Iraqi Kurdish peshmerga forces and Iraq military personnel reportedly took control of a key dam in the northern part of the country. The dam that supplies water and 1 GW of electricity to local populations had been seized by Islamic State militants. There were still conflicting reports Monday morning about which side controlled the strategic infrastructure, but it appears the Iraqi military is now in control. [Reuters and Time]

As solar PV prices decrease and large companies invest heavily, the US solar industry’s rapid expansion is a major source of job growth. “And many people don’t realize it, but US solar power growth has a hugely positive impact on employment. In 2013 alone, the global solar industry expanded by 100%, amounting to 2.3 million jobs worldwide.” [CleanTechnica]

Fracking protesters in the UK superglued themselves to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs entrance claiming a recent government report withheld information regarding certain negative aspects of the controversial oil & gas well completion technology. [The Guardian]