Focus on Electricity
Britain’s wind turbines break new generation record for second time in a week
Wind farms provided 68.3% of the country’s electricity on Wednesday.
Ireland embraced data centers that the AI boom needs. Now they’re consuming too much of its energy
Dozens of data centers at the outskirts of Dublin are consuming more electricity than all of the urban homes in Ireland.
AI’s energy hunger fuels geothermal startups but natgas rivalry clouds future
Large data-center operators are racing to meet the energy needs of artificial intelligence.
Spain’s electricity demand edges up as renewables break records
Spain has set ambitious targets for renewables as part of its climate and energy plan.
Biden pledges to cut US greenhouse gases by more than 60% as he exits world stage
The new goal calls for reducing net emissions by 61% to 66% below 2005 levels in 2035.
China’s getting a big electric car battery swapping boost in 2025. Would that work across the globe?
Battery swapping allows EV drivers to pull into a station on a low battery and receive a swapped battery within minutes.
Montana top court says youth have right to stable climate
This was the first lawsuit to go to trial in the US by young environmental activists challenging policies they say are exacerbating climate...
Federal hostility could delay offshore wind projects in US, derailing state climate goals
Analysis: East Coast states rely on offshore wind for clean energy, but Donald Trump's presidency may threaten their ambitious climate goals.
US watchdog recommends Energy Department halt loans to green projects
The U.S. Department of Energy's inspector general urged halting loans for green projects amid concerns over conflicts of interest.
Trump advisers urge ending environmental reviews for mines receiving US funds
Advisers to Trump recommend waiving environmental reviews for critical minerals projects to boost U.S. production and reduce reliance on China.
