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We Mean Business Coalition: New polling shows overwhelming global business support for clean electrification amid fossil fuel volatility

LONDON, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A landmark global survey of business executives across 18 countries shows overwhelming support for a rapid transition to electrified economies run predominantly on renewables-based electricity. The findings suggest geopolitical instability is accelerating an existing business shift toward clean electrification, but that power systems, grids…

AAP

Britain ‘faces deindustrialisation’ without relief from high energy prices, survey warns

Make UK says manufacturers’ feedback shows sector at risk of collapse as it calls on Treasury to take action

The Guardian - UK

The solar superpower: China added more solar power than the rest of the world combined in 2025

In 2025, solar power had its biggest year ever, and one country was behind most of it. China alone added 336 terawatt-hours (TWh) of new solar power, which is more than every other region in the world put together. This single number shows just how fast China's clean energy push…

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I kept hearing that AI data centers are draining towns dry — so I looked at the evidence

I kept hearing that AI data centers are draining towns dry, so I investigated the evidence. Here's what I found about water use, electricity demand and the real environmental impact of AI.

Tom’s Guide

Delhi Electricity Bill Hike: Who will pay more, how much BRPL, BYPL and TPDDL customers will be charged, and from when

Delhi electricity consumers may soon see higher power bills. The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved an increased surcharge for power distribution companies. This change will primarily affect households with high electricity usage, particularly those consuming over 500 units monthly and not receiving government subsidies. The hike is due to…

The Economic Times

Scotland could face new Ice Age if we continue to not take climate change seriously

SCOTLAND could face a new Ice Age while much of the world fries because of global warming, it has been warned.

The National (Scotland)

Denial is back in vogue. As Australia leads climate talks, it’s beyond time we took the issue seriously

It is unlikely that many voters are flocking to Pauline Hanson for her scientific insights – but that is where they are lining up, regardless

The Guardian - AU

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This Simple Trick Boosted My Plug-In Hybrid's Fuel Economy To 50 MPG

My Volvo wagon’s fuel economy was great to begin with, but a driving strategy change unlocked a new achievement.

InsideEVs

Yes, EVs Really Are Cleaner Than Gas Cars. Here's By How Much

A new MIT-led study finds EVs beat gas cars on emissions almost everywhere, but your ZIP code and driving habits decide how big the advantage is.

InsideEVs

Haryana approves Rs 913-cr power infrastructure expansion

Haryana's power sector is set for major upgrades. The state has approved additional infrastructure works worth over Rs 900 crore under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme. This initiative aims to further strengthen the electricity distribution network. Haryana's power companies are already performing well, showing significant reductions in line losses and…

The Economic Times

Is Reform heading for its own climate crisis?

NEWS ANALYSIS : Eight out of 10 of the most flood-prone constituencies are projected to vote in a Reform MP at the next general election, but the party remains sceptical about the climate crisis and net zero policies. Holly Evans takes a look at how this could come back to…

The Independent UK

How doing a wash while you watch the World Cup at 2am could cut energy bills

Change in viewing habits offered by match times at 2026 tournament could mean using cheaper off-peak power

The Guardian - UK

World's first large-scale hydrogen engine starts generating electricity

A giant hydrogen-powered engine has successfully supplied electricity to Spain's national grid in what its manufacturer says is a world first for large-scale power generation. Supporters say the technology could help balance renewable energy systems without carbon emissions.

Euronews

As Global Water Shortages Loom, China Is Gambling on a Radical Undersea Solution That Could Change How the World Handles AI Cooling

The Shanghai Lingang project is still in its early stages, but its potential is undeniable.

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International Business Times

Solar energy Generates More Electricity Than Coal in The U.S. for First Time Ever

Once the dominant source of U.S. electricity, coal has steadily lost market share due to competition from cheaper natural gas, renewable energy expansion, aging power plants, and environmental regulations.

TechRadar

Japanese electricity giant apologises after physical drive with data of 10.9 million clients goes missing

Millions of clients have valuable data exposed after drive goes missing.

The Economic Times

Hitachi Energy India to set up Rs 2,000 cr large power transformer factory in Gujarat

Hitachi Energy India will invest approximately Rs 2,000 crore to build a new Large Power Transformer factory in Karjan, Vadodara, Gujarat. This significant investment aims to boost manufacturing capabilities and support India's growing electricity demand. The factory is scheduled for completion in FY28. It is expected to create over 1,000…

Tom’s Hardware

OpenAI bans China-linked ChatGPT accounts that amplified US data center electricity price backlash — used AI-generated cartoons to stoke fears over U.S. data center energy costs

OpenAI says it has banned two clusters of ChatGPT accounts it believes are operating from China, and that used its models for covert influence campaigns targeting U.S. tech and policy debates.

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Americans wary of AI-driven data center boom, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

Americans are not happy with the fast building of data centers for AI. Most people do not want these centers in their neighborhoods. They worry about higher electricity bills and job losses. This issue is important for voters ahead of the upcoming elections. Fourteen states are looking at pausing new…

Euronews

Brussels set to unveil plan to lower electricity bills amid energy crisis

The upcoming legislation will propose to have electricity taxed more favourably than gas, reform network charges and encourage the mass deployment of digital devices to track energy consumption in real time, according to a document seen by Euronews.

The Economic Times

MTAR Tech shares crash 9% after 280% rally in a year. What’s spooking investors today?

MTAR Technologies shares fell sharply after its key client, Bloom Energy, saw its stock tumble in the US market following the suspension of a major data centre project. The facility was expected to be powered by 900 MW of Bloom Energy fuel cells alongside grid electricity. The selloff in MTAR…

The Economic Times

Adani Power or NTPC? Macquarie initiates coverage on 3 power stocks, hikes target prices for 3 others

As rising temperatures drive electricity demand across India, Macquarie sees the power sector entering a broad regulatory and operational reset. The brokerage initiated coverage on JSW Energy with an ‘Outperform’ rating and a Rs 720 target, while assigning ‘Neutral’ ratings to Adani Power and Adani Energy Solutions. NTPC emerged as…

The Guardian - AU

Labor to set terms for datacentre and AI growth as it vows not to repeat mistakes of resources boom

Assistant minister agrees concerns over resource usage are legitimate but argues Australia cannot ignore ‘consequential’ economic wave

The Conversation

Nigeria raised electricity prices to improve supply. Why it hasn’t worked

Nigeria’s electricity regulator triggered a big tariff shock in April 2024. It increased rates for some consumers by over 240%, citing the cost of producing and delivering power.

The Independent UK

Only way to keep British energy prices down is closer ties with Europe, says Starmer’s top negotiator

Top Starmer ally Nick Thomas-Symonds is pursuing a pragmatic approach to resetting the UK’s relationship with the EU 10 years after the referendum

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