Scientist find 'Sleeping giants of the carbon cycle' Arctic methane deposits starting to release. Right now they are unlikely to have any major impact on global warming. But this process has now been triggered. Find out more in Jonathan Watts' piece.

Fikile Ntshangase was involved in legal dispute over extension of coalmine in KwaZulu-Natal, operated by Tendele Coal near Somkhele, close to Hluhluwe–Imfolozi park, the oldest nature reserve in Africa. Last week, she was shot in her home. Investigations are ongoing. Read more about this cruel act and its background in The Guardian.

According to a new report, an aggressive push towards 100% renewable energy would save Americans as much as $321bn in energy costs, while avoiding climate-damaging emissions. Oliver Milman explains details in The Guardian.

On October 16th, 2020 at 11h30 CET summer time (GMT+2) the Energy Endeavour Foundation will host a webinar to present information on the Solar Decathlon Europe 2023 Call for Cities. Interested cities across Europe can dial in for this virtual presentation through a scheduled ZOOM meeting. The webinar will provide a short, comprehensive recap of the SDE23 Call for Cities and review important information regarding timelines, requirements and criteria for bidding cities.

Find more information and the Link to the Webinar on the Website of Solar Decathlon Europe.