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U.S. Coal Rides Wave Of Soaring Global Gas Prices
The war in the Middle East and related disruptions to Qatari LNG exports have triggered fuel switching from gas to coal, especially in regions facing LNG supply risk. US coal demand has strengthened modestly, as increased competitiveness against…
War in the Middle East hasn't triggered a coal comeback, but it is boosting renewables
The global energy shock stemming from the conflict in the Middle East is rewriting the ways governments think about their power needs. Big Oil has predictably emerged as an early winner, benefiting from soaring oil and gas prices, but the long-term…
Sri Lanka's Energy Minister resigns over coal import graft allegations
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published Apr 17, 2026, 06:18 PM COLOMBO – Sri Lanka's Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and ministry secretary Udayanga Hemapala resigned on April 17 following an outcry over coal…
Coal Ministry to launch 15th round of commercial mine auctions
The Coal Ministry set to launch the 15th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions, on April 17, 2026. The event will be held in Mumbai and will be graced by Vikram Dev Dutt Secretary, Ministry of Coal, as the Chief Guest. The initiative reflects the…
Colombia convenes climate 'coalition of the willing' to break global fossil fuel deadlock
Everybody knows fossil fuels cause climate breakdown, but until recently, mention of them was all but erased from the annual UN climate summits. Last year, two weeks of discussions ended without fossil fuels being mentioned in the final outcome.
It will take more than £600m a year to boost UK industrial competitiveness | Nils Pratley
It is “bold action” to boost UK competitiveness, claimed the government. Not everybody shared that assessment of the British industrial competitiveness scheme (Bics), the long-awaited plan to cut electricity bills for UK manufacturers…
England's oldest ancient woodland used as filming location for major franchises
You don't need a ticket to Hollywood to immerse yourself in movie magic, but simply a visit to a UK ancient woodland. Situated between the Rivers Wye and Severn in Gloucestershire and on the Welsh border, is the enchanting Forest of Dean, one of…
Man visits abandoned village where 500 people lived - makes 'mind-blowing' find
A village occupied for at least 1,000 years now stands totally abandoned after its residents were evacuated. In 2013, the decision was taken to move its 500 inhabitants about two miles up the road to a new town of the same name. The plans were to…
BC exploration spending hits record $751M in 2025 as copper overtakes gold
Junior explorers drive growth while spending falls elsewhere in Canada Exploration spending reached $751 million in 2025, up 36% year over year Copper became BC's top exploration target for the first time on record Junior exploration companies led…
Ukraine war latest: Russia launches deadliest aerial attack this year
Romanian radar systems caught a drone breaching its national airspace during a Russian overnight attack on neighbouring Ukraine before losing contact southeast of the border village of Chilia…
Iran War Pushes Asia to Think Twice Before Doubling Down on LNG
A record wave of new liquefied natural gas supply was meant to usher in a prolonged period of lower prices. Governments from India to Southeast Asia crafted energy strategies that would allow them to use the surplus to move away from a heavy…
General Director Zivkovic: EPS should be the operator of Serbia's future nuclear power plant
EPS (Electric Power Company of Serbia) General Director Dusan Zivkovic said today that EPS should be the operator of the country's future nuclear power plant, since as the largest energy company in the country, it has the development capacity for…
Before Beatlemania, George Harrison visited his sister in Illinois. The house is now for sale.
For the skinny British musician, it was an unassuming trip to visit his sister's family in September 1963 in Benton, Illinois. He went camping. He jammed with local musicians. He drank root beer delivered on roller skates. He shopped for records.
Will Stocks Crash Under Trump? Here's What History Suggests.
Donald Trump's election victory in 2024 came with great fanfare on Wall Street. Some investors and analysts were excited about the prospects of lower business taxes and deregulation, which can help juice corporate earnings. Some of these factors…
U.S. seeks bigger energy foothold in India. Why it could be a problem for New Delhi
U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor met India's energy minister to discuss expanding India's 'access to reliable American energy.' The U.S. has said it will not be renewing previous waivers on Russian and Iranian oil. High freight costs…
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