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Dodgy backup generator silence before major blackout

A report has detailed failures after a crippling power outage left 20,000 locals with 'no phones, no internet, no fuel' and no idea backup generators were down.

Tech giants see emissions surge 150 percent in 3 years amid AI boom: UN

Tech giants see emissions surge 150 percent in 3 years amid AI boom: UN

Artificial intelligence, cloud computing and data centres led to a spike in electricity demand between 2020 and 2023.

Nat-Gas Prices Fall as Weekly EIA Inventories Climb More Than Expected

Nat-Gas Prices Fall as Weekly EIA Inventories Climb More Than Expected

July Nymex natural gas (NGN25 ) on Thursday closed down by -0.039 (-1.05%). July nat-gas prices on Thursday retreated from a 1-week high and closed lower after weekly EIA nat-gas inventories rose more than expected. The EIA reported Thursday that nat-gas inventories rose +122 bcf for the week ended May...

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Ocean currents can generate electricity – and our study shows Africa’s seas have some of the strongest

The world’s oceans cover more than 70% of Earth’s surface. They’re filled with currents, some much stronger than the fastest flowing large rivers. These currents can be harnessed as clean, marine renewable energy. Marine energy is much more predictable and reliable than many other forms of renewable energy because unlike…

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Solar records and dry fields: Britain’s sunniest spring ever has silver linings and hidden risks

The UK’s solar surge has also cut gas use by €710 million this year.

How your electric bill may be paying for big data centers’ energy use

In the race to develop artificial intelligence, large technology companies such as Google and Meta are trying to secure massive amounts of electricity to power new data centers. Electric utilities see the prospect of earning large profits by providing electricity to these power-hungry facilities and are competing for their business…

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Nat-Gas Prices Slip as US Weather Forecasts Moderate

July Nymex natural gas (NGN25 ) on Wednesday closed down by -0.006 (-0.16%). July nat-gas prices on Wednesday posted modest losses as temperature forecasts moderated across the central and eastern US, which could curb nat-gas demand from electricity providers to run air-conditioning. Forecaster Atmospheric G2 stated on Wednesday that forecasts...

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A First Nations power authority could transform electricity generation for Indigenous nations

A First Nations power authority could transform electricity generation for Indigenous nations

First Nations across British Columbia have developed renewable electricity projects for decades. Yet they’ve experienced significant barriers to implementing, owning and managing their own electricity supply. That’s because there have been few procurement policies in place that require their involvement.

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Electricity costs are already jolting Americans - Trump’s bill could hike them another $400 a year

Electricity costs are already jolting Americans - Trump’s bill could hike them another $400 a year

Power demand is rising for the first time in decades, partly because of data centers required for artificial intelligence

The Independent UK

What Makes Alinta Energy Power Reliable?

Alinta Energy is one of Australia’s most recognised electricity and gas retailers. With more than 25 years of experience in the industry, the company is known for offering competitive energy solutions, reliable service, and a growing focus on cleaner energy.

Cuban families devise ingenious solutions to endure frequent power shortages

Cuban families devise ingenious solutions to endure frequent power shortages

For countless families in Cuba, the question is no longer if the power will go out, but when

The Independent UK

Prospects of Above-Normal US Temps Boost Nat-Gas Prices

Prospects of Above-Normal US Temps Boost Nat-Gas Prices

July Nymex natural gas (NGN25 ) on Tuesday closed up by +0.028 (+0.76%). July nat-gas prices on Tuesday added to Monday's sharp rally and settled higher on the prospects of hotter US weather boosting nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air-conditioning usage. Forecaster Atmospheric G2 stated on Tuesday...

Meta's nuclear deal signals AI's growing energy needs

Meta's nuclear deal signals AI's growing energy needs

Meta’s 20-year deal with Constellation Energy follows similar maneuvers from Amazon, Google and Microsoft, but it will take years before nuclear energy can meet the tech industry’s insatiable demand for new sources of electricity

The Independent UK

‘Corpses rotting in the Nile’ as cholera tears through Sudan

‘Corpses rotting in the Nile’ as cholera tears through Sudan

The waterborne disease has rapidly spread throughout Sudan due to the ongoing civil war.

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Nat-Gas Prices Surge as US Weather Forecasts Turn Hotter

July Nymex natural gas (NGN25 ) on Monday closed up sharply by +0.247 (+7.17%). July nat-gas prices on Monday settled sharply higher as US weather forecasts shifted warmer for mid-June, which could boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air-conditioning usage. Forecaster Atmospheric G2 said Monday that temperatures...

The Independent UK

To prevent blackouts, Trump administration keeps an aging power plant online through summer

The U.S. Department of Energy is ordering an oil and gas power plant to keep its turbines running through the hottest summer months as a precaution against electricity shortfalls in the mid-Atlantic grid

The Conversation

Algae can clean sewage without electricity or chemicals – we put it to the test in South Africa

Across Africa, many rural communities face a growing sanitation crisis. Wastewater treatment systems, where they exist, are often old, overloaded, or broken. In some towns, untreated sewage flows directly into rivers, contaminating water sources and harming both ecosystems and public health.

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Fruit peels could help power your smartphone’s camera flash – here’s how

Imagine turning fruit waste into technology that stores electricity. This would reduce food waste and promote clean energy storage. Postdoctoral researcher Vianney Ngoyi Kitenge transformed mangosteen peels into specialised carbon materials that he used to make supercapacitor energy storage cells. He came up with a simplified way to do this,…

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Australia’s latest emissions data reveal we still have a giant fossil fuel problem

According to Australia’s Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen, the latest emissions data show “we are on track to reach our 2030 targets” under the Paris Agreement. In 2024, Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions were “27% below 2005 levels”. That’s great news, right?

The Guardian - UK

High electricity bill taxes holding us back, say industry groups

Make UK tells government that prices threaten to derail industrial strategy as Energy UK calls for charges to be ‘rebalanced’

The Guardian - UK

Tide is turning in Europe and beyond in favour of nuclear power

Spain’s recent blackout and AI datacentres’ energy needs are leading politicians to reach for the restart button

The Independent UK

India, a major user of coal power, is making large gains in clean energy adoption. Here is how

India, one of the most carbon-polluting countries, has witnessed sharp growth in renewable energies like solar and wind

The Independent UK

States are rolling out red carpets for data centers. But some lawmakers are pushing back

The explosive growth of the data centers needed to power America’s fast-rising demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing has spurred states to dangle incentives in hopes of landing an economic bonanza

Abundant Supplies and Cool US Temps Pressure Nat-Gas Prices

July Nymex natural gas (NGN25 ) on Friday closed down by -0.075 (-2.13%). July nat-gas prices on Friday were under pressure on signs of abundant supplies. EIA data shows that as of May 23, US nat-gas inventories are +3.9% above their five-year seasonal average. The outlook for cooler US spring...

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Australia’s emissions up slightly in 2024 as Labor faces heat over ‘climate-wrecking’ gas project

Greens leader accuses Albanese government of failing two climate tests: pollution on the rise and approving extension for North West Shelf

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