In one of today's updates, GIS trailblazer and ESRI founder Jack Dangermond says, "Understanding precedes action. We're in the business of creating understanding, which leads to better planning, decision-making, and action." (Mongabay: 50 years of geographic insight: In interview with Jack Dangermond on Esri’s journey and the future of GIS)

Information and understanding feel a little different, and taking action still requires capacity and skill. But I hope that the following information will be useful to you in radically advancing better planning, decision-making, and action.

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. 

Ok, let's get into it.

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Visual of the Day

From More krill fishing and no new protected areas for Antarctic seas after latest talks (Mongabay). Despite a 2009 international agreement to protect wildlife in the Arctic, which is heating up faster than almost any other part of the world, negotiations are at a standstill. China and Russia vetoed expansion of new protected areas and pushed for expanded krill fishing access in meetings this month.

I'm sharing this image in part to highlight the specificity of the region in question; I think it helps make it feel all the more real to see some of its parts.

And now...

Today's Updates

Table of Contents

• Agriculture (20 stories) - QarboTech's $1.5M carbon quantum spray, Indigo Ag's new CFO, Metablify's metabolite analysis launch, and $65M African agtech funding surge lead agricultural innovations, while CGIAR's $185M living labs and UK-Korea's $200M African farmer fund advance global sustainability

• Carbon (3 stories) - Equinor's Sleipner field monitoring error, Brazilian silicate rock weathering trials, and new findings on carbon capture efficiency in acidic soils

• Circular (4 stories) - Universities and hotels deploy AI and composting solutions while EU-India partnership targets EV battery recycling amid rising plastic waste concerns

• Ecosystems (10 stories) - German startup's forest fire sensors, BJA's Sulawesi deforestation, CCAMLR's Antarctic protection failures, and global concerns over marine reserves, tropical forest loss, and genetic threats to Arctic whales and black-footed cats

• Efficiency (2 stories) - EcoBuilding Bargains and MassHousing's Energy Saver program deliver cost-effective efficiency solutions in Massachusetts

• Finance (7 stories) - LiveEO and Esri advance environmental monitoring tools while climate tech funding falls; donor-advised funds channel $171M to denial groups as COP16 pledges $1.7T subsidy shift

• Grid (2 stories) - PG&E deploys AI weather monitoring for wildfire prevention; TVA plans 2035 coal exit with 19,000MW gas expansion

• Indigenous (3 stories) - Bonaparte First Nation gains $9.8M water plants; Atacama Indigenous groups partner with scientists on mining impact study; Nepal's rural wildlife education expands through local advocacy

• Industry (3 stories) - Thermal battery breakthroughs for industrial heat, Smackover Formation's massive lithium discovery, and record U.S. ethane output reshape energy landscape

• Policy (24 stories) - BHP and Vale's $30B Brazil dam settlement, EU deforestation compliance protocols, and African leaders' El Niño response measures highlight global environmental policy actions

• Renewables (5 stories) - DOE backs Fervo's 400MW Utah geothermal plant; Brazil sees faster solar ROI; CalTestBed innovators showcase clean tech in Berkeley; offshore wind cleared in whale deaths

• Transport (3 stories) - EV charging access barriers for apartments, Trump's anti-hydrogen claims, and diesel vs. gas engine efficiency debate shape vehicle market discussions

Agriculture

QarboTech's $1.5M carbon quantum spray, Indigo Ag's new CFO, Metablify's metabolite analysis launch, and $65M African agtech funding surge lead agricultural innovations, while CGIAR's $185M living labs and UK-Korea's $200M African farmer fund advance global sustainability

• Ag Marketplaces & Fintech startups are the most popular category of African agrifoodtech investment in 2024 (AgFunderNews) - African agtech investment reached $65 million in early 2024, with Kenyan firms securing 62% of funding as marketplace and fintech startups dominated the sector.

• Qarbotech turbocharges photosynthesis with carbon quantum dots: ‘We’re kind of cheating the plant to capture more light’ (AgFunderNews) - Malaysian startup QarboTech secures $1.5M funding for its carbon quantum dot spray that boosts crop yields up to 50% by enhancing plants' light absorption capabilities.

• Pedro Langa appointed as Indigo Ag’s new Chief Financial Officer (Indigo Ag) - Agricultural technology firm Indigo Ag names Pedro Langa, a veteran executive with 25 years of financial experience at Alibaba and Alchemy Global Solutions, as its new Chief Financial Officer.

• Stewarding Success: CSP Renewals Suffered in the 2018 Farm Bill Period (NSAC) - Contract renewals for conservation stewardship plummeted from 60% to 20% under the 2018 Farm Bill's competitive process, leaving 3 million acres without environmental protection.

• Danforth Technology Center launches startup to open new research pathways through metabolite analysis (AgFunderNews) - Scientists at Danforth Technology Center unveil Metablify, a startup using advanced algorithms to help researchers analyze metabolites in complex datasets.

• Study: Roundup Has Ramped Up the Danger (Truthdig) - Popular weedkiller Roundup is now 45 times more toxic than before, despite manufacturer Bayer's 2021 pledge to remove cancer-linked glyphosate from consumer products.

• From commitments to actions: Making Agroecosystem Living Labs work for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (CGIAR) - Global research networks are implementing biodiversity goals through agroecosystem living labs, backed by a $185M Canadian initiative, reports CGIAR.

• Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Touts Climate-Smart Farm Products in Pennsylvania (PASA) - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack showcased Pennsylvania's sustainable farming practices, emphasizing climate-smart products during his visit to the state's agricultural heartland.

• Pittsburgh is one of 10 cities chosen for USDA urban farming grants (USDA) - Federal officials have selected Pittsburgh as one of ten U.S. cities to receive urban agriculture grants, targeting expanded local food production initiatives.

• Sustainable agriculture, pledge of $70 million for outdoors highlight summit (PASA) - Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled a $70 million investment plan for outdoor recreation and sustainable agriculture during Pennsylvania's 2024 Outdoor Recreation Summit.

• 2 programs in Berks receive PA ag department grants (Pasa Sustainable Agriculture) - Two Berks County farming initiatives secure £175,000 in state agricultural grants to advance sustainable farming practices across Pennsylvania.

• Mekong Delta rice farmers to benefit from new tool for prioritizing agronomy R&D (CGIAR) - A new digital tool is helping Southeast Asian rice farmers boost profits by up to 40% through data-driven climate adaptation strategies in the Mekong Delta region.

• Water and food systems in deltas – working towards synthesis (CGIAR) - Dutch researchers reveal water and food management strategies for Asian mega-deltas could help 400 million residents combat rising salinity and drought impacts.

• ICRISAT and SKUAST Co-Develop First Cold-Tolerant Sorghum in Jammu and Kashmir, India (ICRISAT) - Scientists have developed India's first cold-tolerant sorghum varieties to tackle a 40% fodder shortage in Jammu and Kashmir, with an anticipated release date of 2025.

• Why do child marriages persist on Jakarta’s coast? (Mongabay) - Rising seas and dwindling fish stocks have pushed child marriage rates up 21% in Jakarta's coastal communities, where impoverished families seek financial relief through early weddings.

• Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Agriculture, AfricaRice and TAAT to Build a Roadmap for Seed Sector Transformation (CGIAR) - Côte d'Ivoire's Agriculture Ministry joins forces with AfricaRice and TAAT to create a multi-crop seed sector strategy focusing on rice, maize, soybean, and cassava.

• Call for Artists for Food Sovereignty – Nyéléni Edition | Systemic Transformation is NOW or NEVER! (Via Campesina) - Global food sovereignty movement Via Campesina seeks artist submissions until January 2025 for its Nyéléni Virtual Gallery, highlighting themes of systemic change and justice.

• Seeing Students Helping Each Other Inspires UT Outpost Coordinator (UT News) - Student-led initiatives at the University of Texas' Outpost food and clothing pantry are helping peers access essential resources through peer-to-peer assistance programs.

• Multi-Donor Fund Unlocks Financing for Africa’s Small and Medium-Sized Agricultural Enterprises (CGIAR) - The UK and South Korea have joined Norway and USAID in a $200M fund to support 1,000 African agricultural businesses, targeting benefits for more than 1 million smallholder farmers.

• How ICTs are shaping sustainable and modern farming systems in India (CGIAR) - India's digital agriculture push reaches 20 million farmers through AI-powered platforms Kisan Sarathi and KISAAN 2.0, as ICAR-IRRI partnership drives tech adoption nationwide.

Carbon

Equinor's Sleipner field monitoring error, Brazilian silicate rock weathering trials, and new findings on carbon capture efficiency in acidic soils

• Webinar: Enhanced Rock Weathering in Brazil (InPlanet) - Brazilian farmers are set to explore carbon removal techniques through silicate rock powder application during a November 13th webinar highlighting agricultural benefits.

• Spreading crushed rock over farmland can remove CO₂ from the atmosphere if we do it right (The Conversation) - Enhanced rock weathering captures less atmospheric carbon in acidic soils than other soil types, despite increased mineral breakdown rates, according to new research.

• Norway’s Equinor Admits It “Over-Reported” Amount of Carbon Captured At Flagship Project for Years (DeSmog) - Norway's state-owned energy giant Equinor has revealed a 30% over-reporting of carbon capture at its Sleipner gas field, citing faulty monitoring equipment between 2017 and 2021.

Circular

Universities and hotels deploy AI and composting solutions while EU-India partnership targets EV battery recycling amid rising plastic waste concerns

• sustainability solutions summit (CET) - New York universities aim to combat food waste through composting and rescue programs, as detailed in SUNY's latest sustainability summit.

• Four Seasons Madrid cuts food waste by 30% with Winnow’s AI technology (Winnow Solutions) - Four Seasons Madrid has slashed food waste by 30% and saved €88,000 per year after installing AI-powered monitoring systems to optimize kitchen operations.

• Can the case of the crisis of #PlasticPollution be solved before its too late? (EcoWatch) - Global plastic production has reached 400 million tonnes annually and could triple by 2060 without major changes to manufacturing and supply chains, experts warn.

• India-European union partnership to push for EV battery recycling  (Economic Times) - Indian and EU startups join forces to pioneer electric vehicle battery recycling solutions in a new cross-continental business partnership.

Ecosystems

German startup's forest fire sensors, BJA's Sulawesi deforestation, CCAMLR's Antarctic protection failures, and global concerns over marine reserves, tropical forest loss, and genetic threats to Arctic whales and black-footed cats

• Dryad Networks (Dryad Networks) - German startup deploys solar-powered sensors across forests, detecting wildfires early to combat the 7.6 billion tonnes of CO2 released annually from forest fires worldwide.

• Environmental Muralist Faunagraphic Brings an Urban Oasis to the Concrete Jungle (The Revelator) - British artist Sarah Yates transforms European cityscapes with towering wildlife murals, aiming to forge connections between urban dwellers and nature while championing conservation efforts.

• Commercial whaling and climate change are inhibiting evolutionary change in Arctic whales (The Conversation) - Arctic bowhead whales and narwhals show reduced genetic diversity due to commercial whaling and climate change, hampering their ability to adapt as temperatures rise, new research finds.

• Indonesia biomass zone for Japan and S. Korea energy razes rainforest in Sulawesi (Mongabay) - Indonesian firm BJA is destroying rainforest in Sulawesi to produce wood pellets for Asian biomass markets, contradicting claims of sustainability in renewable energy production.

• Bird-watching with drones? Might want to watch your distance, study says (Mongabay) - Scientists recommend keeping drones between 30-70 meters away from birds, with specific distances based on species size, to avoid disturbing wildlife during aerial observations.

• As Kathmandu’s birds get used to humans, biodiversity suffers, studies show (Mongabay) - Urban birds in Nepal's capital are adapting to human presence as Kathmandu's built environment grew 112% over three decades, though specialized species continue declining, researchers report.

• More krill fishing and no new protected areas for Antarctic seas after latest talks (Mongabay) - Antarctic conservation efforts suffer setback as CCAMLR rejects new marine sanctuaries and relaxes krill fishing restrictions, despite mounting climate change pressures.

• Forests dwindling faster than ever, report warns (Conservation.org) - Tropical forest losses reached alarming rates of 27 football fields per minute in 2023, with Brazil, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Bolivia leading global deforestation figures.

• Inbreeding adds to growing threats to Africa’s smallest wildcat, study finds (Mongabay) - Scientists report concerning inbreeding rates among Southern Africa's endangered black-footed cats, leaving them more susceptible to deadly amyloidosis as habitat loss and climate change intensify.

• At COP16, the ocean needs action, not more promises (commentary) (Mongabay) - Global ocean protection remains critically low, with only 8.3% safeguarded in Marine Protected Areas and a mere 3% under strict conservation measures, significantly below international targets.

Efficiency

EcoBuilding Bargains and MassHousing's Energy Saver program deliver cost-effective efficiency solutions in Massachusetts

• fall-2024-briefing (CET) - Community climate initiative achieves $124 per ton carbon reduction through EcoBuilding Bargains program, reports Center for EcoTechnology during Fall 2024 briefing.

• Protected: MassHousing Energy Saver Home Loan Program (CET) - Massachusetts homeowners can now access up to $50,000 in low-interest loans for energy-efficient home improvements through MassHousing's new Energy Saver program.

Finance

LiveEO and Esri advance environmental monitoring tools while climate tech funding falls; donor-advised funds channel $171M to denial groups as COP16 pledges $1.7T subsidy shift

• The case for nature data sharing (Cecil.Earth) - A new data-sharing initiative aims to unlock siloed environmental information by providing tools and guidance to land stewards worldwide.

• LiveEO | Meet us at ADIPEC 2024 (LiveEO) - Satellite monitoring firm LiveEO will showcase its pipeline monitoring solutions at ADIPEC 2024, a major energy conference in Abu Dhabi.

• Summer Recap from BV’s 2024 Intern Class (Blackhorn Ventures) - Two MBA interns spent 10 weeks exploring climate tech venture capital, focusing on industrial efficiency investments and portfolio company support at Blackhorn Ventures.

• There’s No Easy Way to Fill Climate Tech’s ‘Missing Middle’ (Heatmap News) - Climate tech firms struggle to scale amid sharp funding declines, with Series B investments falling 25% and growth capital dropping 33% in early 2024.

• The Friendly New Face of Dark Money: How Fidelity, Schwab, and Vanguard helped wealthy donors pour $171 million of dark money into Project 2025 (DeSmog) - Major investment firms' donor-advised funds funneled $171 million in anonymous donations to climate denial groups since 2020, outpacing traditional conservative dark money networks.

• 50 years of geographic insight: In interview with Jack Dangermond on Esri’s journey and the future of GIS (Mongabay) - Geographic Information Systems pioneer Jack Dangermond marks 50 years of advancing environmental solutions through digital mapping technology at Esri, fostering global collaboration for sustainability.

• Global biodiversity financiers strategize at COP16 to end ‘perverse subsidies’ (Mongabay) - Global financiers at the COP16 biodiversity summit unveiled plans to shift $1.7 trillion in annual subsidies from fossil fuels and harmful industries toward nature conservation by 2030.

Grid

PG&E deploys AI weather monitoring for wildfire prevention; TVA plans 2035 coal exit with 19,000MW gas expansion

• Utilities Use AI To Predict Weather, Fending Off Natural Disasters (Forbes) - Leading utilities are deploying AI to analyze weather patterns and prevent wildfires, with PG&E's system monitoring environmental conditions to protect power grids from natural disasters.

• TVA’s 2025 Draft IRP: A Step Forward, But Still Too Much Gas (Energy Alabama) - TVA's latest energy roadmap outlines 30 potential paths, including a 2035 coal exit, while planning up to 19,000 megawatts of new gas capacity.

Indigenous

Bonaparte First Nation gains $9.8M water plants; Atacama Indigenous groups partner with scientists on mining impact study; Nepal's rural wildlife education expands through local advocacy

• Bonaparte First Nation celebrates completion of their new water treatment plants (Indigenous Services Canada) - Two new water treatment plants, valued at $9.8M, have ended decades of water advisories for remote areas of Bonaparte First Nation in British Columbia.

• Chilean Indigenous association participates in key study for lawsuit against mining (Mongabay) - Chilean researchers have documented mining's effects on Atacama salt flat lagoons through a partnership between Indigenous leaders and university scientists, bolstering legal action against three companies.

• Local reps should lead Nepal’s conservation education: Interview with Anil Adhikari (Mongabay) - Nepali author Anil Adhikari is bringing wildlife education to rural schoolchildren through illustrated books while pushing for increased local government involvement in environmental programs.

Industry

Thermal battery breakthroughs for industrial heat, Smackover Formation's massive lithium discovery, and record U.S. ethane output reshape energy landscape

• Thermal Batteries: Electrifying Heating in Chemical Plants (RMI) - Thermal batteries paired with renewable energy can slash chemical plant heat emissions by 99%, delivering temperatures up to 1800°C at costs between $20-87/MWh.

• 🌎 The lithium jackpot in Smackover #220 (CTVC) - A new study shows Arkansas' Smackover Formation holds up to 19 million tons of lithium, potentially doubling America's existing lithium resources.

• U.S. ethane production reached a record 3.0 million barrels per day in May 2024 (EIA) - U.S. ethane production reached an unprecedented 3.0 million barrels per day in May 2024, spurred by Permian Basin expansion and rising petrochemical sector demands.

Policy

BHP and Vale's $30B Brazil dam settlement, EU deforestation compliance protocols, and African leaders' El Niño response measures highlight global environmental policy actions

• Mining giants sign $30b settlement for environment disaster (FuturePlanet) - Mining companies BHP and Vale will pay $30 billion to Brazil for the 2015 Mariana dam disaster that claimed 19 lives and devastated local ecosystems.

• LiveEO | EUDR: Legal Obligations and Required Documents (LiveEO) - A new webinar outlines key compliance protocols and risk mitigation tactics for companies seeking to maintain deforestation-free supply chains under European Union regulations.

• Leaders unite to address the impacts of El Niño in Eastern and Southern Africa (UNDRR) - African leaders gathered in Namibia to tackle El Niño's devastating effects on 66 million people across Eastern and Southern Africa, focusing on early warning systems and cross-border solutions.

• Record number of students at High School Students Summit in Japan (UNDRR) - A record 526 students from 119 high schools across Japan and abroad convened at the World Tsunami Awareness Day Summit in Kumamoto to address disaster prevention.

• Vote Climate (Protect Our Winters) - Professional alpinist Graham Zimmerman and philosopher Alex Lee call on outdoor enthusiasts to support climate legislation, as renewable energy adoption gains momentum across America.

• Closing emissions gap with 2025 NDC Revisions: Critical Opportunities for Climate Action (EDF) - Global climate pledges fall drastically short of the 42% emissions reduction needed by 2030, with current commitments only cutting 4-10%, according to a new UN Environment Programme report.

• Closing emissions gap with 2025 NDC Revisions: Critical Opportunities for Climate Action (EDF) - Global climate pledges fall drastically short of the 42% emissions reduction needed by 2030, with current commitments only cutting 4-10%, according to a new UN Environment Programme report.

• UNDRR engagement at COP29: Financing climate action is not charity but a responsibility (UNDRR) - UN agency urges immediate climate action at COP29, citing yearly disaster costs surpassing $130 billion and pressing for emissions cuts, adaptation funds, and damage compensation.

• How Trump’s billionaires are hijacking affordable housing (Raw Story) - Foreign investors have purchased $60.8 billion in US residential properties, driving up housing costs while Canada and New Zealand enact protective measures against such practices.

• ‘We’re Playing With Fire’: World on Track for ‘Catastrophic’ 3.1°C of Warming (UNEP) - Nations must slash emissions by 42% before 2030 to prevent a catastrophic 3.1°C global temperature rise this century, according to a new UN climate report.

• GDP is an outdated way of measuring the health of the economy – it doesn’t reflect the health of people or the planet (The Conversation) - Leading economists challenge GDP's effectiveness, noting its inability to measure unpaid care work, environmental costs and quality of life, while proposing new metrics focused on wellbeing and human rights.

• Fracking Pioneer Gwyn Morgan Gave $530K to Anti-Climate Website ‘True North’ (DeSmog) - Former Encana CEO Gwyn Morgan has funneled $530,000 to True North, a Canadian conservative website that challenges climate science and maintains close links to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.

• The Climate Politics Hiding in Plain Sight (Heatmap News) - Climate impacts could sway 2024 election results across battleground states, as voters grapple with Arizona's extreme heat, North Carolina's hurricane recovery, and Georgia's growing EV industry.

• Australia at COP29 Climate Diary (Climate Citizen) - Australia heads to COP29 climate talks facing scrutiny over rising emissions and fossil fuel expansion, as global temperatures and carbon inequality reach alarming levels.

• Mapped: How Big Ag, Pharma, Pesticides and Other Industries Hope to Sway the UN Biodiversity Talks (DeSmog) - Corporate giants from farming, pharmaceutical and fossil fuel sectors have infiltrated UN biodiversity negotiations through trade groups and delegations at COP16, seeking to shape nature protection policies.

• Cardiff Conversations: Navigating Disinformation - Who Should We Trust? with Babita Sharma (Cardiff Conversations) - Award-winning journalist Babita Sharma led a critical dialogue examining media credibility and the spread of false information in today's digital age.

• Senegalese Women Advocate for a Fair and Ambitious Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) (350.org) - Senegalese women fisherfolk condemn the €2.5 billion JETP agreement, citing its opacity, heavy loan burden, and preference for gas over renewable energy sources.

• Navigating Disinformation - Who Should We Trust? 🤔 #cardiffuniversity #cardiff #university (Cardiff University) - Cardiff University researchers unveil new video guide aimed at helping people spot reliable information sources and tackle false content spreading online.

• Trial begins in U.K. for victims of Minas Gerais dam disaster (Mongabay) - Mining giants BHP and Vale face a $46 billion lawsuit from 620,000 claimants in UK courts over Brazil's 2015 Fundão dam disaster that unleashed toxic mud across communities.

• Climate crisis endangers pregnant women and babies: Report (Mongabay) - Heat exposure has doubled miscarriage rates in vulnerable regions, while climate change heightens risks of stillbirth, preterm delivery, and pregnancy complications, according to a new UN-backed study.

• Six months after its worst floods, Rio Grande do Sul works to bounce back (Mongabay) - Devastating May floods in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state displaced 600,000 people, with experts citing poor land management and climate change as primary causes.

• DR Congo: environmental activist faces 5 years in prison (Mongabay) - Congolese activist Yahya Mirambo could serve five years in prison after confronting an illegal rosewood logger during an anti-deforestation campaign in Maniema province.

• Briefing for Elected Officials: Protecting Democracy from Project 2025 (Protect Democracy) - Conservative coalition's plans to overhaul executive branch operations if Republicans win in 2024 raise alarm among elected officials, according to watchdog group Protect Democracy.

• From the Streets to Congress: ActionAid USA’s Bold Push for Climate Justice During Climate Week NYC (ActionAid USA) - Climate justice advocates staged protests targeting Citi and TIAA across multiple cities during Climate Week NYC, while lobbying Congress for stronger climate commitments and migration reforms.

Renewables

DOE backs Fervo's 400MW Utah geothermal plant; Brazil sees faster solar ROI; CalTestBed innovators showcase clean tech in Berkeley; offshore wind cleared in whale deaths

• Conta de luz mais cara faz energia solar gerar economia até 9% mais rápido (Solfácil) - Rising electricity costs across Brazil have shortened solar energy investment returns by 9%, with northern states Roraima, Paraíba, and Acre leading the acceleration in payback periods.

• Sistemas de energia solar com baterias evitam prejuízos durante apagão; entenda como (Solfacil) - Solar systems with battery backup in São Paulo offer complete energy independence and potential 100% reduction in electricity bills while preventing blackout-related losses.

• U.S. approves mega geothermal energy project in Utah (Washington Post) - The Department of Energy has approved a $425 million loan for Utah's largest geothermal power plant, a 400-megawatt facility by Fervo Energy.

• Is offshore wind killing whales? (Environment America) - Despite recent concerns, zero U.S. whale deaths have been connected to offshore wind operations, while vessel strikes and fishing gear entanglement continue as leading mortality causes.

• NEX level 2024 Teaser Video (New Energy Nexus) - Clean energy leaders from across California gathered in Berkeley as 160 innovators showcased advancements through CalTestBed and PowerForward initiatives at the first NEX Level event.

Transport

EV charging access barriers for apartments, Trump's anti-hydrogen claims, and diesel vs. gas engine efficiency debate shape vehicle market discussions

• The State of Electric Vehicle Charging for Multifamily Housing Report: Key Insights and Recommendations (SWTCH Energy) - New report finds 79% of apartment residents want electric vehicles but lack charging access, prompting calls for expanded infrastructure and incentives to meet growing demand.

• Trump’s False Climate Claims (Heatmap News) - Former President Trump spread misinformation about hydrogen vehicles, electric charging, and disaster response during appearances at three major venues this weekend, including Detroit and New York.

• Why do we use gasoline for small vehicles and diesel fuel for big vehicles? (The Conversation) - Experts say diesel engines deliver 20-35% better fuel efficiency and longer life in heavy vehicles, while gasoline engines remain the economical choice for passenger cars.