Headline News:

• “Ahead Of Deadly Texas Floods, So Many Warnings From Climate Scientists Were Missed” • In March of this year, climate scientists began ringing the alarm bells for a horrific period of weather starting in spring because the Arctic had the largest melt of ice ever recorded. That prediction is reflected in the deadly floods we have seen this year. [Yahoo News]

Arctic ice (Hector John Periquin, Unsplash)

• “Historic Day For Solar: UK And France Hit New Highs In Renewable Energy Production” • The UK set a record for solar power production. At 12:30 on Tuesday, solar output reached 14 GW, meeting 39% of UK demand. Interestingly, France saw solar output climb past 19.5 GW, providing nearly 40% of the French electricity demand. [Sustainable Times]
• “Med Sea Heatwave Might Feel Nice For Holiday Swimming But There’s A Catch” • Mediterranean Sea surface regularly passed 30°C (86°F) off the coast of Majorca and elsewhere in late June and early July, when 24°C (75°F) would have been usual. It has been the most extreme marine heatwave ever recorded in the western Med at the time of year. [BBC]
• “O, Canada! Who Stands On Guard For Thee?” • The president of the US has decided unilaterally to impose punishing new tariffs on Canada. To avoid the harm those tariffs will do to the Canadian economy, the US’ neighbor to the north is being told it must dismantle its policy that calls for all passenger cars sold in Canada to be electric by 2035. [CleanTechnica]
• “Last Chance To Get A Really Good Deal On A Very Capable Electric Vehicle” • Two factors combine to make this the time to make the jump to an EV: First, Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” will end federal rebates on electric cars on September 30. And also, Elon Musk’s toxic politics caused a lot of left leaning EV owners to dump their Teslas. [CleanTechnica]

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