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Asia is turning to coal in the Iran crisis, but nuclear power will be the real endgame
The closed Strait of Hormuz has triggered a sharp energy shock across Asia. Last year, nearly 90% of the oil and gas transported through the strait was destined for the region. But with the waterway shut for nearly two months, Asian policymakers…
Opposition holds NPP Cabinet responsible for coal scam, three times bigger than bond fraud
The Opposition yesterday called for the entire Cabinet-of-Ministers to accept responsibility for the coal scam. Addressing the media at the Flower Road Office of UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, former Foreign Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris emphasised…
'The damage is done': global oil crisis has changed fossil fuel industry for ever, IEA chief says
The oil crisis triggered by the Iran war has changed the fossil fuel industry for ever, turning countries away from fossil fuels to secure energy supplies, the world's leading energy economist said. Fatih Birol, the executive director of the…
Historic railway bridge attraction to open in Mountsorrel
Work to renovate a historic railway bridge, designed and built by renowned engineer Robert Stephenson, will be revealed at an official opening this weekend. Built in 1834, the bridge was used to move coal across the Grand Union Canal at Soar Lane…
Utility giant Duke Energy plans to spend industry record $103 billion on growth as data centers and affordability take center stage
Utility giant Duke Energy may not be a household name, but it sits at the epicenter of the AI data center boom and affordability debate as it plans to spend an industry record of $103 billion for growth over just five years—and CEO Harry…
Just 11 AI Data Centers Could Belch More Fumes Than Entire Countries
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Just eleven gas-powered data centers in the US could belch more greenhouse emissions than countries with populations of tens of millions of people, according to a new analysis by…
Opinion | China's AI token drive is really about upgrading inland economies
The idea of a token economy is gaining traction. The concept is still nascent, loosely defined and easy to dismiss as just another piece of artificial intelligence jargon. It is no surprise Chinese policymakers are quick to jump on the bandwagon.
New global panel aims to accelerate move away from fossil fuels
A panel of global experts has been launched to provide scientific input for countries that want to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels and manage the growing risks of high oil prices, geopolitical conflict and extreme weather damage. The…
Lefty billionaire's two-faced response on paying more taxes goes viral
Billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer is facing backlash after a viral clip showed him saying his own tax bill is “not the answer” to inequality. In the clip, private equity baron Steyer squabbles with Republican Steve Hilton — who…
Saundersfoot named best 'seaside town in UK' by Time Out
With its 'most gorgeous beach of any British seaside resort' and 'exceptional views' one Welsh seaside town has been crowned the best in the UK by entertainment bible, Time Out. Saundersfoot in Pembrokeshire has been crowned top of the list for the…
Industry group opposes changes to pollution rules
By Lin Ching-hua and Jake Chung / Staff reporter, with staff writer The Taipei-based Chinese National Federation of Industries (CNFI) yesterday opposed amendments to the Air Pollution Control Act…
I live in beautiful seaside city that tourists overlook - it ticks every box
It's the 12th most-visited city in Britain for overnight stays, according to official tourism data — below Brighton, Oxford, Bristol and Bath. To me, this means a lot of people are missing out on what is one of the finest places in the UK to…
'The damage is done': Why the IEA chief believes the global oil market will never return to normal
Birol said governments will rethink their energy strategies after the crisis. “Their perception of risk and reliability will change. Governments will review their energy strategies,” he told The Guardian. “There will be a…
Welsh Labour is dying
Tredegar in south Wales is more than 150 miles from Tufnell Park in north London. Neil Kinnock – who led the Labour Party between 1983 and 1992 – was born in the former and now lives in the latter. Kinnock is one of the last living…
Portland has to hold the cruise industry accountable | Opinion
JoAnn Locktov is a Portland resident and a co-founder of the volunteer advocacy organization Portland Cruise Control. Joey Brunelle is a Portland resident and is on the steering committee of the Portland Climate Action Team. The majority of cruise…
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