EVs and datacentres driving new global ‘age of electricity’, says watchdog

Forecast for rising global electricity use likely to stoke fears of rising costs and stalled efforts to fight climate crisis

The world’s electricity use will grow every year by more than the amount consumed annually by Japan because of a surge in electric transport, air conditioning and datacentres, according to the world’s energy watchdog.

The International Energy Agency has raised its predictions for the world’s rising demand for electricity, pegging the growth at almost 4% a year until 2027, up from its previous forecast of 3.4% year.

Topics

A new curriculum is needed for a new age

An upcoming review has the potential to radically reform what we teach the next generation
Financial Times - Feb. 10
New York AG says she will "defend our laws" after feds sue over immigration enforcement

The Trump administration is suing New York state over its immigration enforcement, alleging that New York statutes unlawfully block state and federal law enforcement from carrying out immigration ...
CBS News - 5d
Chinese EV leader BYD to offer ‘God’s Eye’ self-driving system on all models

Tesla rival will equip hatchback on sale for less than $10,000 with features usually found only on upscale vehicles
Financial Times - Feb. 10
BYD's free offer of autonomous tech will spur EV sales, smart driving adoption: analysts

Yahoo News - Feb. 11
Friday Briefing: Trump Orders New Global Tariffs

Plus, “Saturday Night Live” turns 50.
The New York Times - 5d
Trump, Putin, Xi and the new age of empire

The leaders of America, Russia and China are now all committed to territorial expansion
Financial Times - Feb. 10
Chemical weapons watchdog delegation meets with Syria's new leaders

A delegation from the global chemical weapons watchdog has arrived in Damascus to meet with Syria’s new leaders for the first time since the fall of former President Bashar Assad
ABC News - Feb. 8
How to ensure Trump's new inspectors general are watchdogs, not lapdogs

It is critical that President Trump nominate qualified individuals to those positions — not just in the sense of technical competence, but also in their willingness to conduct fair, objective and ...
The Hill - Feb. 11
State says $400 million armored EV contract on hold

The State Department is placing a $400 million contract to build armored electric vehicles (EVs) on hold, a spokesperson told The Hill on Thursday. Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Tesla appears to ...
The Hill - 5d

More from The Guardian

US and Russia agree to explore mutual opportunities of end to Ukraine war

Riyadh talks involving US secretary of state and Russian counterpart mark tectonic shift in relations. US and Russian officials agreed to explore the “economic and investment opportunities” that ...
The Guardian - 9h
Jair Bolsonaro charged over alleged far-right coup plot to seize power in Brazil

Former president has denied breaking the law, while attorney general alleges plot included a plan to poison Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro has been charged with ...
The Guardian - 3h
Trump administration cuts off legal aid for unaccompanied immigrant children

Snatching funds from vulnerable minors will endanger those already at risk of being abused, advocates say. The Trump administration abruptly cut off legal aid for unaccompanied immigrant children ...
The Guardian - 1h
More than 150 whales stranded on beach in remote north-western Tasmania

Veterinarians and conservationists respond to mass beaching, but experts warn inaccessibility and poor conditions may limit ability to help. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...
The Guardian - 3h
Pope Francis has double pneumonia on top of earlier respiratory tract infection

Pontiff, 88, already in hospital when latest diagnosis made, as Vatican confirms medical situation is ‘complex’. Pope Francis has been diagnosed with double pneumonia after further tests showed a ...
The Guardian - 8h