Big legal win for clean air: A court just upheld SoCal’s clean-heat rule — rejecting claims it was like Berkeley’s overturned gas ban. Why? Berkeley regulated energy use. SoCal regulates pollution. Sierra Club: “It’s about what comes out of the appliance — not what goes in.”

🎉 Exciting news! The @IndustriousLabs circular economy campaign is spinning off to launch Full Circle Future — a brand-new org working toward a future where everyone can breathe clean air & drink clean water 🌍 Learn more: bit.ly/fcflaunchrelea…

🎉 BIG news! The Industrious Labs circular economy campaign is spinning off to launch Full Circle Future (Full Circle Future) — a brand-new org working toward a future where everyone can breathe clean air & drink clean water 🌍 Learn more: industriouslabs.org/archive/press-…

It’s getting harder to secure clean power. That’s a problem for aluminum producers looking to build two new smelters in the U.S. From Maria Gallucci: canarymedia.com/articles/clean…

The U.S. #aluminum industry faces a power crunch just as clean energy demand surges. Can we secure affordable, clean electricity for this key sector? Maria Gallucci reports on the global scramble for low-carbon metal. canarymedia.com/articles/clean…

A new report looks at how rural communities are navigating energy transitions and why centering health can lead to better outcomes. Our friends Renew Missouri are hosting a webinar next week to dive into the findings. Register here: bit.ly/RET-report

Coffee is a popular drink in California, yet the process of roasting coffee beans can be expensive and environmentally damaging. I took a tour of Berkeley's Bellwether Coffee, which is leading clean tech innovation with the development of an all-electric, ventless coffee roaster.