UK Tax Rises Back on the Table as Burnham Faces Fiscal Crunch
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham signals tax rises could feature in the upcoming Autumn Budget as the government confronts fiscal pressures and rising borrowing costs.
Norway’s Troll Gas Expansion Buys Europe Time—But Not New Supply
Norway has begun production from Troll Phase 3 Stage 2, accelerating delivery of 55 billion cubic meters of natural gas to Europe from existing reserves rather than introducing new supply sources.
Uranium Prices Surge as Nuclear Demand Accelerates
Uranium futures prices approached $89 per pound in August, driven by tightening supplies, renewed government nuclear support, and rising electricity demand from AI infrastructure expansion.
Another New Solar Factory Rises In A Deep Red US State
A Charleston-based solar manufacturer opened a 1.3-gigawatt factory in South Carolina on August 17, marking a significant expansion of the state’s nascent solar manufacturing sector and creating 167 jobs initially.
A Hydrogen Generator Charged An Electric Ship. Why Was Hydrogen There?
GeoPura demonstrated hydrogen-powered charging of an electric vessel at Tilbury port, but experts question whether hydrogen is the optimal solution compared to simpler battery-storage alternatives for maritime applications.
Broad Coalition of 95 Organizations Urges Congress to Reject Attacks on Long-Standing Clean Air Protections
A 95-organization coalition urged Congress to reject four resolutions that would overturn Clean Air Act preemption waivers governing vehicle and engine emission standards already in effect.