Focus on Infrastructure
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.
UK’s Labour Party to reform energy regulator to give more protections after bills crisis
Labour set out sweeping plans for how it will decarbonise the grid by 2030 earlier in December.
Global warming can’t be ignored, Montana’s top court says, upholding landmark climate case
Montana's top court found a policy that prevented the state from considering the effect of GHGs in issuing permits for fossil fuel projects...
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 issues fresh sanctions related to Nord Stream 2 pipeline
The U.S. imposed new sanctions on Russian entities linked to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, targeting its operator and associated vessels.
Nigerians press for solar jobs and electricity, with little success
In Nigeria, solar ambitions falter due to government inaction, despite rising demand for clean energy and micro-solar solutions.
Sam Altman-backed Oklo signs power agreement with data center operator
Sam Altman-backed Oklo has signed a deal to provide 12 GW of nuclear power to Switch, supporting clean energy for data centers.
After long delay, French nuclear plant coming on stream
France's Flamanville nuclear reactor will start service on December 20, 2024, after 12 years of delays and rising costs.
Barcelona subway recycles energy from braking into power to charge electric cars
Barcelona's subway now powers electric car chargers using energy from braking trains, promoting green transport and efficiency.
Japan’s draft climate strategy spurs calls for bolder cuts in carbon emissions
Japan's draft plan targets a 60 per cent cut in emissions by 2035, but experts call for deeper reductions to meet climate goals.
