Energy
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Cuba's energy crisis
The Explainer Already beset by a host of issues, the island nation is struggling with nationwide blackouts
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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Extinct volcanos are a treasure trove of elements
Under the Radar Rare earth elements may be a little less rare
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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What's dark data and why is it bad for the environment?
The explainer Data is being used and discarded, but still clogging servers
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The Australia-Asia Power Link
Under The Radar New electricity infrastructure will see solar power exported from Down Under to Singapore
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Homeowners are getting burned by solar panel scammers
In Depth One-star reviews for solar companies have increased over 1,000% since 2018
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Algae has a variety of uses and fuel may be next
under the radar The future is green and comes from the deep
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The pros and cons of solar energy
Pros and cons Solar power could become the primary source of electricity worldwide by 2050 – but there are still clouds in the forecast
By Rebecca Messina, The Week UK Published
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The household bills going up and down after April changes
The Explainer Essentials including water and broadband are costing even more but national living wage increase may ease some of the pain
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Pylons: the new net-zero battleground
Talking Point Plans to decarbonise the UK's electricity grid are likely to meet opposition – and not just from nimbys
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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What is life like in Gaza now?
In depth Despite starvation, a sanitation crisis, blackouts and boredom, the 'mundane drumbeat of life continues'
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Last updated
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Gold hydrogen: a near limitless supply of clean fuel?
Under The Radar Huge deposits found in northern France but major energy companies are holding back, for now
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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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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Affordable ways to keep your home warm this winter
feature Households are paying more for their energy than last winter but there are ways to cut the costs of heating your home
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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