Climate news on September 11, 2026

1. 0118:00 UTC

   Coverage recordstcatharinesstandard.ca: “Federal court rejects Trump order keeping Michigan coal plant open”

   4 outlets · first: stcatharinesstandard.ca Regulation

   Reports ran from 18:00 UTC on Sep 11 to 01:15 UTC on Sep 12.

   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 stcatharinesstandard.ca, wgauradio.com, Daily Press and standard.net.

   • Michigan

2. 0210:30 UTC

   Canadian Climate Institute study: Canada won't hit 2030 Paris emissions target by 2050

   3 outlets · first: panow.com Regulation

   Machine summary A new study suggests Canada will not hit its 2030 emissions target by 2050.

   1. Canada's 2030 target was set at 30% below 2005 levels under Stephen Harper, then raised to 40-45% below 2005 levels by Justin Trudeau's government in 2021
   2. In March 2025, the consumer carbon price was eliminated by Mark Carney on day one of his time in office.
   3. The government is moving to repeal the electric vehicle sales mandate while stronger tailpipe standards remain years away
   4. The Canadian Climate Institute receives roughly three-quarters of its funding from the federal government, and its president Rick Smith said Canada has shown it can cut emissions while growing the economy

   Reported by panow.com, toronto.citynews.ca and cheknews.ca.

   • Mark Carney
   • Canada
   • Canadian Climate Institute

3. 0308:00 UTC

   Solid Power Posts $23.8M Loss But Holds $419.3M to Scale EV Batteries

   2 outlets · first: Insider Monkey Ev

   Machine summary Solid Power's second-quarter update shows pre-revenue losses but a $419.3 million liquidity position that can fund solid-state electrolyte scale-up.

   1. Solid Power reported a Q2 2026 net loss of $23.8 million.
   2. Total liquidity reached $419.3 million as of June 30, 2026, up from $336.5 million at 2025 year-end, with no debt on the balance sheet.
   3. Q2 revenue and grant income were negative at $0.3 million because of a $1.2 million cumulative catch-up adjustment reversal.
   4. With SK On, the company finished its Line Installation Agreement and received the milestone payment tied to it; talks on fresh collaboration are currently happening.
   5. Solid Power reported improved electrolyte performance under a Joint Evaluation Agreement with Samsung SDI and BMW.

   Reported by Insider Monkey and finance.yahoo.com.

   • BMW
   • Samsung SDI
   • SK On
   • Solid Power

4. 0420:30 UTC

   Ameresco names interim finance officers ahead of CFO departure

   2 outlets · first: markets.financialcontent.com Market trends

   Machine summary Ameresco appointed interim financial leadership roles ahead of Chief Financial Officer Mark Chiplock's scheduled departure, according to a report on its share move.

   1. Ameresco confirmed a search for a permanent successor is underway, according to the report.
   2. Shares of Ameresco jumped 4.9% in the afternoon session, the report said.

   Reported by markets.financialcontent.com and finance.yahoo.com.

   • Ameresco

5. 0517:45 UTC

   Mont Blanc July temp hits 3.3°C, double 1994 level, as rockfalls surge

   1 outlet · first: milwaukeesun.com (Big News Network) Extreme weather

   Machine summary Key facts from the reports:

   1. Stéphane Bozon, deputy mayor of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, warned the town must prepare for serious situations, including large pieces of ice or rock falling toward populated areas.
   2. Permafrost loss is weakening steep mountain slopes; scientists describe frozen ground as natural cement locking rocks together and stabilizing mountain faces.
   3. Glaciers around Mont Blanc retreated, new cracks opened in the ice, and summit terrain became noticeably drier and warmer.
   4. Mont Blanc stands at 4,805 m.

   Reported by milwaukeesun.com (Big News Network), indiagazette.com (Big News Network) and greekherald.com (Big News Network).

   • Permafrost
   • Mont Blanc
   • Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

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