Climate Tech Newsletter: October 6, 2025

Welcome to last week’s edition of the CBKNY’s Weekly News Highlights. Explore the latest policies, innovations, and market trends driving the future of climate tech.

Climate Tech Insights

The Trump administration’s $8B cut to U.S. clean projects signals a sharp reversal in climate policy. Duke Energy’s coal reliance reflects AI’s rising power demands, threatening decarbonization. Yet, Rivian’s $1B EV plant and China’s clean energy export boom highlight diverging global paths — fossil regression versus innovation-driven transition.

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1. California’s Top Lawyer Is Taking Trump’s Climate Rollbacks to Court
   October 3, 2025 – The Wall Street Journal

2. Afghan Quake Leaves Thousands in Need as Climate Focus Shifts
   October 4, 2025 – Reuters

3. The Climate Fight Depends on Getting the Numbers Right
   October 1, 2025 – Reuters

4. Trump Administration Scraps $8 Billion in Climate-Related Projects
   October 2, 2025 – Reuters

5. EAT-Lancet Commission 2025 Report Updates the Planetary Health Diet
   October 3, 2025 – Green Queen

6. U.S. Federal Government Shutdown Could Delay Clean Energy Guidance
   October 2, 2025 – ESG Dive

7. Companies Acting on Climate Change but Afraid to Talk About It Publicly
   October 1, 2025 – ESG Dive

8. X-ELIO Solar + Storage Farm to Supply 48 MW to BASF on Texas Gulf Coast
   September 26, 2025 – EnergyTech

9. DOE Adds “Climate Change” and “Emissions” to Banned Words List
   September 29, 2025 – E&E News

10. Economists Say Ottawa Should Rethink Tariffs on Chinese EVs
    October 1, 2025 – Corporate Knights

11. The EPA Is Dead Wrong About Greenhouse Gas Emissions
    September 26, 2025 – Corporate Knights

12. Here’s How France Is Trying to Fix Fast Fashion
    September 29, 2025 – Corporate Knights

13. Duke Energy Backtracks on Renewables in North Carolina
    October 2, 2025 – Canary Media

14. Aging U.S. Dams Face Relicensing Challenges for Clean Energy Use
    October 1, 2025 – Canary Media

15. XGS Energy Scales Advanced Geothermal Tech With Meta Partnership
    September 30, 2025 – Canary Media

16. Trump’s Sweeping Plan to Prop Up Coal
    October 3, 2025 – Canary Media

17. Can Southeast EV Sector Survive Federal Tax Credit Cuts?
    September 30, 2025 – Canary Media

18. The Gas Turbine Shortage Might Be a Climate Problem
    October 2, 2025 – Bloomberg

19. China’s Clean Energy Exports Are Beating U.S. Fossil Fuels
    October 5, 2025 – Bloomberg

20. Three Key Themes From Climate Week NYC 2025
    September 29, 2025 – Trellis

21. Illinois Launches Electric School Bus Vehicle-to-Grid Program
    October 3, 2025 – Inside Climate News

22. Inside Clean Energy: Vehicle-to-Grid Power Gains Momentum
    October 2, 2025 – Inside Climate News

23. Nuclear Fusion Goes Online: AI-Powered Reactors Enter Commercial Phase
    October 2, 2025 – Fortune

24. UN-Backed Net-Zero Banking Alliance Dissolves as Global Banks Retreat From Climate Commitments
    October 3, 2025 – ESG News

25. Rivian to Build $1 Billion Georgia Plant for Next-Gen EVs
    October 2, 2025 – ESG News

26. Microsoft Expands Clean Energy Portfolio in Japan With New Shizen Solar Deals
    October 3, 2025 – ESG News

27. EU Council Approves Simplification of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
    September 30, 2025 – ESG News

28. EDF Raises $1.35 Billion in Green Hybrid Bond to Support Nuclear Fleet Extension
    October 2, 2025 – ESG News

29. U.S. Solar Market Slows in 2025, But SolarBank Suun Still Gaining Ground
    October 6, 2025 – Carbon Credits

30. China Moves Toward Carbon Cap as Xi Jinping Pledges 7–10% Emissions Cut by 2035
    September 25, 2025 – Carbon Credits