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Getting Raked Over the Coals
In an artful move that has wrongfooted its critics, the NPP government would seem to have orchestrated the resignation of Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and Ministry Secretary Udayanga Hemapala, while simultaneously appointing a Special…
China Coal Energy Co. (OTCMKTS:CCOZY) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest
China Coal Energy Co. (OTCMKTS:CCOZY - Get Free Report) was the target of a large increase in short interest during the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 181 shares, an increase of 212.1% from the March 31st total…
As coal chokes Johannesburg, South African scientists launch pollution warning app
Scientists at the University of Witwatersrand have designed South Africa's first app to warn residents of pollution levels, as Johannesburg suffers a spike in coal emissions in recent weeks, causing breathing problems and other…
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…
The 'fraud triangle' crushing our trust, from gangs to the NDIS
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. On Thursday morning, readers of The Sydney Morning Herald woke up to front-page…
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.
The Truth About China's Green Energy Industry
Over the past few years, China has invested heavily in its renewable energy sector. In 2025, the country built enough energy capacity to power Germany twice over, with the vast majority of that capacity coming from solar and wind power. But while…
Act before commodities boom leaves us bust, urges former Treasury boss
Why doesn't Australia collect more tax revenue on the sale of its natural resources? We are a high-income country. We have one of the richest economies per person in the world on paper. But our obsession with exporting raw materials means our…
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…
How heatwave has driven an early surge in India's power demand
This year, however, the surge has arrived in April itself, pointing to an early onset of heat stress in key regions. The last time annual peak demand was reached this early in the year was in 2022–23. The rise is also sharp on a year-on-year…
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…
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…
West Bengal Election: Mamata Banerjee Alleges BJP's Overreach
Mamata Banerjee accuses the BJP of deploying its entire machinery, including Union ministers and NDA Chief Ministers, to defeat her party in the West Bengal assembly elections, alleging false promises and misuse of central forces. Mamata Banerjee…
Democrat Josh Shapiro tests political muscle in swing-state Pennsylvania's midterms
Josh Shapiro may be heavily favored to win reelection as Pennsylvania governor, but that doesn't mean there isn't a lot on the line for him this year. Shapiro, who is just beginning to hit the campaign trail, wants voters to give Democrats control…
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