Headline News:

• “Monarch Butterflies Face A 3,000 Km Migration. Can They Survive With Dwindling Nectar Supplies?” • A study published in Global Change Biology Communications, found an increase of 0.6℃ (1°F) was enough to lower the quality of the nectar Monarchs feed on. Those that fed on warmer blooms built up about a quarter less body fat than normal. [Euronews]

Monarch butterfly (Joshua J Cotten, Unsplash)

• “While Trump Opposes Wind Energy, How Many Jobs Is Clean Energy Providing The EU?” • Donald Trump called clean energy the “green new scam” at the World Economic Forum in Davos, but countries across the globe are investing more and more in the renewable energy industry. In 2024, the EU had 1.8 million renewable energy jobs. [MSN]
• “China’s Wind And Solar Power Installed Capacity Exceeded 1,800 GW In 2025” • China’s wind and solar installed capacity totaled 1,840 GW at the end of 2025, according to data released by the National Energy Administration. The installed capacity of solar power grew 35% to 1,200 GW, and that of wind power climbed 23% to 640 GW. [Yicai Global]
• “South West WA Grid Beats 50% Renewable Energy, Reducing Power Prices 13%” • South West Western Australia’s power grid reached a record 91% peak renewable energy share in December, driven by 1,225 MW of new battery storage. Wholesale power prices fell 13% and carbon emissions dropped 15% as coal and gas generation declined. [Boiling Cold]
• “Groups Challenge Trump Administration’s Illegal Craig Coal Plant Extension” • Public interest organizations challenged the DOE’s illegal emergency order extending the life of Unit 1 at Craig Station in Colorado. The DOE’s order was not requested by Craig’s co-owners or any of their state level regulators, who all say the plant is too costly to run. [CleanTechnica]

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