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UK pays £1.45bn to switch off wind farms

Wind farms in Scotland were paid £347m not to generate power, contributing to a UK-wide bill of over £1.45bn for wasted wind energy in a year. Discover the impact on your bills.

Amazon blocks over 1,800 North Korean job bids

Amazon says it blocked over 1,800 suspected North Korean operatives from remote IT jobs, part of a scheme to fund weapons programmes. Learn how firms can bolster cybersecurity.

US Pauses Offshore Wind Projects Over Security Risks

The US Interior Department has halted five major offshore wind projects due to national security concerns flagged by defence officials. Experts warn turbines could scramble radar and mask submarine threats. Read the full analysis.

Salmonella Outbreak Sparks Major Egg Recall in California

A major salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened over 60 people in California, with 13 hospitalised. Health officials issue an urgent recall notice for affected products. Learn the key details and safety advice here.

UK Wind Power Hits Record High of 22,711 MW

UK wind power sets a new record, generating enough electricity for 22 million homes. Discover how this milestone accelerates the push for a zero-carbon grid.

Wind power saved UK £1.5bn in energy costs

New UCL research shows wind energy saved UK households approximately £1.5 billion during 2022-2024, cutting electricity costs by 7% and proving renewables' vital role in energy security.

Starmer Scraps Onshore Wind Ban in England

Keir Starmer's Labour government announces immediate removal of onshore wind farm ban in England, with Ed Miliband granting first approvals in major energy policy shift.

Trump's Offshore Wind Warning: Whales at Risk

Exclusive: North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum reveals Donald Trump's grave concerns about offshore wind farms devastating marine wildlife and driving up electricity prices for British households.

Boreas Unbound: Truth Behind Britain's North Wind

New research reveals how ancient Greek mythology and modern climate science converge to explain why the north wind remains Britain's most formidable and misunderstood weather force.

UK farms fuel antibiotic resistance crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how post-Brexit farming practices are creating a ticking time bomb of antibiotic resistance that could render modern medicine ineffective.

Chinese wind farm factory sparks UK security fears

Exclusive: Government ministers sound alarm over Chinese-owned wind turbine factory in Scotland amid espionage fears, warning green energy ambitions could compromise national security as approval decision looms.

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