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Russia’s labor migration from Central Asia fell 15 percent in the first half of 2026, worsening the country’s critical worker shortage amid stricter policies and competing recruitment efforts.

Rising US electricity and gasoline prices are becoming central campaign issues in the November midterm elections, with candidates prioritizing energy affordability over climate concerns and data center expansion facing increasing scrutiny.

European Union energy ministers agreed to triple energy storage capacity by 2030, adding roughly 30-35 gigawatt-hours of new capacity by 2028 to address mounting energy security concerns.

Startup Aternium is building a green hydrogen facility in Delaware that co-produces deuterium oxide, targeting industries seeking alternatives to natural gas-derived hydrogen amid shifting federal policy.

Supercritical CO₂ has genuine industrial applications, but scaling the technology to support large-scale carbon capture and storage faces significant challenges including massive infrastructure costs, safety risks, and competing alternatives.

The European Commission pledged nearly $5.8 billion in June for renewable energy projects across the Middle East and North Africa, aiming to establish a clean energy trade corridor and help both regions transition away from fossil fuels.

Scientists at UC Davis and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory achieved a major fusion reactor materials breakthrough using metallic foils that facilitate deuterium-deuterium reactions at lower temperatures with greater efficiency.

Global jet fuel shortages have intensified as the Strait of Hormuz closure persists, forcing airlines worldwide to scramble for alternative supplies and manage volatile fuel costs.