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Vietnam Eyes Building More Coal Power as War Squeezes LNG Supply
Vietnam is considering developing more coal-fired capacity to meet its power needs as the US-Iran war constrains supplies of liquefied natural gas. “Recent conflicts in the Middle East have impacted the supply of LNG, creating a need to…
Government invites bids for ₹37,500-crore coal gasification incentive scheme
The government has sought proposals for setting up coal and lignite gasification projects across the country under its Rs 37,500-crore incentive scheme, an official statement said on Wednesday. The incentive, launched in May this year, is aimed at…
PESB recommends N Franklin Jayakumar as next chief of Coal India arm NCL
Government headhunter PESB has recommended N Franklin Jayakumar, the current Director (Technical) of South Eastern Coalfields Ltd, as the next chairman of Coal India arm Northern Coalfields Ltd (NCL). The recommendation comes at a time when Coal…
Trump finalizes $3 billion loan to upgrade Texas grid for data center power demand
The $3.26 billion loan is expected to finance roughly 100 transmission projects across Texas, including the rebuilding or reconductoring of existing transmission lines, as well as the construction of new transmission infrastructure spanning 2,800…
Chhattisgarh Congress treasurer arrested in 'scam' cases
The Chhattisgarh Economic Offence wing (EOW) on Wednesday (July 8, 2026) said that it has arrested Congress State treasurer Ramgopal Agrawal in connection with the alleged coal and liquor scams. Mr. Agrawal, said an EOW official, was absconding for…
Seaside town named UK's best to visit in 2026 - not Brighton or Whitby
It's often overlooked for its famous neighbour Wales is becoming an increasingly popular staycation choice for Brits this summer, with its long-overlooked coastal treasures now firmly in the spotlight. As travellers hunt for affordable breaks…
C&H Sugar Company offloads sugar at industrial Levin Richmond Terminal due to strike, sparking health concerns
RICHMOND, Calif. (KGO) -- Concerns are growing over how raw sugar destined for the C&H Sugar refinery is being stored at a private terminal during an ongoing labor dispute, prompting calls for investigation by local officials and criticism from…
European countries top 'scorecard' on climate progress while US slips to 27th
Much of the world has made encouraging strides in reducing toxic problems such as water and air pollution that have long plagued communities. But there is still a widespread lack of progress among countries in dealing with the climate crisis…
Nuclear Power Capacity To Jump 44% By 2036 As China Surpasses US
Global nuclear capacity is set to surge by 44% over the next decade as China topples the United States as the biggest nuclear power capacity holder and India will hike its capacity to boost energy security. These are the estimates in a new report…
Green energy giants see $155b data centre boom as win for net zero
Major renewable energy investors have thrown their support behind Australia's data centre boom, colliding with a growing backlash from community and environment campaigners who fear the power-hungry facilities will destabilise the grid and extend…
A brilliant and bonkers day out: how art and spectacle transformed a former Durham mining town
Booming Hans Zimmer-style cinematic music reaches a crescendo, shaking my bones. Two turquoise macaws swoop within an inch of my hair and join a sky filled with nearly 250 birds. Hawks, kites, pelicans, and an owl soar and swoop around a…
New York City's trash is causing a stink in this upstate town
An upstate landfill that receives a sizable amount of New York City's waste is pushing plans to expand, but neighbors say the dump is already way too big and smelly. The Seneca Meadows landfill, situated between Seneca Falls and Waterloo, is stuck…
As snowfall declines, a key ingredient is keeping the ski season alive
Perisher's Front Valley snow cam from June 27 to July 7. Five years ago the ski lifts at Tasmania's Ben Lomond resort operated for 17 days of the year. In 2023, that number increased to 60 days and last year it was 104. The resort's managing…
So I've been shamed by the Daily Mail
The single nuttiest edition of any newspaper in modern times was the Daily Mail 's edition of 16 November 2012, which devoted 11 pages to the monstering of a quite harmless man named David Bell. Bell, who led a blameless life in retirement as a…
INSIDE TRACK: Eight to Glory and the price of new ideas
Every new idea in racing arrives to a welcoming committee of skeptics, and the one-off concept race ‘Eight to Glory' got its reception right on cue. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The Jockey Club's World Cup experiment – eight…
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