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Zambia runs on mostly green power, but households use polluting cooking fuel: study suggests how to fix this

Zambia, like many African countries, is facing a crisis over clean cooking fuel. Over 80% of the population still relies on polluting fuels like charcoal and firewood. This exposes families to toxic indoor air, deepens poverty and gender inequality, drives deforestation, and adds to climate change.

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Scientists sound the alarm for Nullarbor’s fragile limestone caves and unique underground creatures

A massive renewable energy project threatens the treasures that lie beneath, including rare cave animals and a record of ancient life forms, experts warn

The Guardian - AU

UK plan to cut energy bills for industrial firms threatens to leave small businesses out in the cold

The UK government aims to cut energy bills for large businesses by up to a quarter over four years, thanks to a £2 billion investment within its new industrial strategy. The aim is to make British manufacturers of steel, cars, chemicals, glass and other industrial sectors more competitive with foreign…

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I run a $145 billion U.S. energy company. Investing in infrastructure and putting America first shouldn’t divide us

The debate over clean energy tax credits must transcend renewable energy—because much more is at stake.

Fortune

Federal energy office illustrates the perils of fluctuating budgets and priorities

When new presidential administrations enter the White House, federal agencies often find their funding and priorities shifting, sometimes dramatically.

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New York will build first major new US nuclear power plant in over 15 years

Governor says plant upstate is ‘a critical energy initiative’ while renewable energy groups slammed the decision

The Guardian - US

South Africa’s big rooftops could power 6 million homes: how to make it happen

South Africa has many factories, warehouses, schools and hospitals – big buildings with large rooftop spaces. In such a sunny country, these flat surfaces would be perfect for large photovoltaic solar systems that could generate enough renewable energy to supply themselves, and feed into the national grid. This would reduce…

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Regional students to capture the sun in science program

Regional students will be challenged to experiment with renewable energy science kits in a bid to encourage them to consider roles in the energy transition.

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West Australian miners flexed their muscle to block a federal EPA last year. Will it be different this time?

This week, Environment Minister Murray Watt met with groups representing business, the environment, renewable energy and First Nations communities in a bid to restart Labor’s stalled environmental reforms. There was one group in the room Watt presumably had to woo hardest: Western Australia’s miners.

The Conversation

Bribe or community benefit? Sweeteners smoothing the way for renewables projects need to be done right

When a renewable energy developer announces a new project, there’s one big question mark – how will nearby communities react?

The Conversation

Solar Stocks Are Plunging on Trump’s Tax Bill. Should You Buy the Dip?

Solar stocks crashed on Tuesday after the Senate passed its version of Trump’s tax-and-spending bill that will eliminate renewable energy incentives by 2028.

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G20 countries could produce enough renewable energy for the whole world – what needs to happen

The world’s most developed economies have also burnt the most oil and coal (fossil fuels) over the years, causing the most climate change damage. Preventing further climate change means a global fossil fuel phase-out must happen by 2050. Climate change mitigation scientists Sven Teske and Saori Miyake analysed the potential…

The Conversation

Sunny outlook: big solar farms given tick by neighbours

Living near a large-scale solar project is not a problem for most residents, with a study finding 82 per cent of neighbours would allow more to be built nearby.

AAP

Bank unveils green loans plan to unlock trillions for climate finance

IADB’s proposals involve lenders using public money to buy up renewable energy loans in poor countries

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As Australia campaigns for Cop31 hosting rights, it’s time to stop talking and start doing

The 43% emission reduction target is not aligned with the Paris agreement – it should be at least 59%

The Conversation

How the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ positions US energy to be more costly for consumers and the climate

When it comes to energy policy, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” – the official name of a massive federal tax-cut and spending bill that House Republicans passed in May 2025 – risks raising Americans’ energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

The Conversation

Africa’s power pools: what the G20 can do to help countries share electricity

South Africa holds the presidency of the G20 this year. The group is made up of 19 of the world’s largest economies, the European Union and the African Union. A priority of South Africa’s G20 presidency is African connectivity: promoting cross-border energy trade and regional power pools as a way…

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Lawmakers passed bills this session to boost the state power grid but failed to limit renewables

With demand expected to soar, the Legislature passed bills aimed at boosting supply and making the grid more reliable. Bills to impose more regulations on renewables died.

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Pacific solar pioneer, charitable Aussies earn gongs

The King's Birthday Honours include several Australians recognised for their service in the Pacific region, including work to spread renewable energy uptake.

The Independent UK

‘Momentum is building’: Green industries praise clean energy rules for new homes

The Government has announced proposals to require new builds to fit solar panels and heat pumps.

The Conversation

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…

The Independent UK

How fruit peels could be used to jump-start your car

A researcher has found a new way to convert agricultural waste into valuable components for energy storage technology

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From Holding to Adding Value: New Strategies for XRP Investors and TWL Miner’s Cloud Solutions

As the times change, people's concept of energy is also evolving. Today, people rely on renewable energy such as solar and wind power to drive their new energy cloud mining business.

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The Queensland government is cancelling renewable energy projects. Can the state still reach net zero?

On the surface, Queensland’s new government is doing exactly what it pledged before winning office in October – repealing the state’s ambitious renewable energy targets and cancelling a huge pumped hydro project near Mackay.

The Conversation

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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