Headline News:

• “‘Vulnerable And Extremely Precious’: Italy Ramps Up Coastal Protection As Erosion Worsens” • Italy has more than 8,000 km of coastline, ranging from long sweeps of sandy beach to striking rock formations. But erosion of these natural wonders is now a critical environmental emergency. The cause is sea level rise and more extreme weather. [Euronews]

Beach at Positano (Nahum Ashworth, Unsplash)

• “Kenya Finishes One of Africa’s Largest Wind Farms, Targeting 100% Renewable Energy by 2030” • At the heart of Kenya’s clean energy push is the Lake Turkana Wind Power Project in Marsabit County in northern Kenya. The facility spans 160 square km and has 365 turbines, producing 310 MW of electricity. It is one of the largest wind farms in Africa. [Microgrid Media]
• “Germany Has Become A Leader In Plug-In Solar. What’s Taking Other European Countries So Long?” • An analysis from SolarPower Europe found that harnessing sunlight for energy has saved the continent more than €100 million per day since 1 March by reducering demand for imported gas. This means Europe saved €3 billion last month alone. [Euronews]
• “Jet Fuel Crisis: Rationing Triggered At Four Airports In Italy” • Four northern Italian airports have introduced restrictions on jet fuel due to the energy crisisof the Iran War. Priority is being given to long-haul and medical flights. Meanwhile, Ryanair has warned that if the war continues, summer flights are at risk all across Europe. [Euronews]
• “We Need To Tax Billionaires At 2%, And Economist Gabriel Zucman Just Explained Exactly How” • Gabriel Zucman’s book, We Need to Tax Billionaires, is barely 60 pages long. But it has rattled billionaires, sparked a parliamentary vote in France, and put a concrete policy proposal on the table at the G20. Here is what matters and why it’s simple. [CleanTechnica]

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