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Building with earth could transform sustainable construction – here’s how
Rammed earth construction, using excavated soil, offers a sustainable alternative to cement, but faces stigma and economic challenges.
‘Dark lull’ in German energy transition sparks political debate
As Germany heads to elections, winter weather's impact on green energy has spiked electricity prices, fueling political debate.
U.S. data center power use could nearly triple by 2028, DOE-backed report says
By 2028, data-center annual energy use in the US could reach between 74 and 132 gigawatts, says the Berkeley Lab report.
Explainer: Trump aims at Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act: EVs, clean energy and manufacturing
Donald Trump has vowed to repeal Joe Biden's signature climate bill called the Inflation Reduction Act.
Why Ohio companies are investing in hydrogen cars despite infrastructure issues
Hydrogen fuel cell cars could overcome some buyers’ reluctance to switch from gasoline-powered vehicles, but whether fueling infrastructure can deliver is iffy.
AI data centres to bolster renewable energy demand even under Trump, says MUFG Americas CEO
"The new administration will be more constructive on fossil fuels, but that doesn't mean renewables go away."
Tokyo inflation likely accelerated on suspended energy subsidies: Reuters poll
The government is set to revive subsidies for electricity and gas prices from January to ease high fuel costs.
Kinder Morgan’s unit to go ahead with $1.4 billion Mississippi Crossing Project
Kinder Morgan says its unit Tennessee Gas Pipeline will proceed with the nearly $1.4 billion Mississippi Crossing Project.
Starmer backs changes to nature protection rules to boost building
Keir Starmer backs easing rules aimed at protecting nature that have been blamed for hampering major building projects.
Tata Steel’s Dutch plant gets year to clean up coke oven
Dutch regulators on Thursday threatened to close down one of Tata Steel's main ovens at its massive plant in IJmuiden if it doesn't...
