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fromNature
1 week ago

China's fossil-fuel challenge - how to build a bridge to renewables

The illusion of a stable, renewables-led grid collapsed: in Jiangsu, solar farms sputtered at low capacity as sunlight was dimmed by weeks of industrial smog.
Environment
US politics
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Blackout crisis looms as Americans face full month of outages

Power blackouts could reach 800 hours annually in the U.S. due to retiring plants and increasing electricity demand.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Major blackout hits Czech Republic DW 07/04/2025

Large parts of the Czech Republic experienced a significant power outage on Friday, impacting the entire electricity grid, confirmed by CEPS spokesperson Hana Klimova.
Canada news
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

Congress Is Raising Electricity Bills to Pay for Tax Cuts

Removing clean energy tax credits undermines climate efforts and risks an energy affordability crisis.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Puerto Rico's solar-powered village: in pictures

Puerto Rico's new community-owned solar microgrid in Adjuntas provides resilience against frequent power outages, demonstrating a move towards energy independence.
#germany
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

How will Germany's new government tackle climate? DW 05/07/2025

Germany's new coalition government prioritizes economic issues over climate action, despite commitments to climate neutrality by 2045.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

How will Germany's new government tackle climate? DW 05/07/2025

Germany's new coalition government prioritizes economic issues over climate action, despite commitments to climate neutrality by 2045.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Energy bills in Great Britain could fall this summer but crisis not over'

Household energy bills may drop this summer, but challenges persist for consumers and industries facing high energy costs.
UK news
fromNew York Daily News
2 years ago

Ukraine cites success in downing drones, fixes energy sites

Ukrainian authorities report success in shooting down Russian drones; concerns over potential 'dirty bomb' threat arise amidst continued conflict.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Spain Searches for Answers on What Caused Power Blackout

Spain is investigating a significant blackout affecting critical infrastructure, sparked by concerns over grid reliance on renewable energy.
#power-outage
Europe news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Spanish court investigates whether massive blackout was due to a cyberterrorist attack

Spain investigates massive power outage; cyber-sabotage possibility explored.
Prime Minister vows to hold energy companies accountable and implement reforms.
Europe news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Spanish court investigates whether massive blackout was due to a cyberterrorist attack

Spain investigates massive power outage; cyber-sabotage possibility explored.
Prime Minister vows to hold energy companies accountable and implement reforms.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Spain and Portugal returning to normal as experts seek cause of blackout

Spain and Portugal swiftly restored power after Europe's largest blackout, with investigations ongoing to determine the rare causes of the incident.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

What is known and what remains unknown about the massive blackout in Spain

The Iberian Peninsula's massive blackout on Monday left Spain and Portugal without electricity for hours, unprecedented in my 40 years in the sector, said Jorge Fabra.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

What the carbon tax increase means for you as household fuel costs set to rise

The State's take from carbon taxes hit €1bn for the first time last year, amidst rising energy costs, igniting accusations of the government 'cashing in'.
UK news
Digital life
fromHackernoon
3 years ago

Harnessing renewable energy growth for Bangladesh's digital future | HackerNoon

Bangladesh aims to transition to a digital economy but faces significant energy supply challenges that must be addressed.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Samoa suffering energy crisis after weeks of power outages

Samoa's energy crisis has led to widespread power outages creating significant economic and daily life disruptions.
#ukraine
#cuba
Environment
fromHackernoon
4 months ago

Is It Risky to Live Near a Nuclear Power Plant? | HackerNoon

Reopening Palisades nuclear plant may address energy demands but raises safety concerns among local residents.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

US ends sanctions waiver for Iraq to buy electricity from Iran

Iraq is facing serious energy shortages as the US cuts waivers for Iranian gas and electricity imports.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Redrawing of global energy markets map set to heap benefits on US

The Ukraine conflict has transformed global energy markets, notably affecting Europe's reliance on Russian gas imports.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

How Europe is funding its solar boom DW 02/20/2025

The adoption of solar energy is rapidly increasing across Europe as countries strive for renewable energy sources to combat fossil fuel dependency.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 months ago

Millions of Brits could face blackouts as temperatures set to plunge to -15C - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

"Our forecasts are showing tight margins on the electricity system for Wednesday evening between 4-7pm. This is a routine tool that we use most winters, and means we are asking market participants to make any additional generation capacity they may have available."
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#transnistria
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago

As Russia-Ukraine gas deal ends, worries mount in EU's east DW 12/30/2024

Ukraine will not renew the gas transit agreement with Russia, which has significant implications for European energy security.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Jimmy Carter Was Right About Materialism but, Alas, Wrong About Us

Carter's 1979 address urged Americans to reflect on personal consumption habits and seek deeper meaning in life, amidst a national crisis.
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