Headline News:

• “EPA Moves To Limit Scope Of Clean Water Law To Reduce Amount Of Wetlands It Covers” • The EPA announced that it is redefining the scope of the nation’s bedrock clean water law to limit the wetlands it covers, building on a decision two years ago by the Supreme Court that removed federal protections for significant areas. [ABC News]

Wetlands (Nick Fewings, Unsplash)

• “Texas-Sized, 391-MW Floating Solar Power Plant Is Coming…To Texas, Of Course ” • There they go again. Texas has become a pacesetter for the domestic renewable energy transition, and that includes the emerging field of floating solar. Suddenly the state is on track to host a 391-MW floating solar power plant, far bigger than anything like it in the US. [CleanTechnica]
• “War Is One Of The World’s ‘Top Polluters.’ Is It Time EU Militaries Disclosed Their Emissions?” • A 2022 study by two global organizations estimates that militaries are responsible for around 5.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with armed conflicts emitting more CO₂ than most countries. But mili emissions go largely unreported. [Euronews]
• “Dawn Of A New Era For Solar Power In South Africa” • While load-shedding might have been the spark that ignited the surge in solar power installations in South Africa in previous years, the next phase of adoption is being driven by cost savings. That is one of the key findings of Jaltech’s Largest Solar Survey in South Africa, based on 2,000 inputs. [MyBroadband]
• “Energy Club Set Up To Share Renewable Power” • Residents of a North Yorkshire village formed the region’s first renewable energy club in a bid to cut their costs and carbon footprint. The Settle Energy Local Club takes excess energy produced by solar panels on a local furniture business and passes it on to members at a discounted price. [Yahoo News Canada]

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