In brief | 9 September ‘26

Reuters: German police detain suspect after sabotage attacks on power grid

Arrest of 48-year-old man ends manhunt that began when authorities received letters claiming responsibility for attacks on electricity substations in three German states.

EEA: Clean energy technologies are driving job creation in the EU

However, persistent shortages of skilled workers risk slowing future growth, while sector also lacks inclusion of women and young people.

Dialogue Earth: From India to Germany - Populating the green energy workforce

As Germany tries to find workers for its renewable energy expansion, private recruiters are building new migration pipelines from India.

Forum Energii: The Energy Transition in Poland. Yearbook 2026

Poland’s energy transition is clearly accelerating despite the lack of formal adoption of key government strategies.

Guardian: Reclaiming the streets: the architects clawing back Europe’s car-centric spaces

The European Prize for Urban Public Space’s shortlist highlights projects helping people cope with climate crisis.

Hereon: Heatwaves change carbon uptake in the ocean

Due to the decline of sea ice and enhanced primary production, polar and subpolar coastal seas can absorb more CO2 during marine heatwaves than expected.

Fraunhofer ISE: More energy at the same weight - Researchers optimise battery cells

Tripling the coating thickness of the battery electrodes allows cells to store 10 to 15 percent more energy.

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