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National Grid to site biggest substation in UK near planned Teesside datacentre
National Grid has agreed to purchase land on Teesside to build Britain’s largest electricity substation, designed to power a neighboring artificial intelligence datacentre as the UK expands its AI infrastructure.
Britain should not issue apology over slave trade, says Kemi Badenoch
British Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch opposes issuing an apology for Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade, calling it a distraction from forward-looking Commonwealth priorities.
Energy Transition Plans Keep Freezing Today’s Demand Into Tomorrow
Energy transition analysis often assumes current market size continues into the future, potentially overestimating replacement needs as industries transform and demand shifts with technology and pricing.
Can Undersea Volcanoes Power Cities? A Seattle Startup Just Took the First Step
A Seattle-based geothermal startup successfully generated net-positive electricity from an underwater volcanic plant, marking a potential breakthrough for clean energy generation in coastal cities.
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Bill Maher’s Jab About Ariana Grande’s Weight Leads to ‘Real Time’ Studio Audience Groans
Bill Maher drew audience groans during his HBO show’s opening monologue when he made a weight-related joke about Ariana Grande following his UFO segment commentary.
‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Cinematographer, Editor and Star Jack Haven Break Down Little Death’s Bloody One-Take Dance
Director Jane Schoenbrun coordinated an ambitious one-take sequence in ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ featuring actor Jack Haven performing a choreographed massacre set to Counting Crows’ ‘A Long December.’
Two Eiffel Towers, One Perfect Ending: Inside the Final Frame of ‘Hacks’
The final scene of ‘Hacks’ required seamless visual effects work combining the real Eiffel Tower in Paris with its Las Vegas replica, along with careful choreography at multiple resort locations.
Ariana Grande Debuts at No. 1 on Album Chart With ‘Petal,’ Earning Her Best First-Week Numbers in Seven Years
Ariana Grande’s album ‘Petal’ debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 295,000 equivalent units, marking her strongest opening week in seven years and earning her seventh chart-topping album.
North Sea oil industry urges Burnham to approve new drilling in UK waters
North Sea oil industry urges incoming PM Andy Burnham to approve new drilling in UK waters, arguing it supports reindustrialization and energy security alongside renewable energy transition.
Bank of England to stop accepting bonds linked to coal for key loans
The Bank of England will stop accepting thermal coal-related bonds as collateral for commercial bank loans starting in October, citing climate and financial risks.
Trump EPA Plan to Put Louisiana in Charge of Toxic Coal Ash Threatens Drinking Water
Environmental groups oppose a Trump administration plan to transfer coal ash oversight to Louisiana, citing groundwater contamination at all active state coal plants and the state’s weak environmental enforcement record.
Electric Mining Truck Uses Sodium-Ion Batteries
A sodium-ion battery-powered mining truck has been delivered to a Chinese mining company, marking what developers claim is the first electric mining truck of its kind in the world.
European Countries Cut Tens of Billions of Euros of Fossil Fuel Imports from Wind & Solar Power Growth
European countries reduced fossil fuel imports by tens of billions of euros through accelerated renewable energy deployment following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with wind and solar comprising 30% of EU electricity supply by 2025.
Climate Change Is Rewriting Europe’s Nuclear Cooling Assumptions
European nuclear plants faced unexpected cooling constraints during recent heat waves, with Romania using explosives to clear river channels and multiple countries reducing reactor output significantly.
Octopus Energy denies it is anti-union as GMB pushes for recognition for workers
GMB union is seeking formal recognition at Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest energy company, though the firm says there is currently no staff demand for unionization and denies being anti-union.
What Does It Take to Reopen a Nuclear Power Plant?
The Trump administration is pursuing nuclear plant restarts as part of efforts to expand U.S. nuclear capacity, though reactivating decades-old reactors presents significant technical and financial challenges.