Embrace Nuclear Energy

Big Tech’s dash for nuclear power

The take-off of AI will fuel a surge in demand for electricity

Business - Financial Times - October 20

Australia’s Woodside Energy to end London listing

Decision is latest hit to UK market’s status as a hub for natural resources groups

World - Financial Times - October 16

Energy suppliers plan winter support for UK customers

Groups under pressure to step up measures as government tries to defuse pensioner fuel payments row

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Cuba Suffers Mass Blackout as Energy Crisis Deepens

The Communist government ordered the closure of nonvital activities hours to avoid power grid collapse.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 18

Jets fail to spark as Rodgers admits energy 'flat'

The addition of Davante Adams was supposed to provide a spark and galvanize the Jets offense. Instead, they managed only two touchdowns and were shut out in the second half of a 37-15 loss to ...

Sports - ESPN - October 21

What's behind Cuba's ongoing energy crisis?

The lights are turning back on in Cuba after a major power plant failure plunged the entire nation into darkness last week. While the majority of power has been restored, the blackout is serving as ...

The Patagonian shale riches driving Argentina to an energy surplus

New oil pipelines will boost exports from the Vaca Muerta formation, although gas infrastructure is more complex

World - Financial Times - October 23

Air Liquide Revenue Hit by Lower Energy Prices

Air Liquide reported a drop in revenue for the third quarter and missed analysts’ expectations due to lower energy prices and negative currency effects.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Energy & Environment — Harris, Trump draw contrast on climate

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story What would Trump and Harris do on energy, climate change? Vice President Harris and former President Trump are offering a stark ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Capital barriers in Africa could ‘fracture’ the energy transition

Also in today’s newsletter, shale magnate says US democracy ‘would be safe’ under Trump

World - Financial Times - October 24

Senegal energy contracts review leaves investors uncertain

Audit threatens African nation’s hard-won reputation as reliable place to do business, critics warn

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Clean Energy Is Booming in the U.S. The Election Could Change That.

Trump has suggested he would dismantle the Inflation Reduction Act, which has reshaped America’s energy landscape. It won’t be easy.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

5 congressional races key to energy and environmental policy

The outcome of the presidential election is expected to have a dramatic impact on U.S. energy and environmental policy, with Vice President Harris and former President Trump offering starkly ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Here’s How Trump and Harris Differ on Energy Policy

Each candidate supports higher production, Trump through fossil fuels, drilling and mining, while Harris pushes for more clean energy options.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Key races could determine US energy policy

Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Key races could determine US energy policy The outcomes of Senate and House races could be ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Whether it's natural or nuclear destruction, America must be prepared

With the damage wrought by these two hurricanes very much in mind, appreciating the power of fission (nuclear) and fusion (thermonuclear weapons) is important given Iran’s activities and China's ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Google Backs New Nuclear Plants to Power AI

Startup Kairos Power plans to build small reactors to help supply electricity to the tech company’s data centers.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

Google turns to nuclear to power AI data centres

The tech giant says it will use energy from small reactors to power its use of artificial intelligence.

North Korea again raises the specter of nuclear conflict

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has issued a stark warning that his regime would not hesitate to use nuclear weapons if any adversary attempts to use force against Pyongyang. Developments in the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Amazon, Google and Microsoft Are Investing in Nuclear Power

Large technology companies are investing billions of dollars in nuclear energy as an emissions-free source of electricity for artificial intelligence and other businesses.

Business - The New York Times - October 16

Amazon Joins Big Tech's Foray Into Nuclear Power

The internet giant is part of a $500 million investment to help bring small, modular reactors on to the grid.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

'Hole in the ground' nuclear bunker to go under the hammer

"Quirky" buyer is sought for the nuclear bunker under a field, which has no running water or toilet.

'Nuclear waste would be disaster for our seaside'

Tourism on the Lincolnshire coast will suffer if an underground facility is built, opponents claim.

Two treated after fire at BAE nuclear shipyard

Police say there is "no nuclear risk" and an investigation is under way into the cause of the blaze.

Authorities investigate fire at UK nuclear submarine shipyard

Blaze at BAE Systems site in Barrow-in-Furness did not pose nuclear risk and was brought under control

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

MLB testing automated check-swing challenge system this fall as league further embraces robo ump experiments

MLB is experimenting with the system in the Arizona Fall League

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

‘I’m a creative military’: London embraces Ghanaian artist who chose to paint, not fight

On the verge of giving up on his artistic ambitions and under pressure to join the army, Michael Blebo was saved by an agency dedicated to bringing the art of Africa to collectors worldwide. On the ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

‘A self-care date night’: gen Z and millennials embrace the pleasures of dining alone

Attitudes have changed after the Covid pandemic and solo dining is up by 14% in the UK, according to OpenTable. People eating alone might once have been met with curious, pitiful looks from staff ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Polls close in Georgia’s election which will determine if the country embraces Europe or falls into Russia’s orbit

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

For 'A Real Pain,' Jesse Eisenberg learned to embrace the chaos of Kieran Culkin. Magic ensued

Jesse Eisenberg co-stars with Kieran Culkin in the new film “A Real Pain,” which opens in theaters Friday

Entertainment - ABC News - Yesterday

Once Incarcerated, Now This Man Connects Students to Clean Energy Careers

Clean energy careers are on the rise, and one expert is showing students the way to find them,

Business - Inc. - October 13

Biggest US public pension fund Calpers invests in UK’s Octopus Energy

California retirement fund among investors drawn to power company for its software and green focus

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Political Infighting Hampers Ukraine’s Efforts to Avert Energy Crisis

Top energy officials have fallen and key energy policy decisions have been delayed because of political calculations, lawmakers and experts say, costing Ukraine valuable time in preparing for winter.

World - The New York Times - October 15

EU and British energy groups call for rewrite of post-Brexit trading arrangements

Open letter criticises ‘suboptimal’ mechanism under Trade and Cooperation Agreement amid push for more renewables

World - Financial Times - October 15

How China’s Iran support could spark a Persian Gulf energy war

Washington has to be concerned that Beijing sees an opportunity to deny or at least restrict Middle East energy to others.