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- 1Atlantic sees first hurricane-free September in 32 years▼September ends hurricane-free in the Atlantic for the first time in 32 years amid impending Super El Niño
September 2023 ended with no hurricanes forming in the Atlantic basin, the first time that has happened in 32 years, according to FOX Weather. The quiet spell is being attributed to a strengthening El Niño, which increases wind shear over the tropical Atlantic and suppresses storm development. The season had been forecast to be above average, making the lull especially unexpected.
- 2Atlantic season on track for zero hurricanes●August and September passed without a single Atlantic hurricane, thanks in part to a powerful El Niño. Forecasters are n
August and September have passed without a single Atlantic hurricane forming, a rarity attributed in part to a powerful El Niño suppressing storm development. Forecasters now say the 2026 Atlantic season could end with no hurricanes at all, which would be highly unusual. Coverage, including a Yale Environment 360 digest, highlights how strong wind shear and hostile atmospheric conditions have kept the basin quiet through the traditional peak of the season.
- 3Solar Leads All U.S. Power Sectors for September Project Kickoffs▼Solar Leads All U.S. Power Sectors for September Kickoffs
New industry tracking shows solar leading every other U.S. power sector in new project kickoffs for September. The data covers industrial and energy project launches across the country, with solar topping utility-scale additions for the month. Observers say the figures reinforce solar's position as the fastest-growing segment of the American power market, ahead of wind, gas and conventional sources.
- 4Israeli wind developer placed on UN settlements blacklist▼Israeli wind developer on UN’s illegal settlements blacklist
An Israeli wind energy developer has been added to the United Nations blacklist of companies operating in illegal Israeli settlements, according to trade outlet Wind Power Monthly. The UN database lists firms with business activities in settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory, which it deems illegal under international law. Israel rejects the list, and companies named typically face pressure from both sides, with supporters of the blacklist welcoming the listing and critics condemning it.