Jon Glasco

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo: ‘A city’s creativity doesn’t depend on cars. That’s the 20th century’ Accused of desecrating the French capital, the politician wants more bikes, green spaces and social housing

“A city’s creativity doesn’t depend on cars. That’s the 20th century. We’re in the 21st.”— Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo.

No matter what happens in the Paris election in 4 days, the world’s cities owe @annehidalgo.bsky.social a huge debt of gratitude.

The boldest, most inspiring mayor I’ve seen.

🚨 NEW | Solar power in Central Europe has grown at 𝗧𝗪𝗜𝗖𝗘 the EU average since 2019 ☀️📈

From 2019 to 2024, #Czechia 🇨🇿, #Hungary 🇭🇺, #Poland 🇵🇱 and #Slovakia 🇸🇰 increased cumulative solar output nearly 𝗦𝗜𝗫𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗗 — from 5 TWh to 29 TWh

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Reactors - NSI

Today, the Nuclear Scaling Initiative launched the Reactor Selection Tool, allowing users to compare 35 #nuclear reactor designs from around the world using a transparent evaluation framework developed with input from independent experts. ⚛️
www.nuclearscaling.org/reactors/

Investing in women means investing in Europe and its future.

We are proud to celebrate women and their accomplishments - today, and every day.

#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026 💜

"You can have the best musicians in the world, but if they tune separately, the result is just noise. Only when they listen to each other and play together does it become music."

A nice metaphor for Europe to close the #EIBForum, from Deputy SG Mikołaj Dowgielewicz.

go.eib.org/EIBForum_Clo...

Energy ranking chart by energtx.com

Renewable capacity rankings (GW).

Who has built the most renewable infrastructure? China alone has more than the next 5 combined:

energtx.com/rankings/highest-renewable-capacity

#Renewables #CleanEnergy #Rankings #EnergyTransition

Verge headline: Oh great, here comes 6G by Allison Johnson Photo illustration depicts a collage of frustrated people surrounded by satellite, drone, and robot tech, with a big ol 6G in the middle

Whether we’re ready or not, the standard formally known as 6G is indeed taking shape. But is this the 5G hype industrial complex all over again?

Read more from @allisonjo1.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/tech/886558/...

Industrial Research Labs Were Invented In Europe But Made The U.S. A Tech Superpower It's a small number of research labs inside tech giants that are driving the rapid rise of AI today. But this is not the first time such labs have taken center stage, a new study shows.

How did the US become a global tech powerhouse in a relatively short time, about a hundred years ago? A new CSH study, in collaboration with Harvard's Growth Lab, points to one key factor: industrial research labs.

🔗 Learn more: csh.ac.at/news/industr...
🔗 Paper: doi.org/10.1016/j.re...

DYK the climate transition could lead to a net gain 📈 of ~375M jobs over the next 10 years?

Transport infrastructure & services are 🔑 to 🔓ing economic growth & jobs in #cities. Join us in catalyzing this change at #TTDC26 👉 transformingtransportation.org/register

UK readers -- I'm excited to announce that my new book, "Life on a Little-Known Planet," will be the Kindle Daily Deal on February 28th, on sale for 99p!

It looks like Mobile World Congress in 2026 might be one of the most exciting editions in recent years. It will take place in Barcelona from March 2 to 5.

Explore "New Gadgets Coming At MWC 2026" - trendsplace.tech/new-gadgets-...

#MWC #MobileWorldCongress #MWC2025 #NewTech #phones2026

Public Power Advocates Have Learned From Past Failures After a disappointing referendum in Maine, campaigners in New York are taking their arguments straight to lawmakers.

"As electricity affordability has become the issue on every politician’s lips, a coalition of New York state lawmakers and organizations in the Hudson Valley have proposed a solution: Buy the utility and operate it publicly," writes Benjy Sachs: heatmap.news/energy/hudso... 🔌💡

The EU is one of the world’s most fossil-import-dependent economies. In 2023, imports met 58% of its energy demand -near pre-crisis levels - leaving consumers exposed to price shocks. That’s far above China (24%) & India (37%); only Japan (84%) & South Korea (80%) rely more.

Graph @ember-energy.org

🗣️ “The IEA is at the centre of the energy universe, with countries coming to us, institutions coming to us. Why is this happening? I believe personally because of the IEA’s credibility ... Data is our everything.”

Watch back our Executive Director Fatih Birol's full remarks 👉 iea.li/3MPupT8

Future local energy communities: Living the energy transition smart, sustainable, and shared Discover more about how local energy communities are emerging as a cornerstone of Europe’s decarbonisation strategy.

"Whether by shifting demand away from peak hours or by discharging stored electricity during shortages, active citizens represent the future of decentralised energy systems."
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www.innovationnewsnetwork.com/future-local....

#Localgov #Citizens #Energy #Transition

From Antwerp to EUCO: Axing climate and environmental laws won’t rescue European industry CAN Europe calls on policymakers to ensure that today’s competitiveness discussions translate into concrete decisions that reinforce, not weaken, Europe’s climate laws and industrial transformation.

❌ Deregulation is not a solution for Europe's competitiveness problem.

💡 European industry's pressure does not come from the climate laws, but from high energy costs, fierce global competition and its own inaction.

Eliminating the endangerment finding disregards the consequences of pollution – despite the mountain of scientific evidence that greenhouse gas emissions harm public health and the environment.

Why the Citizens Energy Package is the key to Europe’s energy autonomy Part of the broader Clean Industrial Deal, it will move Europe towards a power system driven by a domestic renewables production: the future of energy is local

"The Citizens Energy Package is the moment for the EU to prove that its “just transition” is more than a slogan – it is a commitment to putting energy back in the hands of its citizens."
🎙️ Josh Roberts, Head of Policy at @rescoop.eu

Read the full op-ed on @renewablematter.bsky.social ⤵️

Eurocities President Mathias De Clercq has delivered a message to MEPs 👉 cities must be partners in the next #EUBudget.

At the @europarl.europa.eu's REGI Committee, De Clercq stated the ambitious #EUCitiesAgenda is not matched by city resources in #MFF proposals.

👉 eurocities.eu/latest/euroc...

Italy is set to follow the same trajectory as California, with lots of battery projects in the pipeline.

Solar or wind power stored in a battery and shifted to the evening could cost €64/MWh in 🇮🇹

Electricity from a typical gas power plant? ~ €110/MWh in 2025

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☀️🌬️ Solar and wind continue to expand their share of global electricity, with solar leading growth. However, current deployment rates fall short of what is needed to meet 2030 targets.

More from the #StateOfClimateAction in 2025: bit.ly/4r1ACKA

Ukraine: No power, no heat, no water – how journalists in Kyiv keep working amid blackouts and freezing temperatures By Valeriia Muskharina (Information Service of the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine ) This winter in Ukraine has become another severe test. ...

#Ukraine: Even without power, heat or water, journalists in Ukraine keep reporting. The National Union of Journalists of Ukraine is on the front line supporting journalists with power, internet and emergency aid via Journalists’ Solidarity Centers launched by #IFJ, @europeanjournalists.org & UNESCO.

Three questions about next-generation nuclear power, answered What new nuclear technologies mean for safety, costs, and more.

Here's what new nuclear technologies mean for safety, costs, and more.

It’s the middle of winter, but drought covers the U.S. That’s concerning. Unusual dryness or drought covers more than two-thirds of the U.S., from the Pacific Northwest to the East Coast. In the West, the situation is particularly concerning.

“It’s terrifying to think of the upcoming fire season."

Energy Resilience in Central and Eastern Europe: Security, Innovation and Regional Gaps Energy Resilience in Central and Eastern Europe: Security, Innovation and Regional Gaps

Part 1 of my article on Energy Resilience in Central and Eastern Europe.
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#NewPolis #EnergySecurity #Resilience #Innovation #Renewables #Startups #SmartCities #CESEC #3SI

☀️ Good news! Renewables keep pushing fossil fuels out of the EU electricity mix.

In 2025, wind and solar power was 291 TWh higher than in 2021. The fossil fuel share went down by 257 TWh.

You can explore the data in our Bruegel European Clean Tech Tracker: european-clean-tech-tracker.bruegel.org

🔌💡 #Energy costs have already risen 11 percent this year, and consumers can’t keep footing the bill for a 140-year-old technology.
thepowerline.substack.com/p/coals-not-... by @silviomarcacci.bsky.social

Clean energy is still booming in the U.S. despite Trump's best efforts New wind and solar power is still growing, even in the face of political uncertainty and the ending of federal policies designed to help grow renewables.

🔌💡 "In 2025, nearly all new power added to the grid came from solar, wind, and batteries."

www.fastcompany.com/91474000/cle... by Adele Peters @fastcompany.com

California dominates the scene:

- Tech innovation
- AI and quantum computing
- Venture capital
- Most Fortune 500 companies
- The world’s best higher education system
- The world’s best conveyor belt of talent and innovation
- A progressive tax system

Europe commits to wind energy expansion despite Trump criticism, draft shows European governments including Germany, Britain and Denmark will reinforce their plans to massively expand wind power projects on Monday, despite U.S. President Donald Trump stepping up criticism of their green energy agenda, a draft declaration due to be signed by government leaders showed.

Europe commits to wind energy expansion despite Trump criticism, draft shows reut.rs/4pTHGYg