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Microsoft is reportedly eyeing nuclear energy for its AI ventures following the tech's exorbitant power consumption

Microsoft has reportedly set its eyes on nuclear energy for its AI ventures. The company is also training LLMs to help hasten the regulatory process for nuclear projects. A report suggests that Microsoft's Copilot and OpenAI would've consumed enough electricity to power a small country for a year by 2027.

Windows Central

Carbon Causes Climate Change. Why Does a California County Want to Make More?

Kern County wants to use billions in federal tax credits to collect and bury carbon. To do so, it would build new facilities to produce more of the most abundant greenhouse gas.

Capital & Main

Subsea project to bring renewable power from Scotland to England awarded £1.8bn

Eastern Green Link 1 has been designed to carry enough clean electricity to power 2m UK households

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The City of Light: How Paris got its glow

France in Focus shines a light on how Paris went from utter darkness to the illuminated city of today. The team meets a passionate group of electricity enthusiasts to discover some of the most famous lamps that have lit up the French capital. They also speak to the granddaughter of…

France 24

KSEB pension fund: Regulatory Commission proposes amendment to regulations

KSERC proposes an amendment to the tariff regulations whereby the repayment of both principal and interest on bonds issued to the master trust (pension fund) of KSEB will be reckoned for calculating the utility’s aggregate revenue requirement (ARR).

The Hindu

How Texans can prepare for extreme weather

Natural disasters — including winter storms, hurricanes, extreme heat, wildfires and droughts — can happen at any time. Preparation is key to staying safe during an emergency.

The Texas Tribune

Brickbat: All Charged Up

Starting next year, Germany will ban new oil or gas boilers from being installed in buildings. Instead, building owners must install heat pumps. But the country's electricity grid is already straining because of lack of investment, so the government has also given grid operators the ability to throttle heat pumps…

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For Myanmar’s generals, energy crisis threatens shaky grip on power

Min Aung Hlaing’s administration is facing energy shortages as it struggles to quell opposition to its rule.

Al Jazeera

Can electricity from electric eels transfer genetic material to nearby animals?

Electric eels can release up to 860 volts, enough to power gene delivery technique, electroporation. Researchers from Nagoya University found electric eels can cause genetic recombination in surrounding organisms. 5% of larvae had markers showing gene transfer, indicating electric eel discharge promoted gene transfer.

The Hindu

Deadline for MSMEs to pay power tariff extended to December 18

MSMEs in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram & Chengalpattu districts get extended deadline to pay electricity tariff without penalty due to Cyclone Michaung aftermaths. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's advice followed by Minister for Electricity Thangam Thennarasu. Deadline extended to Dec 18 from Dec 4-7.

The Hindu

KSEB told to submit proposals for meeting growing electricity demand

State Electricity Regulatory Commission has directed the KSEB to submit the proposals within three months covering a medium term comprising five to seven years and a longer period of 15 years.

The Hindu

Cyclone Michaung | Caught in a flood of rage: Greater Chennai Corporation Mayor, Egmore MLA face backlash over cyclone response

A clip that was circulated on social media showed visuals of people demanding electricity and stating that ‘Perambur is her area’ and she was ‘elected to Mayorship by the people here’. In the Central Region, people surrounded Egmore Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) I. Paranthamen of the DMK party in…

The Hindu

Cyclone Michaung | MSMEs in Chennai seek time to repay loans, electricity charges

MSMEs need time to pay electricity charges & moratorium on loans. TN govt should include losses in relief fund & find permanent solution for estates. Tangedco has given time till Dec 18, & human chain protest planned for Dec 12 now on Dec 27. #MSMEs #TNGovt #Tangedco #ElectricityCharges #Moratorium #ReliefFund

The Hindu

Russia-Ukraine war: Kremlin says engaging in peace talks on Kyiv’s terms ‘unrealistic’ – as it happened

Moscow plays down media report about possible peace negotiations

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InsideEVs

VW Finally Offers Bidirectional Charging In Europe. What About The U.S.?

Volkswagen is also "investigating this for the U.S.," a company spokesperson told InsideEVs; in Europe, the tech is available on new ID EVs with 77 kWh battery.

International Business Times

Ukrainians Urged To Save Power After Plant Hit

Ukraine urged residents to save electricity Thursday after a power plant near the front line was hit by shelling, the first such warning this winter as temperatures plunge below freezing.

The Conversation

4 east African countries are going for nuclear power – why this is a bad idea

The east Africa region has the fastest growing population in Africa. Between 2013 and 2017, its growth rate was twice the African average. The region is also experiencing strong economic growth. It’s sub-Saharan share of GDP has risen from 14% in 2000 to 21% in 2022.

The Guardian - UK

Scientists claim to have discovered secret to perfect espresso

Researchers say dash of water added to beans before they are ground creates more consistent, tastier coffee

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Inverse

This Science-Backed Secret Ingredient Will Create A Better Espresso Shot

Researchers have found that adding a splat of water to ground espresso decreases static electricity, resulting in more efficient use and better flavor.

The Independent UK

Scientists discover the secret to making an intense espresso

Adding a small amount of water to coffee beans before grinding them produces more consistent and tastier espresso, researchers say.

The Independent UK

Decades after Europe, turning blades send first commercial wind power onto US grid

Off the coast of eastern Long Island, an 800-foot turbine is sending the first electricity onto the U.S. grid from a commercial offshore wind farm

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

PM Modi offers prayers, support to those affected by Cyclone Michaung in TN, AP & Puducherry. CM Stalin seeks ₹5,060 cr interim relief. Schools & colleges in Chennai closed, exams postponed in 4 districts. Madras HC adjourns hearing on PIL against FCU to Jan 10, 2024. O. Panneerselvam urges CM…

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Cyclone Michaung | Panneerselvam calls for one-month extension for electricity bill payments

O. Panneerselvam urges CM M.K. Stalin to extend electricity bill payment deadline by one month for Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts due to floods. He requests extension on a "humanitarian basis".

The Hindu

Did welfare measures make a mark on Rajasthan voters?

Rajasthan's welfare schemes had broad reach, esp. among SCs, Muslims, and vulnerable econ. sections. Indira Gandhi Shahri Rojgar Yojana, Indira Gandhi Cylinder Yojana, and free electricity scheme benefitted many. However, only in two schemes did Congress gain advantage.

The Hindu

Parliamentary proceedings | How can country have two Constitutions, asks Amit Shah

There can only be “one flag, one head, and one Constitution” in the country, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in Lok Sabha

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