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‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Crashes Into Tokyo Film Festival With Stars Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe in Tow
Takashi Yamazaki’s “Godzilla Minus Zero” drew packed audiences to the Tokyo International Film Festival, with enthusiastic crowds and a 92 percent Rotten Tomatoes score ahead of its Nov. 3 Japanese release.
World’s Largest Electric Ferry Enters Service In Buenos Aires
The China Zorrilla, the world’s largest electric ferry, began commercial service in Buenos Aires today, operating between Argentina and Uruguay with capacity for 225 cars and 2,100 passengers.
Walmart launches joint membership with Sam’s Club as it leans into delivery, gas discounts
Walmart announced a combined membership with Sam’s Club for $120 annually, offering warehouse access, free delivery, streaming subscriptions, and gas savings to compete for price-sensitive shoppers.
Tesla and SpaceX: Why does Elon Musk want to merge the companies?
Elon Musk is exploring a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX, two trillion-dollar companies, with special committees assessing the deal, though shareholder approval would be required.
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U.S. Solar and Storage Industry Statement on New Sec. 232 Tariffs on Solar
The Trump administration has imposed new tariffs and minimum import prices on polysilicon and solar products, prompting industry leaders to warn of increased costs for manufacturers and consumers.
New Nuclear Gets Built When Governments Run Development & Taxpayers Take The Risk
New nuclear power plants succeed when governments direct development, organize financing, and absorb construction risks, rather than relying on merchant-market investments, according to analysis of recent projects in Britain, Czechia, and China.
Ukraine’s Drone War Is Breaking Russia’s Fuel Grip on Central Asia
Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russian refineries are forcing Central Asian nations to abandon dependence on Russian fuel supplies, prompting rapid diversification efforts and long-term shifts in regional energy markets.
Trump Faces Growing Pressure to Restrict U.S. Oil Exports
The Trump administration faces pressure to ban U.S. oil exports to reduce fuel prices elevated by global supply disruptions, though officials deny current plans to restrict exports.
The Hormuz Crisis Has Forever Changed the Economics of Energy Security
Recent disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz have challenged assumptions about uninterrupted energy corridor access, prompting markets to reassess risk valuations and reshape long-term capital allocation in the global energy system.
America’s $4 Billion Wind Retreat Is a Bet on Permanently Cheap Gas
The U.S. Department of the Interior has reached agreements worth approximately $3.9 billion with energy companies to abandon offshore wind projects and redirect capital toward natural gas, LNG, and oil infrastructure.
Access to finance ‘strengthens climate resilience’ among sub-Saharan women
A study finds that women’s access to financial services strengthens household climate resilience in sub-Saharan Africa, though long-term protection requires addressing broader gender inequality.
Factcheck: No, Europe’s heatwaves are not being ‘caused’ by declining air pollution
European heatwaves are becoming more intense due to greenhouse gas warming, not declining air pollution, despite recent media misreporting that attributed rising temperatures to cleaner air.
Correcting climate ‘misperceptions’ may not boost climate action
A study finds that simply correcting public misperceptions about climate action support may not increase actual climate-friendly behavior, challenging previous assumptions about effective climate communication strategies.
Here’s what supercharged the monster wildfires in Spain and France
Hundreds of thousands of people evacuated from France and Spain as massive wildfires fueled by heat waves, drought, and climate change devastate the region, marking one of Europe’s worst wildfire seasons on record.
India’s monsoon rains in danger as UN chief warns planet is ‘on fire’
India’s monsoon faces risk as a strengthening El Niño system pushes global temperatures higher, with UN officials warning of unprecedented climate impacts through October.
Relentless UK heatwaves turn ‘green and pleasant land’ brown
Half of England and Wales are in drought as July becomes the driest month on record, with extreme heat driving record wildfires and widespread water shortages affecting millions of people.