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South Africa’s electricity price is soaring. Why protests are often the only way for people to be heard

Millions of unemployed South Africans, many of whom survive on a Social Relief of Distress Grant government grant of R370 (about US$21) per month, are not able to pay for electricity and still afford food and shelter. In the working class community of Thembisa in South Africa’s industrial heartland of…

The Conversation

Italy OKs Vatican plan to turn Rome field into solar farm to meet Vatican City's electricity needs

Italy has agreed to a Vatican plan turn a 430-hectare (1,000-acre) plot of land north of Rome into a vast solar farm that will generate enough electricity to meet the needs of Vatican City

The Independent UK

Oil and gas production 75 per cent below peak as UK renewable usage hits record high

PRODUCTION of oil and gas is now 75 per cent below the peak seen in 1999 as renewable usage hits a record high

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Renewables generate half of UK’s electricity in 2024 in new record high

Official figures show wind, solar, hydro and biomass generated 50.4% of UK power last year.

Evening Standard

Nat-Gas Prices Retreat on a Mixed Weather Forecast

September Nymex natural gas (NGU25 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.097 (-3.09%). Sep nat-gas prices retreated on Wednesday due to a mixed weather forecast and the outlook for weekly nat-gas inventories to increase more than the seasonal average. Forecaster Vaisala said Wednesday that below-normal temperatures are forecast along the East...

Barchart

3 Natural Gas Stocks That Are Booming Because Of AI

Artificial intelligence may be making more headlines in the financial media than in the technology press – and for good reason.

Benzinga

Take a deep dive into the inflation numbers and the RBA’s decision not to cut rates seems inexplicable

In a majority of capital cities in Australia, inflation is now below 2% – that is, below the Reserve Bank’s target range

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Why the environmental impacts of a boom in desalination are too big to ignore

IN FOCUS: The process of desalination produces highly concentrated brine as a waste product, which can create ocean ‘dead zones’. Most desalination plants around the world are also powered by fossil fuels, writes Nick Ferris

The Independent UK

Martin Lewis reveals green way to save hundreds on your energy bills

There are now around 1.5 million UK households fitted with solar panels

The Independent UK

The renewable energy revolution is a feat of technology

An energy revolution is underway in this century, though most people have not noticed it

The Guardian - US

Shield poorer households from costs of clean energy plans, says Ofgem

As regulator for Great Britain launches review, it warns of upgrade of energy networks creating ‘winners and losers’

The Guardian - UK

Trump calls wind energy a ‘con job’: Here’s what the data actually says about his tirade on turbines

US President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of wind energy during a visit to Scotland, calling turbines ugly, costly, and harmful to wildlife.

Euronews

Hot US Weather Forecasts Push Nat-Gas Prices Higher

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ25 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.093 (+3.11%). Aug nat-gas prices settled sharply higher Tuesday as forecasts for hotter US weather sparked short covering in nat-gas futures. Forecaster Vaisala on Tuesday said that above-normal temperatures are forecast for the West and the East for the August...

Barchart

Great Lakes offshore wind could power the region and beyond

Offshore wind power could provide far more electricity than the U.S. uses for residential, commercial and industrial purposes. But the federal government has recently stopped approving offshore projects in the ocean.

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The Independent UK

Cheyenne to host massive AI data center using more electricity than all Wyoming homes combined

A massive AI data center proposed near Cheyenne, Wyoming, would use more electricity than all homes in the state combined

Barchart

Nat-Gas Prices Fall on Forecasts for Cooler US Temps

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ25 ) on Monday closed down -0.122 (-3.92%). Aug nat-gas prices tumbled to a 3-month low on Monday and settled sharply lower after US weather forecasts cooled, which will reduce nat-gas demand from electricity providers for air conditioning usage. Forecaster Vaisala on Monday said that forecasts...

Euronews

Portugal announces €137mln investment in electricity grid upgrades after blackout

Environment and Energy Minister Maria Graça Carvalho said the plan would ensure that the Iberian nation of 10.6 million is better prepared for future emergencies.

TechRadar

Your ChatGPT use is probably the reason your electric bill is rising

Energy costs are rising for some consumers, and AI might be the root cause.

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The Independent UK

Portugal invests in electricity grid upgrades after Iberian blackout

Portuguese authorities have announced measures to strengthen the country's electricity system after the April 28 blackout that affected most of Spain and Portugal

The Conversation

How wind and solar power helps keep America’s farms alive

Drive through the plains of Iowa or Kansas and you’ll see more than rows of corn, wheat and soybeans. You’ll also see towering wind turbines spinning above fields and solar panels shining in the sun on barns and machine sheds.

Euronews

The Baltics scored a key European victory on energy security that can inspire others

Through smart policymaking, courage and collaboration, the Baltic states can serve as an inspiration to many countries around the world, the IEA executive director and the energy ministers of the three Baltic states write in an Euronews exclusive.

International Business Times UK

Dominion Power Outage Map Reveals Virginia's Hardest-Hit Areas — Is Electricity Fully Restored?

Power outages across Virginia leave thousands in the dark. Dominion Energy's map highlights worst-hit counties as restoration efforts continue.

Benzinga

'At i2Cool, We're Building A Global Ecosystem For A Green, Sustainable Future—Not Just Selling Technology,' Says Prof. Zhu

Born out of breakthrough research at the City University of Hong Kong, i2Cool is redefining the future of sustainable cooling. Founded by leading professors and young scientists from the School of Energy and Environment, the company transforms cutting-edge science—featured in top journals like Science—into real-world solutions. Its core technology, based on…

Al Jazeera

How do air conditioners work, and what is the effect on the environment?

As record heatwaves boost demand for cooling, air conditioning becomes vital – but with a steep environmental cost.

Barchart

Forecasts for Hotter US Weather Boost Nat-Gas Prices

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ25 ) on Friday closed up +0.016 (+0.52%). Aug nat-gas prices recovered from early losses Friday and settled higher after US weather forecasts shifted to warmer, which would boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers for air conditioning usage. Forecaster Atmospheric G2 said Friday that forecasts shifted...

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