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Energy Affordability Trumps Climate in US Midterm Races
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.
EU Locks In Plan To Triple Energy Storage Capacity By 2030
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.
The Road To Green Hydrogen Is Paved With Deuterium
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 Is Useful. The System Claims Are The Problem.
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.
Europe Bets Billions on North Africa’s Clean Energy Potential
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.
Berkeley Lab’s New Fusion Materials Breakthrough, Explained
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.
Airlines Scramble for Jet Fuel as Hormuz Disruption Drags On
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.
Ministers urged to curb energy costs as Great British homes face 13% bill surge
Great Britain households face a 13% surge in energy bills this week, reaching £1,862 annually as consumer energy debt hits record levels of nearly £4.8 billion.
Lawyers to investigate claims of GB power grid cover-up over blackout risk
Great Britain’s grid operator has commissioned independent investigators to examine whistleblower claims of a cover-up regarding blackout risks during a recent heatwave in late June.
Billionaire to invest £35bn in small modular nuclear reactors rollout across UK
A billionaire-led consortium plans to invest £35bn in 14 small modular nuclear reactors across three UK sites, aiming to power millions of homes and datacentres by 2034.
Alberta’s Million-Barrel Pipeline Needs Missing Barrels
Canada’s proposed one-million-barrel-per-day west-coast pipeline has secured a route and public backing, but forecasted production growth falls far short of the pipeline’s capacity needs.
EU Backs Electrification to Make Europe More Secure
The EU Commission announced an electrification target of 46% by 2040, proposing vehicle-to-grid technology standardization to reduce fossil fuel reliance and strengthen Europe’s energy security.
MIT Framework Maps Grid Weak Spots Before Climate Disasters Hit
MIT researchers have developed a framework to identify electrical grid vulnerabilities by mapping climate patterns and energy demand, helping prevent blackouts as extreme weather and data center demand intensify.
Nearly 4,000 Tennesseans Speak Out Against TVA’s Fossil Fuel-Powered Energy Plan
Nearly 4,000 Tennesseans submitted comments criticizing the Tennessee Valley Authority’s energy plan for over-relying on natural gas while reducing renewable energy investments.
New Pipelines Set To Ease Permian Natural Gas Glut
New pipeline expansions are beginning to alleviate a significant natural gas glut in the Permian Basin, where associated gas from oil wells had been selling at negative prices earlier this year.
Global Refiners Are Cutting Out Oil Traders To Buy Venezuelan Crude Directly
Global oil refiners are increasingly bypassing commodity traders to purchase Venezuelan crude directly from state producer PDVSA, reducing profits for trading houses previously dominating the market.
New Report Outlines Priorities for a Cybersecure, American-Made Solar & Storage Industry
The Solar Energy Industries Association released a report outlining industry priorities for strengthening cybersecurity and expanding domestic manufacturing of solar and energy storage technology.
Europe Can Unlock 25 GW of Clean Power by Using Existing Grid Connections
Europe could add 25 GW of wind and solar capacity to existing hydropower sites across seven EU countries without requiring new grid connections, according to an Ember report released this week.
Even Under Extreme Warming, ASEAN’s Wind & Solar Generation Variation From Normal Will Be Less Than 1% In 2030
A new report finds that distributed renewable energy networks in Southeast Asia would be far more resilient to climate shocks and natural disasters than the region’s current fossil fuel-dependent power systems.
The Next Wave Of Perovskite Solar Cell Innovation: Window Glass
University College London researchers demonstrate semi-transparent perovskite solar windows achieving 14% conversion efficiency while maintaining 30% light transmittance, with similar advances emerging from US-based companies like Sofab Inks.
US EV Market Down 21% in Q2 2026, But ….
U.S. electric vehicle sales declined 21% in Q2 2026 compared to the prior year, though the market showed signs of recovery from recent lows.
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