Headline News:

• “Scientists Explain How Hurricane Melissa Became A ‘Beast’ Among Monster Atlantic Storms” • When Melissa came ashore, it tied strength records for Atlantic hurricanes making landfall, both in wind speed and barometric pressure. The low pressure tied the deadly 1935 Labor Day storm, while the 298 kph (185 mph) wind speed equalled records. [Euronews]

Hurricane Melissa (NASA, public domain)

• “Officials Power Up Revolutionary Facility That Can Transform The Power Grid” • A major energy storage facility went online in Taizhou, China, with capacities of 120 MW and 240 MWh. the battery’s inverter allows it to react instantly to demand changes, supporting grid stability during peak usage hours and extreme weather events. [The Cool Down]
• “More Beachfront Homes In The Outer Banks Have Fallen Into The Atlantic” • Over two dozen privately-owned homes along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore have collapsed into the Atlantic since 2020, sixteen of them since September 16, 2025, according to the NPS. Rising sea levels due to climate change are blamed, along with wind, waves, and tides. [ABC News]
• “New Online Cost Calculator Aims To Rebuild EV Sales In The US” • After the$7,500 federal EV tax credit ended, some analysts are still optimistic. They anticipate that automakers and dealers will offset part of the loss with incentives and better deals. That could help EV sales tick upwards again, but a mix of offers means shoppers have to compare carefully. [CleanTechnica]
• “AI Is Pushing Climate Goals Out of Reach, New Reports Say” • Surging electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence is putting humanity’s climate goals out of reach, extending the life of fossil fuels and driving up emissions in the US power sector while contributing to deadly extreme weather, according to two new reports. [Inside Climate News]

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