Getting short term action aligned with long term needs is a fundamental challenge. Seth Godin says the key is telling a story that's both important in the long term and urgent in the short term, that combination will get people to change.

What if action now, hitting the world's climate goals for 2035, could improve our odds of keeping warming under 2C in 2100 from a 7% chance to a 68% chance? That's the conclusion of analyst firm Rhodium Group today (see Image of the day below). 2100 is when the beautiful babies today in my family will see their grandchildren be born.

Maybe it's not about what we need to do, though, as much as how we need to be now. 10% of you subscribed to Earth Catalyst emails are getting personal recommendations today for an article brilliantly titled "How writing a 'to-be list' rather than a 'to-do list' could be your first step to creating lasting systems change." I thought I'd highlight it for everyone else here too!

Ok, let's be ever more effective together today, shall we?

Marshall Kirkpatrick

Founder, Earth Catalyst

Consultant to green tech & environmental organizations

Sharing lessons learned to accelerate our collective impact.

Image of the Day: Short Term Goals Are Key

“We now project likely temp. increases of 2.2-3.2°C by 2100, 2.7°C on avg, absent a meaningful acceleration of policy or technology innovation. However, this means that if current trends continue, we find a less than 7% chance of keeping global temp increases below 2°C.” From the Rhodium Climate Outlook 2024.  Rhodium is a well-respected analyst firm that does probabilistic analysis, including incorporating what it calls its Emerging Climate Technology Framework. See for example Trellis’s coverage last Summer of Rhodium’s forecasts regarding the IRA’s impacts 100 years from now. Or David Roberts’ Volts conversation with Trevor Houser of the Rhodium Group this Spring (I’ll listen to that next, I’m sure it’s super informative).

All of this is to say that Rhodium concludes our current rate of change needs to be accelerated dramatically, even accounting for current exponential change.

IF we can hit 2035 and 2070 goals, the odds of 2100 being less disastrous improve dramatically: "If countries meet their current near- and long-term emissions commitments, it increases the odds of keeping global mean temperature rise below 2°C from less than 7% to 68%.." Let's go!!

Quote of the Day: Immediate Transformative Changes Needed Now

“Immediate, transformative policy changes are now necessary if we are to avoid the worst effects of climate change.

“Climate change is already here. But it could get much, much worse. By slashing emissions, boosting natural climate solutions and working towards climate justice, the global community can still fend off the worst version of our future.” From Thomas Newsome (University of Sydney) and William Ripple (Oregon State University) in The Conversation, Unprecedented peril: disaster lies ahead as we track towards 2.7°C of warming this century  (Yup, that’s the same number Rhodium above predicts.)

Today's Updates

Table of Contents

• Agriculture (12 stories) - USDA's $7.7B for climate-smart farming; DOE's $1.8B for direct air capture; EcoSafi's top carbon credit rating; LiDAR for forest carbon monitoring

• Carbon (8 stories) - DOE allocates $1.8B for direct air capture hubs; carbon markets face criticism; EcoSafi's cookstove project rated highly; Earth warming trends alarming; LNG emissions higher than coal

• Circular (3 stories) - Urine-diverting Offgrid Conveyor Toilet leads sustainable waste solutions; General Mills faces pressure on plastic packaging; experts call for holistic approach to resource management

• Ecosystems (10 stories) - Global water initiatives, Klamath dam removal, youth climate resilience, bipartisan conservation support, wildfire prevention success, orangutan research, freshwater protection, satellite imagery for biodiversity

• Efficiency (1 story) - IGSD guide targets inefficient cooling equipment dumping in developing markets

• Finance (8 stories) - Investors shape hydrogen economy, HeavyFinance reports portfolio growth, cleantech startups secure funding, Macquarie Group analyzes climate risks, IRA tax credits discussed, hybrid funding model emerges

• Grid (4 stories) - DOE programs boost grid upgrades; utilities face flood risks; Prisma Photonics advances fiber-sensing for monitoring

• Indigenous (4 stories) - Indigenous leaders advocate for community roots, food sovereignty, and wildfire resilience amid climate challenges

• Policy (21 stories) - Third Act, Surfrider Foundation, and Protect Our Winters mobilize voters; EPA mandates lead pipe replacement; Climate Week highlights conservation finance and Indigenous perspectives

• Renewables (8 stories) - BGS maps UK geothermal potential; Utah's first floating solar; Ameresco's job expansion; African renewable initiative; YouSolar's micro-converter; Osprey Wilds' solar garden; DOE's HALEU contracts; Climate Week NYC emphasizes renewables

• Transport (7 stories) - JuiceBox chargers shutdown, SWTCH offers replacements; Study models EV infrastructure needs; Halifax expands charging; Canadian urban mobility challenges; AVL's new battery cycler; Twelve's e-fuel webinar; ZeroAvia's funding boost for hydrogen aviation

Agriculture

USDA's $7.7B for climate-smart farming; DOE's $1.8B for direct air capture; EcoSafi's top carbon credit rating; LiDAR for forest carbon monitoring

• The Jackfruit Co raises $5m for minimally processed alt meat (AgFunderNews) - The Jackfruit Company secures $5 million in Series B extension funding to broaden its plant-based meat alternatives' reach across retail, foodservice, and industrial ingredients sectors.

• Mayo Clinic is bringing new meaning to 'locally grown' (Babylon Micro-Farms) - Mayo Clinic's cafeteria now boasts a hydroponic mini-farm, yielding 100 pounds of ultra-fresh produce and increasing visitor numbers.

• To Meet Farmers' Diverse Recovery Needs, Disaster Relief Must Include Revenue-Based Assistance (National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition) - NSAC urges inclusion of revenue-based aid in disaster relief packages to address farmers' varied recovery needs, highlighting shortcomings in existing crop insurance schemes.

• Farmer (m/f) wanted for Herenboeren near Rotterdam (Herenboeren) - Dutch cooperative farm near Rotterdam seeks agricultural manager to oversee organic production and collaborate with member-volunteers on mixed farming operations.

• AgriVijay is empowering Indian farmers with renewable energy (New Energy Nexus) - AgriVijay, India's pioneering renewable energy marketplace for farmers, aims to boost rural incomes and reduce fossil fuel reliance, addressing climate change in agricultural communities.

• 2024 Benefit Report (Cascadia Seaweed) - Cascadia Seaweed, a certified B Corp and Benefit Company, releases its 2024 Benefit Report, showcasing efforts in climate change mitigation and food security as mandated by British Columbia law.

• Cultivated meat won't cross valley of death without public funds (AgFunderNews) - Experts at the Future Food-Tech summit warn that the cultivated meat industry needs substantial government funding to overcome its current financial challenges and achieve scalability.

• Transforming Agrifood Systems through Virtual Reality: The Ukama Ustawi Journey (CGIAR) - IWMI's Virtual Reality-enabled Virtual Field Trips showcase agricultural research projects, enhancing stakeholder engagement in remote areas.

• Coastal farmers in Bangladesh give up shrimp farming for agriculture to combat salinity (Mongabay) - Bangladeshi coastal farmers are abandoning shrimp farming in favor of agriculture to tackle increasing soil salinity and boost crop production.

• To manage well, we need to measure (CGIAR) - Experts discuss metrics for assessing agrobiodiversity and agroecological shifts to guide sustainable food system policies and management.

• Rumin8 achieves first regulatory approval in Brazil (Rumin8) - Australian climate tech firm Rumin8 secures feed ingredient approval in Brazil for its methane-reducing livestock supplement, paving the way for commercialization in the world's largest cattle market.

• USDA steps up to the register (The Carbon Copy) - The US Department of Agriculture has unveiled a historic $7.7 billion investment for fiscal year 2024, targeting climate-smart farming practices to expand conservation program adoption and reach.

Carbon

DOE allocates $1.8B for direct air capture hubs; carbon markets face criticism; EcoSafi's cookstove project rated highly; Earth warming trends alarming; LNG emissions higher than coal

• Defining Carbon Markets and Offsets (Friends of the Earth) - Carbon markets and offsets, which enable polluters to buy credits for emissions reductions, face criticism for their ineffectiveness in curbing climate pollution and potential to exacerbate environmental inequalities.

• The next evolution of DAC hubs (Carbon180) - The Department of Energy will allocate $1.8 billion for a second round of funding to support mid- and large-scale direct air capture projects through its Regional DAC Hubs program.

• EcoSafi Achieves Top 7% Global Rating for Carbon Credit Projects, Secures "A" Rating for Cookstove Impact (EcoSafi) - Kenyan cookstove initiative EcoSafi has secured an "A" impact rating and placed in the top 7% globally for carbon credit projects, according to BeZero Carbon's assessment.

• Unprecedented peril: disaster lies ahead as we track towards 2.7°C of warming this century (The Conversation) - Earth is hurtling towards 2.7°C warming this century, with 25 of 35 crucial climate indicators at record levels, despite Paris Agreement targets, according to a new report.

• New study blows hole in gas backers' "transition fuel" claim (Climate Home News) - Study reveals US LNG imports to Europe and China emit 33% more greenhouse gases than local coal, undermining gas industry's claims of being a cleaner energy alternative.

• Explore Our September Newsletter - Climate Week Highlights! (Chloris Geospatial) - Climate Week events underscore the increasing emphasis on precise carbon data and advanced technologies, such as LiDAR, for enhancing forest carbon monitoring in voluntary markets.

• How can governments ensure trust in carbon removal? Find out on Oct. 30! (Carbonfuture) - Experts from the US and Europe will discuss government strategies for ensuring trust in carbon removal during a webinar on October 30, focusing on policy, integrity, and independent verification.

• The 2024 Rhodium Climate Outlook (Rhodium Group) - Global temperatures are projected to rise 2.2-3.2°C by 2100, with only a 7% chance of staying below 2°C without accelerated climate action, according to the Rhodium Group's 2024 Climate Outlook.

Circular

Urine-diverting Offgrid Conveyor Toilet leads sustainable waste solutions; General Mills faces pressure on plastic packaging; experts call for holistic approach to resource management

• The Ultimate Guide to Off Grid Toilets (Wasted* PBC) - The Offgrid Conveyor Toilet stands out as the top urine-diverting option for sustainable waste management, combining user-friendliness with long-term efficiency in off-grid settings.

• General Mills shareholders call for less plastic, more truth in recycling (Environment America) - Shareholders of General Mills cast a significant 40% vote in favor of a proposal advocating for reduced plastic packaging and truthful recycling labels.

• Is sustainable development possible? Only if we take a unified approach (The Conversation) - Experts argue that achieving sustainable development demands collaborative, multidisciplinary strategies to harmonize resource use, ecological conservation, and economic expansion within our planet's limits.

Ecosystems

Global water initiatives, Klamath dam removal, youth climate resilience, bipartisan conservation support, wildfire prevention success, orangutan research, freshwater protection, satellite imagery for biodiversity

• Top Trusts, Councils, Networks, and Non-Profits Leading Initiatives in Global Water Stewardship and Sustainability (KETOS) - Leading global water advocacy groups spearhead initiatives to monitor quality parameters and promote sustainable practices, addressing water scarcity and supporting UN Sustainable Development Goals.

• How writing a 'to-be list' rather than a 'to-do list' could be your first step to creating lasting systems change: My reflections on the Asia-Pacific Ecosystem Leadership Program (Commonland) - Bali program advocates 'to-be lists' over 'to-do lists' for enduring systems change in landscape restoration, according to Commonland's Asia-Pacific Ecosystem Leadership initiative.

• Ten things to know about the Klamath dam removal (Environment America) - The largest dam removal project in U.S. history has restored 400 miles of habitat for endangered salmon and wildlife by removing four dams on the Klamath River.

• Climate Week: Children & Youth Mental Health Panel | Highlights (ecoAmerica) - Panel spotlights climate change's toll on youth mental health, urging community support and resilience-building for young people grappling with environmental concerns.

• Poll shows voters agree next U.S. President must do more for wildlife and conservation (Mongabay) - A new poll reveals widespread bipartisan support for enhanced wildlife and conservation initiatives from the next U.S. administration, with Republican backing notably increasing since 2020.

• Cuprum Treatments Success (Forest Service) - Proactive fuel treatments and prescribed burning shielded Cuprum, Idaho from the encroaching Limepoint Fire, showcasing the efficacy of strategic wildfire prevention measures.

• Orangutan conservation and communication: Gary Shapiro's half-century journey from zoos to the wilds of Borneo (Mongabay) - Spanning five decades, Gary Shapiro's orangutan research encompasses communication studies, habitat protection, and advocacy for ape personhood rights.

• Meet a scientist protecting 'overlooked' ecosystems (Conservation International) - Scientist Maira Bezerra spearheads initiatives to safeguard neglected freshwater ecosystems, including rivers, lakes, and wetlands, from pollution, overexploitation, and climate change impacts.

• Two new initiatives provide cutting-edge satellite images for conservation (Mongabay) - Two major aerospace companies unveil programs offering advanced satellite imagery to enhance worldwide conservation endeavors and safeguard critical biodiversity areas.

• 6PPD Monthly Update - September 2024 (Washington Department of Ecology) - Washington's Department of Ecology reports progress in research, monitoring, and mitigation efforts addressing 6PPD and 6PPD-quinone impacts on aquatic life, highlighting new studies and interagency collaborations.

Efficiency

IGSD guide targets inefficient cooling equipment dumping in developing markets

• New IGSD Resource Guide on Preventing the Dumping of Inefficient Cooling Equipment Using Obsolete Refrigerants in Vulnerable Developing-Country Markets (IGSD) - The Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development releases a guide to combat the dumping of inefficient cooling equipment with outdated refrigerants in developing nations' markets.

Finance

Investors shape hydrogen economy, HeavyFinance reports portfolio growth, cleantech startups secure funding, Macquarie Group analyzes climate risks, IRA tax credits discussed, hybrid funding model emerges

• How Investors Can Help The World Get Hydrogen Right (EDF+Business) - Investors play a crucial role in shaping the $680 billion hydrogen economy by scrutinizing projects' environmental effects and exploring alternatives for sustainable development.

• Portfolio Performance Review (September 2024) (HeavyFinance) - HeavyFinance's September 2024 portfolio review reveals 1.33 million EUR invested, totalling 60.57 million EUR in loans since 2020, with 75.9% paid on time or repaid and 15.2% overdue by over 90 days.

• Recent Deals - 8 October 2024 (Cleantech Group) - Six cleantech startups secure substantial funding for advancements in diverse sectors, including biofertilizers, cooling systems, batteries, ESG metrics, electric aircraft, and metal recycling.

• Alan Leung On Climate Risks To Geopolitics And Security (Climate Proof) - Macquarie Group's Alan Leung explores climate change's far-reaching effects on global security, geopolitics, and corporate risk, warning of potential conflicts and operational hurdles.

• Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams (Microsoft Events) - Treasury and clean energy experts convene in a virtual event to explore the Direct Pay process and implementation of IRA tax credits for tax-exempt entities.

• Hybrid project capital for climate entrepreneurs (Enduring Planet) - Innovative hybrid funding model bridges gap for climate startups, blending project-level and business investments to accelerate growth and unlock additional capital during critical lab-to-market transition.

• Fall updates from Propeller (Propeller) - Climate tech VC firm Propeller highlights New York Climate Week activities, portfolio company successes, and upcoming events in their autumn newsletter.

• What's New at Earthmover (Earthmover) - Climate tech firm Earthmover hosts NY Climate Week events, unveils delegated credentials feature, and announces upcoming open-source product launch on October 15th.

Grid

DOE programs boost grid upgrades; utilities face flood risks; Prisma Photonics advances fiber-sensing for monitoring

• Federal Funds Can Help Utilities and Others Realize Infrastructure Opportunities (CEBA) - The Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment program offers $250 billion in low-cost loans to utilities for upgrading energy infrastructure, aiming to reduce emissions and enhance grid resiliency.

• Gearing Up for Round 2 of the Transmission Siting and Economic Development (TSED) Grant Program (Great Plains Institute) - GPI readies to assist communities in applying for the second round of the $350 million DOE Transmission Siting and Economic Development Grant Program, anticipated in early 2025.

• Utilities Are Planning for the Wrong Kind of Hurricane (Heatmap News) - Experts warn utilities face extended blackouts from submerged substations as hurricanes bring more inland flooding, challenging traditional power restoration strategies.

• Power Pulse Q3 Quarterly Newsletter! (Prisma Photonics) - Prisma Photonics' Q3 newsletter showcases industry event participation, CurrENT membership, US tour progress, and fiber-sensing advancements for grid monitoring and wildfire prevention.

Indigenous

Indigenous leaders advocate for community roots, food sovereignty, and wildfire resilience amid climate challenges

• Never Forget Where You Come From (Climate One) - Tennessee State Rep. Justin J. Pearson stresses the significance of staying connected to one's origins and community, even after attaining personal accomplishments.

• "From the Ground Up" Toolkit for Indigenous Food Sovereignty Planning (Indigenous Food Systems Network) - New toolkit provides strategies for decolonizing food systems and implementing Indigenous food sovereignty, according to the Indigenous Food Systems Network.

• In Bolivia, Indigenous communities struggle to rebuild as wildfires return (Mongabay) - Indigenous Bolivian communities face renewed wildfire threats, grappling with recovery efforts after last year's devastating blazes linked to industrial agriculture and climate change.

• It was my godmother and Winter that taught me (Climate Generation) - A personal essay recounts how a godmother's wisdom and winter experiences shaped the author's journey towards climate awareness and activism.

Policy

Third Act, Surfrider Foundation, and Protect Our Winters mobilize voters; EPA mandates lead pipe replacement; Climate Week highlights conservation finance and Indigenous perspectives

• Four Weeks until the Election! (Third Act) - With the election looming, Third Act highlights crucial Senate contests, door-to-door campaigning options, and voter mobilization tactics centered on climate and democracy in key states.

• Leah Stokes: 2024 Stephen Schneider Award for Outstanding Climate Science Communication (Climate One) - Political scientist Leah Stokes receives the 2024 Stephen Schneider Award for her exceptional ability to convey complex climate policy information to diverse audiences.

• Surfrider X POW: Surfers and Snowboarders Unite to Get out the Vote (Protect Our Winters) - Surfrider Foundation and Protect Our Winters join forces to rally surfers and snowboarders, aiming to boost voter participation in climate-focused elections.

• Groups seek to defend Biden's oil, gas rule from industry attacks (Friends of the Earth) - Conservation groups aim to intervene in an industry lawsuit, defending new federal regulations that reform bonding and royalty rates for oil and gas leasing on public lands.

• MEET OUR NEW RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS MANAGER (Centre for Thriving Places) - Fraser Bell, an expert in urban studies and health inequalities, joins Centre for Thriving Places as Research and Analysis Manager to oversee research outputs and enhance collaboration.

• Clear Skies Ahead: Highlights from Clean Air Day 2024 (MCE) - California's Clean Air Day 2024 showcased local efforts to combat emissions, with Pittsburg Unified School District leading educational initiatives and community engagement for cleaner air.

• EDF Applauds Historic U.S. EPA Rule to Eliminate Lead Pipes (Environmental Defense Fund) - The EPA has mandated the replacement of most lead pipes in U.S. drinking water systems by 2037, with $15 billion in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

• One Home One Future 1-Year Anniversary Celebration (ecoAmerica) - Faith communities mark one year of climate action through ecoAmerica's One Home One Future campaign, fostering cross-denominational collaboration on environmental initiatives.

• Climate Week Health Equity Panel | Highlights (ecoAmerica) - Health experts emphasize the critical role of cross-sector collaboration in mitigating climate change's disproportionate effects on vulnerable populations during Climate Week's Health Equity Panel.

• Indigenous perspectives and a fossil fuel phaseout treaty featured at Climate Week (Mongabay) - Climate Week 2024 in New York spotlighted conservation finance improvements, a proposed fossil fuel phaseout treaty, and Indigenous views on climate action, drawing global attention to urgent environmental issues.

• Oregon Climate Action Commission to Meet Virtually on October 15 (Energy Info Oregon) - Oregon's Climate Action Commission will convene online on October 15, welcoming new members and deliberating draft proposals for its upcoming Biennial Report, due December 1.

• BC3 renews María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence accreditation (BC3) - The Basque Centre for Climate Change has renewed its María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence accreditation, solidifying its status as a premier climate research institution.

• Environmental Protection Network Applauds Revisions to Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (Environmental Protection Network) - EPA finalizes rule requiring replacement of most lead service lines within a decade, enhancing water testing and treatment to improve drinking water safety nationwide.

• The Mississippi River, Resilient and Healthy Rivers Series (EESI) - Experts explore federal policies to enhance the Mississippi River system's health and climate resilience, addressing environmental challenges intensified by climate change.

• Let's make the 2024 youth vote a historic one! (Action for the Climate Emergency) - Youth advocacy group calls for unprecedented turnout among young voters in 2024, emphasizing the importance of creating voting plans to maximize electoral influence.

• Conspiracies Thrive in a Crisis (Drilled) - Climate disasters foster conspiracy theories, underscoring the importance of community efforts to tackle misinformation and address climate change effectively.

• Keep yelling about climate change (HEATED) - Research shows vocal climate activism can drive policy changes, even under conservative leadership and amid climate crises.

• Climate Disasters Are Coming. Are You Ready? (The Revelator) - Experts urge public to prepare for climate disasters by gathering reliable information, assembling emergency kits, learning about aid processes, and planning for post-disaster recovery.

• Climate report warns of escalating crisis, urges immediate action as UN summit nears (ScienceDaily) - As 25 of 35 planetary vital signs hit record extremes, a new climate report warns of a "critical and unpredictable" phase, calling for urgent policy action ahead of the UN summit.

• Federal Funding Opportunities and Guidance – October 7, 2024 (Environmental Protection Network) - The Environmental Protection Agency unveils $379.7 million in grants for brownfields cleanup, small water system support, and recycling and food waste prevention programs across the United States.

• Climate Change Solutions (Climate Change Solutions) - The newsletter covers crop insurance for climate adaptation, EU carbon border policies, eco-friendly data centers, and COP29 briefings, addressing key climate change issues.

Renewables

BGS maps UK geothermal potential; Utah's first floating solar; Ameresco's job expansion; African renewable initiative; YouSolar's micro-converter; Osprey Wilds' solar garden; DOE's HALEU contracts; Climate Week NYC emphasizes renewables

• Geologists Uncovering Areas in the UK with the Greatest Geothermal Potential (Eavor) - British Geological Survey researchers have mapped Early Carboniferous limestones in central and southern England, unveiling substantial geothermal energy potential for the UK.

• Utah commissions first floating solar project (Renewable Energy World) - Utah's inaugural floating solar array, a 587.5 KW installation on a water treatment pond, is now operational and projected to produce 871,086 kWh of clean energy yearly.

• Clean energy sector looks to create even more jobs after the election — regardless of who wins (CNBC) - Ameresco aims to add 300 clean energy jobs across the US and Europe, irrespective of the 2024 election results.

• An African-Led Renewable Energy Partnership That Benefits Everyone (IRENA) - African-led initiative seeks G7 backing to quintuple continent's renewable energy capacity by 2030, addressing investment hurdles in ambitious clean power expansion.

• Take Refuge with Solar (YouSolar) - YouSolar's PowerBloc STEP micro-converter boosts solar energy efficiency in shaded areas, including old-growth forests in California's Sierra Nevada mountains.

• Osprey Wilds Achieves 100% Solar Clean Energy Goal (Climate Generation) - Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center has achieved 100% on-site solar electricity production with a new 716 kW prairie solar garden, the largest of any nature center in Minnesota.

• DOE Picks Six Companies to Provide HALEU Fuel Services for Advanced Reactors (POWER) - The Department of Energy has awarded contracts worth up to $800 million to six companies for providing HALEU deconversion services for advanced nuclear reactors over the next decade.

• Climate Week NYC 2024: It's Time (Climate Interactive) - Climate Week NYC 2024 highlighted the urgent need for a global shift from fossil fuels to renewables, with experts utilizing En-ROADS to illustrate how this transition is crucial for achieving international climate targets.

Transport

JuiceBox chargers shutdown, SWTCH offers replacements; Study models EV infrastructure needs; Halifax expands charging; Canadian urban mobility challenges; AVL's new battery cycler; Twelve's e-fuel webinar; ZeroAvia's funding boost for hydrogen aviation

• What you need to know about the JuiceBox shutdown & how SWTCH can help (SWTCH Energy) - Enel X Way's JuiceBox EV chargers face imminent shutdown on October 11, prompting SWTCH Energy to offer replacement solutions and special pricing for affected customers amid limited migration options.

• New study charts medium- and heavy-duty charging needs for 18 states and Washington, D.C. (Energy Exchange) - A new study models charging infrastructure requirements for 18 states and D.C., projecting needs for electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles to meet Advanced Clean Trucks rule targets through 2032.

• How Scotia Square uses EV charging to amp up the appeal of its parking facility (SWTCH Energy) - Halifax's Scotia Square parkade boosts visitor numbers and dwell times by expanding its electric vehicle charging stations to meet rising demand.

• Canadian urban mobility is woefully lacking, but building a better future is still possible (The Conversation) - Canadian cities grapple with urban mobility issues stemming from rapid growth, pandemic effects, and climate change, necessitating innovative solutions and decisive policy measures.

• AVL Cell Tester™ ECO Redefines Battery Cell Research & Development (CleanTechnica) - AVL unveils compact, multi-channel Cell Tester ECO battery cycler, offering flexible configurations to streamline battery cell research and development processes.

• Flight School starts today at 12:30pm EDT, register now! (Twelve) - Executives from Twelve launch a webinar series today at 12:30pm EDT, exploring sustainable aviation fuels and e-fuels for the future of eco-friendly air travel.

• October Newsletter: Series C Funding Success, Return of Hydrogen Aviation Summit, and More! (ZeroAvia) - Hydrogen-electric aviation firm ZeroAvia secures $150 million in Series C funding and a $4.2 million FAA grant, while preparing for its Hydrogen Aviation Summit in December 2024.