Focus on Electricity
Australia bans uranium mining at Indigenous site
Jabiluka uranium deposit to be protected as site incorporated into Kakadu national park, honouring desires of Indigenous Australians to avoid mining.
Energy transition inevitable, but US counties reliant on fossil fuel may struggle to bridge revenue gap: study
The energy transition might be inevitable, but it also poses significant financial challenges for local governments, particularly those heavily reliant on fossil fuel...
Heat wave forces Iran to shutter offices as electric consumption soars
42-degree highs in Iran heat wave sees government ordering all government and commercial institutions to close for health to conserve energy.
Nigeria’s chronic power shortages: mini grids were going to crack the problem for rural people, but they haven’t. Here’s why
The Conversation: Mini grids alone cant fix Nigeria's electricity sector. A sustainable solution must prioritize equitable access for the poorest in expanding power...
Hungary to allow nuclear plant to exceed Danube temperature limit
Danube nuclear regulations over water temperature to be eased on 'case-by-case' basis as climate change blamed for pushing river beyond acceptable limit.
Japan’s JERA to launch new gas-fired power plant to avoid electricity shortages
Any additional capacity is welcomed now as Japan has been suffering tight power supply during peak summer and winter demand seasons due to...
Federal control board sues Puerto Rico’s governor over net metering law
The federal control board overseeing Puerto Rico’s finances sued to challenge net metering law amendments, claiming it undermines the energy bureau’s independence.
China: still the world’s biggest emitter, but also an emerging force in climate diplomacy
China clearly wants to play more of a global leadership role in the energy transition, writes Xu Yi-chong, a professor of governance and...
Green leader urges MPs to ‘move beyond’ comments on pylon proposals
Adrian Ramsay uses first Parliamentary speech to reinforce commitment to wide-ranging climate action after opposing pylon construction in his constituency.
Chinese EV battery maker CATL posts 13.4% jump in Q2
Chinese EV battery giant CATL's Q2 net profit jumped 13.4% year on year, a stock market filing showed on Friday
