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North Sea oil is a litmus test for Burnham

Letters: John Barstow says oil expansion is a necessity, while David Parker wonders if the prime minister will protect the planet or the fossil fuel industry

The Guardian - UK

Europe’s Danube, Rhine and Loire are shrinking under heat and drought, disrupting shipping, power generation and tourism

Record low water levels in Europe's major rivers are disrupting electricity production, cargo transport and business operations as heatwaves and drought continue across the continent. Nuclear and hydropower plants have cut output, shipping on the Danube and Rhine has slowed, and companies are reporting lower earnings, highlighting the growing economic…

The Times of India

Britain once planned to test a balloon that could help cool the planet but the experiment was cancelled before it ever flew. Here's what happened

In 2011, a team of British researchers prepared to carry out what would have been one of the first outdoor tests of solar geoengineering equipment anywhere in the world, a plan to send a helium balloon roughly 1 kilometre into the sky above a disused airfield in Norfolk, tethered to…

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Islanders invoke Local Hero in fight against '144 Eiffel Tower-sized wind turbines'

THE boss of the energy giant behind plans to build a massive wind farm off Scotland’s west coast has been invited to visit one of the island…

The National (Scotland)

Govt reviews power deals

The government is reviewing long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with private producers as part of efforts to lower electricity prices, Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapunt said on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Skirting Hormuz Is A Logistical Nightmare. Time To Pursue Such A Passage Has Arrived.

Experts have cited logistical nightmares and security threats that make skirting the Hormuz a daunting scenario. Alternative pipelines won't be sufficient to curb reliance on Hormuz as these have only a combined maximum capacity of about nine million barrels per day, compared to 20 million bpd that transited through Hormuz…

International Business Times

Solar powers record share of Britain’s electricity mix in July

Farms and rooftop panels contribute 14.4% to the grid – and figures reveal a surge in new installations

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Karl’s ‘great net zero debate’ was anything but – so beware Coalition claims of renewables taking over ‘two Tasmanias’

One expert described Nationals leader Matt Canavan’s claim of land used for clean energy as ‘plain wrong and plain silly’

The Guardian - AU

Scottish wind farms paying £1 billion to foreign shareholders

CHINA’S government and an investment vehicle based in the Cayman Islands are among a group of foreign owners whose Scottish wind farms have paid…

The National (Scotland)

After a study explored covering 4,000 miles of California's canals with solar panels, a 1.6-megawatt pilot was completed in 2026

California is exploring solar panels over its extensive canal network. This initiative aims to reduce water evaporation and generate renewable electricity simultaneously. A pilot project called Project Nexus is currently evaluating this innovative approach. The study suggests significant water savings and electricity production potential. This technology offers a dual benefit…

The Times of India

The Netherlands built the world's first power plant where salt water meets fresh water to generate electricity, hidden inside a small blue building

Halfway along the Afsluitdijk, the 20-mile dam that has separated the salty Wadden Sea from the freshwater IJsselmeer since 1932, sits a small blue building that most drivers passing over the dam never notice. Since November 26, 2014, when King Willem-Alexander switched it on, this building has housed the world's…

The Times of India

New solar panels in Great Britain at 15-year high as fossil fuel costs soar

Boom in solar farms and home installations in first half of 2026 began shortly after start of US-Israel war against Iran

The Guardian - UK

Germany’s wind and solar generated 225 TWh in 2025, beating fossil fuels for the first time after two decades of its energy transition

Germany achieved a remarkable feat in 2025, as wind and solar power collectively produced more electricity than fossil fuels. This significant milestone highlights the nation's commitment to transitioning towards renewable energy, which now comprises forty-four percent of its electricity generation. Furthermore, the European Union experienced a similar breakthrough, with renewables…

The Times of India

‘Extremely effective’ organised campaigns against wind and solar undermining support for renewable energy

Clean Energy Council calls for a national, legislated scheme to funnel benefits of hosting renewables projects back to local councils

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Andy Burnham urged to 'listen to the experts' and block major oil field licences

THE new Prime Minister has been urged to "listen to the experts" warning him of the environmental toll new North Sea licensing would have

The Independent UK

Kansas town is getting an underground nuclear reactor. It’s split the townspeople

The so-called Gravity Reactor is being proposed by a California-based start-up company from a father-daughter duo, Liz Muller and Richard Muller

The Times of India

China has built a 582-ton giant magnet to help its 'Artificial Sun' confine plasma hotter than 100 million°C

China has achieved a major milestone in its pursuit of commercial nuclear fusion by completing the construction and testing of a colossal 582-ton superconducting magnet designed for its next-generation "Artificial Sun" programme, according to Xinhua News Agency. Measuring 21 metres in length, the toroidal-field magnet is the largest of its…

The National (Scotland)

Planning approval granted for two on-shore Scottish wind farm projects

TWO new wind farms have received planning permission, paving the path for an additional 75MW of renewable energy production

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Singapore built a floating solar farm in the sea, but thousands of barnacles turned it into an engineering challenge that could sink its 13,000 solar panels

Singapore uses floating solar farms to overcome land scarcity for renewable energy goals. Marine organisms like barnacles attach to pontoons, adding significant weight and reducing buoyancy. This biofouling accelerates corrosion and can damage electrical components of the solar arrays. Maintaining these offshore solar plants requires constant maintenance and inspections.

Newcastle Herald

Multibillion-dollar Hunter energy project approved

Construction is expected to commence in late 2026 and be completed in late 2029.

The Times of India

A 17-year-old student proposed a hybrid nuclear energy system that could reduce an Antarctic base's carbon emissions by 3,254 tons annually

A young Chilean student has proposed an innovative energy system for Antarctica. This concept combines renewable sources with a nuclear microreactor for reliable power. The system aims to significantly reduce diesel fuel dependence and carbon emissions. It offers a potential solution for powering remote research stations in extreme conditions. This…

The Independent UK

European gas reserves at ‘historically low level’ - but fears of 2022 price shock played down

LNG is a key part of the energy mix for the UK, with imports typically from the US and Norway

The National (Scotland)

Survey finds huge majority of Borders locals oppose massive windfarm development

A new survey reveals that more than 80 percent of Borders’ residents oppose a major windfarm development in the area.

Radio France Internationale

Ecowas greenlights $25bn Nigeria-Morocco mega gas pipeline

West African leaders have approved plans for a gas pipeline linking Nigeria to Morocco, marking a major political milestone for one of Africa's most ambitious infrastructure projects.

The Independent UK

Fossil fuels in Australia receive four times more government support than renewables, report finds

The report comes months before Australia takes charge of negotiations at this year's United Nations climate summit Cop31

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