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Fight against malaria: Promising trends in Kenya and new vaccine to come

In Kenya, over 10,000 people die from malaria each year, but the prevalence rate is on a steady downward trend, and a new vaccine looks set to be approved soon. Meanwhile, fighting continues in Sudan despite warring factions agreeing to extend a truce. Those unable to escape are suffering severe…

France 24

Half-price electricity on offer to British Gas customers in trial this weekend

150,000 households will be contacted to ask if they want to take part in an energy-saving trial on Sunday, April 30

Chronicle Live

In Lebanon, Iran FM Visits Israel Border, Extolls Hezbollah

Iran’s top diplomat visited Lebanon’s border with Israel on Friday where he expressed support for the Lebanese militant Hezbollah group in its struggle against their common enemy: Israel. Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian began his visit to Lebanon since Wednesday, meeting top officials and expressing Tehran’s readiness to help build power…

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Power bills set to fall for rest of 2023

Electricity bills are likely to decline during the last four months of this year, with the power tariff expected to reach 4.30 or 4.40 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit), according to the Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo).

Bangkok Post

Power consumers can register complaints at ward and village secretariats, says A.P. Minister

Minister for Energy Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy has said that consumers now can register their complaints pertaining to electricity at the village ward secretariats concerned. The Minister launched a portal under the Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (APSPDCL) at the Collectorate here on April 29 (Friday).

The Hindu

Power bill relief may be in sight as renewables help to shrink electricity prices

Dr Bruce Mountain said there has been a “big pull down” in wholesale power prices over the past six months.

The New Daily

British Gas is paying people to avoid using ovens and washing machines during peak times

Customers will be charged half price for electricity between 11am and 4pm this Sunday (April 30) to encourage people to avoid using energy during the peak time evenings

Daily Mirror

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PGE announces major clean energy storage project in Portland

Portland General Electric, the utility that serves Portland, Oregon, plans to announce Friday it is putting in 400 MW of power, the second-largest battery storage installation in the United States

The Independent UK

Long Eaton 'gridlocked' as roadworks happening 'at the same time' cause chaos

Residents say 'it's bad planning'

Nottingham Post

Aston Martin Amps Up Sustainability Plan, On-Track For Net-Zero By 2030

Since 2019, all Aston Martin manufacturing facilities have been powered by renewable electricity.

Motor1

UK set to miss 2035 target for green electricity, say MPs

Ministers have not provided ‘strategic leadership’ and there is no overarching plan, the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee said.

The Independent UK

Closure of coal-fired Liddell power station as grid goes green

The Liddell power station will be switched off after more than 50 years of service to NSW and the national electricity grid. Thousands of locals have

The New Daily

Hunter Valley's Liddell Power Station closes marking end of era for one of Australia's oldest operating coal-fired plant

The last running turbine at the Liddell Power Station has powered down, marking the end of a 52-year legacy of generating electricity in the NSW Hunter Valley.

ABC News

Drop in wholesale power prices as renewable energy generation from wind and solar grows, AEMO finds

Fossil fuel-fired energy output hits record low levels in Australia's biggest electricity grid, triggering large falls in power prices spurred on by extraordinary growth in green energy.

ABC News

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The Guardian - AU

Record renewables help bring down Australia’s energy prices and emissions

Energy dynamics report finds clean energy is displacing fossil fuels and sending carbon emissions from the sector to new lows

Chronicle Live

Major victory for 'one-off' chance to bring electricity to Upper Coquet Valley

Northumberland National Park raised no objections to the plans which will now be decided by the Secretary of State

Asharq Al-Awsat

Denmark, Germany to Study Hybrid Power Interconnector

Danish transmission system operator Energinet and German counterpart Amprion said on Thursday they will study the development of a hybrid electricity interconnector between Denmark and Germany, tying in offshore wind power. "An interconnector between Denmark and Germany is an important step towards harvesting the huge wind power potential in the…

The Conversation

How shading crops with solar panels can improve farming, lower food costs and reduce emissions

If you have lived in a home with a trampoline in the backyard, you may have observed the unreasonably tall grass growing under it. This is because many crops, including these grasses, actually grow better when protected from the sun, to an extent.

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Newcastle Herald

We don't need to shut stations to power ahead with renewables

We're at an inflection point on the journey towards a renewable future.

Belfast Live

Newry sunken boat removal linked to electricity power cut during GAA quarter final

"The council does not foresee any requirement to change the current policy on the berthing of boats at Newry Canal.”

Birmingham Post

'Level playing field' with European competitors needed to decarbonise says Tata Steel

Tata said it wanted the same level of government support to decarbonise already being delivered to steelmakers in Europe

Wales Online

Ten vampire appliances are adding £147 a year to your bills

One simple change could cut your monthly power bills

Reason

Without Nuclear Power, Germany's Energy Future Looks Short of Energy

Green dreams are no substitute for good planning and reliable electricity.

The Guardian - UK

Drax announces £150m share buyback after record profits

Group pauses investment in carbon capture project as it waits for details on possible government subsidy

Edinburgh Live

Smoke seen from Edinburgh after Scottish substation bursts into flames

Smoke could be seen from Edinburgh after the blaze erupted near Torridon Place in Rosyth, Fife, around 8.40pm. Fire crews descended on the station and two appliances were still battling the fire around 11pm

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