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- 1Mobile apps turn Arctic community observations into climate data●How mobile apps are turning Arctic community observations into climate data
Arctic residents are using mobile apps to record local observations such as ice conditions, weather and wildlife, which are then converted into usable climate data for researchers. The approach pairs Indigenous and community knowledge with scientists' needs, helping fill monitoring gaps in remote northern regions where instrument coverage is sparse. It highlights a growing role for citizen-collected data in Arctic climate research.
- 2Community solar gains ground as bankable infrastructure asset●INTERVIEW - Community solar gains ground as bankable infrastructure asset
Community solar is increasingly being treated as a bankable infrastructure asset class, according to an interview with Renewables Now. The sector is drawing lender and investor interest as projects multiply across markets, with participants discussing its financing appeal and growing role in the renewable energy mix.
- 3Unity Adds Support for Meta VR Headset Development●Unity Adds Support for Meta VR Glasses Development Environment
Unity has added support for Meta's VR glasses development environment, according to an Inven Global report. The move means developers can build applications for Meta's headset line directly within the widely used game engine. The news is drawing attention from VR developers and industry watchers tracking the relationship between the two companies, especially given past licensing tensions between Unity and Meta's platform ecosystem.
- 4New South Wales trials battery models to extend solar benefits●Australia’s NSW trials property-level and community battery models to extend solar benefits
Australia's New South Wales has launched trials of property-level and community battery models aimed at extending the benefits of rooftop solar to more households. The schemes will test how stored solar energy can be shared, easing grid pressure and lowering costs. The state is a leader in household solar uptake, making storage a key next step in its energy transition.
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The cruise retail sector is embracing recommerce, the resale and reuse of goods, as a new commercial opportunity. Travel retail publication DFNI reports that operators are exploring second-hand and circular retail models onboard cruise ships, joining a wider industry shift toward resale as consumers seek sustainable and value-driven shopping options.