It's been a hard week. I was glad to hear from several of you who shared your thoughts and feelings in response to yesterday's post-election newsletter.

I spoke with one of you yesterday whom I had the honor of introducing to the concept of antifragility: a type of system where dealing effectively with small disturbances (as opposed to avoiding them), can help the system grow stronger and more able to deal with the inevitable shocks of much larger disturbances. I feel like this is a useful concept right now, in anticipation of working through some hard years ahead.

This is different from resilience (also good, as is allowing yourself to feel your feelings), this is about finding ways to grow stronger in response to hard times.

Some of the key steps in building an antifragile system include

1. exposing it to minor stressors in order to learn and adapt,

2. building in redundancy to avoid single points of failure,

3. decentralizing decision making, and

4. building slack into the system. Don't optimize everything for 100% intensity, instead build in slack so it can serve as a buffer for spikes of intensity.

This newsletter might be a source of antifragility by introducing us to multiple models to advance our work. Redundancy: if your current model isn't working, here are some others you might try.

Also, this election situation is just plain awful. Let's acknowledge that.

Visual of the Day: Microplastics Make Clouds

"Clouds form when water vapor – an invisible gas in the atmosphere – sticks to tiny floating particles, such as dust, and turns into liquid water droplets or ice crystals. In a newly published study, we show that microplastic particles can have the same effects, producing ice crystals at temperatures 5 to 10 degrees Celsius (9 to 18 degrees Fahrenheit) warmer than droplets without microplastics.

"This suggests that microplastics in the air may affect weather and climate by producing clouds in conditions where they would not form otherwise." -Miriam Freedman, Professor of Chemistry, Penn State and Heidi Busse, PhD Student in Chemistry, Penn State Microplastics promote cloud formation, with likely effects on weather and climate (And for PVC, it gets WORSE with time and sun exposure.)

The largest sources of microplastics pollution are synthetic clothing, rubber from car tires, and the Coca-Cola company, who produce a jaw-dropping quantity of plastic bottles every day, much of which ends up dissolved in the ocean and becoming climate-chaos inducing microplastics in the sky.

Quote of the Day

Sam Ricketts, co-founder of Evergreen Action. Quoted in Heatmap's The 2 Climate Bulwarks Against the Next Trump Presidency​: State-level policies and “unstoppable” momentum for clean energy.  See also Evergreen Action's blog post The Climate and Justice Movement Is Stronger Than a Trump Presidency

And now...

Today's Updates

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Table of Contents

• Agriculture (5 stories) - Food sovereignty protests meet Brazil's Planaveg 2.0 and Dutch innovations in rice farming and food forests at De Biesterhof, while global leaders craft agricultural transformation framework

• Carbon (9 stories) - Climeworks' direct air capture gains momentum as companies shift to supplier-based emissions tracking, while Prometheus Materials develops CO2-absorbing algae building blocks

• Ecosystems (6 stories) - AI wildlife tracking hits 92% accuracy as Brazil cuts Amazon loss 30%; Ulysses drones tackle seagrass restoration; Venezuela battles $300M species trafficking; Swedish river gets 150-tonne ecosystem repair

• Efficiency (3 stories) - Heat pumps deliver 66% energy savings and work to -13°F; MA offers $2,750 incentives for efficient water heaters

• Finance (8 stories) - Earthshot Prize awards £5M to eco-initiatives, LSE launches CETEx policy hub, Ameresco reports 49% revenue growth, as 75% of top banks pledge net-zero despite $359B adaptation funding gap

• Grid (3 stories) - TVA approves xAI data center power, CEBA addresses grid demand surge, YouSolar launches FORCE inverter with 140kW capability

• Indigenous (8 stories) - NDN Collective, Pomo tribes, and Amazon nations mobilize against PIK2 development and Autazes potash mine, while Indigenous defenders face threats in Colombia and U.S. tribal lands

• Policy (32 stories) - Trump victory threatens 4bn tonne CO2 surge vs Biden plan; E3G wins Carbon Brief Quiz; UAE COP28 strategy criticized; 14 nations back fossil fuel phase-out treaty; Minnesota utilities face new planning rules

• Renewables (5 stories) - Pacific Northwest hydro hits 23-year low while Scout Clean Energy wins Washington wind approval; Bristol schools seek solar contractors and tri-state offshore wind alliance forms in New England

• Transport (4 stories) - SWTCH Energy achieves 98% charging uptime; Stellantis-Infineon partner on EV semiconductors; private jet emissions soar 50%; India's EV infrastructure draws new engineers

Agriculture

Food sovereignty protests meet Brazil's Planaveg 2.0 and Dutch innovations in rice farming and food forests at De Biesterhof, while global leaders craft agricultural transformation framework

• 2024 | October Newsletter: Highlights from La Via Campesina’s member organisations around the world (Via Campesina) - Global peasant movement rallies against corporate food control as 2.33 billion people face food insecurity worldwide, demanding agricultural reforms and food sovereignty.

• Brazil renews plan to restore degraded land half the size of the UK (Mongabay) - Brazil aims to restore 12 million hectares of degraded land by 2030 through its Planaveg 2.0 initiative, backed by $1.7 million from the Amazon Fund.

• Bomenfeesje op De Biesterhof (Land van Ons) - Dutch community farm De Biesterhof plans winter tree-planting initiative to expand food forests and boost biodiversity across its lands.

• Rijstteelt krijgt navolging in de buurt (Land van Ons) - Dutch farmers expand rice cultivation near Oud-Ade following successful trials with 10 climate-adapted varieties, marking a significant shift in the nation's agricultural landscape.

• 3 Ways to Close the Impact Gap and Build Ag Resilience (Regrow.ag) - Global food leaders unite to establish three-pillar framework aimed at transforming agricultural systems and achieving resilience targets through business-focused partnerships.

Carbon

Climeworks' direct air capture gains momentum as companies shift to supplier-based emissions tracking, while Prometheus Materials develops CO2-absorbing algae building blocks

• Taking a breather (Keep Cool) - A climate newsletter editor curates highlights on steelmaking, renewable energy, and carbon removal tech while taking a break from election coverage.

• State of the climate: 2024 will be first year above 1.5C of global warming (Carbon Brief) - Global temperatures are set to surpass 1.5C above pre-industrial levels across most observational records in 2024, marking the hottest year in recorded history.

• Voices of Pioneers, Matthew (Climeworks) - Tech advocate Matthew embraces carbon removal by joining Climeworks' pioneer community, combining personal footprint reduction and solar panels with direct air capture initiatives.

• Voices of Pioneers, Maiko (Climeworks) - Japanese mother gifts carbon removal subscription to her child, joining thousands globally who support Climeworks' direct air capture technology as a climate solution for future generations.

• Cleartrace at VERGE 2024: Advancing Decarbonization with Industry Experts (Cleartrace) - Climate tech leaders at VERGE 2024 spotlight real-time carbon tracking, nuclear power growth, and corporate grid initiatives amid tightening emissions regulations.

• Cleartrace at VERGE 2024: Advancing Decarbonization with Industry Experts (Cleartrace) - Climate tech leaders at VERGE 2024 spotlight real-time carbon tracking, nuclear power growth, and corporate grid initiatives amid tightening emissions regulations.

• Supplier engagement: The key to accurate scope 3 emissions data (Optera) - Large companies are increasingly abandoning spend-based estimates in favor of direct supplier engagement, with 70% now actively working with suppliers to reduce carbon emissions.

• Microplastics promote cloud formation, with likely effects on weather and climate (The Conversation) - Scientists discover microplastics can cause clouds to form ice crystals at higher temperatures, a finding that could impact global weather patterns and rainfall.

• Bio-Block™ Spiral at the 2023 Chicago Architecture Biennial (SOM) - Leading architecture firm joins forces with Prometheus Materials to create sustainable building blocks using algae that naturally absorb CO2 through dual biological processes.

Ecosystems

AI wildlife tracking hits 92% accuracy as Brazil cuts Amazon loss 30%; Ulysses drones tackle seagrass restoration; Venezuela battles $300M species trafficking; Swedish river gets 150-tonne ecosystem repair

• Tracking footprints to monitor wildlife: Interview with WildTrack’s Zoe Jewell (Mongabay) - A nonprofit's AI footprint tracking system achieves 92% accuracy in monitoring 17 wildlife species across multiple continents, aiding global conservation efforts.

• As Venezuela’s crisis rolls on, its wildlife is increasingly at risk (Mongabay) - Venezuela's $300M annual wildlife trafficking crisis intensifies as endangered species face mounting threats, while government limits on conservation groups hamper protection efforts.

• Rewilding the Abramsån River: an interview with Vebjørn Opsanger (Rewilding Europe) - Conservation experts in Sweden have deposited 150 tonnes of sand and gravel into the Abramsån River to repair ecosystems harmed by logging practices.

• Rewilding the Abramsån River: an interview with Vebjørn Opsanger (Rewilding Europe) - Conservation experts in Sweden have deposited 150 tonnes of sand and gravel into the Abramsån River to repair ecosystems harmed by logging practices.

• ReGen 🤝 Ulysses (ReGen Ventures) - Marine drone startup Ulysses Ecosystem Engineering secures $2M in pre-seed funding to restore seagrass and capture ocean carbon at scale.

• Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon Rainforest Falls to Lowest Since 2015 (Amazon Watch) - Brazil's Amazon deforestation fell 30.6% to 6,288 square kilometers in 2023-2024, reaching its lowest point since 2015 under President Lula's strengthened environmental policies.

Efficiency

Heat pumps deliver 66% energy savings and work to -13°F; MA offers $2,750 incentives for efficient water heaters

• Heat Pump Water Heater: Massachusetts Energy-Efficiency (Elephant Energy) - Massachusetts residents can now access $2,750 in state and federal incentives for heat pump water heaters that deliver triple the efficiency of standard electric models.

• Cold Climate Heat Pumps: Reliable, Energy-Efficient Heat (Elephant Energy) - Modern cold climate heat pumps deliver efficient home heating in temperatures as low as -13°F while consuming 66% less energy than conventional heating systems.

• Choosing a Heat Pump: Massachusetts Homeowners’ Guide to Efficient Heating (Elephant Energy) - Massachusetts residents can slash energy bills by up to 50% with heat pumps that work in -13°F temperatures, while accessing state and federal incentives for the eco-friendly upgrade.

Finance

Earthshot Prize awards £5M to eco-initiatives, LSE launches CETEx policy hub, Ameresco reports 49% revenue growth, as 75% of top banks pledge net-zero despite $359B adaptation funding gap

• Powering the community through our grants (Bristol Energy Cooperative) - Community energy fund distributes £42,000 to twelve local initiatives across South West England, supporting climate education workshops and prison bike recycling schemes.

• Earthshot Prize names 5 winners working on environmental solutions (Mongabay) - Five environmental initiatives tackling air pollution, ocean conservation, grasslands, food waste and industrial heat each secured £1 million from the Earthshot Prize.

• Centre for Economic Transition Expertise (CETEx) (UNDRR) - Leading economists at the London School of Economics will launch CETEx in 2024, aiming to guide sustainable economic reforms across Europe through research-driven policy recommendations.

• Ameresco Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results (Ameresco) - Clean energy firm Ameresco saw revenues surge 49% to $500.9M, as project revenue jumped 59% and energy assets hit record levels with 209 MWe entering operation.

• We Reviewed the Climate Disclosures of the World’s 100 Largest Financial Institutions. Here’s What We Found. (RMI) - Nearly three-quarters of the world's top 100 financial institutions have pledged net-zero targets, though only 43% have formal transition plans, with European firms taking the lead.

• Using Foundation Models for Earth Observation (Development Seed) - Advanced AI processing now converts billions of daily Earth observations from satellite imagery into actionable insights through Geospatial Foundation Models.

• Come hell or high water, the world must get serious about #climate #adaptation (Climate Home News) - Global adaptation funding hit $28bn last year but remains insufficient as vulnerable nations face worsening climate impacts, with temperatures projected to rise 3.1°C this century.

• Launch of UNEP's Adaptation Gap Report 2024 (UNEP) - Nations face a staggering $359 billion annual climate adaptation funding shortfall by 2030, while developing countries spend more servicing debt than protecting against climate impacts.

Grid

TVA approves xAI data center power, CEBA addresses grid demand surge, YouSolar launches FORCE inverter with 140kW capability

• TVA dismisses community concerns, approves power agreement for controversial xAI facility (Southern Environmental Law Center) - TVA Board greenlights 150-megawatt power allocation for Elon Musk's xAI data center in Memphis, despite local opposition over environmental impact and projected doubling of power demands.

• CEBA Statement on U.S. Election Results (CEBA) - Corporate clean energy group CEBA vows to collaborate with federal leaders as U.S. electricity demand is set to double by 2030.

• The FORCE Will Be With You (YouSolar) - American firm YouSolar debuts its FORCE inverter, delivering 100A single/three-phase power and scaling to 140kW through parallel configuration, marking a significant domestic manufacturing milestone.

Indigenous

NDN Collective, Pomo tribes, and Amazon nations mobilize against PIK2 development and Autazes potash mine, while Indigenous defenders face threats in Colombia and U.S. tribal lands

• Lessons not taught (ClimateGen) - A University of Minnesota instructor transforms environmental science education by linking climate impacts to local parks while promoting student-driven research and inclusive conservation approaches.

• NDN Statement on Election Results: ‘Remember we are Warriors!’ (NDN Collective) - Indigenous advocacy group NDN Collective urges continued grassroots resistance following 2024 election results, drawing on centuries of ancestral strength to mobilize community action.

• Čaŋtewasake – Fortitude (Climate Generation) - Indigenous communities face mounting threats to their ancestral practices as climate change impacts 574 federally recognized tribes across America, disrupting centuries-old traditions and cultural knowledge.

• An ‘ocean grab’ for a property megaproject leaves Jakarta fishers grounded (Mongabay) - Coastal communities near Jakarta report lost access to fishing grounds and unfair compensation as bamboo barriers rise at PIK2, a massive development project along Indonesia's northern coast.

• New Canadian-backed potash mine under fire from Amazon Indigenous groups (Mongabay) - Indigenous groups and federal prosecutors challenge Canadian firm's Amazon potash mine over licensing irregularities and consultation failures with local communities in Autazes, Brazil.

• The underreported killing of Colombia’s Indigenous land guardian, ‘The Wolf’ (Photos) (Mongabay) - Colombian Indigenous land guardian Carlos Andrés Ascué Tumbo, 30, was murdered while defending forests from drug traffickers, marking the 115th social leader killed in Colombia this year.

• Community Weaving for Eco-Cultural Restoration: Partnering with Tribes in Lake County, CA (Fire Networks) - Native American tribes and a Lake County nonprofit are combining traditional Pomo knowledge with modern science to protect watersheds and reduce wildfire risks around Clear Lake, California.

• A Fossil-Free Amazon Has a Powerful New Ally (Amazon Watch) - Lawmakers from Amazon nations unite to combat oil drilling and protect Indigenous lands, forming a new coalition representing 400 million citizens across the vital rainforest region.

Policy

Trump victory threatens 4bn tonne CO2 surge vs Biden plan; E3G wins Carbon Brief Quiz; UAE COP28 strategy criticized; 14 nations back fossil fuel phase-out treaty; Minnesota utilities face new planning rules

• Greenlining’s 2024 Election Response Statement (Greenlining Institute) - CEO Gore-Mann vows to maintain racial equity advocacy despite election outcomes, building upon the Institute's 30-year legacy of pursuing systemic change.

• Experts: What does a Trump presidency mean for climate action? (Carbon Brief) - US emissions could surge by 4bn tonnes of CO2 by 2030 under Trump compared to Biden, as experts warn of climate policy rollbacks and Paris accord exit.

• The Carbon Brief Quiz 2024 (Carbon Brief) - Climate think tank E3G's team "Call Me Mabey" clinched victory at the annual Carbon Brief Quiz, scoring 75 points and outperforming 54 competing teams from across the sector.

• Heal the Hudson Community Candlelight Vigil in Sleepy Hollow Attracts Dozens of Activists Who Tell the EPA: “Clean Up Our River Now!” (Scenic Hudson) - Environmental activists staged a candlelight vigil in Sleepy Hollow, as 70 demonstrators demanded EPA action on PCB contamination in Hudson River before public comment period ends.

• Trepidatious but Determined (Anthropocene Alliance) - Environmental justice group expands Mississippi Basin operations with appointment of Hurricane Katrina survivor Tanya Harris-Glasgow as Field Director, despite recent electoral challenges.

• GridTECH Connect Forum Northeast 2024: Connecticut State Policy Spotlight (Acadia Center) - Connecticut advances clean energy initiatives with a $706M efficiency plan, securing federal funding for heat pumps and grid upgrades while implementing key utility reforms.

• A Statement on the Impact of the Election on Clean Energy and Climate Progress (Acadia Center) - Environmental group Acadia Center pledges to advance state clean energy programs after US election results signal possible 4-billion-ton rise in national emissions by 2030.

• Will the new EU environment leader change Sweden’s conservation direction? (commentary) (Mongabay) - Sweden's incoming EU Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall's past opposition to EU environmental protections raises concerns about the future of the nation's forest conservation policies.

• Bringing the World Together to End Fossil Fuels – Windward Fund (Climate Access) - Global push to phase out fossil fuels gains traction as 14 nations, more than 100 cities, and the World Health Organization endorse international treaty proposal since 2019.

• Time for COP28 host to deliver UAE Consensus and end fossil fuel expansion (Greenpeace) - UAE's climate strategy fails to match its COP28 leadership role, with no concrete fossil fuel exit timeline in its 2035 emissions plan.

• Regional leaders convene in Montenegro to strengthen disaster risk reduction and climate resilience ahead of COP29 (UNDRR) - More than 700 delegates from 55 nations converged in Montenegro to address climate resilience and earthquake preparedness during a UN disaster risk summit ahead of COP29.

• Statement on 2024 election results (Citizens' Climate Lobby) - Climate advocacy group vows to protect environmental gains and pursue cross-party climate solutions following Trump's win and expected GOP control of Congress.

• Minnesota Adopts Gas Utility Integrated Resource Planning (Better Energy) - Minnesota's three largest gas utilities must now conduct long-term planning with public input, following a landmark decision by state regulators aimed at decarbonization and consumer protection.

• 1.5C is dead. The climate fight isn’t. (HEATED) - Global climate experts say the 2°C warming target remains viable through local and international action, despite Trump's re-election likely derailing the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C goal.

• 10 reasons why US president-elect Donald Trump can’t derail global climate action (The Conversation) - Global climate action persists as clean energy transitions gain momentum, with 23 U.S. states maintaining emission reduction targets and worldwide investments in renewables reaching record levels.

• What Trump can do to reverse US climate policy − and what he probably can’t change (The Conversation) - Global markets and established clean energy legislation could thwart Trump's plans to withdraw from the Paris Agreement and slash climate funding if re-elected, experts say.

• Democracy, climate change and migration – why Poland might be ‘Europe’s fulcrum country’ (The Conversation) - Poland has emerged as a pivotal European nation, balancing strict border policies with its acceptance of 1.5 million Ukrainian refugees amid regional tensions over migration, democracy and climate change.

• What Trump can do to reverse US climate policy − and what he probably can’t change (The Conversation) - Global markets and established clean energy legislation could thwart Trump's plans to withdraw from the Paris Agreement and slash climate funding if re-elected, experts say.

• UK COP29 ‘Partners’ Include Firm With Hundreds of Fossil Fuel Clients (DeSmog) - Industrial software giant AVEVA, which serves more than 600 oil and gas clients including Shell, ExxonMobil and BP, has been named as a UK COP29 pavilion partner.

• Shadow Foreign Secretary Priti Patel Has Ties to Group Behind ‘Extreme’ Trump Agenda (DeSmog) - Conservative MP Priti Patel's ongoing relationship with the Heritage Foundation links her to Project 2025, a Trump-backed initiative proposing sweeping anti-climate policies and government changes.

• Q&A: How a Former ExxonMobil Employee Confronted the Climate Disinformation Machine (DeSmog) - Former ExxonMobil data scientist blows whistle on climate disinformation after reporting alleged fraud in company's $60 billion Permian Basin asset valuation scheme.

• Second Trump Presidency of climate denial will challenge global climate action response (Climate Citizen) - A Trump victory in 2024 could jeopardize global climate efforts through Paris Agreement withdrawal and policy reversals, though state initiatives and market forces may soften the blow.

• The Senate Energy and Climate Committees Poised for Big Shake-Ups (Heatmap News) - Conservative senators are poised to lead key energy and climate committees following the GOP's Senate takeover, with Mike Lee, Shelley Moore Capito, and potentially Kennedy, McConnell, or Murkowski at the helm.

• Why County Commissioners Matter for the Climate (Heatmap News) - Local influencer Drenda Keesee, who led opposition to solar development near her property, secures Knox County commissioner seat in Ohio.

• The Climate Election’s Big Local Votes (Heatmap News) - Climate initiatives faced widespread rejection at the polls, as voters struck down proposals for CO2 pipelines, battery storage, offshore wind, and solar farms across South Dakota, California, Oregon, and Maine.

• Trump’s Hydrogen Mystery (Heatmap News) - Industry leaders express concern over Trump's unclear position on hydrogen tax credits, which could affect $100 billion in planned US investments.

• What Trump Means for COP29 (Heatmap News) - Global markets react as Trump's election win imperils America's $3B climate finance pledge and COP29 role, with clean energy stocks falling 8% while oil shares surge 12%.

• The 2 Climate Bulwarks Against the Next Trump Presidency​ (Heatmap News) - Clean energy market forces and state climate policies pose significant challenges to Trump's plans to reverse Biden's environmental agenda, with renewables now providing 22% of US electricity.

• California Voters Pass Proposition 4 to Tackle Climate Crisis (Advanced Energy United) - California voters approved a $15.7 billion climate bond measure to fund transmission upgrades, clean energy initiatives, and environmental safeguards against wildfires and extreme weather.

• Earth System Science Data (ESSD) (Copernicus) (ESSD) - Global science journal tracks disaster risk reduction commitments while publishing Earth system data through stakeholder platform.

• The Resilience Podcast: How Innovation Is Tackling Climate Change (UNEP Resilience Podcast) - Global climate adaptation efforts gain momentum as UN Environment Programme showcases AI warning systems and water tools benefiting developing nations through its Climate Technology Center and Network.

• UN Secretary-General’s Message on the Adaptation Gap Report 2024 (UN Climate Report) - Global temperatures hit record highs in 2024 as climate disasters intensify, with adaptation funding falling $359 billion short annually while fossil fuel profits surge, UN report reveals.

Renewables

Pacific Northwest hydro hits 23-year low while Scout Clean Energy wins Washington wind approval; Bristol schools seek solar contractors and tri-state offshore wind alliance forms in New England

• Drought conditions reduce hydropower generation, particularly in the Pacific Northwest (EIA) - U.S. hydropower output plunged to a 23-year low in 2024, falling 13% below the decade average amid severe droughts that hit Pacific Northwest facilities particularly hard.

• Solar supply and installation procurement opportunity (Bristol Energy Cooperative) - A £130,000 solar installation project across two Bristol schools seeks contractors as part of a West of England-funded initiative set to complete by early 2025.

• CT Mirror: Opinion - With Just Days Left, We Need Action on Offshore Wind (CT Mirror) - Connecticut must decide by November 8 whether to join Massachusetts and Rhode Island in a multi-state offshore wind initiative targeting lower energy costs and enhanced regional power reliability.

• Is Washington State’s Huge Wind Farm Actually Out of Danger? (Heatmap News) - State officials greenlight Scout Clean Energy's Horse Heaven wind farm in Washington, despite environmental and tribal opposition, marking Governor Jay Inslee's latest clean energy victory.

• Irradiance, insolation, TSRF, and more: key solar energy measurement terms (Aurora Solar) - Solar experts have identified five essential metrics - irradiance, insolation, solar access, TOF, and TSRF - to accurately measure sunlight availability for photovoltaic installations.

Transport

SWTCH Energy achieves 98% charging uptime; Stellantis-Infineon partner on EV semiconductors; private jet emissions soar 50%; India's EV infrastructure draws new engineers

• SWTCH Energy Unveils 97.8% ‘No-Exception’ Uptime and Real-Time Uptime Reporting for Property Managers (SWTCH Energy) - North American EV charging provider SWTCH Energy reports 97.8% uptime across its network, implementing comprehensive real-time monitoring that tracks all service interruptions.

• Infineon and Stellantis Team Up to Advance Innovation in Power Conversion and Distribution for Next Generation of Vehicle Architectures (Stellantis) - Automotive giant Stellantis teams with Infineon to develop advanced electric vehicle systems using smart power switches and silicon carbide semiconductors, targeting improved efficiency and lower production costs.

• “Used like taxis:” Soaring private jet flights drive up climate-heating emissions (Guardian) - Private jet flights have surged dramatically, with emissions rising 50% after analysis of 19 million flights between 2019 and 2023 revealed the mounting climate toll of luxury air travel.

• Empowering Young Talent at Battery Smart #KabhiRuknaNahi (YouTube) - A young engineer details their role in developing India's electric vehicle charging network, where 75% of new graduates join the growing EV infrastructure sector.