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To prevent blackouts, Trump administration keeps an aging power plant online through summer

The U.S. Department of Energy is ordering an oil and gas power plant to keep its turbines running through the hottest summer months as a precaution against electricity shortfalls in the mid-Atlantic grid

The Independent UK

Algae can clean sewage without electricity or chemicals – we put it to the test in South Africa

Across Africa, many rural communities face a growing sanitation crisis. Wastewater treatment systems, where they exist, are often old, overloaded, or broken. In some towns, untreated sewage flows directly into rivers, contaminating water sources and harming both ecosystems and public health.

The Conversation

Fruit peels could help power your smartphone’s camera flash – here’s how

Imagine turning fruit waste into technology that stores electricity. This would reduce food waste and promote clean energy storage. Postdoctoral researcher Vianney Ngoyi Kitenge transformed mangosteen peels into specialised carbon materials that he used to make supercapacitor energy storage cells. He came up with a simplified way to do this,…

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Australia’s latest emissions data reveal we still have a giant fossil fuel problem

According to Australia’s Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen, the latest emissions data show “we are on track to reach our 2030 targets” under the Paris Agreement. In 2024, Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions were “27% below 2005 levels”. That’s great news, right?

The Conversation

High electricity bill taxes holding us back, say industry groups

Make UK tells government that prices threaten to derail industrial strategy as Energy UK calls for charges to be ‘rebalanced’

The Guardian - UK

Tide is turning in Europe and beyond in favour of nuclear power

Spain’s recent blackout and AI datacentres’ energy needs are leading politicians to reach for the restart button

The Guardian - UK

India, a major user of coal power, is making large gains in clean energy adoption. Here is how

India, one of the most carbon-polluting countries, has witnessed sharp growth in renewable energies like solar and wind

The Independent UK

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States are rolling out red carpets for data centers. But some lawmakers are pushing back

The explosive growth of the data centers needed to power America’s fast-rising demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing has spurred states to dangle incentives in hopes of landing an economic bonanza

The Independent UK

Abundant Supplies and Cool US Temps Pressure Nat-Gas Prices

July Nymex natural gas (NGN25 ) on Friday closed down by -0.075 (-2.13%). July nat-gas prices on Friday were under pressure on signs of abundant supplies. EIA data shows that as of May 23, US nat-gas inventories are +3.9% above their five-year seasonal average. The outlook for cooler US spring...

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Australia’s emissions up slightly in 2024 as Labor faces heat over ‘climate-wrecking’ gas project

Greens leader accuses Albanese government of failing two climate tests: pollution on the rise and approving extension for North West Shelf

The Guardian - AU

What is a quartz watch and how do they work?

They might not be mechanical marvels, but they’re cheap, reliable and highly accurate.

Path Lights Will Make Any Garden Look More Expensive — I Found Ones That Don't Need an Electrician and Won't Disrupt Your Landscaping

I can't get enough of these smart solar garden lights as a way to luxe up your outdoor space. They look great, and they couldn't be easier to install. Win win

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Appeals court revives Native American challenge to $10B SunZia energy transmission project

A federal appeals court has sided with Native American tribes in their fight against the federal government over a $10 billion energy transmission line that will carry wind-generated electricity from New Mexico to customers as far away as California

The Independent UK

Nat-Gas Prices Undercut by Cooler US Temps and Ample Supplies

July Nymex natural gas (NGN25 ) on Thursday closed down by -0.035 (-0.98%). July nat-gas prices on Thursday extended Wednesday's plunge and fell to a 1-1/2 week low on forecast for cooler US weather and a build in nat-gas inventories. The Commodity Weather Group said Thursday that forecasts have turned...

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The Guardian - AU

Investment in big batteries booms as Australia’s energy transition gathers pace

‘The target is ambitious, but it’s achievable,’ expert says of Labor’s 2030 renewables goal

Euronews

Fact check: Could an ‘experiment’ with renewables have triggered the Iberian Peninsula blackout?

Uncorroborated claims that Spanish authorities experimented with the electricity grid just before the April blackout are circulating online. Euroverify fact checks.

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Nat-Gas Prices Sink Ahead of June Futures Contract Expiration

June Nymex natural gas (NGM25 ) on Wednesday closed down sharply by -0.194 (-5.71%). June nat-gas prices on Wednesday gave up an early advance and sold off to a 1-week low as fund liquidation weighed on prices ahead of the expiration of the June nat-gas contract. Expectations for a larger-than-normal...

The National (Scotland)

'It makes sense': Battery manufacturer boss backs zonal pricing

The boss of a battery manufacturer based in Scotland has said he backs the concept of zonal pricing, as he spoke in defence of having differing…

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Nigerian and Kenyan farmers can be first step to making rural mini grids more profitable and affordable

In Nigeria and Kenya, many small to medium farms and rural grain-milling businesses are not connected to the national electricity grid. They still use petrol or diesel generators for power. Energy, agriculture and development researchers Temilade Sesan, Lucy Baker and colleagues set out to discover how these agribusinesses could get…

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High electricity prices zapping your budget? Here are 5 ways to save

Pennsylvania residents may get sticker shock when they see their electric bills this summer. Aging infrastructure, extreme weather, transmission bottlenecks and increased demand are sending electricity rates soaring.

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Forecasts for Warm US Temps Boost Nat-Gas Prices

June Nymex natural gas (NGM25 ) on Tuesday closed up by +0.064 (+1.92%). June nat-gas prices on Tuesday recovered from early losses and settled higher. Short-covering emerged in nat-gas futures Tuesday due to forecasts for warmer US temperatures, which could boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to run air conditioning....

The Independent UK

Trump administration orders Michigan coal plant to stay open

The U.S. Energy Department has ordered a Michigan coal-fired power plant to remain open, at least until late August

The Independent UK

Should you leave chargers plugged in all the time? An expert explains

Most people have a phone charger plugged in next to their bed, which they never bother to switch off at the wall - but is that risky to do?

TechRadar

AI’s energy appetite is real — but so is its climate potential

Despite high energy demands, AI could be key to corporate decarbonization efforts.

The National (Scotland)

Transformation at what price? Residents split over £100bn Highlands and Islands plan

A REPORT aimed at driving more than £100 billion of “transformative” investment in the Scottish Highlands by 2040 was endorsed by Deputy First…

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