a temptation to see projects like this as creative experiments that generate headlines but not necessarily revenue. The numbers suggest otherwise.” https://t.co/h0pVwZDXd0 https://t.co/WMeDPDOCBJ
Korean Air Enters Emergency Mode Over Iran‑War Oil Spike
Korean Air to shift to emergency mode in April amid rising oil prices from Iran war https://t.co/sLGC9oTA8f
Maritime College Ship Featured as Navy Target in FBI Episode
Tonight, @MaritimeCollege and their training ship Empire State VII, the first of @DOTMARAD National Security Mult-Mission Vessels doubled as a @USNavy destroyer targeted by a Houthi terrorist in an episode of #FBI. https://t.co/2pwgBdhUJO
Monthly Oil Draw Hits Quarter‑billion Barrels, Chart Dips
According to Gemini this figure is now below the y-axis from @Rory_Johnston's chart. 495 Million barrels so a quarter billion barrel draw in a month https://t.co/PEEyloJs9H
Three Frontier Passengers Arrested Over Unpaid Carry‑On Fee
3 Frontier Airlines Passengers Arrested at MIA After Not Paying For a Second Carry-On Bag https://t.co/dYZPQlGwzf
Aerial Motorcycle Soars Through Forest, Star Wars‑Style
Futuristic Aerial Motorcycle Flies Through Forest Like Star Wars by @Volonaut #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech ech https://t.co/7ZLPGbyF8F
Defining War Strategy: Key Insights From Small Wars
ICYMI. In case you need it. What is Strategy in War? my article with @LiamSCollins in @smallwars https://t.co/o27njmt7mI
Domi's Dominance over Gudas Epitom
Domi beating up Gudas the sorry highlight of this sorry season, please give me something better than this
SolaX Power Confirms System Safety Through Extreme Testing
SolaX Power validates system level safety through extreme testing #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/OyqLyHpXC9
War on Iran Could Spike Asian LNG Prices 57%
Because of the US-Israeli war on Iran, Goldman Sachs projects that LNG will be 57% more expensive in Asia by 2028. US-ISRAELI WAR ON IRAN = MASSIVE COLLATERAL DAMAGE. Send the bill for damages to Trump and Netanyahu. https://t.co/zGDQ6V7G5Z
How to Leverage Your New Music Industry List
Someone sold you a big ass list of music libraries/sync agents and music supervisors Here's what you do next ↴
Second‑largest Registry Seeks Vessels for Marshall Islands Gas Haul
The 2nd largest ship registry in the world needs ships to haul gas to the Marshall Islands.
Seeking Unreported Uplifting Stories, Even at Dawn
Am I going to wake up extra early to get a front seat so I can ask about an uplifting story MSM refuses to report? YES I WILL
War and Drilling Won’t Move Oil Prices
No amount of war or “drill baby drill” will do this to the price of oil, ever.
Rubio Says Iran's Weapons Spending Harms Its People
Rubio: “Imagine if instead of spending billions on weapons, Iran spent that money on its people. They’d have a much different country.” Fascinating https://t.co/rx0UQkBSGi
San Diego Church Cuts Costs with High‑performing Solar Array
Solar array outperforms and saves San Diego church thousands Solar Power World’s Projects of Impact #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/udaya4ubVt
Legacy Media Fails Democracy; Democracy Docket Grows
Legacy media is failing democracy. Rather than complain, I did something about it. Six years ago, I started Democracy Docket from scratch. Now, it has more than 425,000 subscribers. The work has never mattered more. Help it grow by subscribing...
Master Apple Card: Move Money & Maximize Rewards
Just joining the complex Apple Card ecosystem? It's smart to learn how to move your money around, including funding your Apple Cash. Here's a primer that explains how everything interrelates and how to maximize your rewards: https://t.co/ZPP9OBmb9Y #applecard #applecash #banking...
Key Oil Hubs Face Pressure: Ust‑Luga, Hormuz, Yanbu
Three oil nodes are experiencing pressure according to @WindwardAI: 1️⃣Ust-Luga, Russia 2️⃣Strait of Hormuz 3️⃣Yanbu, Red Sea https://t.co/3py8cN2pGP
Gravity‑Aligned Brick‑Laying Machine Redefines Pavement Construction
RoadPrinter: Gravity-Aligned Brick-Laying Machine Revolutionizes Smooth Pavement Construction by @tsende_mgl #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology #Tech https://t.co/lznBOCLU2k
Sheriff's Ballot Seizure Recount Paused Amid Legal Battles
With two legal challenges moving through California courts, a sheriff and Republican candidate for governor who seized 650,000 ballots cast in last year’s redistricting referendum has conceded that his mission to recount the votes is temporarily on pause. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/california-sheriff-who-seized-ballots-says-his-recount-plan-is-on-hold-but-has-grabbed-even-more-election-records/
US‑Israel Conflict Triggers Asian Fertilizer Plant Shutdowns
Negative food consequences continue to unfold from the US/Israel War on Iran. Asian fertilizer plants are shutting in production.
Transgrid Blames Floods, Inflation, Insolvency for Cost Surge
Floods, inflation, insolvency: Transgrid says blowout in transmission costs “entirely” out of its control #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/vjrTf4AFRm https://t.co/dedbsiZ4T0
Solar Power Stays Cheap; Oil Prices Soar Dramatically
Solar energy hasnt had a price hike in 4.5 billion years. Meanwhile, oil has shot up over $100/barrel today and will likely set a new record high for a second time in 4 years above $150/barrel.
Three Pillars Proven Best for Low‑Emission Power Procurement
Paper led by @JEBistline and EPRI Regen model team confirms that the "Three Pillars" (incremental, deliverable, time matched clean supply) are the GOAT for minimizing emissions impacts of electricity procurement https://t.co/X2SDs7EKRM https://t.co/ElRpp9zS7n
Trump Open to Ending War Without Reopening Hormuz
Not sure what to make of words on the war from Trump any more, but here you go: "Trump tells aides he's willing to end war without reopening Hormuz" -- WSJ Admin officials assess that forcing the waterway back open would mean...
Strait Closure Spikes Gas Prices, Fuels Global Supply Shortages
The longer the strait remains closed, the more it will roil the global economy and boost gas prices. Multiple countries, including U.S. allies, are reeling from the downturn in energy supply that once flowed freely through the chokepoint. Industries that...
Flatbed Freight Hits Historic Volumes, Half Loads Rejected
CNBC: Recent freight charts mirror the COVID surge Flatbeds, which are almost always industrials or raw materials, are seeing some of the strongest volumes and rate strength in history with half of all flatbed truckloads turned down by motor carriers. https://t.co/70Idw1v0UM
Iranian Strike on Tanker Raises Stakes in Horm
🇺🇸 TRUMP: Tells aides willing to end war w/out reopened Hormuz. 🇮🇷 IRAN: warns US troops face death if sent to Kharg Islnd. Iran strike hits Kuwaiti crude carrier in Dubai port.
China Says Hormuz Shutdown Will Raise U.S. Prices
“China suppliers warn of higher prices for Americans due to Strait of Hormuz closure”, who writes these headlines at @CNBC 🤣! AI? https://t.co/B3hagjn68P