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UK public is becoming more ‘carbon capable’ – here’s what that means

Research suggests significant improvements in the UK public's climate change knowledge, attitudes and behaviour.

FILE PHOTO: A drone view shows a flooded area in Glucholazy, Poland, in this still image from a social media video taken on September 15, 2024. RADIO OPOLE/via REUTERS/File Photo
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Polish power system is safe despite flooding, grid operator says

Ongoing floods 'have not damaged transmission infrastructure' says power grid operator, after helicopters check electricity lines.

Keith Anderson has said regional pricing plans could slow down investment in energy (Jordan Pettitt/PA)
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Regional pricing proposals could slow UK energy investment: ScottishPower CEO

ScottishPower’s CEO warns against a proposed regional electricity pricing model, saying it could deter investment during the UK’s green transition.

Ottawa is negotiating a bailout of $500 million to help avoid a jolting power hike in Nova Scotia related to delivery delays of Muskrat Falls hydroelectricity over the past five years. Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson speaks during a press conference in Halifax, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Michael Tu
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Ottawa negotiates $500 million bailout to prevent electricity rate hike in Nova Scotia

Ottawa is negotiating a $500M bailout for Nova Scotia Power to prevent a 19 per cent electricity rate hike due to cost overruns.

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Red tape to renewables: Overcoming challenges to U.S. clean energy projects

The U.S. faces challenges to buidling clean energy infrastructure. Smarter planning and policies are key to overcoming them.

The UK’s electricity systems operator is to be taken into public hands after a £630 million deal with National Grid (Gareth Fuller/PA)
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UK govt to buy ESO from National Grid in £630m deal

The Government is to buy the Electricity System Operator (ESO) from National Grid after striking a deal worth £630 million. It will pave...

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Utilities rely on dirty ‘peaker’ plants when power demand surges, but there are alternatives

Utilities often use polluting "peaker" plants to meet high electricity demand, but cleaner alternatives like battery storage and demand response can help reduce...

FILE PHOTO: The sun sets behind power lines above the plains north of Amarillo, Texas, U.S., March 14, 2017. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo
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Cyberattacks on US utilities surged 70% this year, says Check Point

Utilities and power infrastructure across the U.S. are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks as the grid expands rapidly to meet surging demand for power.

A woman roasts plantains, known as "bole," over an open flame in Ibadan, Nigeria. Bole, a popular street food, is known for its smoky flavour and tender texture. Photo by Tunde Buremo on Unsplash
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Nigerian households use a range of energy, from wood to solar – green energy planning must account for this

Nigerian households use a range of energy sources, including wood and charcoal, even if they can afford to rely on renewables. The government's...

FILE PHOTO: Electricity transmission towers are seen in the Nevada desert near the Copper Mountain Solar Project, in Boulder City, Nevada March 21, 2012. REUTERS/Jason Reed/File Photo
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US approves major power transmission project in Nevada

The transmission line in Nevada will run hundreds of miles along the state's border with California and will provide power to five million...

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