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Crisis on the Nile: Global warming and overuse threaten Africa’s longest river

Running from Uganda to Egypt, the Nile is essential to the survival of millions of people living in Africa. But a combination of climate change and human overuse is drying up the river, and worsening conditions for farmers who fear low harvests and loss of electricity.

France 24

Blackouts UK: What to expect and who would be exempt?

The National Grid warned there could be blackouts on ‘very very cold winter days’

The Independent UK

Russian-installed Kherson authorities say no electricity, water in city after 'sabotage'

The Russian-installed administration in Ukraine's Kherson region said on Sunday that a number of settlements, including Kherson city had lost water and power supplies after what it said was an act of "sabotage".

Reuters

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Is Ukraine war speeding Europe’s transition to renewable energy?

Shortages are leading to policy pivot towards cleaner energy future, but some see lack of cash to sustain investment.

Al Jazeera

Couple charged whopping £13,000 for gas and electric bill in just ONE NIGHT

Stewart Neely, from Kilmarnock, had been paying £156 a month for his gas and electricity and the police officer kept a close eye on his bill but was gobsmacked when he checked it last Monday to find himself owing £13,037.71

Daily Mirror

Mortified Scottish couple charged £13,000 by OVO Energy for bill in one night

Stewart Neely, 54, usually pays £156 per month for gas and electricity to supplier OVO Energy via direct debit but found his account had gone from £189.99 in credit last Monday to £13,037.71 in arrears the next day

Edinburgh Live

Research: Cutting Coal Offers Significant Health Benefits However Environmental justice Issues Remain

According to a recent study that used data from Texas and nearby states, the most popular methods for cutting greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation also have enough positive effects on health to pay for themselves entirely. Read more on Dynamite News

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Dad with young daughter killed in freak electrocution at work just before wedding day

David Outhwaite was working on a power line pole which incorrectly had live electricity running through it when he was killed just months before his wedding day

Daily Mirror

Harmondsworth: Detainees cause disturbance at London immigration centre

A group of detainees understood to be armed with weapons at a west London immigration centre caused a “disturbance” during a power outage, the Home Office has said. No one was injured during the incident overnight at Harmondsworth detention centre near Heathrow Airport, according to the department. Electricity issues began…

Evening Standard

Widow 'absolutely furious' after hotel cancels her Christmas Day lunch

Lorna Brown had booked a Christmas Day lunch along with her friend, who had recently lost her husband, but she was left "furious" after the hotel cancelled on her, leaving her scrambling to find a replacement

Daily Mirror

Ukraine grid operator steps up rolling blackouts in some regions

Ukraine's national grid operator said on Saturday it would step up rolling blackouts in Kyiv and seven Ukrainian regions in response to what it said was increased electricity consumption.

Reuters

Inside UK immigration centre as detainees left in dark after night of chaos

Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, one detainee inside Harmondsworth immigration centre spoke of their terror being trapped inside, 'abandoned' by staff there and stuck without electricity or running water

Daily Mirror

‘Tedious and horrible’: What life was like during the 1970s blackouts

As the National Grid warns Britons could face blackouts due to the energy crisis we look back at the last time the country was plunged into darkness

The Independent UK

Winter blackout: What to expect and who would be exempt?

The National Grid warned there could be blackouts on ‘very very cold winter days’

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Power blackouts across Ukraine amid Russian shelling

Ukraine’s state electricity operator has announced regular scheduled blackouts in Kyiv and seven other regions of the country in the aftermath of Russia’s devastating strikes on energy infrastructure

ABC News

What can Australians do to prepare for power price rises? Is an air fryer the answer?

Air fryer sales in the UK are rocketing as consumers desperately seek ways to contain rapidly rising power bills. With electricity prices set to increase in Australia, many households here are also looking at ways to save on energy costs.

The Independent UK

Money-off scheme for cutting energy use at peak times launches today - see full list of firms taking part

The scheme will run from November to March

Evening Standard

Winter blackouts: How will the money-saving energy scheme work?

The voluntary scheme will start in November - but only for those with a smart meter

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Full details unveiled of energy scheme that pays households to cut electricity use at peak times

The new Demand Flexibility Service, that has been approved by energy regulator Ofgem, could save households up to £100 and help the nation avoid blackouts this winter

The Guardian - UK

Britain’s biggest suppliers to offer discounts for off-peak electricity usage

Ofgem approves National Grid scheme that could cut household bills by £100 this winter and reduce risk of power cuts

The Independent UK

How you can get money for using appliances at off-peak times

Scheme to launch this month after trial by energy supplier saw some customers paid £2 per kilowatt hour

Evening Standard

Money saving energy scheme launched to avoid blackouts

It comes after warnings by the energy network operator that blackouts could be needed in a worst-case scenario.

Daily Record

National Grid launches money-off energy scheme to stop blackouts - how to apply

Households could save £20 a month for using less electricity this winter.

Manchester Evening News

Households could save £100 off energy bills under new National Grid scheme

The move aims to reduce blackouts this winter while reducing gas and electricity costs

Liverpool Echo

New scheme offers households £100 energy bill discount to cut usage

The scheme is part of efforts to avoid potential blackouts

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