The Latest Breaking News on Energy

Radiation tablets handed out near Ukrainian nuclear plant as fears of leak escalate

The governor of Zaporizhzhia, where the Russian-controlled nuclear power plant is located, said people are being told how to apply iodine in case shelling ruptures the Ukrainian facility and sparks a radiation leak

Daily Mirror · Aug 28, 2022

Swiss group to launch petition to rethink nuclear power plans

A group of Swiss politicians has formed 'Stop Blackouts', which will launch a petition seeking a revision to the country's energy policy to guarantee adequate power supplies and keep nuclear as part of the mix.

Reuters · Aug 28, 2022

France vows to keep electricity prices capped as EU energy costs soar

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has pledged to keep electricity costs in check for consumers as European energy prices soar to record levels.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 28, 2022

Energy crisis due to ‘catastrophic UK policy failure’, expert warns

THE UK’s energy crisis is the result of a “catastrophic failure of political policy” at Westminster, an expert has warned.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28, 2022

Renewables and solar as a source of reliable power increases on Australian farms, as farmers share the load

Farmers are getting into renewable energy in a big way and setting up small trading groups to share power.

ABC News · Aug 28, 2022

Scottish Secretary claimed £4k of taxpayers money for utilities on second home

The Sunday Mail investigation reveals that taxpayers were left to pay his energy bill.

Daily Record · Aug 28, 2022

Ukraine, Russia trade more blame on threats to nuclear plant

Fears about the potential for a radiation leak at Europe's largest nuclear power plant persist as both sides traded blame for nearby shelling.

ABC News · Aug 28, 2022

Locals in regional Queensland town Oakey are divided over plans to reopen New Acland thermal coal mine

The New Hope mining company pushed for 14 years to expand the New Acland mine near the Queensland town of Oakey. Now it's been approved, but some locals say they'll fight it "like a mongrel dog".

ABC News · Aug 27, 2022

Whitmer order lifts some fuel rules to address potential impact of Indiana refinery fire

DETROIT — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Saturday issued an executive order lifting some rules on fuel supply transportation and moving forward the timeline for the state to access its fall gasoline supply in light of a fire at an Indiana refinery that may affect Michigan's supply and prices.

Tribune News Service · Aug 27, 2022

'Are we kidding ourselves here': frustration as Port tries to break out of coal box

It may be the world's largest coal export port, with ships being loaded around the clock, but Port of Newcastle is hoping to move beyond the black rock box and diversify what is carried in and out of the harbour.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 27, 2022