All news on the topic: Energy
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French scientists sustain fusion reaction for 22 minutes, breaking Chinese record
In France, scientists have set a new record for maintaining plasma combustion inside a fusion reactor, surpassing China’s previous achievement by 25%.
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Martin Lewis outlines ’urgent’ steps to save hundreds of pounds before the nationwide bill increase
According to Martin Lewis, 80% of households in England, Scotland and Wales currently overpay for energy — and in the coming months, it’s only going to get worse.
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One monkey’s actions cause power outage for 22 million people
The entire nation of Sri Lanka is facing blackouts – and it’s all down to the actions of one cheeky monkey.
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UK reduces subsidies for Drax, mandates 100% use of sustainable wood
North Yorkshire power plant has been criticised for burning wood pellets sourced from US and Canadian forests.
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Tech companies advocate for zonal electricity pricing in the UK to support AI datacentres
Report urges ministers to overhaul market to increase rollout in areas that have ample power generation.
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Nationwide power outage impacts Sri Lanka
Power is being gradually restored across Sri Lanka after a nationwide outage left buildings including hospitals having to rely on generators.
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Clean energy pioneer’s lab destroyed in suspected arson attack in Liverpool
Luke Evans, whose work has been called ‘breathtakingly new’, says he has lost experimental data and all equipment.
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Energy prices rise again with further increases predicted in April
Domestic energy prices have risen with little respite expected for billpayers during the rest of the year.
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Most of Cuba is without power as Hurricane Oscar approaches the island
Large parts of Cuba are without power as Category 1 Hurricane Oscar approaches from the east.
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Sellafield has been directed to pay nearly £400,000 for its cybersecurity failings
Nuclear waste dump in Cumbria pleaded guilty to leaving data that could threaten national security exposed for four years, says regulator
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Microsoft has selected a notorious former nuclear site as the location to power its AI operations
America’s Three Mile Island energy plant, the site of the worst nuclear accident in US history, is preparing to reopen as Microsoft looks for ways to satisfy its growing energy needs.
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Report warns that the West is funding Putin’s soldiers through increased Russian fuel purchases
Countries opposed to Moscow are spending ever more on cheap fuel made from Russian oil, according to a new analysis shared with POLITICO.
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High Court halts plans for UK’s first new deep coalmine in 30 years in Cumbria
Court rules against West Cumbria Mining’s fossil fuel development in Whitehaven
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Boris Johnson is facing "serious questions" regarding his new business dealings with a uranium entrepreneur
The former prime minister is also under scrutiny for appointing ex-aide Charlotte Owen as Vice President, despite her lack of experience in the energy sector.
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Energy bills to rise by £149 for millions after Ofgem increases price cap
Energy bills will go up by 10% in October, meaning 28.4million households will be paying about £149 more a year.
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Investors urge Glencore to abandon spin-off plans for coal division due to pollution concerns
More than 95% of investors urged commodities firm to keep highly profitable fossil fuel arm to help maximise shareholder cash
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Airlines may have to disclose carbon impact of individuals’ flights under new UK policy
Civil Aviation Authority proposes measure to help consumers make ‘more informed travel choices’
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Ireland’s data centers now consume more electricity than all urban homes combined
Statistics raise concerns that rise in demand for data processing driven by AI could derail climate targets
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Russia launches ’massive attack’ on Ukraine’s energy facilities
Moscow has shifted tactics from targeting individual electricity substations to attempting to destroy entire power stations.
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Energy suppliers paying out more than £540,000 in compensation over prepayment meters
It comes after Ofgem ordered a review of people who were forced onto prepayment meters between the start of 2022 and the end of January 2023
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Common kitchen habit could be adding extra £40 a year to your energy bills
Many Brits are guilty of some energy bad habits such as leaving lights on, doing a half load of washing, or running their dishwasher on the hottest setting - while these habits may seem inconsequential, they can potentially have a significant impact on your energy bill
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Martin Lewis warning as bust energy firms 'threaten' customers with debt claims
The Money Saving Expert (MSE) team this week revealed that a debt collector firm had been sending emails which bizarrely appeared to be signed by the late pop star Michael Jackson asking for repayments owed to two collapsed energy firms
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Government will 'stand with' electricity generators building new gas plants
The Government has a target to decarbonise the power grid by 2035 as part of efforts to cut emissions by nearly four-fifths
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'Inhuman' smell so bad it causes nosebleeds leaves people unable to open windows
People living in a Lancashire seaside town have been forced to keep their windows and doors firmly shut for two months in a desperate bid to swerve the stink - but to no avail
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Government commits to building new gas power stations to avoid blackouts
The move has been criticised by Labour who say it will lead to higher energy bills and less energy security
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