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From 9pm shutdowns to remote work: Egypt cuts fuel amid power crisis

11/04/2026 - Leave a Comment

The US-Israel war on Iran has sparked a global fuel crisis as thousands of tankers carrying crucial deliveries of oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) remain stranded on either side …

From 9pm shutdowns to remote work: Egypt cuts fuel amid power crisis Read More

One acre, one vote: The bizarre election that could decide Arizona’s energy future

05/04/2026 - Leave a Comment

In a country characterized by antiquated systems for regulating how electricity is produced and transported to homes and businesses, one utility in Arizona may be the most outdated. In 1903, …

One acre, one vote: The bizarre election that could decide Arizona’s energy future Read More

Why the EU’s efforts to bring down energy prices are destined to fail

07/03/2026 - Leave a Comment

As war rages in the Middle East, EU apparatchiks will meet in Brussels on Friday to discuss one of the biggest threats from the conflict: Soaring energy costs. Since the …

Why the EU’s efforts to bring down energy prices are destined to fail Read More

Ohio utility corruption defendants to SCOTUS: Bribes are free speech

10/01/2026 - Leave a Comment

The only two individuals who have stood trial for their role in the largest utility corruption scandal in Ohio’s history have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review their cases …

Ohio utility corruption defendants to SCOTUS: Bribes are free speech Read More

Uganda’s debt crisis deepens ahead of elections

10/01/2026 - Leave a Comment

Uganda’s national debt stands at $32.3 billion (€27.5 billion), with the government recently approving a loan of 9 trillion Ugandan shillings ($2.5 billion, €2.1 billion), fueling concern over the country’s spiraling finances. For …

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Governments welcomed data centers. Now they’re grappling with the fallout

28/12/202528/12/2025 - Leave a Comment

Countries around the world are investing millions of dollars in building data centers to meet the growing demand for generative artificial intelligence, while also storing data within their own borders. …

Governments welcomed data centers. Now they’re grappling with the fallout Read More

Caroline Lucas Calls for Landmark UK-Europe Energy and Climate Alliance

29/11/2025 - Leave a Comment

Former Green Party Leader, and Byline Times columnist Caroline Lucas has called for a new pact with the EU that could deliver abundant cheap, clean energy and reduce pollution dramatically, all …

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In wildfire-torn California, rural residents bear the burden of worsening power outages.

09/11/2025 - Leave a Comment

When the power cut out around 5 p.m. on a hot July weekend in 2023, Jerry Baker had one thought: “Here we go again.” First, Baker had to inform his …

In wildfire-torn California, rural residents bear the burden of worsening power outages. Read More

The West’s new gold rush is the data center boom

31/10/202531/10/2025 - Leave a Comment

A new kind of gold rush is sweeping the West, and this time the prize isn’t minerals but megawatts. From Phoenix to Colorado’s Front Range, data centers are arriving with …

The West’s new gold rush is the data center boom Read More

Analysis: Only half of Chinese provinces finalise key ‘Document 136’ renewable rules

18/10/2025 - Leave a Comment

Local governments are required to have published final plans to reform the way wind and solar power is priced in their jurisdiction before the end of this year. This follows …

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