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Faisal Islam: The cost-of-living crisis isn't over

The cost of living crisis persists despite lower inflation rates, with many facing severe energy affordability challenges this winter.
#russia

At least five reported dead in Ukraine after Russian airstrikes

Russia launched a major missile and drone attack on Ukraine, killing at least five and damaging civilian energy infrastructure.

Latest Russian airstrikes on Ukraine threaten catastrophic power failure'

Ukraine's power network is at high risk following Russian missile attacks, threatening nuclear plant safety.

Russia-Austria gas spat stokes fears of new EU energy crisis DW 11/19/2024

The EU's gas dispute with Russia escalated as Gazprom cut deliveries to Austria following a contractual conflict, raising concerns over energy dependency.

With its energy network nearly destroyed, Ukraine already fears the winter

Ukraine faces a major energy crisis due to Russian missile strikes on power plants, leading to phased blackouts and concerns for the upcoming winter.

Ukraine war briefing: Ukrainian power firm hit by Russian attacks warns repairs could take 18 months

DTEK, Ukraine's largest private energy firm, has lost 80% of its generating capacity after damage from Russian attacks.
France is providing Ukraine with military aid, including armoured personnel carriers and anti-aircraft missiles, to support its war against Russia.

At least five reported dead in Ukraine after Russian airstrikes

Russia launched a major missile and drone attack on Ukraine, killing at least five and damaging civilian energy infrastructure.

Latest Russian airstrikes on Ukraine threaten catastrophic power failure'

Ukraine's power network is at high risk following Russian missile attacks, threatening nuclear plant safety.

Russia-Austria gas spat stokes fears of new EU energy crisis DW 11/19/2024

The EU's gas dispute with Russia escalated as Gazprom cut deliveries to Austria following a contractual conflict, raising concerns over energy dependency.

With its energy network nearly destroyed, Ukraine already fears the winter

Ukraine faces a major energy crisis due to Russian missile strikes on power plants, leading to phased blackouts and concerns for the upcoming winter.

Ukraine war briefing: Ukrainian power firm hit by Russian attacks warns repairs could take 18 months

DTEK, Ukraine's largest private energy firm, has lost 80% of its generating capacity after damage from Russian attacks.
France is providing Ukraine with military aid, including armoured personnel carriers and anti-aircraft missiles, to support its war against Russia.
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#drought

I'm switched off': frustration and fatigue as power cuts keep Ecuador in the dark

Ecuador's ongoing energy crisis is heavily impacting daily life, causing widespread exhaustion and frustration due to severe and prolonged blackouts.

An Alarming Glimpse Into a Future of Historic Droughts

The severe drought in South America is exacerbating climate change effects, leading to shortages and devastating impacts on local communities and economies.

Zambia's Kariba Dam crisis is one of inequality

Zambia is facing a severe multi-faceted crisis linked to climate change, energy supply, and food security, particularly impacting rural communities.

I'm switched off': frustration and fatigue as power cuts keep Ecuador in the dark

Ecuador's ongoing energy crisis is heavily impacting daily life, causing widespread exhaustion and frustration due to severe and prolonged blackouts.

An Alarming Glimpse Into a Future of Historic Droughts

The severe drought in South America is exacerbating climate change effects, leading to shortages and devastating impacts on local communities and economies.

Zambia's Kariba Dam crisis is one of inequality

Zambia is facing a severe multi-faceted crisis linked to climate change, energy supply, and food security, particularly impacting rural communities.
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The perfect temperature to set your thermostat at this winter

The ideal home temperature in winter for British households is 19.5°C, while the WHO suggests a minimum of 18°C.
#climate-change

Latin America: When climate change ruins renewables DW 11/08/2024

Latin America's renewable energy leadership is challenged by climate change-related droughts causing power shortages and energy rationing.

Can hydropower can hold its own against weather extremes? DW 04/27/2024

Hydropower faces vulnerability due to climate change, as seen in Ecuador and Colombia's recent power shortages.
Climate change exacerbates droughts and floods, impacting hydropower's water-dependent energy production and stressing energy systems.

Hydropower: can it hold up against climate change? DW 04/26/2024

Hydropower's vulnerability to climate change is showcased in Ecuador and Colombia's power shortages, emphasizing the need for adaptation measures.
Droughts and floods intensified by climate change pose a significant threat to hydropower plants, disrupting energy production in countries reliant on this renewable source.

Latin America: When climate change ruins renewables DW 11/08/2024

Latin America's renewable energy leadership is challenged by climate change-related droughts causing power shortages and energy rationing.

Can hydropower can hold its own against weather extremes? DW 04/27/2024

Hydropower faces vulnerability due to climate change, as seen in Ecuador and Colombia's recent power shortages.
Climate change exacerbates droughts and floods, impacting hydropower's water-dependent energy production and stressing energy systems.

Hydropower: can it hold up against climate change? DW 04/26/2024

Hydropower's vulnerability to climate change is showcased in Ecuador and Colombia's power shortages, emphasizing the need for adaptation measures.
Droughts and floods intensified by climate change pose a significant threat to hydropower plants, disrupting energy production in countries reliant on this renewable source.
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Fiscal policy was a squabble too far for German coalition's odd throuple

Germany's 'Ampel' coalition collapsed due to conflicting priorities among its diverse parties, marking challenges in contemporary governance.
#hurricane-rafael

Hurricane Rafael becomes a Category 2 storm as it nears Cuba

Hurricane Rafael is intensifying and poses a significant risk to Cuba as it approaches landfall, likely exacerbating the ongoing energy crisis.

Cuba reels as Hurricane Rafael knocks out power grid and destroys homes

Hurricane Rafael exacerbated Cuba's existing energy crisis and infrastructure issues, increasing discontent amid economic struggles.

Hurricane Rafael becomes a Category 2 storm as it nears Cuba

Hurricane Rafael is intensifying and poses a significant risk to Cuba as it approaches landfall, likely exacerbating the ongoing energy crisis.

Cuba reels as Hurricane Rafael knocks out power grid and destroys homes

Hurricane Rafael exacerbated Cuba's existing energy crisis and infrastructure issues, increasing discontent amid economic struggles.
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#ukraine

Russian attacks on Ukraine power grid probably violate humanitarian law: UN

Ukraine's energy grid faces unmatched challenges this winter amid intensified Russian strikes, raising humanitarian law violations concerns.

EU boosts energy aid to Ukraine ahead of harsh winter DW 10/31/2024

Ukraine faces a severe energy crisis this winter, exacerbated by Russian attacks leading to prolonged power outages and mass displacement of citizens.

Kyiv's botanical garden staring at disaster as Russia targets Ukraine's energy sector

The Mykola Hryshko national botanical garden faces existential threats from energy shortages and rising electricity prices, complicating the maintenance of its plant collections.

Russian attacks on Ukraine power grid probably violate humanitarian law: UN

Ukraine's energy grid faces unmatched challenges this winter amid intensified Russian strikes, raising humanitarian law violations concerns.

EU boosts energy aid to Ukraine ahead of harsh winter DW 10/31/2024

Ukraine faces a severe energy crisis this winter, exacerbated by Russian attacks leading to prolonged power outages and mass displacement of citizens.

Kyiv's botanical garden staring at disaster as Russia targets Ukraine's energy sector

The Mykola Hryshko national botanical garden faces existential threats from energy shortages and rising electricity prices, complicating the maintenance of its plant collections.
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#cuba

Tropical Storm Oscar is making Cuba's nationwide power outage even worse

Tropical Storm Oscar hinders power restoration efforts in Cuba after a massive outage, affecting millions and exacerbating an ongoing energy crisis.

Cuba forced to paralyse economy' amid desperate energy crisis

Cuba faces severe energy shortages with blackouts lasting up to 12 hours, prompting the government to suspend non-essential services. The crisis results from infrastructure decay and fuel shortages.

Cuba Suffers Second Power Outage in 24 Hours, Realizing Years of Warnings

Cuba's power grid finally collapsed, leading to a historic blackout, highlighting years of warnings from experts about its aging infrastructure.

Cuba suffers second total power blackout in two days

Cuba's electrical grid has suffered multiple collapses due to aging infrastructure, fuel shortages, and external sanctions, plunging millions into darkness.

The energy crisis paralyzing Cuba: There will be no change in the electricity sector until the govermment changes the economic model'

Cuba's energy crisis highlights systemic failures, leading to widespread power outages and escalating public frustration.

Cuba in complete blackout after national electrical power grid fails

Cuba faces a nationwide blackout after its biggest power plant fails, exacerbating ongoing shortages and systemic issues.

Tropical Storm Oscar is making Cuba's nationwide power outage even worse

Tropical Storm Oscar hinders power restoration efforts in Cuba after a massive outage, affecting millions and exacerbating an ongoing energy crisis.

Cuba forced to paralyse economy' amid desperate energy crisis

Cuba faces severe energy shortages with blackouts lasting up to 12 hours, prompting the government to suspend non-essential services. The crisis results from infrastructure decay and fuel shortages.

Cuba Suffers Second Power Outage in 24 Hours, Realizing Years of Warnings

Cuba's power grid finally collapsed, leading to a historic blackout, highlighting years of warnings from experts about its aging infrastructure.

Cuba suffers second total power blackout in two days

Cuba's electrical grid has suffered multiple collapses due to aging infrastructure, fuel shortages, and external sanctions, plunging millions into darkness.

The energy crisis paralyzing Cuba: There will be no change in the electricity sector until the govermment changes the economic model'

Cuba's energy crisis highlights systemic failures, leading to widespread power outages and escalating public frustration.

Cuba in complete blackout after national electrical power grid fails

Cuba faces a nationwide blackout after its biggest power plant fails, exacerbating ongoing shortages and systemic issues.
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#germany

Why is Germany's economy so sluggish and what does it mean for you?

Germany's economy is currently experiencing recession and a contraction of 0.3% in 2023, expecting further decline in 2024.

Germany shuts 7 coal power stations after winter ends DW 03/31/2024

Several coal-fired power stations in Germany were shut down over Easter to address a gas shortage.
Government extended the life of some coal-fired plants and delayed closure of nuclear power plants.

Why is Germany's economy so sluggish and what does it mean for you?

Germany's economy is currently experiencing recession and a contraction of 0.3% in 2023, expecting further decline in 2024.

Germany shuts 7 coal power stations after winter ends DW 03/31/2024

Several coal-fired power stations in Germany were shut down over Easter to address a gas shortage.
Government extended the life of some coal-fired plants and delayed closure of nuclear power plants.
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#renewable-energy

Taiwan Makes the Majority of the World's Computer Chips. Now It's Running Out of Electricity

Taiwan's dependency on imported fossil fuels and insufficient renewable energy development threatens its future as a chip manufacturing leader.

UK dangerously underprepared' for future energy crisis and price rises, experts warn

The UK is unprepared for future energy crises due to reliance on gas and slow progress in renewable energy adoption.

Taiwan Makes the Majority of the World's Computer Chips. Now It's Running Out of Electricity

Taiwan's dependency on imported fossil fuels and insufficient renewable energy development threatens its future as a chip manufacturing leader.

UK dangerously underprepared' for future energy crisis and price rises, experts warn

The UK is unprepared for future energy crises due to reliance on gas and slow progress in renewable energy adoption.
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Energy bill rise will force rationing in half of UK households, survey shows

Nearly half of Britons plan to ration energy this winter as bills rise 10%.
The UK faces an alarming energy crisis with rising bills and increasing fuel poverty.

Even Summer Nights Can't Escape Egypt's Economic Crisis

Cairo's bustling nighttime economy is being stifled by electricity shortages and government regulations enforcing early closures for shops and cafes.

Russia pounds Ukrainian energy facilities with missile and drone barrage

Russian forces damaged energy infrastructure in five Ukrainian regions through missile and drone attacks.
#environmental-impact

Why data centers want to have their own nuclear reactors

AI industry's energy consumption will lead to an energy crisis, requiring advancements in sustainable power sources like nuclear energy.

Generative AI's environmental costs are soaring - and mostly secret

AI industry heading towards an energy crisis, nuclear fusion seen as a solution by some.
Generative AI systems consume significant energy, causing environmental impact concerns.

Why data centers want to have their own nuclear reactors

AI industry's energy consumption will lead to an energy crisis, requiring advancements in sustainable power sources like nuclear energy.

Generative AI's environmental costs are soaring - and mostly secret

AI industry heading towards an energy crisis, nuclear fusion seen as a solution by some.
Generative AI systems consume significant energy, causing environmental impact concerns.
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#cryptocurrency-mining

Venezuela bans crypto mining to protect power grid - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Venezuela bans cryptocurrency mining to protect power infrastructure.

Why is US energy demand soaring putting climate goals at risk?

Energy demand in the US is soaring due to various factors like data centers, cryptocurrency mining, and cannabis farming.
Forecasts suggest the US will need the equivalent of 34 new nuclear plants in the next five years to meet the rising energy needs.

Venezuela bans crypto mining to protect power grid - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Venezuela bans cryptocurrency mining to protect power infrastructure.

Why is US energy demand soaring putting climate goals at risk?

Energy demand in the US is soaring due to various factors like data centers, cryptocurrency mining, and cannabis farming.
Forecasts suggest the US will need the equivalent of 34 new nuclear plants in the next five years to meet the rising energy needs.
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50 Years Since Nixon's 'National Speed Limit': A Tale of Missed Opportunities - Streetsblog USA

Advocates are working to lower speed limits on streets to improve pedestrian safety.
Nixon's National Maximum Speed Limit law in 1974 resulted in fewer road deaths for a brief period of time.

Millions of children at risk from killer mould as families struggle to heat homes

One in three young families in the UK are stuck in homes with recurring mold problems.
3.4 million people in the UK with children under six are exposed to mold, with 850,000 parents living with a serious mold problem.
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