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Climate shocks hit hydropower in Southern Africa, reviving interest in coal
Prolonged droughts, especially those linked to the 2023–24 El Niño, exposed the vulnerability of Zambia and Zimbabwe's hydropower-dependent electricity systems, triggering severe power shortages and renewing interest in coal. While…
India's coal dispatch surges 17.3% in July as production growth stands at 7.5%
India's coal production rose 7.51 per cent year-on-year to 69.75 million tonnes (MT) in July 2026, while coal dispatch grew at a significantly faster pace of 17.34 per cent to 86.33 MT, according to provisional data released by the Ministry of…
This Texas coal mine will soon be home to a 1.2GW solar farm
Construction is underway on a $1.7 billion solar and battery storage project in Texas that will turn existing coal mining land into a hub of clean energy generation. Panamint Capital announced last week that it broke ground on the 1.2-gigawatt Big…
£12 hair buy helped Martine McCutcheon 'never have dandruff again'
Dandruff can cause flakiness and irritation, affecting confidence and how our scalp and hair look and feel. While there's many shampoos and topical products on the market that claim to help, it can be tricky to know where to start. Now, Love…
India To Climate Cartel: Count Us Out
Sometimes a story gets buried not because editors conspire against it, but because the news cycle has room for only one crisis at a time. This year the big news has been the Iran war. But even accounting for competing headlines, the silence around…
Colombia to restore Israel ties, use technology to combat drugs, crime
Colombia's incoming president, Abelardo de la Espriella, is preparing to reverse nearly every major element of Gustavo Petro's Israel policy after taking office on August 7. His government says it will restore full diplomatic and economic relations…
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Australia's clean energy transition is growing more complex. Middle East conflicts have thrust fuel security to the forefront, while artificial intelligence, data centres and broad electrification drive record power demand. As coal retires, leaders…
Developer accused of trying to hide history of 1,000-home site
Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder - a saying that proves to be quite apt when considering two half-wheels that once stood at the entrance to one of Nottinghamshire's biggest ongoing housing developments. The two bright red structures may have…
Years of Bad Financial Decisions Left Me With $145K in Debt. I Don't Know Where to Start
Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Years of bad financial decisions left one person with about $145,000 in debt, despite earning a six-figure salary. Now, after years of trying to…
Meet the coaches, measurers, and builders carving out a slice of the AI cost-saving business
Don't use Swiss Army knives for surgically precise work; use scalpels. That's what Manos Koukoumidis and other players in the AI cost-saving business say is the biggest problem with how companies use AI. They're using the most powerful, versatile…
Australia: Miner killed at Peak Downs in central Queensland
A miner was killed and another seriously injured in a collision between two vehicles at the BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) Peak Downs open-cut coal mine in central Queensland's Bowen Basin on July 24. According to the Australian Broadcasting…
Study Confirms Climate Acceleration, Warming Now Almost Twice As Fast As 1970-2015
Washington: Global warming appears to have shifted into a faster gear. After removing the effects of El Nino, volcanic eruptions, and solar cycles, researchers found that the planet has warmed at roughly 0.35°C per decade over the past ten…
Why the idea for a 14-mile tunnel between Manchester and Sheffield has returned
A tunnel under the Pennines connecting Manchester and Sheffield sparked excitement 10 years ago. Back in 2016, the government said they would look into the idea that could cut notoriously bad traffic and promote connectivity and growth between…
A blissful wooden lodge, perfect countryside, and everything a family could need
Driving down a country lane in the Yorkshire Wolds we didn't pass a single other car. We came to a picturesque family-run working farm, right behind that farm sits Kesters Country Lodges - our home for the weekend. My family of three, four…
9 States With The Most Solar Panels (And How They Use Them)
Artistgndphotography/Getty Images Solar energy is a key pillar not only within the world of renewable energy, but also in the total energy mix of the world. Interest in photovoltaic panel technology continues to grow as individual home solar…
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