Energy
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Net zero: the looming 'energy gap'
Talking point UK has made strides in decarbonising UK's electricity supply but government has few plans to expand capacity
By The Week Staff Published
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How to reduce your energy bills by tackling 'vampire' devices
Personal FInance Leaving appliances on standby could be adding to your energy bills
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK 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
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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
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Is protected land really protected?
Speed Read Conservation is complicated
By Devika Rao Published
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Why is Saudi Arabia going it alone on costly oil cuts?
Today's Big Question The unilateral production cuts could hurt its finances while raising gas prices for drivers and OPEC
By Peter Weber Published
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