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Hundreds protest in Caernarfon over data centre plans
Hundreds protested in Caernarfon against a planned data centre on a 101-acre site, with over 22,500 petition signatures opposing the development despite promises of significant job creation.
Gene-edited bananas that don’t go brown could hit UK supermarkets
Gene-edited bananas that resist browning have cleared a key regulatory hurdle in the UK, potentially reaching supermarkets as a means to reduce food waste and CO2 emissions.
Ex-Barclays traders jailed for rigging interest rates have convictions quashed
Five former Barclays traders convicted of rigging interest rates have had their convictions overturned by London’s court of appeal, following similar acquittals for traders at other banks.
Badenoch’s inheritance tax gambit makes no economic sense | Heather Stewart
Kemi Badenoch’s inheritance tax proposal would cost £6bn in foregone revenue while primarily benefiting the wealthiest households, economists argue it could harm economic growth by discouraging property sales in high-demand areas.
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Jhené Aiko Scores First No. 1 on Albums Chart With ‘Westside Whimsy’
Jhené Aiko achieved her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with her fourth studio record “Westside Whimsy,” earning 74,000 equivalent album units.
CrossCountry cancels almost all rail services after power cut hits control centre
CrossCountry cancelled nearly all train services across Great Britain after a power outage disabled its Birmingham control centre, with limited service resuming later Sunday and normal operations expected Monday.
Safeguarding the Integrity of EU Synthetic Fuels Targets under ReFuelEU Aviation & FuelEU Maritime
EU officials express concern that allowing electrolytic hydrogen as an intermediate input in biofuel production could undermine synthetic fuel targets under ReFuelEU Aviation and FuelEU Maritime regulations.
New York City Will Install 600 New Curbside EV Charging Stations
New York City will install 600 new curbside electric vehicle charging stations over three years, expanding a successful pilot program to support the city’s electrification goals and address charging gaps in underserved neighborhoods.
Solar Energy Industries Association to Combine with Coalition for Community Solar Access, Strengthening Advocacy for Entire Solar & Storage Industry Across the Country
The Solar Energy Industries Association and Coalition for Community Solar Access announced a merger, with CCSA integrating into SEIA in early October to create a unified advocate for the entire solar and storage industry.
China Will Dominate Global Nuclear Energy Through 2035, Analyst Says
China is expected to become the world’s leading nuclear power producer within the next decade, surpassing both France and the United States, according to an energy analyst’s recent assessment.
Hormuz Crisis to Push Global Coal Demand to Record High
The International Energy Agency expects global coal demand to reach a record 8.94 billion metric tonnes this year, driven by Strait of Hormuz trade disruptions that have constrained oil and gas supplies.
How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Recent UK heatwaves are prompting debate over whether homes need air conditioning and how to balance adaptation spending against carbon-cutting efforts as extreme heat intensifies.
Heatwaves and wildfires are setting back air quality improvements, UN finds
Wildfires and heatwaves intensified by climate change are reversing air quality gains globally, according to a UN report, while creating harmful feedback loops affecting public health.
Can an entire Arctic ecosystem evolve to adapt to the climate crisis?
Scientists in Alaska are studying whether Arctic species can collectively adapt to climate change fast enough to preserve entire ecosystems, focusing on interconnected relationships between birds, fish, insects, and plants.
Climate solutions most likely to reach ‘positive tipping points’ revealed by scientists
Scientists identify clean electricity as the highest-leverage solution for triggering cascading positive environmental change, alongside commodity supply chain reform and methane reduction strategies.
Climate ‘feedback loops’ could worsen global warming by 30%, study finds
A new study finds climate feedback loops from thawing permafrost, wildfires, and wetlands could amplify global warming by 20-30% by century’s end, adding 0.2-0.4°C beyond current projections.