Headline News:

• “US DOE To Loan West Virginia Utilities $1.44 Billion To Keep Six High-Cost Coal Plants Alive” • The US DOE committed to loaning West Virginia utilities $1.44 billion to fund projects to refurbish six of the state’s coal-fired power plants, extending their lives by up to twenty years. Loan repayments will be passed on to West Virginian ratepayers. [CleanTechnica]

West Virginia power plants (Sarov702, CC-BY-SA 4.0, cropped)

• “Wind Hits New Generation Record In Britain” • The UK set a new wind power generation record at 7:30 pm on 11 November with turbines producing 22,711 MW, according to the National Energy System Operator. At the time the record was set, wind supplied 43.6% of electricity demand, delivering enough energy to power over 22 million homes. [reNews]
• “EUFarmer Takes Oil Giant TotalEnergies To Court In Hearing Over Climate Damages” • An important climate case between a Belgian farmer and one of the world’s biggest oil companies is beginning almost two years after it was filed. Hugues Falys argues that extreme weather events driven by climate change has had a “major impact” on his business. [Euronews]
• “The Secret To Tackling The Climate Crisis Could Be Right Under Our Feet” • The key to meeting global climate targets may be our soil. As COP30 enters its final week, pressure to transition from fossil fuels, bolster renewable energy, and even take meat out of our diets is at an all-time high. But understanding our soil gives us a powerful tool. [Euronews]
• “House Votes To Overturn Public Lands Protections” • House Republicans invoked the Congressional Review Act to disapprove land management plans related to the Arctic Refuge and Western Arctic in Alaska and the Buffalo region of Wyoming. The resolution on the Western Arctic now heads to the White House, where it is expected to be signed. [CleanTechnica]

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