Energy
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Japan's new solar panel technology might forever alter the renewables market
Under the radar All thanks to perovskite solar panel technology
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Can the world really wean itself off coal?
Today's Big Question 'Record' global consumption is set to fall soon but growing demand in China and India could increase tensions
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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America's natural gas boom
The Explainer The fossil fuel has replaced coal as the top source of electricity in the U.S. Is that good for the climate?
By The Week US Published
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'Does anyone believe in free speech anymore?'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Will Europe face an energy crisis again this winter?
The Explainer Unpredictable gas markets threaten to cause further problems and price hikes
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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Offshore wind: a blow to UK policy
Talking Point Britain's failed offshore wind auction debacle 'highlights an inconvenient truth'
By The Week Staff Published
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Why Biden is banning Alaska Arctic oil drilling now
Speed Read The Biden administration blocks drilling on pristine federal land in Arctic Alaska
By Harold Maass Published
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Should the Ofgem energy price cap be scrapped?
Today's Big Question Poorer households may end up paying more this winter despite cap being lowered from October
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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The US just banned most incandescent light bulbs, and few people even noticed
Speed Read
By Peter Weber Published
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World's reduced thirst for oil may be foiled by developing countries' challenges
Speed Read Will developing nations slow the peak of global oil demand?
By Devika Rao Published
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Japan's controversial decision to release radioactive wastewater into the Pacific
Speed Read Japan plans to dump nuclear wastewater into the ocean with the disapproval of many
By Devika Rao Published
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The movement to make A/C energy efficient
Speed Read Air conditioners have been bad for the planet, but we'll likely continue to need them.
By Devika Rao Published
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How solar and wind energy are saving Texans from a record heatwave
In Depth The same sun that is scorching Texas is keeping the air conditioning running, no matter what certain Lone Star legislators say
By Peter Weber Published
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Has the world finally reached ‘peak oil’?
Today's Big Question Experts think the shift to clean energy is quickening but one says we should take the forecast with ‘a boulder of salt’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
Today's Big Question