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Factcheck: How Nuclear, Gas, Wind, & Solar Power Are Affected During Heatwaves
Heatwaves affect all electricity generation types, but nuclear, gas, wind, and solar experience different impacts as extreme heat drives up demand and strains power grids across Europe.
Computing Facilities Can Save Big and Keep Cool by Looking Underground
A National Laboratory study demonstrates that underground thermal energy storage can reduce data center cooling costs by up to 70% annually while decreasing strain on electrical grids.
The Single Largest Pollution Source In The USA Going To Be An Amazon AI Data Center
Amazon is constructing a 7.65-gigawatt gas power plant in Texas to support a data center, expected to emit 33 million tons of CO2 annually—potentially the largest single pollution source in the United States.
The Battle For Offshore Wind Has Just Begun
Coastal states are mobilizing legislative efforts to advance offshore wind development despite the Trump administration’s campaign to cancel leases and halt projects through buyouts costing billions in taxpayer funds.
Refinery Attacks Deepen Global Diesel Supply Crunch
Recent refinery attacks in Ukraine and Saudi Arabia have intensified global diesel supply shortages, pushing prices to record highs and raising concerns about inflation and economic impacts.
MIT’s New Framework Aims to Tackle Nuclear Fusion’s Money Problem
MIT researchers have developed a framework to evaluate the economic viability of nuclear fusion technologies, aiming to transition the breakthrough science from laboratory settings to commercial power generation.
EIA Sees 600,000 Bpd of Middle East Oil Still Offline by End-2027
The U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts that approximately 600,000 barrels per day of Middle East oil production will remain offline through the end of 2027 due to prolonged Strait of Hormuz constraints.
United States on Track for Record Natural Gas Production in 2026
U.S. natural gas production is forecast to reach 122.5 billion cubic feet daily in 2026, surpassing the previous year’s record, driven primarily by expansion in the Permian and Haynesville regions.
Trump’s Bosnia Power Play Puts an Opaque Energy Deal at the Center
The Trump administration is leveraging an opaque energy deal and the rehabilitation of a controversial Bosnian Serb leader to advance a pipeline project in Bosnia, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and regional stability.
North Sea oil industry urges Burnham to approve new drilling in UK waters
The North Sea oil industry appeals to incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, requesting approval for new drilling in British waters to support energy security and reindustrialization efforts.
Q&A: What the EU’s Carbon Market Review Means for Climate Action
The European Commission proposed reforms to the EU’s carbon market on 17 July that would slow emissions cuts from 2031 onward and extend free allowances to companies, potentially allowing billions of additional tonnes of emissions.
Middle East Turmoil and the AI Boom Fuel Windfall for Mining Giants
Rio Tinto and Glencore reported substantial profit increases driven by elevated commodity prices and geopolitical uncertainty from Middle East tensions, with both miners benefiting from AI-driven demand for metals.
Cooling Emissions Are Set to Triple by 2050 as Heat Waves Intensify
Air conditioning emissions are projected to triple by 2050 as rising global temperatures increase demand for cooling, creating a tension between saving lives and combating climate change.
Low Gas Storage and Diesel Shortages Threaten Europe’s Winter Supply
Europe faces potential energy crisis this winter as gas storage falls below historical norms and diesel shortages threaten heating supply due to global disruptions and reduced LNG imports.
Investors Are Racing to Find America’s Next Rare Earth Winner
Investors are competing to build domestic rare earth supply chains beyond Mountain Pass, with REalloys securing government contracts and partnerships to develop heavy rare earth processing capabilities critical for defense and industrial applications.
First-of-Its-Kind Research Examines the Factors Accelerating — and Stalling — Solar Progress in California
Research from The Nature Conservancy shows utility-scale solar projects on previously developed lands face faster permitting in California than those on undisturbed natural lands.
Tesla & ContourGlobal Sign Long-Term Power Agreement Covering 1 Terawatt-Hour/Year for Sterling Renewable Project
ContourGlobal and Tesla have signed a long-term power agreement covering approximately 1 terawatt-hour annually from Project Sterling, a hybrid solar and battery storage facility in Arizona.
China Keeps Beating Renewable Targets And Missing Nuclear Ones
China has consistently exceeded renewable energy targets while missing nuclear capacity goals, despite state support for both. Wind and solar additions vastly outpaced nuclear in recent years, highlighting different technological deployment patterns.
New Underground Energy Storage System To Be Made In The US
A US-based startup is developing flywheel technology for long-duration energy storage, with plans to manufacture systems domestically amid growing renewable energy deployment.
Amid Monstrous Wildfires, European Automakers Push To Weaken EV Mandates
Major automakers including BMW, Ford, Nissan, and Toyota have privately lobbied the UK government to abandon its 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel vehicle sales, seeking an alternative multi-technology approach.
Guyana’s Oil Boom Matters More Than Ever
Guyana has rapidly emerged as South America’s third-largest oil producer, pumping nearly one million barrels daily, with major expansion projects underway that could double production by 2030.
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Vancouver Goes Even Greener With New Rules for Multi-Unit Construction
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