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Coal-Fired Power Plants

Japan Reiterates Plan to Cut Reliance on Coal

Japan reiterated on Friday its policy to reduce reliance on coal-fired electricity generation as much as possible, with plans to phase out inefficient coal powe…

Energy Security

Windfall Taxes Are Not the Only Solution to the Energy Crisis

Following the announcement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer that the UK government will be introducing a temporary, targeted energy profits levy, Dan Atzori…

Nuclear waste

Lithuania Committed to Safe Radwaste Management, Says IAEA

Lithuania's national programme for managing radioactive waste and decommissioning has demonstrated a commitment to safety, a team of experts from the Internatio…

Uranium Project

Chinese Researchers Seek to Expand Uranium Resources

A demonstration project for the deep underground exploration of hydrothermal uranium deposits in southern China recently passed a national acceptance check.

Net Zero Emission

Greece Passes First Climate Law, Vows to Cut Dependence on Fossil Fuels

Greece passed on Thursday its first climate law, which sets out specific targets to fight climate change and wean itself off coal in power generation by 2028.

Oil&Gas Drilling

Shell, BP Strike US Gulf Deal Ahead of Planned Drilling

Shell and BP have finalized an exchange of acreage in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico ahead of planned drilling in the greater Mars Basin, one of the region’s mos…

Energy Transition

UAE Collaborating With India to Boost Energy Transition and Industrialisation Efforts

The two countries agreed to fast-track various initiatives during a visit to India by Dr Sultan Al Jaber

Germany

G7 Can Spearhead Climate Fight by Agreeing to Phase Out Coal, Germany Says

The Group of Seven countries can spearhead the fight against climate change and accelerate a pivot away from fossil fuels by agreeing to phase out coal power ge…

Energy Investment

US Government to Invest $38M in Decarbonising National Laboratories

Each of the Department of Energy’s national laboratories houses heavy industrial facilities, energy-intensive data centres, reactors and other unique infrastru…

Net Zero Emission

Vanguard Commits $290 Bln of Assets to Be Net-Zero by 2050

Vanguard, the world's second-biggest asset manager, said it expects nine funds managing $290 billion to reach the world's climate goal by 2050 and be at least h…

Clean Energy Transition

S.africa Needs $250 Bln Over Three Decades for Clean Energy Transition - Report

Moving South Africa's coal-dominated economy onto a greener footing will require at least $250 billion over the next three decades, a report released on the sid…

Oil Price

UK Imposes 25% Energy Windfall Tax to Help Households as Bills Surge

Britain announced a 25% windfall tax on oil and gas producers' profits on Thursday, alongside a 15 billion pound ($18.9 billion) package of support for househol…

Hydrogen Technology

Airbus to Launch UK Hydrogen Tech Centre

Airbus has announced the launch of a UK Zero Emission Development Centre (ZEDC) for hydrogen technologies.

Hydrogen Production

Hydrogen Is Also a Greenhouse Gas, so Leaks Must Be Minimised

Even leaked hydrogen can warm the climate. How serious is it as a greenhouse gas? How easy is it to minimise leaks?

Nuclear Power Plant

Advantages and Disadvantages of Nuclear Power Stations

Nuclear power generation has its pros and cons, and it is critical to comprehend all sides to appreciate the capability of the energy source.