A Whole Country Could Burn

Many countries are dealing with unprecidented wildfires this week. Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced. Fire Weather author John Vaillant says entire countries could burn in the coming years as the world warms. Balcony solar finally arrives in the UK, making plug-in solar panels available to millions of apartment dwellers and renters. California's new $3,500 rebate program designed to help first-time EV buyers make the switch to electric. Plus, we look at a major upgrade to one of Europe's most important pumped hydro energy storage facilities.

This Week

• Brian and James catch up on wildfire smoke, summer travel, storm insurance claims, and the latest heatwaves across Europe.
• The UK legalizes plug-in balcony solar systems, opening rooftop-free solar to renters and apartment residents while paving the way for plug-in home batteries.
  https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/23/uk-households-free-install-plug-in-balcony-solar-panels
• July 2026 is becoming one of the worst wildfire months ever recorded. We discuss the fires sweeping Canada and Europe, hear from Fire Weather author John Vaillant, and explain how climate-driven "weather whiplash" is fueling larger and more destructive megafires.
• Watch CBC Vancouver's full John Vaillant interview on Patreon for free:
  https://patreon.com/cleanenergypod
• California launches its new "My First EV" program, offering a $3,500 rebate to first-time electric vehicle buyers after the end of the U.S. federal EV tax credit.
  https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/electric-vehicles/california-rebate-ev-buyers

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