Cities around the world are turning climate disasters into opportunities for resilience and innovation by implementing forward-thinking strategies in climate adaptation and mitigation. From Brandon, Vermont's community-driven flood mitigation plan to Rotterdam, Netherlands' "Sponge City" approach to combat flooding, these cities showcase the importance of sustainable solutions. Greensburg, USA and Yogyakarta, Indonesia prioritize resilience against natural disasters with sustainable practices, while Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Hoboken, New Jersey transform chronic flooding areas into eco-friendly stormwater retention systems. These projects demonstrate how collaboration between communities, governments, and innovators can create a more sustainable and resilient future in the face of climate challenges.
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BUILDERS VISION
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a charity registered in England, Wales, Scotland, and the Netherlands, is dedicated to promoting the concept of a circular economy to drive sustainable practices globally. By collaborating with businesses, academia, policymakers, and institutions, they work towards implementing systems solutions to address environmental challenges and create a more sustainable future. Their focus on accelerating the transition towards sustainability makes them a key player in the climate solutions space.
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The work ahead: Mission spotlights
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a charity registered in England, Wales, Scotland, and the Netherlands, is dedicated to promoting the concept of a circular economy to drive sustainable practices worldwide. By collaborating with businesses, academia, policymakers, and institutions, they work towards implementing systemic solutions on a global scale. Their focus on accelerating the transition towards sustainability makes them a key player in the climate solutions space.
https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/mission-spotlight-articles/overview
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EVs set new sales records across Europe in August, reach 98.7 pct of new car deliveries in Norway
Electric vehicle (EV) sales in Europe are rapidly increasing, with countries like Norway and Denmark setting new records of nearly 100% and 86% of new car sales being electric, respectively. Other countries such as Belgium, Spain, Sweden, Finland, and the Netherlands are also seeing significant growth in EV sales, with many hovering around the 50% mark. This surge in EV adoption is a positive step towards reducing carbon emissions and combating climate change, highlighting the importance of transitioning to cleaner transportation options. Climate solutions experts should take note of the accelerating shift towards electric vehicles in Europe as a key strategy in the fight against climate change.
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Transforming Britain’s Old Coalfields Into Clean Energy Sources
In Gateshead, England, a mine water heat network has been successfully implemented to draw warmth from flooded mine workings, saving 72,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide over 40 years. The system uses a water-source heat pump to extract heat from geothermally warmed water, delivering five to six units of heat for every unit of electricity used. This initiative showcases the potential of utilizing renewable energy sources and existing infrastructure to reduce carbon emissions and lower energy bills for residents and businesses. The success of similar projects in Canada, the Netherlands, and potentially in northern China highlights the significant climate solution that mine water energy systems can offer if implemented effectively.
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/mine-water-heat-gateshead/
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Denmark joins Norway at EV pinnacle as 97 per cent of private buyers opt for electric cars in latest month
Denmark and Norway are leading the way in electric vehicle adoption, with 97% of vehicles bought in Denmark and 97.6% in Norway being full battery electric in July. Mobility Denmark predicts that Denmark will have over one million BEVs on the roads early next year. The Nordic countries as a whole, including Finland and the Netherlands, are also experiencing a rise in BEV popularity. This trend towards electric vehicles is a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions and combating climate change.
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Open-access framework for intraday PV power prediction
Researchers from Switzerland and the Netherlands have developed a new framework for intraday spatiotemporal PV power prediction at the national scale, combining satellite-based deep learning and optical-flow approaches with physics-based numerical weather prediction models. This method allows for improved short-term power production planning, strategic action during energy surpluses or shortages, reduced electricity costs, and better balance of the energy grid. The satellite-based models outperformed traditional forecasting methods, with relative errors below 10% on 82% of days in 2019-2020, demonstrating potential for operational use in climate solutions.
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/28/open-access-framework-for-intraday-pv-power-prediction/
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Ecowende’s 760MW offshore farm delivers first power Dutch grid
The Hollandse Kust West offshore wind farm, developed by Shell, Chubu Electric Power, and Eneco, has been connected to TenneT's offshore grid in the Netherlands and has delivered its first green electricity. The wind farm comprises 52 turbines with a capacity of 15MW each, situated 53km off the Dutch coast. When fully commissioned, it is projected to produce 3.3TW-hours of renewable energy annually, supplying around 3% of the Netherlands' electricity needs. Eneco Wind Offshore Operations will handle the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the wind park, with electricity trading managed by Next Kraftwerke, SEEL, and EET. The project also contributes to grid stability by providing balancing energy services.
https://www.power-technology.com/news/ecowendes-760mw-offshore-wind-farm-first-power/
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InterSolar Europe 2026 Key Takeaways
The smarter E Europe 2026 event in Munich showcased the increasing integration of solar with storage, EV charging, and energy management, emphasizing the importance of storage in maximizing the use of solar energy and ensuring grid stability. The event highlighted the competitive landscape of the renewable energy industry, with companies vying for market share and focusing on design, usability, and creativity in solar panel design. Intelligent energy management is crucial in the growing renewable energy and energy storage sector, with companies offering V2G services and focusing on quality products and service to build trust with customers. The progress of electric vehicles in the Netherlands and the potential for V2G technology to help solve grid challenges were discussed, along with the need for simplicity and harmonization in bureaucracy to accelerate electrification and reduce emissions. Global learning and collaboration in the clean technology industry were emphasized at InterSolar, highlighting the value of engaging in the global clean technology ecosystem to define the winners and losers in the future.
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/06/27/intersolar-europe-2026-key-takeaways/
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BMW Reaches 2 Million Electric Vehicles, Focusing More & More On Smart Home Technology
BMW Group has reached a milestone by producing its 2 millionth fully electric vehicle, a BMW i5 M60 xDrive sedan, at the Dingolfing factory in Germany. The factory now builds three electric BMW models and is expanding a partnership with SOLARWATT to integrate bidirectional charging, solar, and home energy storage for their vehicles. The market launch for this integration is planned for late 2026 in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands, showcasing BMW's commitment to sustainable transportation solutions.