Climate news on August 13, 2026

1. 0118:30 UTC

   TD survey: 88% of South Florida small businesses have six months or less in emergency savings

   3 outlets · first: wftv.com Extreme weather

   Machine summary The reports say hurricane preparedness for small businesses includes financial readiness, operational planning, fraud awareness and trusted partnerships.

   1. A TD Small Business Financial Preparedness Survey was conducted in March 2026, according to the reports.
   2. According to the reports, 88% of South Florida small businesses say they have no more than six months of emergency savings for operating expenses.
   3. The reports say hurricane season is officially underway.

   Reported by wftv.com, wsbtv.com and k923orlando.com.

   • South Florida small businesses
   • Small Business Financial Preparedness Survey

2. 0203:15 UTC

   Coverage recordbusiness-standard.com: “India nearly doubles planned coal mining capacity in 2025: Report”

   2 outlets · first: The Hindu - Business Line Regulation

   The outlets that reported this event are listed with links to their reports; no summary of ours passed our automated checks for it, which says nothing about the event (how they work).

   Reported by The Hindu - Business Line and Business Standard.

   • India
   • Coal

3. 0303:15 UTC

   China grid operators face 2026 summer peak with UHV, storage measures

   2 outlets · first: china.org.cn Renewable energy

   Machine summary Power grid operators across China have faced the 2026 summer peak with greater confidence, according to reports citing advances in securing power supplies and strengthening grid flexibility. The reports say long-distance ultra-high-voltage transmission, energy storage and virtual power plants are among measures helping keep electricity supplies stable as demand soars.

   1. The reports say sweltering heat and high humidity have gripped many megacities in recent weeks, driving electricity demand to record highs.
   2. According to the reports, the Hami-Chongqing transmission line, a 2,260-kilometer UHV line, went into operation in June last year.

   Reported by china.org.cn and en.gmw.cn.

   • Chongqing
   • Hami

4. 0407:13 UTC

   EU weighs broad PFAS ban as industry warns of clean energy costs

   2 outlets · first: dw.com Renewable energy

   Machine summary The European Union is proposing a broad ban on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of about 10,000 synthetic chemicals that persist in the environment, according to DW. The Performance Fluoropolymer Partnership, whose members include 3M's chemicals arm and Chemours, said restrictions on fluoropolymer production and use are "unwarranted" and could "hamstring our climate and energy goals."

   1. According to DW, PFAS comprise a category of roughly 10,000 man-made chemicals; these substances remain in the environment and can require thousands of years to break down.
   2. The EU proposes a broader ban that includes fluoropolymers, which are used in technologies including lithium-ion batteries and solar panels, DW reported.
   3. Australia's government is suing 3M for more than $2 billion over alleged contamination from firefighting foam containing forever chemicals.

   Reported by dw.com.

   • European Union
   • PFAS
   • Performance Fluoropolymer Partnership (PFP)
   • Fluoropolymers

5. 0521:15 UTC

   Fires reported in homes in West Midlands

   2 outlets · first: edp24.co.uk Extreme weather

   Machine summary Fires are reported to be tearing through homes in the West Midlands, according to reports. The reports describe the scene as apocalyptic.

   Reported by edp24.co.uk and stourbridgenews.co.uk.

6. 0601:14 UTC

   Solaris Hits 950 MW Capacity, 660 MW Hatchbo Deal: Q2 2026

   1 outlet · first: Motley Fool Market trends

   Machine summary Solaris Energy Infrastructure's Power Solutions segment grew revenue 23% to $158 million and reached 950 MW of average earning capacity, while a 660 MW, 10-year Hatchbo agreement expanded into turnkey O&M.

   1. Q2 2026 revenue reached $219 million, up 12% sequentially from Q1 2026.
   2. Adjusted EBITDA was $108 million, up 30% QoQ; adjusted EBITDA attributable to Solaris was $111 million after excluding a $2.5 million Stateline JV noncontrolling loss.
   3. Non-GAAP EPS totaled $0.39 per diluted share, with $37 million in adjusted pro forma net income as the basis.
   4. Power Solutions revenue rose 23% to $158 million, with adjusted EBITDA up 34% to $96 million on 950 MW average capacity, up 4% QoQ.
   5. Logistics Solutions revenue fell 10% to $61 million, but adjusted EBITDA rose 7% to $25 million.

   Reported by Motley Fool and fool.com.

   • Solaris Energy Infrastructure
   • Stateline
   • Hatchbo
   • Logistics Solutions
   • Power Solutions

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