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How to keep the heat in this winter and save money on your energy bills

The prospect of rising energy costs prompts a search for solutions around the home

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

Utility to buy power from advanced nuclear plant to fuel Tennessee and Alabama Google data centers

The nation’s largest public utility plans to buy power from an upcoming advanced nuclear plant to help fuel Google data centers in Tennessee and Alabama

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025

Nat-Gas Prices Settle Lower on Forecasts for Cooler US Temps

September Nymex natural gas (NGU25 ) on Monday closed down -0.026 (-0.89%). Sep nat-gas prices on Monday settled lower on forecasts for cooler-than-normal US temperatures for mid to late August, which will reduce nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air conditioning. Forecaster Atmospheric G2 said Monday that forecasts shifted...

Barchart · Aug 18, 2025

Africa’s top climate change challenges: a fairer deal on phasing out fossil fuels and mobilising funds

Nearly 600 million people across the African continent still lack access to electricity. Close to one billion rely on traditional biofuels for cooking. Africa is also very vulnerable to climate change, even though it has contributed less than 5% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions over the past 170 years.…

The Conversation · Aug 17, 2025

If everyone in the world turned on the lights at the same time, what would happen?

Beyond powering lights, it's also important to think about where all that light would go.

Space · Aug 16, 2025

‘A structural dependence on heavy industry’: can South Korea wean itself off fossil fuels?

Renewables face a bureaucratic maze in a country built on top-down and carbon-intensive development

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2025

Researchers reveal the hidden breakthroughs that have slashed the price of solar power

The breakthroughs went beyond technology, spanning policy, software and more efficient installation processes.

Euronews · Aug 16, 2025

AC on but still too hot? These are the 3 appliances you should never use in a heatwave

When the weather turns extreme, even AC can struggle to keep you cool. These appliances are making your home even hotter.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 16, 2025

Thomas Edison and Henry Ford among the original snowbirds: The rich going to Florida for the winters

Thomas Edison and Henry Ford are famous for their innovations in electricity generation and automobiles respectively, but they were also at the forefront of a massively popular trend in Florida: Rich people from up north spending the cold winter months in the Sunshine State

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2025

9 Utility Rebates Seniors Miss Out On Every Year

Retirement often comes with fixed incomes and rising expenses. For seniors, every dollar counts, and missing out on available utility rebates can leave hundreds—or even...

Saving Advice · Aug 15, 2025