Forecast lowered: The International Energy Agency cut its U.S. renewable energy growth forecast nearly in half, projecting 250 gigawatts of new capacity by 2030. The downgrade cites early tax credit phaseouts, import restrictions, suspended offshore wind leasing, and tighter permitting under the Trump administration, signaling major headwinds for clean energy expansion. Read more from The Wall Street Journal. 

Heightened scrutiny: Louisiana regulators are cracking down on Atlantic Alumina in Gramercy after finding the refinery illegally discharged toxic waste—including arsenic and cadmium—into public waterways. The state cited dozens of violations tied to leaks from the plant’s “red mud” waste lakes and is requiring detailed new safety, inspection and drainage control plans. Read more from Louisiana Illuminator. 

Growing market share: Investors bought one-third of all single-family homes sold in Q2 2025—their largest share in five years—up from 27% in Q1, though total purchases fell 16,000 year over year. Small investors dominate the market, owning over 90% of investor-held homes, while institutional investors comprise just 2%. Read more from CNBC.