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Flu cases higher than usual in England during September, experts say
Flu activity in England during September exceeded seasonal norms, prompting health officials to recommend vaccination as the primary preventive measure, particularly for high-risk groups.
Trans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS England says
NHS England issued new guidance directing trans patients to hospital wards aligned with their biological sex rather than gender identity, marking a shift from previous policy following a Supreme Court ruling.
Crude oil exports from strait of Hormuz largely return to pre-war levels
Crude oil exports from the Strait of Hormuz have rebounded to pre-conflict levels through alternative transport methods including pipelines and ship-to-ship transfers, though refined product supplies remain severely constrained.
U.S. Nuclear Fuel Independence Edges Closer as Urenco Expansion Hits 75%
The only commercial uranium enrichment facility in the U.S. has reached 75% completion on its expansion project, advancing the nation’s goal of reducing dependence on foreign nuclear fuel sources.
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Installed Solar Power Now Enough For 50 Million US Homes
The United States now has enough installed solar capacity to power approximately 50 million homes, representing one-third of the nation’s residential electricity needs, according to industry data.
MN Power Ordered to Continue Investigating Alternatives to New Gas Plant
Minnesota’s Public Utilities Commission rejected Minnesota Power’s proposal for a new gas plant, directing the utility to explore cost-effective alternatives while maintaining grid reliability.
Solar Power Beats Coal And Gas With Both Hands Tied
US solar power continues to lead domestic energy growth, expected to expand 21% in 2026 despite facing Trump administration headwinds and policy obstacles.
Aberdeen Paid £556k Per Hydrogen Bus. Five Years Later, First Bus Is Paying £30k
Aberdeen’s hydrogen buses, originally costing £556,000 each, are being sold to First Bus for £30,000 per vehicle after hydrogen-supply problems left them unused for years.
China’s Growing Iran Trade Is Moving Overland Through Central Asia
A 55-container freight train carrying Chinese goods crossed into Kazakhstan on September 7, bound for Iran via Central Asia, establishing an alternative trade route that bypasses Persian Gulf shipping disrupted by US-Iran tensions.
New MIT Process Could Solve Hydrogen’s Biggest Supply Chain Problem
MIT researchers have developed a more energy-efficient process to extract high-purity hydrogen from ammonia, potentially addressing major supply chain barriers that have limited commercial viability of green hydrogen.
Wealthy Investors Flock To Oil & Gas Assets Amid Energy Crisis
Wealthy investors and family offices are increasingly targeting oil and gas assets as high energy prices and AI-driven demand create investment opportunities in the sector.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
Scientists are investigating whether the Atlantic Ocean’s major current system could weaken or change, potentially bringing extreme weather swings to Britain and beyond.
Explainer: The CMIP7 emissions scenarios – and how they explore future climate change
Climate modelers have released new emissions scenarios for CMIP7 that will guide future climate projections. The scenarios differ notably from previous versions used in earlier assessment reports, with revised population and economic assumptions.
Guest post: Why tough methane cuts are crucial for keeping warming ‘well-below’ 2C
New research shows that achieving climate targets below 2°C requires substantial methane cuts alongside net-zero CO2 goals, as methane alone could push warming above safe limits.
Minister tells Brits to stock up on days of supplies after ‘supersize’ El Niño warning
Britain’s environment secretary urges citizens to stockpile food and water as forecasters warn of the largest El Niño in 1,000 years, expected to bring extreme weather globally and a wet, stormy winter to the UK.
As family farms decline and the climate heats up, farmers weigh what to do with their land
As farmland acreage declines across Michigan and beyond, farmers face mounting pressure from rising land values, climate impacts, and succession challenges, prompting many to explore conservation easements and other preservation strategies.