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Rethinking how to teach about AI

Most technological revolutions gave education time to catch up. Steam power, electricity and even the computer transformed the world of work over decades, not years. Universities could adjust their curricula, and a new generation of graduates would gradually replace the old workforce.

Bangkok Post · Aug 18

What the Data Says About Electricity Shutoffs During Sweltering Texas Summers

The state's retail heat-advisory rule exempts municipal utilities or electric cooperatives. For those providers, federal data shows final notices continued through summer while actual disconnections varied sharply from one utility to another.

Texas Observer · Aug 18

Record-breaking investment in renewables could cement Canada as new clean energy superpower

The slated green energy plans could light, heat and cool all the homes in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver combined.

Euronews · Aug 18

In Madagascar, Gen-Z overthrew a corrupt regime but the battle against state capture has barely begun

Youth-led demonstrations that shook Madagascar in late 2025 began as protests over water and electricity shortages. They quickly evolved into bigger demands for political change, forcing president Andry Rajoelina into exile. The Gen-Z protesters (most born between 1997 and 2012) spoke of dignity, corruption and a broken social contract.

The Conversation · Aug 17

China’s leftover renewable energy could power UK for more than a year

In just six months, China was forced to turn away clean solar power equivalent to annual energy demand of Mexico

The Independent UK · Aug 17

Hurricane Lala ravages Hawaii: 130,000 without power, homes swept away as floods rise

Nearly 130,000 utility customers lost electricity after Hurricane Lala weakened. Flooded roads and damaged homes created dangerous travel conditions for residents. Heavy rain continued to batter parts of the state, complicating restoration efforts. Officials urged residents to remain indoors as dangerous conditions persisted. The storm's close approach caused major disruptions…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Germany warns EU electricity tax plan threatens national sovereignty

Germany accuses the European Commission of using an electricity market law to sidestep EU tax rules and national sovereignty. The dispute could affect the pace of the bloc’s electrification drive and efforts to reduce its reliance on imported fossil fuels.

Euronews · Aug 17

A 52-slab Nebraska bridge turns its concrete into a giant resistor, warming the road surface from inside during snowstorms

A Nebraska bridge is using 52 slabs of conductive concrete that can heat its surface and melt snow and ice during winter storms. Developed by University of Nebraska-Lincoln professor Chris Tuan, the technology uses steel shavings and carbon particles to carry electricity through the concrete. The system could reduce the…

The Times of India · Aug 17

At least seven killed in stampede at Hindu temple in India

Panic reportedly broke out among thousands of worshippers after rumours that an electricity pole had fallen on devotees.

Euronews · Aug 17

India's power system just passed a historic tipping point

India’s clean energy capacity has crossed fossil-fuel capacity for the first time, with 331.7 GW of clean capacity versus 302 GW of fossil-fuel capacity, according to Ember and Global Energy Monitor data. However, coal still dominates electricity generation, supplying around 70% of India’s power, because coal plants can operate continuously…

The Economic Times · Aug 17