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Google’s emissions climb nearly 50% in five years due to AI energy demand

Tech giant’s goal of reducing climate footprint at risk as it grows increasingly reliant on energy-hungry data centres

The Guardian - US

Nat-Gas Prices Retreat as US Temperatures Cool

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ24 ) on Tuesday closed down by -0.043 (-1.74%). Aug nat-gas prices Tuesday moved lower for the sixth consecutive session and posted a 7-week low. Nat-gas prices remain under pressure as US gas storage is +20.6% above the 5-year seasonal average, signaling robust supplies. Also, weather...

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Odds are growing longer we'll ever actually see true gambling reform

Letters: 'How long must we wait?'

Newcastle Herald

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This Map Reveals The Average EV Fuel Cost Savings Potential By State

The switch from a gasoline vehicle to an EV usually results in fuel cost savings, although the potential for savings highly differs between the states.

InsideEVs

Google falling short of important climate target, cites electricity needs of AI

Google, which has an ambitious plan to address climate change with cleaner operations, came nowhere close to its goals last year, according to the company’s annual Environmental Report Tuesday

The Independent UK

‘I totally understand why people are sceptical’: the co-founder of collapsed energy giant Bulb on his new venture

Amit Gudka is reinventing himself after the failure of his energy firm by plugging into the global battery boom

The Guardian - UK

How much money could installing solar panels save you?

Although there’s a high initial outlay, solar panels can save hundreds of pounds on electricity bills every year, energy experts tell Lisa Salmon.

The Independent UK

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Texas to double $5 billion state fund aimed at expanding the power grid

The announcement came soon after a new prediction by the state’s main grid operator that power demands will nearly double by 2030

The Texas Tribune

Australia’s ‘carbon budget’ may blow out by 40% under the Coalition’s nuclear energy plan – and that’s the best-case scenario

The Coalition’s pledge to build seven nuclear reactors, if elected, would represent a huge shift in energy policy for Australia. It also poses serious questions about whether this nation can meet its international climate obligations.

The Conversation

Nat-Gas Prices Pressured by Cooler US Weather Forecasts

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ24 ) on Monday closed down by -0.123 (-4.73%). Aug nat-gas prices Monday fell sharply to a 5-week low. Nat-gas prices are being pressured by the outlook for cooler US temperatures, which will curb nat-gas demand from electricity providers to run air-conditioning. Forecaster Maxar Technologies said...

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Guardian Essential poll: Albanese’s approval rating dips to new low amid signs Dutton on losing hand with nuclear

Exclusive: Nuclear leapfrogs renewables as the perceived ‘most expensive’ form of electricity in the latest poll

The Guardian - AU

How democracy can work at community level: 3 lessons from a South African protest movement

The Conversation

Millions in Nigeria have little to no electricity. It's straining businesses and public services

The lack of reliable electricity severely affects education and businesses in Nigeria

The Independent UK

AI drive brings Microsoft’s ‘green moonshot’ down to earth in west London

Tech firm’s bid to remove more CO2 than it produces is being tested as AI spawns new energy-hungry datacentres

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Nat-Gas Prices Fall on Elevated US Inventories

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ24 ) on Friday closed down by -0.084 (-3.13%). Aug nat-gas prices Friday extended this week's decline to a 3-1/2 week low. Elevated US nat-gas inventories are pressuring prices. As of June 21, nat-gas inventories were +20.6% above their 5-year seasonal average, signaling ample nat-gas supplies....

InsideEVs

12-Volt Batteries On Electric Cars: Everything You Need To Know

You may have asked yourself a very valid question about the need for a 12-volt battery in an EV built around a large battery pack and why all EVs have one.

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Nat-Gas Prices Pressured by Forecasts for Cooler US Temps

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ24 ) on Thursday closed down by -0.060 (-2.19%). July nat-gas prices Thursday added to Wednesday's losses and posted a 3-week low. Nat-gas prices fell on the outlook for cooler US temperatures that will curb nat-gas demand from electricity providers to run air-conditioning. Forecaster Maxar Technologies...

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Any power cost reductions must flow to households: ACCC

Aussies are using less power and producing more rooftop solar to cope with energy costs, the consumer watchdog finds, urging retailers to share cost reductions.

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Tom’s Hardware

Kirigami computer has high-density memory and doesn't need electricity — researchers demo new mechanical computing design

North Carolina State University researchers have developed an unorthodox computing design that uses the Japanese art of Kirigami.

The Guardian - AU

Nuclear more costly and could ‘sound the death knell’ for Australia’s decarbonisation efforts, report says

Analysis from Bloomberg says even if nuclear is successfully implemented it would be ‘at least four times’ more expensive than average cost of renewables

The Guardian - UK

AI will be help rather than hindrance in hitting climate targets, Bill Gates says

Microsoft co-founder says efficiencies for technology and electricity grids will outweigh energy use by datacentres

The Conversation

Achieving net zero with renewables or nuclear means rebuilding the hollowed-out public service after decades of cuts

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s plan to build seven nuclear power plants in Australia has attracted plenty of critical attention. But there’s a striking feature which has received relatively little discussion or criticism: the nuclear plants would be publicly owned and operated, similar to the National Broadband Network (NBN).

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Nat-Gas Prices Sink on the Outlook for Cooler US Temps

July Nymex natural gas (NGN24 ) on Wednesday closed down by -0.128 (-4.64%). July nat-gas prices Wednesday sold off to a 3-week low and closed sharply lower. Nat-gas prices tumbled Wednesday as US weather forecasts shifted cooler, which will reduce nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air-conditioning. Atmospheric G2...

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Does an oscillating fan use a lot of electricity? Experts reveal their top tips to beat the heat while saving on running costs

Stay cool at home while being savvy

The Conversation

Coal-free in 14 years as renewables rush in: new blueprint shows how to green the grid – without nuclear

Coal will no longer be burned for power in Australia within 14 years. To replace it will require faster deployment of solar and wind, storage, new transmission lines and some firming gas capacity.

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