Energy
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The threat to nuclear power plants around the worldThe Explainer Direct strike could cause release radioactive materials and cause mass terror
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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South Korea’s ‘war-like’ energy crisisIn the Spotlight War in Iran represents ‘turning point’ for the country, though lack of infrastructure and effective action have not resolved its dependence on oil
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Should the government help with energy bills?Today's Big Question Ofgem’s new price cap resets in June, with forecasters predicting huge rise, but Labour hints support will be means-tested amid struggling economy
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Trump, Iran trade threats on oil, energy targetsSpeed Read Trump later said he would postpone strikes on these targets
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The oil and gas shock: traders contemplate an energy crisisTalking Point Most still reckon the conflict in Iran will be relatively brief
By The Week UK Published
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Zero-bills homes: how you could pay nothing for your energyThe Explainer The scheme, introduced by Octopus Energy, uses ‘bill-busting’ and ‘cutting-edge’ technology to remove energy bills altogether
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Most data centers are being built in the wrong climateThe explainer Data centers require substantial water and energy. But certain locations are more strained than others, mainly due to rising temperatures.
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Why is Trump killing off clean energy?Today's Big Question The president halts offshore wind farm construction
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Trump halts wind power projects, citing ‘security’Speed Read
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Pros and cons of geothermal energyPros and Cons Renewable source is environmentally friendly but it is location-specific
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Trump peace deal: an offer Zelenskyy can’t refuse?Today’s Big Question ‘Unpalatable’ US plan may strengthen embattled Ukrainian president at home
By The Week UK Published
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The return to the stone age in house buildingUnder the Radar With brick building becoming ‘increasingly unsustainable’, could a reversion to stone be the future?
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Why scientists are attempting nuclear fusionThe Explainer Harnessing the reaction that powers the stars could offer a potentially unlimited source of carbon-free energy, and the race is hotting up
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Megabatteries are powering up clean energyUnder the radar They can store and release excess energy
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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