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Race to rearm: Telford gun hall brings tank barrel production back to the UK
The UK opened a new tank barrel production facility in Telford on Thursday, marking the return of military manufacturing capability after two decades of reliance on foreign suppliers.
How do Israel’s elections work and who are the main contenders?
Israel holds a general election on 27 October, its first since the 7 October 2023 Hamas attacks. Incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu faces a competitive race against former military commander Gadi Eisenkot amid security concerns and political divisions.
Oil Prices Stay High as War Keeps Supply Tight Into 2027
Oil prices remain elevated as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, with Brent crude futures for January 2027 trading at $102.59 per barrel, signaling expectations of prolonged supply constraints.
Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
As electricity prices surge, some heat pump owners find their bills higher than before, raising questions about whether focusing on clean power generation adequately addresses climate goals.
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ChargePoint CEO says 70% stock surge ‘is the beginning of the momentum’
ChargePoint stock surged over 70% after beating second-quarter expectations and guiding toward continued performance improvements, with CEO Rick Wilmer calling it “the beginning of the momentum.”
Millions in Great Britain could face emergency power cuts at short notice
Millions of British households could face short-notice power cuts under new rules allowing the electricity system operator to implement rolling blackouts to prevent grid collapse when supplies run low.
Great Britain braced to pay millions for backup electricity during solar eclipse
Great Britain’s grid operator is preparing to pay millions for emergency electricity supplies to offset the near-total solar eclipse expected to eliminate solar power generation on Wednesday evening.
Households in Great Britain ‘could owe energy suppliers £7bn by end of year’
Domestic energy debt in Great Britain could reach £7bn by year-end due to rising gas and electricity prices and an expected 4% increase in the price cap from October, industry groups warn.
‘Winter panic’: EU gas stores at their lowest level in 13 years
European gas storage levels have fallen to their lowest point in 13 years as the region approaches winter, prompting concerns about price volatility and potential supply constraints.
Britain Faces a North Sea Crossroads as Jackdaw and Rosebank Await Approval
The UK government faces a decision on approving the Jackdaw and Rosebank North Sea oil fields, with nearly £11 billion in private investment pending and broader implications for energy security and fiscal revenues.
U.S. Oil Rig Count Rises as Gas Rig Activity Declines
U.S. oil rig count increased by 2 to 449 this week while gas rigs declined by 2 to 130, with total rig count remaining at 588 according to Baker Hughes data.
More hosepipe bans as drought declared – is your area affected?
Nearly three-quarters of England and all of Wales face drought conditions following the driest July on record, with approximately 30 million people now subject to hosepipe bans.
New research shows the world isn’t doing nearly enough to fix its food problem
A new report shows global progress toward sustainable food systems is falling far short of 2030 targets, with greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture trending upward despite urgent climate goals.
Is the environmental impact of datacentres finally cutting through?
Anti-datacentre sentiment is growing across the US political spectrum, with more than a dozen states considering moratoria due to environmental concerns and rising electricity costs for consumers.
West Point’s only climate scientist fired after continuing to teach human causes of climate change
West Point’s only climate scientist was terminated after refusing to remove content about human causes of climate change from his curriculum, according to a lawsuit filed by the geography professor.
BoM forecasts strongest El Niño on record as research points to ‘alarming’ climate change influence
Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology forecasts an exceptionally strong El Niño event potentially breaking records, with climate change research suggesting it is six times more likely than historical norms.