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Labour's Nuclear Plan for Scotland Revealed
Ed Miliband announces groundbreaking nuclear energy policy for Scotland if Labour wins Holyrood election, marking dramatic shift from SNP's anti-nuclear stance
Westminster pushes nuclear power for Scotland
In a bold move challenging Holyrood's long-standing opposition, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack is spearheading efforts to bring new nuclear power generation to Scotland, arguing it's essential for energy security and net zero ambitions.
UK Blackout Protection: Best Backup Power Solutions
As power cuts become more frequent, discover the best backup power sources to keep your home running during outages. From portable power stations to solar generators, we reveal the top options for UK households.
Moscow Power Outage Sparks Panic and Traffic Gridlock
A massive power failure struck Moscow, trapping people in lifts and subways while bringing the city's transport network to a standstill.
Georgia's data centre boom triggers electricity crisis
Explosive growth of energy-hungry data centres in Georgia is triggering electricity shortages, soaring consumer bills, and urgent calls for regulatory action as the state's power grid struggles to cope.
Australia's Energy Crisis: Blackout Warnings as Prices Soar
Australia faces an escalating energy emergency with blackout warnings across multiple states, soaring electricity prices, and urgent government intervention as the national grid struggles under extreme weather conditions.
Malaysia skyscraper blackout hits KL Tower and city centre
A major power outage struck Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle, leaving the iconic KL Tower and surrounding skyscrapers without electricity for hours, disrupting businesses and trapping residents in lifts.
Nor'easter Batters US East Coast: Power Outages, Flooding
A powerful Nor'easter storm is unleashing hurricane-force winds and torrential rain across America's East Coast, causing widespread power failures, severe flooding, and dangerous travel conditions from New England to the Mid-Atlantic states.
US East Coast Storm Causes Widespread Flooding & Power Cuts
A powerful storm system pummels America's Eastern Seaboard, triggering severe flooding, hurricane-force winds, and leaving nearly 700,000 homes without power as emergency services battle the elements.
Australia Weather Chaos: Storms and Flooding Hit Southeast
Australia's southeastern states face weather emergency as torrential rains, destructive winds and severe flooding cause widespread damage, road closures and power outages across multiple regions.
Russian strike plunges Kyiv into darkness
A devastating Russian missile attack has left Ukraine's capital without electricity, as energy facilities across the country suffer critical damage in escalating assault.
Spain faces fresh blackout threat after deadly outage
Spain's electricity grid operator issues urgent warning as the country faces potential repeat of catastrophic blackouts that left five dead and millions without power earlier this year.
Renewables Overtake Coal in Global Power Generation
In a historic shift for global energy markets, renewable sources have surpassed coal-fired power generation for the first time, marking a watershed moment in the world's transition to clean energy according to new International Energy Agency data.
Shetland's Solar Boom: Chinese & Indian Tech Powers UK Islands
The Shetland Islands are undergoing a remarkable green energy transformation, with cutting-edge solar technology from China and India powering homes despite their northern latitude. Discover how this remote archipelago is defying expectations and leading
California Emergency: Pacific Storms Trigger State Crisis
Southern California faces nature's fury as torrential rains and hurricane-force winds trigger widespread flooding, power outages and evacuations. Governor Gavin Newsom mobilises emergency response amid the atmospheric river onslaught.
US Heatwave Crisis: Multiple States Face Extreme Danger
Dangerous heatwave grips southern US with Louisiana declaring state of emergency. Extreme temperatures threaten millions as power outages compound the crisis.
Super Typhoon Ragsasa Batters Taiwan, Millions Lose Power
Super Typhoon Ragsasa unleashes torrential rain and destructive winds on Taiwan, causing widespread blackouts and disrupting travel before heading towards China's coast.
Vampire Power: How Chargers Inflate Your Energy Bills
New research reveals the shocking cost of leaving phone and laptop chargers plugged in, adding hundreds of pounds to annual electricity bills across UK households.
Gibraltar Suffers Total Power Blackout, Emergency Crisis
Gibraltar faces a major emergency as a catastrophic power outage, caused by damaged undersea cables, leaves the Rock in darkness. Emergency services are inundated with calls as critical infrastructure fails.
Airlines Ban Passengers for Using Power Banks Onboard
Major UK airlines are enforcing strict new bans on passengers caught using power banks during flights, citing critical fire risks. Discover the safety rules you must follow to avoid being barred from future travel.
State of Emergency: 'Catastrophic' Storm Batters Sydney
A 'catastrophic' storm system has unleashed torrential rain and destructive winds on Sydney, triggering mass evacuations, widespread power outages, and a major state of emergency response across New South Wales.
$250 Power Saving Bonus for ALL Victorian Households
The Victorian Government's revamped Power Saving Bonus scheme offers a one-off $250 payment to all households to combat rising energy costs. Learn how to claim yours online in minutes.
California's Atmospheric Rivers Cause Historic Flooding, State of Emergency
A relentless parade of atmospheric rivers batters California, triggering catastrophic flooding, mudslides, and a state of emergency as communities reel from the historic deluge.
Finland's 'Sand Battery' Stores Renewable Energy for Months
Finnish engineers have pioneered a bizarrely simple 'sand battery' that can store green power for months, solving a major hurdle in the transition to renewable energy.
Japan Launches World's First Osmotic Power Plant
Japan unveils the world's first osmotic power generation facility, a groundbreaking renewable energy project that produces electricity from the meeting of fresh and saltwater.
Hurricane Erin Targets Canada With Catastrophic Floods
Hurricane Erin, a formidable Category 2 storm, is barrelling towards Atlantic Canada, threatening Newfoundland with life-threatening floods, severe power outages, and potentially devastating damage. Authorities issue urgent warnings as the region prepares
Hurricane Erin Makes Landfall on North Carolina Coast
Hurricane Erin has made landfall on North Carolina's Outer Banks, unleashing destructive winds, torrential rain, and life-threatening storm surge. Follow our live coverage for the latest on evacuations, power outages, and emergency response efforts.
Hurricane Erin hits Puerto Rico, causes massive power outages
Hurricane Erin has left Puerto Rico in chaos, with severe power outages and extensive damage. Authorities scramble to restore services as residents face the aftermath.
US power demand hits record high, grid under strain
Soaring electricity usage in the US has pushed power demand to unprecedented levels, raising concerns over grid stability and household bills. Experts warn of potential price hikes and strain on infrastructure.
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