Category : Energy


Queensland coal plants get decade-long extension

Queensland's state-owned coal-fired power stations will operate up to ten years longer than planned under a controversial new government roadmap, delaying Australia's transition to renewable energy.

Winter Blackout Alert: Water Bills Set to Soar

UK households face a double blow as water companies prepare significant bill hikes while National Grid warns of potential winter blackouts. Discover how the energy crunch threatens Britain's power supply.

£7,500 heat pump grants available now

Homeowners can access boosted grants up to £7,500 for heat pump installation as government accelerates green heating transition away from gas boilers.

Gas leak evacuation in Darwen town centre

Major gas leak sparks large-scale evacuation in Darwen town centre with multiple emergency services responding to the dangerous incident on Railway Road.

Slovakia halts nuclear expansion plans

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announces suspension of new nuclear unit construction, dealing significant setback to both American and Russian energy giants while reshaping Central Europe's energy landscape.

Gardener electrocuted by hidden substation wire sues energy firm

A landscape gardener suffered life-changing injuries when he accidentally sliced through a live electricity cable while pruning a hedge. The 11,000-volt shock left him with severe burns and ongoing health issues. He's now taking legal action against Scott

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

Trump administration auctions Gulf of Mexico for oil drilling

Former President Donald Trump's administration is pushing forward with controversial plans to auction over 73 million acres for oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, drawing immediate backlash from environmental groups and setting up a major politic

SNP minister's woodburner hypocrisy exposed

SNP minister Màiri McAllan faces accusations of staggering hypocrisy after proudly showcasing her woodburning stove just days after voting against legislation to protect Scots from harmful particulate pollution.

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