Focus on Electricity
Dig deep: US bets on geothermal to become renewable powerhouse
Though geothermal represents only a tiny fraction of current US energy production, several businesses and President Joe Biden’s administration are betting on technological...
Bill would give Georgia utility regulators extra years in office without facing voters
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s Public Service Commission is an elected body that’s gone years without having elections because of a redistricting lawsuit. Anticipating...
Maritime body approves new protections for shipping in Canadian Arctic
The international body that regulates shipping is approving new environmental protections for the Canadian Arctic. The International Maritime Organization says it will tighten...
U.S. federal judge temporarily blocks plans for power line Mississippi River wildlife refuge
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked plans to build a high-voltage power line across a Mississippi River wildlife refuge,...
U.S. energy agency announces $475M in funding for clean energy projects on mine land sites
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Biden administration pumped more money into clean energy projects Thursday, announcing up to $475 million in federal funding...
Europe’s pro-nuclear leaders seek atomic energy revival
BRUSSELS – Leaders from pro-nuclear European countries and energy experts called for a nuclear energy revival on Thursday at a summit in Brussels,...
Fossil fuels set to be as unpopular as cigarettes: Brazil energy minister
Fossil fuels will eventually be seen as just as unhealthy as cigarettes, according to Brazil Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira, who oversees the South...
Security and climate change drive return to nuclear as over 30 nations sign pledge
BRUSSELS — In the shadow of a massive monument glorifying nuclear power, over 30 nations from around the world pledged to use the...
More onshore wind farms in Wales unlikely to halt red kite recovery – study
Developing more onshore wind farms in Wales is unlikely to stop the recovery of the country’s red kite population, research suggests. A study...
Nuclear power absolutely needed to reach climate goals, IEA’s Birol says
BRUSSELS – Nuclear power is absolutely needed to reach worldwide climate goals, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Fatih Birol said...
