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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…
Why Japan should help pay for Indonesia's coal exit
In the global race to decarbonize, Indonesia sits at a crossroads. It is one of the world's largest coal producers and consumers, and its economic geography tells a stark story: entire provinces — from West Java's industrial corridors to…
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…
Industrial heritage inspires new creative outlooks
After weeks of relentless spring rain, French-German artist Alexandre Dupeyron finally navigated the decaying corridors and broken staircases of an abandoned coal mining area in Ningxiang, Hunan province. His footsteps stirred the dust that had…
'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…
How frustration at Cop stalemates has inspired first global talks to ditch fossil fuels
No. Under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, all global governments, bar a few failed states, have met for a “conference of the parties” (Cop) almost every year since 1992 to discuss the climate. But that process requires…
Reform UK asks steel bosses to draft 'alternative strategy' for industry
Reform UK has asked steel bosses to draw up an “alternative steel strategy” to rival recent government plans, stoking industry fears over a charm offensive by Nigel Farage's party as it eyes gains in former Labour heartlands. Richard…
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…
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