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Global EV Sales Surge as Buyers Abandon Gas Post‑Iran War
SocialApr 28, 2026

Global EV Sales Surge as Buyers Abandon Gas Post‑Iran War

New EV sale figures confirm buyers around the world are moving away from gas-powered cars in the wake of the Iran war https://t.co/qVpb5rV8nJ

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China Plans Another London Green Sovereign Bond Sale
SocialApr 28, 2026

China Plans Another London Green Sovereign Bond Sale

China is considering another green sovereign bond sale in London this year as Beijing looks to expand its presence in international debt markets https://t.co/gUiG7ZPz7n

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Heatwaves and Drought Fuel India's Inflation Pressures
SocialApr 28, 2026

Heatwaves and Drought Fuel India's Inflation Pressures

India is facing inflation threats from heat waves and below normal rainfall this year, creating new economic pressures for policymakers already grappling with soaring energy costs https://t.co/OJ6zmhmRPI

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Indonesia Accelerates 50% Palm Bio‑Diesel Amid Rising Energy Costs
SocialApr 28, 2026

Indonesia Accelerates 50% Palm Bio‑Diesel Amid Rising Energy Costs

With energy bills rising due to the Iran war, Indonesia is fast-tracking the rollout of a diesel blend comprised 50% of biofuels from its vast palm plantations https://t.co/jhhlMYg4h0

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Offshore Wind Firms Abandon Leases, Fund Fossil Projects
SocialApr 27, 2026

Offshore Wind Firms Abandon Leases, Fund Fossil Projects

Two offshore wind developers will give up federal leases and instead commit funds to fossil fuel projects under agreements with the Trump administration, the Interior Department said Monday https://t.co/qR24IBBHRH

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Clean‑Energy Surge Propels First Trust Smart Grid ETF
SocialApr 27, 2026

Clean‑Energy Surge Propels First Trust Smart Grid ETF

Clean energy stocks have been generating enormous market gains, and no exchange-traded fund has benefited more than the First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund https://t.co/CSwC67stWo

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Climate Change Drives Rising Cost of Living
SocialApr 27, 2026

Climate Change Drives Rising Cost of Living

The impacts of a warming world are showing up in the cost of living https://t.co/NCbm8TnOL6

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Sungrow Q1 Profit Drops 40% Amid Storage Competition
SocialApr 27, 2026

Sungrow Q1 Profit Drops 40% Amid Storage Competition

Sungrow Power Supply, a top Chinese manufacturer of new energy equipment, said its first-quarter net income declined 40% from a year earlier, amid intensifying competition in the energy storage sector as more players enter the market https://t.co/rj46mx4qDW

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Wheat Needs Adequate Moisture to Fill Out Grain
SocialApr 27, 2026

Wheat Needs Adequate Moisture to Fill Out Grain

Without sufficient moisture from rainfall or irrigation, wheat shoots struggle to fill out and produce grain https://t.co/v386ZS45Pu

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Renewable Power Powers Rainforest Communities, Replaces Diesel
SocialApr 27, 2026

Renewable Power Powers Rainforest Communities, Replaces Diesel

Clean energy projects are taking off across the rainforest, reducing the need to burn diesel and bringing 24/7 power for refrigeration, schooling and tourism. Read more: https://t.co/ZgEIVqLCT0 📷: Michael Dantas/Bloomberg https://t.co/0qfYM2XWn4

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Data Centers Face Scrutiny over Rising Water Consumption
SocialApr 27, 2026

Data Centers Face Scrutiny over Rising Water Consumption

Data centers are under fire for their voracious electricity use. Now communities are worried about their water use as well as we head into a dry summer. https://t.co/6fnM7j9dsT

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Extreme Weather Fuels New Wave of Climate‑Driven Inflation
SocialApr 26, 2026

Extreme Weather Fuels New Wave of Climate‑Driven Inflation

From food to insurance, prices are rising because of extreme weather, turning climate change into a new and growing source of inflation. Read how economists and central bankers are getting better at linking temperatures to price increases here: https://t.co/CUAF4152SD 🎨: Bryson Lee...

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Falling Battery Costs Enable Storage Paired with Gas
SocialApr 25, 2026

Falling Battery Costs Enable Storage Paired with Gas

Batteries are a linchpin for unlocking solar and wind energy’s full potential. But the steep drop in costs is now allowing energy-storage technology to be deployed in conjunction with natural gas. Read more: https://t.co/VW5jM3jV6a 📷️: Getty Images https://t.co/y8qGKuzukl

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Plains Drought Cuts Wheat Yields, Forces Herd Thinning
SocialApr 25, 2026

Plains Drought Cuts Wheat Yields, Forces Herd Thinning

Drought across the US Plains is threatening wheat yields and prompting ranchers to thin herds https://t.co/F0RzGFU0kD

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Solar & Battery Microgrids Power Amazon’s Off‑grid Villages
SocialApr 25, 2026

Solar & Battery Microgrids Power Amazon’s Off‑grid Villages

Solar panels and batteries are spreading across the Amazon rainforest, bringing 24/7 power to off-grid communities https://t.co/xGduaflVUL

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West Texas Zombie Wells Rise 50%, Prompting New Regulations
SocialApr 24, 2026

West Texas Zombie Wells Rise 50%, Prompting New Regulations

The number of abandoned "zombie wells" leaking toxic wastewater in West Texas has surged 50% this year, prompting regulators to plan new rules to speed up their response https://t.co/YymPb5TwDQ

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First Global Fossil‑Fuel Phase‑Out Summit Launches in Colombia
SocialApr 24, 2026

First Global Fossil‑Fuel Phase‑Out Summit Launches in Colombia

The first global summit to phase out fossil fuels begins in Colombia as countries grapple with an acute energy crisis https://t.co/lLDuv15xsE

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Data Centers Turn to Off‑grid Gas and Battery Power
SocialApr 24, 2026

Data Centers Turn to Off‑grid Gas and Battery Power

In their quest for power, data centers are building gas and battery power off the grid. https://t.co/AvjZH2VvrA

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Batteries Increasingly Paired with Fossil Fuel Power
SocialApr 24, 2026

Batteries Increasingly Paired with Fossil Fuel Power

Batteries aren't just being used to power the clean energy revolution. They're also increasingly being paired with fossil fuels https://t.co/ljCr00WgLa

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China Holds Officials Accountable for Missing Xi’s Green Goals
SocialApr 24, 2026

China Holds Officials Accountable for Missing Xi’s Green Goals

China warns regional officials that they will be held accountable for failing to make progress toward President Xi Jinping’s green targets https://t.co/4RFldLy7n8

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MUFG Appoints Saumitra Shrivastava as Asia Project Finance Head
SocialApr 24, 2026

MUFG Appoints Saumitra Shrivastava as Asia Project Finance Head

MUFG has hired Saumitra Shrivastava as head of Asia project finance based in Singapore, according to sources https://t.co/gA6CQ3OaxK

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World Bank, Amazon Launch Bond to Restore Eastern Cape Ecosystems
SocialApr 23, 2026

World Bank, Amazon Launch Bond to Restore Eastern Cape Ecosystems

The World Bank has teamed up with Amazon on a bond whose proceeds will go toward rehabilitating ecosystems in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province https://t.co/87FDKgjmhu

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Big Firms Resist Stricter Scope 2 Emissions Reporting Rules
SocialApr 23, 2026

Big Firms Resist Stricter Scope 2 Emissions Reporting Rules

Apple, Amazon, Patagonia and other companies are pushing back against a proposed tightening of how they report their Scope 2 emissions from electricity https://t.co/yFnQ6aF4c4

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US Gas Plant Costs Surge 66% Amid Rising Demand
SocialApr 23, 2026

US Gas Plant Costs Surge 66% Amid Rising Demand

Costs to build natural gas-fired power plants in the US increased 66% between 2023 and 2025 as developers propose building more projects nationwide to meet rising electricity demand. https://t.co/dO5y2ajRdJ

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Rising Fossil Fuel Prices Boost Clean Energy Push
SocialApr 23, 2026

Rising Fossil Fuel Prices Boost Clean Energy Push

Soaring oil and gas prices are helping to bolster the argument that the world needs to accelerate its move to clean energy sources https://t.co/HivJRoJBib

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Drone Strike Sparks Oil Fire, Toxic Rain in Tuapse
SocialApr 23, 2026

Drone Strike Sparks Oil Fire, Toxic Rain in Tuapse

Polluted rain fell on Russia’s Black Sea city of Tuapse as authorities struggle to extinguish a blaze at local oil facilities following a drone attack, highlighting the environmental effects from the war in Ukraine. https://t.co/ldgFZWUPNF

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Local Communities Resist Battery Plants Over Fire Risks
SocialApr 23, 2026

Local Communities Resist Battery Plants Over Fire Risks

The battery backlash is here as locals worry about fire risks and industrialization, and the fight is just beginning https://t.co/8pFL2WDHGX

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Hanoi Scales Back Planned Gas-Powered Bike Ban
SocialApr 23, 2026

Hanoi Scales Back Planned Gas-Powered Bike Ban

Vietnam’s capital Hanoi is dialing back plans for a sweeping ban on gasoline-powered motorbikes https://t.co/Jw9PHhPPaw

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UK Launches £1.1bn Fund for Asia Energy Transition
SocialApr 23, 2026

UK Launches £1.1bn Fund for Asia Energy Transition

The UK’s development finance institution creates a £1.1 billion fund to back energy transition sectors in India and Southeast Asia https://t.co/1JpgOa9ZGQ

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Iran War Fuels Surge in Clean‑energy Demand, Boosts Gotion
SocialApr 22, 2026

Iran War Fuels Surge in Clean‑energy Demand, Boosts Gotion

Gotion a major Chinese battery manufacturer, is seeing a renewed global focus on the green transition as fossil fuel disruptions due to the Iran war drive demand for clean-energy technology https://t.co/e9OQrxcQ4z

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Sodium Batteries Breakthrough Amid Lithium Price Volatility
SocialApr 21, 2026

Sodium Batteries Breakthrough Amid Lithium Price Volatility

Volatile lithium prices and advances in technology mean sodium batteries are finally making a decisive breakthrough https://t.co/IRqZeUwuGz

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Your Daily Dose of Climate Tech & Clean Energy
SocialApr 21, 2026

Your Daily Dose of Climate Tech & Clean Energy

Get news on climate tech, clean energy, EVs, environmental policy, finance, science and greener living. Read the latest edition of our Green Daily newsletter and subscribe: https://t.co/RpXDBXEQam https://t.co/nVBIo6gRfm

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Record $2.3 Trillion Climate Tech Funding Amid Stalled Ambition
SocialApr 21, 2026

Record $2.3 Trillion Climate Tech Funding Amid Stalled Ambition

International climate ambition has faltered since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term. Yet funding for the global energy transition climbed to a record $2.3 trillion in 2025. Read more about the companies that are leading the way in...

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Diverse Storage Tech Thwarts China's Supply Chain Dominance
SocialApr 21, 2026

Diverse Storage Tech Thwarts China's Supply Chain Dominance

The sheer range of technologies for long duration storage could make it hard for China to dominate the supply chain. https://t.co/91YChhaEzP

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UAE‑Backed $30B Fund Invests in KKR Climate Transition Fund
SocialApr 21, 2026

UAE‑Backed $30B Fund Invests in KKR Climate Transition Fund

A $30 billion fund backed by the United Arab Emirates has committed to invest in KKR & Co. Inc’s global climate transition fund https://t.co/66u3NaD16Q

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War in Iran Spurs Surge in Green Investment
SocialApr 21, 2026

War in Iran Spurs Surge in Green Investment

Is the Iran war accelerating the clean energy transition? Where are green investors putting their money? Bloomberg journalists answer your questions in a Live Q&A on April 22 at 10:30 a.m. EDT. Join the conversation: https://t.co/JOM34HDIhU https://t.co/6CyE8T6Knn

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Long‑duration Storage Key to Beat China's Clean‑tech Dominance
SocialApr 21, 2026

Long‑duration Storage Key to Beat China's Clean‑tech Dominance

Energy storage that lasts for hours, or even days, is crucial to provide round-the-clock renewable power. It's also an opportunity for rivals to challenge China's grip on clean technology https://t.co/6Uoif0edMi

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Czech PM Pushes
SocialApr 21, 2026

Czech PM Pushes

Czech PM Andrej Babis called on the European Union to relax environmental rules to ease the impact of the energy price spikes caused by the Iran war https://t.co/sNcKeBC90u

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UK to Lower Green Power Costs by Cutting Gas Exposure
SocialApr 20, 2026

UK to Lower Green Power Costs by Cutting Gas Exposure

The UK will seek to speed up efforts to cut the costs of green electricity by reducing exposure to more-expensive gas https://t.co/LNvTUk7yXd

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Japan's Solar Hits 10% of Electricity, Outpacing World Average
SocialApr 20, 2026

Japan's Solar Hits 10% of Electricity, Outpacing World Average

Solar power accounted for 10% of Japan’s electricity generation for the first time last year, exceeding the global average of 9%, according to a report from energy think tank Ember https://t.co/4Kq1hwrntl

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China’s Solar Supply Triggers Tougher US Security Review
SocialApr 20, 2026

China’s Solar Supply Triggers Tougher US Security Review

US Interior Security Doug Burgum said China’s key role in supplying US solar developments necessitates a more rigorous review process to ferret out any potential threats to national security https://t.co/VurNwiDahV

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Installations Surge Globally, Led by Europe, MENA
SocialApr 20, 2026

Installations Surge Globally, Led by Europe, MENA

Installations are set to jump, led by Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. https://t.co/Okyyy9MwKG

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Germany Pushes EU to Prioritize Clean Energy Transition
SocialApr 20, 2026

Germany Pushes EU to Prioritize Clean Energy Transition

Germany wants the European Union to place industrial transition to cleaner energy at the heart of a planned review of its carbon market, after rising power and fuel prices prompted criticism of the bloc’s key climate tool https://t.co/07TSSblFVT

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Specialized Insurance Shields Puerto Rican Star From Rain Risks
SocialApr 20, 2026

Specialized Insurance Shields Puerto Rican Star From Rain Risks

Niche insurance helped the Puerto Rican mega-star safeguard against any potential losses caused by heavy rain at sold-out concerts in Colombia. https://t.co/uXlnNCSd6n

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Colombian Factories Shift to Cheaper Fossil Fuels Amid Iran War
SocialApr 20, 2026

Colombian Factories Shift to Cheaper Fossil Fuels Amid Iran War

Colombia's factories are ditching gas in favor of cheaper fossil fuels. The Iran war is accelerating the trend https://t.co/HRQFpR14iQ

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EU to Streamline Jet Fuel Distribution and Seek Alternatives
SocialApr 20, 2026

EU to Streamline Jet Fuel Distribution and Seek Alternatives

The EU will propose measures to “optimize” jet fuel distribution among member states and help source alternative supplies https://t.co/C1WA5BwZUZ

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China Pushes Tighter Solar Capacity Controls Amid Overproduction
SocialApr 20, 2026

China Pushes Tighter Solar Capacity Controls Amid Overproduction

Chinese authorities have called for “every effort” to strengthen capacity controls in the solar industry, as the sector continues to struggle with excess production https://t.co/WOvHTDwkMV

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Wellington Faces Flash Floods, Landslides and Evacuations
SocialApr 19, 2026

Wellington Faces Flash Floods, Landslides and Evacuations

New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, was hit by flash flooding after torrential rain inundated the city center, triggering landslides and forcing evacuations. https://t.co/hwc9EqaFcW

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Middle East Conflict Fuels 2026 Battery Boom
SocialApr 19, 2026

Middle East Conflict Fuels 2026 Battery Boom

The war in the Middle East has accelerated lifted demand for alternatives to volatile fossil fuels, setting 2026 up to be the year of the battery https://t.co/vUdkHiRZdO

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