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Topic: Energy

How to Prepare for Power Outages In Your Area

If you live in an area that experiences frequent or long-term blackouts, you may want to consider a whole home backup solution.

New science frontiers in 2022: Dead organs come to life & a eureka moment for nuclear fusion

In future, eggs & sperms may not become necessary to procreate while harvesting of organs see new concepts. Scientists attain surplus energy through nuclear fusion in lab.

Two atoms, 192 lasers — how US scientists harnessed Sun-like fusion power for 1st time on Earth

Small net energy gain, big step in fusion research by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Fusion power is an unlimited source of clean energy that could lead to an energy revolution.

Britain approves first coal mine in decades despite climate targets, draws criticism

The new deep coal in northwest England will produce high-polluting fuel used in steelmaking, drawing criticism from opposition parties, climate activists including Greta Thunberg and Greenpeace.

UK trade minister Greg Hands to meet Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, draws China’s anger

Hands, who is set to visit Taiwan this week, will co-host the 25th annual UK-Taiwan Trade Talks, with President Tsai.

‘Need price cap on all Russian gas imports’, says EU energy chief

Ahead of the European Union energy ministers meet on Friday, Kadri Simson said the bloc was ready to introduce a separate price cap specifically on gas used for power generation.

World Bank chief Malpass warns of likely recession in Europe, stagflation

Malpass said the bank's upcoming 'Poverty and Shared Prosperity' report, due next week, showed a 4% decline in the global median income.

Liz Truss is next British Prime Minister, to focus on taxes, energy and health

Truss succeeds Boris Johnson to become UK’s third woman PM; Sunak unlikely to take up any ministerial post.

How Modi govt’s new energy bill aims to bring carbon trading to India, promote non-fossil fuels

An amendment to 2001 Energy Conservation Act, the bill was passed by Lok Sabha Monday. Govt says bill will help India achieve climate goals, including emissions reduction.

Cryptocurrency is not just affecting markets. Regulators need to crack down on its pollution

The exponential growth of cryptocurrency comes at an environmental cost, with background activity being alarmingly energy extensive and carbon-backed.

On Camera

There’s a method in Trump’s Pakistan romance. It’s all about Gulf security

Like Turkey and Egypt, Pakistan is one of a handful of powers with the human resources and infrastructure to help secure the Persian Gulf as Trump’s America draws down its military presence.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.