Growing your capacity to drive change is my goal for this newsletter and this morning I was reminded of one of the most powerful ways to do that on an individual basis: to tap into the extended mind. Science writer Annie Murphy Paul wrote a book called The Extended Mind. She gave a great Talk at Google on The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain and this 17 minute sketchnote video is probably the shortest high-quality overview available. I've highlighted the finished sketchnote as today's Visual of the Day.

Thinking with our whole bodies, thinking with our peers, thinking with the trees. We need it all, the challenges in front of us are large.

As always, we've scanned for updates from over 1000 green tech and sustainability orientations, gathering their learnings, analyzing and summarizing them, in order to help advance your work. If you subscribe by email, you’ll find three updates our system selected just for you.  Below you can see the table of contents and full collection of today’s updates.

My goal is to deliver information you can connect to your work, now or later, so we can all learn together and make a bigger impact.

Ok, let's go!

-Marshall Kirkpatrick

Founder, Earth Catalyst

Daily super-personalized email and strategic consulting based on two decades of tech startup trailblazing, now focused on green tech and sustainability.

Visual of the Day

From the excellent Verbal to Visual sketchnote video explaining Annie Murphy Paul's book The Extended Mind.

And now...

Today's Updates

Table of Contents

• Agriculture (13 stories) - USDA, Chunk Foods, and CGIAR lead sustainable farming initiatives; Pennsylvania invests $70M in conservation; global partnerships advance agroecology from Niger to Colombia

• Carbon (5 stories) - Oxylus Energy joins Carbon to Value cohort; Rubicon addresses carbon credits; ClaraSight-SAP integration; SAWA timber construction project featured

• Circular (5 stories) - EcoSoul Home tests bamboo TP, Yucatan converts sargassum, UPM launches wood-based FibGel, yeast-fat Camembert debuts

• Ecosystems (11 stories) - COP16 biodiversity summit in Colombia, Carnegie Hall's Global Hearth Summit planning, vulture releases in Spain's Iberian Highlands, and Ecoporé's conservation work in Brazil amid tropical forest losses

• Efficiency (3 stories) - Mass Save program advances efficiency plan while Budderfly receives CT Green Bank funding; IRA incentivizes home energy upgrades

• Finance (6 stories) - Adaptive Insurance and Ric lead climate disaster payouts; UNEP releases urban planning framework amid global banks' nature risk shortfalls

• Grid (4 stories) - Federal grants boost nationwide grid modernization as VPPs and solar-storage systems prove resilient, while experts outline EV integration strategies

• Indigenous (10 stories) - Sandy Lake First Nation opens major health center with Indigenous Services Canada support; São Gabriel da Cachoeira's Cine Japu joins animation festival; Global South farmers challenge COP in Senegal

• Industry (5 stories) - Oxylus Energy's methanol catalyst, RMI's steel decarbonization, Wattalps' battery success, and Standard Lithium/ExxonMobil's Arkansas brine extraction projects lead industrial innovations

• Policy (11 stories) - G20 nations and UN clash on fossil fuel targets, while IRA drives Dairyland Power's 42% cost reduction; California mandates climate education as Singapore hosts Youth4Climate Festival 2024

• Renewables (3 stories) - Gen Z career interest in renewables surges; Ameresco partners with Oregon authority for solar-battery project; wind turbine myths debunked

• Transport (3 stories) - Major lithium mining approvals and EV tax credit updates as Terawatt Infrastructure offers warehouse charging solutions; TCO analysis confirms EVs' cost advantages

Agriculture

USDA, Chunk Foods, and CGIAR lead sustainable farming initiatives; Pennsylvania invests $70M in conservation; global partnerships advance agroecology from Niger to Colombia

• Chunk Foods makes US retail debut with plant-based steaks (AgFunderNews) (AgFunderNews) - Israeli startup Chunk Foods debuts plant-based whole-cut steaks in US retail, aiming for nationwide e-commerce and expanded retail presence by 2025.

• 2 programs in Berks receive PA ag department grants - Pasa Sustainable Agriculture (Pasa Sustainable Agriculture) - Two Berks County farming initiatives secure grants from Pennsylvania's Department of Agriculture, bolstering local sustainable agriculture efforts.

• Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Touts Climate-Smart Farm Products in Pennsylvania - Pasa Sustainable Agriculture (Pasa Sustainable Agriculture) - Secretary Vilsack champions climate-smart farming during Pennsylvania tour, showcasing sustainable agricultural practices and their potential to boost rural economies.

• Pittsburgh is one of 10 cities chosen for USDA urban farming grants - Pasa Sustainable Agriculture (Pasa Sustainable Agriculture) - Pittsburgh joins nine other cities awarded USDA urban farming grants, set to enhance local sustainable agriculture efforts and promote food security in urban areas.

• Sustainable agriculture, pledge of $70 million for outdoors highlight summit - Pasa Sustainable Agriculture (Pasa Sustainable Agriculture) - Governor Shapiro pledges $70 million for outdoor recreation and highlights sustainable agriculture at Pennsylvania's conservation summit, emphasizing environmental stewardship and economic growth.

• Strengthening Collaboration for Sustainable Farming and Food Systems in the Sahel Region (ICRISAT) - Dr. Mangi Lal Jat's visit to Niger bolsters collaborations on sustainable agriculture, encompassing soil mapping and digital landscapes, to enhance food security across the Sahel.

• La Via Campesina supports Colombian Government's ICARRD+20 initiative for a Comprehensive and Popular Agrarian ReformFacebookXInstagramVimeoTelegramExpandExpandToggle MenuFacebookXInstagramVimeoTelegramPreviousFacebookXInstagramVimeoTelegramScroll to topScroll to topExpandExpand (La Via Campesina) - Global peasant movement backs Colombia's plan to host ICARRD+20 conference, focusing on agrarian reform and rural development initiatives.

• From commitments to actions: Making Agroecosystem Living Labs work for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework - CGIAR (CGIAR) - Global experts emphasize agroecosystem living labs as key to achieving Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework objectives at CBD COP16 side event, reports CGIAR.

• Informing Food System Transformation with Foresight: Interviews with Partners - CGIAR (CGIAR) - Experts from six nations collaborate on innovative foresight models to tackle food system issues and shape national policies, reports CGIAR's Foresight Initiative.

• Solar lift irrigation to help marginalized farmers in Nepal - CGIAR (CGIAR) - A solar-powered irrigation project near Kathmandu seeks to offer year-round water access to an impoverished mountain farming community, potentially transforming agricultural practices in the region.

• Tackling water scarcity through strengthening leadership - CGIAR (CGIAR) - IWMI launches leadership training to bolster India's Atal Bhujal Yojana initiative, aiming to enhance community-driven groundwater management in response to the nation's water scarcity issues.

• Reflorestar é “olhar com mais carinho para nossa propriedade”, diz agricultor.0 comentário2 comentários2 comentários (Ecoporé) - Amid a severe drought, more than 500 Rondônia farmers are participating in Ecoporé's Terra e Mata initiative, receiving seedlings and support to reforest and safeguard water sources.

•  At UN Biodiversity COP16, FAO steers countries to find solutions in agrifood systems  (FAO) - FAO calls on nations to incorporate agrifood systems into National Biodiversity Strategies, aiming to fulfill COP15 commitments at the UN Biodiversity COP16.

Carbon

Oxylus Energy joins Carbon to Value cohort; Rubicon addresses carbon credits; ClaraSight-SAP integration; SAWA timber construction project featured

• Oxylus Energy Joins Carbon to Value Initiative's Year Four Cohort (Oxylus Energy) (Oxylus Energy) - Oxylus Energy, one of nine companies chosen from over 100 global applicants, joins the Carbon to Value Initiative's fourth cohort for a six-month accelerator program focused on carbon utilization technologies.

• Newsletter - October 2024 (Rubicon Carbon) (Rubicon Carbon) - Carbon credit firm Rubicon releases video explaining its carbon tonne concept, as CEO Tom Montag outlines plans to tackle over-crediting issues in the voluntary carbon market.

• ClaraSight Announces Integration with SAP Concur, Launch in App Marketplace (ClaraSight) (ClaraSight) - ClaraSight's carbon management platform now integrates with SAP Concur, allowing companies to link expense data directly to sustainability targets, potentially enhancing environmental performance tracking and goal attainment.

• SAWA highlighted in NTR program 'Focus: Building in Wood' (Nice Developers) (NICE Developers) - Dutch broadcaster NTR showcases SAWA project in 'Focus: Building in Wood', highlighting timber construction's potential to reduce CO2 emissions and shape future building practices.

• REWIND: What More Can I Do? (How to Save a Planet) - The podcast investigates personal and societal strategies to combat climate change, examining both small-scale daily habits and broader community initiatives for reducing emissions and fostering systemic transformation.

Circular

EcoSoul Home tests bamboo TP, Yucatan converts sargassum, UPM launches wood-based FibGel, yeast-fat Camembert debuts

• 1-Ply vs 2-Ply vs 3-Ply Toilet Paper: Which One to Pick? (EcoSoul Home) (EcoSoul Home) - Three-ply toilet paper outperforms one and two-ply options in durability and absorbency, while tree-free bamboo alternatives offer environmentally friendly solutions, according to EcoSoul Home.

• How a growing industry is helping fix Mexico's seaweed problem #NatureAction (NatureAction) - Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula is converting vast quantities of sargassum seaweed into sustainable products, boosting the local economy and protecting marine ecosystems.

• Introducing FibGel - the world’s first injectable nanocellulose hydrogel | UPM Biomedicals (UPM Biomedicals) - Finnish firm UPM Biomedicals unveils FibGel, the world's first injectable nanocellulose hydrogel derived from birch wood cellulose and water, for use in medical device applications.

• When Scientists Meet Cowboys: An Animal-Free Camembert Cheese (No Palm Ingredients) (NoPalm Ingredients) - Scientists have developed a sustainable, animal-free Camembert cheese using yeast-based fat, eliminating the need for palm oil and dairy products while maintaining its signature creamy texture.

• The Importance of Regular Parameter Testing in Wastewater Treatment (Ketos) (Ketos) - Routine parameter testing in wastewater treatment safeguards compliance, efficiency, and environmental health by monitoring crucial indicators such as pH, BOD, TSS, and nutrients.

Ecosystems

COP16 biodiversity summit in Colombia, Carnegie Hall's Global Hearth Summit planning, vulture releases in Spain's Iberian Highlands, and Ecoporé's conservation work in Brazil amid tropical forest losses

• It's time to make #PeaceWithNature (UNEP) - Global leaders gather in Colombia for COP16 to implement the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, focusing on national plans, funding, and inclusive participation to meet biodiversity targets.

• Manuel Bagorro: HEARTH Summit (The Wellbeing Project) (The Wellbeing Project) - Manuel Bagorro, Carnegie Hall's Creative Advisor, explores wellbeing links as he prepares to curate the 2025 Global Hearth Summit arts program.

• Carrie Barratt at the Hearth Summit (The Wellbeing Project) (The Wellbeing Project) - Cultural leader Carrie Rebora Barratt shares insights on blending art, nature, and wellness to enhance community engagement and visitor experiences at prominent institutions.

• Global Fund for Coral Reefs closing the nature and SDG14 funding gap (Global Fund for Coral Reefs) - A coalition seeks to address SDG14 funding shortfalls and revive marine ecosystems by 2030, tackling biodiversity decline and human-induced ocean pressures.

• Cinereous vulture reintroduction advances in the Iberian Highlands (Rewilding Europe) (Rewilding Europe) - Four cinereous vultures were released in Spain's Iberian Highlands, continuing efforts to restore the breeding population and bolster ecosystem health in the region.

• Bird-watching with drones? Might want to watch your distance, study says - Conservation news (Mongabay) - Researchers offer comprehensive guidelines for drone use in bird-watching, specifying optimal distances and speeds to reduce disturbance across various avian species and behaviors.

• Protecting coral reefs boosts fish numbers by 10%: Study (Mongabay) - Study reveals coral reef protection boosts fish biomass by 10%, suggesting wider marine protected areas could yield even greater benefits for ocean ecosystems.

• When bats die, farmers use more pesticides & infant deaths rise, study shows (Mongabay) - Research reveals U.S. counties affected by bat-killing fungal disease see increased pesticide use and higher infant mortality rates, highlighting ecological and human health impacts.

• Tropical cyclones pummel Philippines, India - Conservation news (Conservation news) - Tropical cyclones Trami and Dana have wreaked havoc in the Philippines and India, forcing evacuations and underscoring climate change's impact on storm patterns.

• CONTRATAÇÃO: Assessoria de comunicação2 comentários0 comentário0 comentário (Ecoporé) - Environmental group Ecoporé is recruiting a communications manager in Porto Velho, Brazil, with applications for the position closing on October 31.

• Where is forest degradation happening in the tropics? (CTrees) - Satellite data shows tropical forests lost 6.9 million hectares yearly to degradation between 2017-2023, with Brazil, Indonesia, and Malaysia leading due to logging, fires, and infrastructure.

Efficiency

Mass Save program advances efficiency plan while Budderfly receives CT Green Bank funding; IRA incentivizes home energy upgrades

• New Mass Save Plan Receives Support from Healey-Driscoll Administration and Stakeholders - Acadia Center (Acadia Center) - Massachusetts' Energy Efficiency Advisory Council unanimously approves draft 2025-2027 plan for Mass Save program, focusing on decarbonization and equity investments.

• 7 Ways to Weatherproof Your Home on the Cheap (+1 Not-So-Cheap) - Action for the Climate  (Action for the Climate Emergency) - The Inflation Reduction Act provides substantial financial incentives for homeowners to enhance energy efficiency through various upgrades, including insulation, solar panels, and efficient heating systems.

• Budderfly expands its mission with the help of Green Bank financing. - CT Green Bank | Accelerating Green Energy Adoption in CT (CT Green Bank) - Connecticut-based Budderfly secures $5 million financing from CT Green Bank to expand its energy-as-a-service model, aiming to help businesses save 24,729 MWh and reduce emissions across the state.

Finance

Adaptive Insurance and Ric lead climate disaster payouts; UNEP releases urban planning framework amid global banks' nature risk shortfalls

• New Wave of Climate Insurers Tackles Disaster Risk with Data (ClimateProof) - Advanced data and satellite technology now enable insurance startups to deliver rapid payouts for climate disasters, with firms like Adaptive Insurance and Ric leading the charge.

• Addressing the giants: integrating nature in regulations for systemically important banks (WWF) - Global banks fall short in managing nature-related risks, prompting calls for urgent regulatory action to integrate environmental factors into banking frameworks and capital requirements.

• From Grey to Green: Better Data to Finance Nature in Cities (UNEP) - The UN Environment Programme's latest report offers cities a comprehensive framework to enhance planning, monitoring, and funding of nature-based solutions for climate resilience.

• A Line of Sight from SightLIVE (CTVC) (CTVC) - Climate tech shifts focus to deployment and execution, as evidenced by case studies from SightLive event showcasing successful scaling strategies and innovative financing approaches.

• Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero Launches Consultation on Nature in Net Zero Transition Planning Voluntary Guidance (GFANZ) (GFANZ) - The global financial alliance has initiated a consultation to incorporate nature considerations into net-zero transition planning for financial institutions worldwide.

• The case for nature data sharing - by Alex Logan (Cecil.earth) - A new data-sharing initiative aims to unlock siloed environmental field data through standardized frameworks and guidance resources.

Grid

Federal grants boost nationwide grid modernization as VPPs and solar-storage systems prove resilient, while experts outline EV integration strategies

• Virtual Power Plants: Commercial and Industrial Properties (King Energy) (King Energy) - Virtual power plants integrating solar, storage, and software on commercial properties could transform grid dynamics and generate new income streams for building owners, according to King Energy.

• Six Building Blocks to Prepare the Grid for EVs (RMI) (RMI) - Experts propose six key strategies to ready power grids for surging electric vehicle adoption, emphasizing enhanced forecasting, comprehensive planning, and novel risk-sharing methods.

• Biden-Harris Administration Delivers Nearly $474 Million in New Grid Resilience Funding to States and Tribes as Part of Investing in America Agenda | Department of Energy (Department of Energy) - The U.S. government has allocated $473.6 million in grants to modernize the electric grid across 49 states, 5 territories, 254 Tribal Nations, and D.C., enhancing resilience against extreme weather events.

• Resilient Solar+Storage Solutions Thrive Amid Hurricane Challenges (Clean Energy Group) - Solar and storage systems demonstrated 98% resilience during Hurricanes Milton and Helene, keeping power flowing to 32,000 Sunnova customers throughout extended outages.

Indigenous

Sandy Lake First Nation opens major health center with Indigenous Services Canada support; São Gabriel da Cachoeira's Cine Japu joins animation festival; Global South farmers challenge COP in Senegal

• Wellbeing Has Ripple Effects: Shammin Sultana (The Wellbeing Project) (The Wellbeing Project) - Nepali gender specialist Shammin Sultana emphasises the importance of personal wellbeing in community development and advocates for its inclusion in broader development discussions.

• Elena Crescia at HEARTH Summit (The Wellbeing Project) (The Wellbeing Project) - Elena Crescia, a seasoned speaker coach, leverages her 12+ years of experience to curate wellbeing events and summits aimed at fostering social change.

• Aaron Pereira: Hearth Summit (The Wellbeing Project) (The Wellbeing Project) - Aaron Pereira, co-founder of CanadaHelps, now leads The Wellbeing Project, exploring the intersection of inner lives and social change.

• Our Wellbeing Is Tied to the Health of the Planet (The Wellbeing Project) (The Wellbeing Project) - Inspired by the Hearth Summit in Nairobi, climate activist Jane Njugunah now champions climate resilience and youth wellbeing through her organization Climate Mobility Community Action Network.

• New abuse allegations hit China ghost ships in Indonesia waters (Mongabay) - A new report exposes persistent labor violations, including hazardous conditions and wage withholding, on Chinese-owned fishing vessels in Indonesian waters.

• African People’s Counter-COP denounces the COP system and demands climate justice for Global South be at the centre of the climate action : Via CampesinaFacebookXInstagramVimeoTelegramExpandExpandToggle MenuFacebookXInstagramVimeoTelegramPreviousContinueFacebookXInstagramVimeoTelegramScroll to topScroll to topExpandExpand (Via Campesina) - African farmers' movement condemns COP system at Senegal counter-summit, advocating for climate justice and showcasing grassroots solutions from Global South communities.

• Sandy Lake First Nation Opens Doors and Access to Modernized Health Services - Canada.ca (Canada.ca) - New 1,765-square-metre Community Health Center opens in Sandy Lake First Nation, Northern Ontario, offering modern healthcare to over 2,600 residents with funding from Indigenous Services Canada.

• How self-help groups are empowering women amid out-migration - CGIAR (CGIAR) - Self-help groups in India's Uttarakhand are empowering women to manage increased responsibilities as men migrate, despite ongoing challenges in group sustainability and decision-making influence.

• Cine Japu, em São Gabriel da Cachoeira (AM), integra programação do Dia Internacional da Animação | Instituto Socioambiental (Instituto Socioambiental) - São Gabriel da Cachoeira's Cine Japu participates in International Animation Day, screening short films alongside 200+ Brazilian cities in a nationwide celebration of animated cinema.

• Sobreviver ao apocalipse | Instituto Socioambiental (Instituto Socioambiental) - Amid Brazil's environmental crises and political challenges, Márcio Santilli urges civil society to mobilize and share climate security experiences.

Industry

Oxylus Energy's methanol catalyst, RMI's steel decarbonization, Wattalps' battery success, and Standard Lithium/ExxonMobil's Arkansas brine extraction projects lead industrial innovations

• Oxylus Energy Strikes Beautiful Balance (Oxylus Energy) (TechCrunch) - Oxylus Energy's cobalt-based catalyst for green methanol production could significantly reduce costs and emissions in shipping, aviation, and petrochemical sectors.

• Thanh Ha: From Vietnam's Coast to a Leader in Green Steel (RMI) (RMI) - Vietnamese-born Thanh Ha spearheads RMI's initiatives to reduce carbon emissions in the US steel sector and advance eco-friendly iron manufacturing.

• 89% - This is the satisfaction rate of our customers (Wattalps) (Wattalps) - French battery maker Wattalps reports an 89% customer satisfaction rate for its products and services, according to feedback from diverse industrial clients.

• International biodesign community in Melbourne for global conference (University of Melbourne) - Leading biomedical innovators convene in Melbourne for BME IDEA APAC 2024, aiming to boost research commercialization and entrepreneurship in biodesign across the Asia-Pacific region.

• 🌎 The lithium jackpot in Smackover #221 (CTVC) - Lithium extraction projects by Standard Lithium and ExxonMobil target Arkansas's Smackover oil field, where vast underground brine deposits could yield significant domestic supply.

Policy

G20 nations and UN clash on fossil fuel targets, while IRA drives Dairyland Power's 42% cost reduction; California mandates climate education as Singapore hosts Youth4Climate Festival 2024

• Youth4Climate Festival 2024 - Full Concert (YouTube) - Singapore's Youth4Climate Festival 2024 concert showcased performances and speeches, aiming to inspire environmental action among the younger generation.

• We Mean Business Coalition response to the Joint Meeting of G20 Climate Change and Finance Ministers (We Mean Business Coalition) (We Mean Business Coalition) - G20 nations reaffirm shift from fossil fuels, yet UN warns of 3C warming, underscoring need for climate plans and robust finance goal at COP29.

• Ohio Works Funders Issue 1 (Energy and Policy Institute) (Energy and Policy Institute) - Dark-money groups linked to utility and gas industries are among the top funders of Ohio Works, an organization opposing Issue 1's effort to end partisan gerrymandering.

• Missed the "Key Issues to Watch at COP29" Webinar? Watch the Recording Now (Second Nature) (Second Nature) - A newly released webinar explores critical topics for COP29 in Baku, including the global stocktake, climate finance, and adaptation strategies.

• The Affordable Energy Future We All Need Is Closer Than Ever (RMI) (RMI) - The Inflation Reduction Act is driving down energy costs, with Dairyland Power Cooperative projecting 42% lower bills over a decade and disadvantaged communities benefiting from the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program.

• 9th Africa Regional Platform adopts Windhoek Declaration (UNDRR) (UNDRR) - African leaders adopt Windhoek Declaration at 9th Regional Platform, reaffirming continent-wide commitment to disaster risk reduction and resilience-building strategies for the next three years.

• EUDR: Legal Obligations (Live EO) (LiveEO) - European Deforestation Regulation webinar details compliance requirements and due diligence practices for businesses, addressing legal obligations across supply chains.

• Fourth Global Expert Forum on Producers and Users of Disaster-related Statistics (UNDRR) (UNDRR) - The Fourth Global Expert Forum on Disaster-related Statistics will convene in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from October 28 to November 1, 2024, to enhance data collaboration and risk-informed development.

• Debate over Chile’s fisheries law exposes industry influence on fish management (Mongabay) - Chile's proposed fisheries law faces scrutiny as lawmakers push recommendations from fishing groups, potentially limiting government control over trawling restrictions.

• DOE and NNSA Advance Historic Effort to Harness AI National Security Mission | Department of Energy (Energy.gov) - The Department of Energy and National Nuclear Security Administration spearhead initiatives to leverage AI for national security, responding to the White House's inaugural National Security Memorandum on Artificial Intelligence.

• California’s Climate Shift Through Education & Policy // The Week in Sustainability (Sustain Life (now part of Workiva) on YouTube) (Sustain Life) - California's largest university system now requires climate education for all students, as the state battles to defend its environmental policies amid mounting legal opposition.

Renewables

Gen Z career interest in renewables surges; Ameresco partners with Oregon authority for solar-battery project; wind turbine myths debunked

• Empowered Futures: 2024 Clean Energy Careers Report (Ameresco) (Ameresco) - Survey finds 71% of Gen Z and Millennials interested in clean energy careers, but 61% lack knowledge of job requirements and industry specifics.

• Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority (RUSA) Partners with Ameresco to Drive Renewable Energy Innovation and Resilience in Wastewater Management (Ameresco) (Ameresco) - Oregon's Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority collaborates with Ameresco to install solar PV systems and battery storage at wastewater facilities, utilizing $2.9 million in state grants.

• 7 Myths About Windmills Debunked - Action for the Climate EmergencyMenuCloseFacebookTwitterInstagramEmailTweetRetweetFavoriteDownloadArrow DownArrow DownArrow LeftArrow LeftArrow RightHeartLinkedInYouTubeSearchQuotePlayCarousel Arrow RightCarousel Arrow LeftJoin SupporterJoin TeacherJoin Student (Action for the Climate Emergency) - Experts dispel seven prevalent misconceptions about wind turbines, addressing concerns over noise, wildlife impacts, and recycling, backed by scientific evidence and factual data.

Transport

Major lithium mining approvals and EV tax credit updates as Terawatt Infrastructure offers warehouse charging solutions; TCO analysis confirms EVs' cost advantages

• Massive Mines & Much, Much More (Keep Cool) (Keep Cool) - The U.S. greenlights major lithium mining projects and revises tax credits as EV and battery firms secure billions in funding, while global emissions continue to rise.

• How Terawatt's Offsite EV Charging Can Help You Achieve WAIRE Compliance (Terawatt Infrastructure) (Terawatt Infrastructure) - Offsite EV charging solutions offer WAIRE compliance options for warehouses lacking on-site infrastructure, with custom plans approved by SCAQMD, reports Terawatt Infrastructure.

• RMI Spark Newsletter (RMI) - Electric vehicles now cost less to own and operate than fossil fuel vehicles in multiple scenarios, even when factoring in charging infrastructure expenses, according to new analysis.