Who’d have thought a fossil-fuel shill like Trump would be the one to spark a green revolution? | George Monbiot The US attack on Iran has made the need for renewable energy inarguable, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The logic of embracing fossil fuel independence is so so clear in this mad mad world. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Europeans want more renewables, even if it increases energy bills Public enthusiasm for clean energy comes as the Iran war exposes Europe’s vulnerability to global oil and gas markets.

"Yes, please!" - Europeans want more renewables.

Polling across 6 EU countries shows 60% support maintaining or accelerating the rollout.

There is no public mandate to roll back the EU climate agenda; the public is calling to go further ⏩⏩⏩

Greek utility completes 2.13 GW solar cluster at former coal mine Greece’s PPC Group has finished construction of its 2.13 GW solar portfolio in northern Greece. The company is now working on its third large-scale battery storage facility in the area, with plans for...

There's something just so brilliant about coal mines being directly replaced with solar farms
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Faster, cheaper electric buses hit 60% of new units: How Europe leads the way More and more utilities are proving just how far battery-driven heavy equipment has gone

Some hope: Faster, cheaper electric buses hit 60% of new units (several countries at 100%, see leaders and laggards): How Europe leads the way share.google/2UR5z68dPLPO...

As spring is finally here time to think about solar power - more of us can plug into the transition. Solar Balconies Take Europe By Storm | Hackaday share.google/YAp2paKV2JjM...

Indeed

A few facts to give bit of hope

Fusion power unlikely to become competitive - Nature Energy While nuclear fusion power is often hailed as a future source of abundant, clean energy, current dominant fusion designs, magnetic and laser inertial, are unlikely to become competitive due to their e...

Solar, wind and battery costs vs nuclear fission and fusion. Which do you think is cheapest? How fast do costs come down with roll out? Curious? Read: Fusion power unlikely to become competitive | Nature Energy share.google/ooaImiTQyw3B...

Solar saved Europe €3bn in March. Which country is leading the race? A new analysis found that Europe’s solar capabilities could save the continent €67.5 billion by the end of the year if gas prices remain high.

A bit of hope www.euronews.com/2026/04/01/s...

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Grid bottlenecks threaten 120 GW of planned renewables in Europe Latest analysis from Ember finds major grid bottlenecks in transmission and distribution networks across Europe, threatening the viability of both future utility-scale and smaller-scale residential so...

With the dangers of our addiction to fossil fuels being clearer with every price hike, big flood, heatwave, or fire, there are solutions, but for some - solar/wind - there are urgent investments to make asap : see Grid bottlenecks threaten 120 GW of planned renewables share.google/nwlkKdkNjYxd...

Five EU governments found to ‘consistently’ dismantle rule of law Exclusive: Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Italy and Slovakia actively pursue regressive policies, watchdog finds

For an EU that prides itself on the rule of law, 2025 was a worrying year - conditions deteriorated most in the democratic “checks and balances” pillar: independent NGOs & civil society being able to organise, challenge decisions and hold governments to account. www.theguardian.com/law/2026/mar...

Relevant to many countries

An unstoppable mushroom is tearing through North American forests. Fungi enthusiasts are doing damage control A rogue mushroom is ripping through North American forests, after escaping from cultivation. As it runs riot, mushroom enthusiasts are rescuing the native fungi in its path.

Invasive mushrooms : www.bbc.com/future/artic...

Parkinson's Link to Gut Bacteria Hints at Unexpectedly Simple Treatment Scientists have suspected for some time that the link between our gut and brain plays a role in the onset of Parkinson's disease.

Interesting article on gut biome and Parkinsons, the importance of vitamin B, and risks of pesticides and link between certain bacteria and ability to absorb PFAS. "Parkinson's Link to Gut Bacteria Hints at Unexpectedly Simple Treatment": ScienceAlert share.google/SYJ7KRXqlssD...

Encouraging development. A bit of sanity and sense in these insane times. Save money, support energy autonomy, independence from fossil fuel war supporting madness, and doing one'd bit to avoid the worse of the climate crisis.

Europe’s ‘staggering’ clean power gains undermined by failure to phase out fuel-burning machines The EU’s reluctance to replace petrol cars and gas boilers keep it hooked on foreign fuels, say industry groups

Wind and solar power contributed over 50% of EU's electricity last year. In the context of the energy crisis this has proven to be wise at multip’e levels. In the current energy crisis, rapidly expanding renewables and electrification of homes & industry is key. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Good to have fine fine music and a history lesson to start the weekend.

IEA urges swift cuts in oil demand, encourages remote work As the war in the oil-rich Middle East keeps escalating, the International Energy Agency is calling on governments to take measures to reduce oil demand by pushing remote working, reducing speed limit...

⚠️ High prices? Cut demand, not taxes.

Oil & gas prices are soaring again, and governments are proposing to cut taxes, cap prices, and subsidise consumption.

But prices are high because fossil fuel supply has dropped. You don’t fix that by pretending energy is cheap, you fix it by using less of it!

‘Europe learned the wrong lesson’ on energy from Russia-Ukraine war Countries that invested in renewable energy in 2022 are better able to withstand the current fuel crisis, experts say.

What are the facts about renewable energy in times of war? -Countries that invested in renewable energy in 2022 are better able to withstand the current fuel crisis. So what should policies support asap now? www.euronews.com/2026/03/20/e...

Spain's renewables build-out has structurally decoupled its electricity prices from gas markets. Gas now sets the price in only 15% of hours, compared to 90% in Italy.

Countries that invested early in clean power are far less exposed to fossil fuel price shocks. Those that didn't now pay the price.

Common pesticide may more than double Parkinson’s disease risk A new UCLA Health study suggests that long-term exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos may dramatically raise the risk of Parkinson’s disease. Researchers found that people living in areas with sustai...

A concerning read - Common pesticide may more than double Parkinson’s disease risk | So, would you want your governments or leaders to regulate to minimise such health risks? ScienceDaily share.google/AZFSzXS8tbGM...

New record, as iconic mining town runs on 100 pct wind and solar for nearly five days straight Ground-breaking hybrid renewables system installed at an outback opal mining town in South Australia is claiming a new record for continuous diesel-free operations.

In these times of fossil fuel crises, good to be inspired by another example of 100% renewables delivering: see article - iconic mining town runs on 100% wind and solar for nearly five days straight share.google/C7bO9PfrKIO3...

Hilma af Klint: the mystical pioneer of abstract art Long overlooked, the abstract art of Hilma af Klint, with its mystical language of forms and colours, is finally getting the attention and recognition it deserves. […]

Indeed a pioneer. In case you want to read more on Hilma af Klint traveltomorrow.com/hilma-af-kli...

‘Trump is aiming for dictatorship’. That’s the verdict of the world’s most credible democracy watchdog | Martin Gelin Sweden’s V-Dem Institute warns that the US is no longer a liberal democracy. And autocracy is creeping across Europe too, says writer Martin Gelin

A troubling, insightful and necessary read on unravelling democracy. What can be done to save and secure democracies, render them resilient to forces seeking to undermine them? www.theguardian.com/world/commen...

Keep up the good work!

One threat, two conversations? Why philanthropy and civil society must face illiberalism together  - Alliance magazine In 2017, I was a grantmaker at the European Climate Foundation. I remember sitting in the basement of a grassroots NGO in Spain trying to understand how I could best support their work on climate legi...

Interesting and unfortunately important and timely article on forces supporting illiberalism in Europe. What do you suggest be done to resist those seeking to impose agendas undermining Europe, its values, laws and way of life? www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/one-thr...

Comment un lobby MAGA tente de démanteler les lois progressistes en Europe : 'La Belgique est prise pour cible' - RTBF Actus La sphère MAGA entend soutenir ses alliés réactionnaires en Europe en s'invitant directement dans les élections, ou...

Qu'est ce l'Europe peut faire contre cette influence externe? Comment un lobby MAGA tente de démanteler les lois progressistes en Europe : 'La Belgique est prise pour cible' - RTBF Actus share.google/W40dkWEN6mf3...

Spain could be the only EU country to beat energy price hikes Spain spent the last six years investing heavily in wind and solar energy, leading to some of the cheapest power prices in Europe.

Renewable energy keeps prices down, strengthens resilience to price shocks, helps avoid climate change and saves on fuel import costs... should more countries follow Spain? Via Euronews: Spain’s renewables revolution will keep energy bills low even as gas prices soar
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Life benefits from solar panels : Plant near extinction multiplied eightfold thanks to solar panels - Earth.com share.google/lJafKTmOx5Le...