15 h. ago Diverse and resilient energy production is needed to meet future demand, global report says

Electricity demand will rise much faster than overall energy growth in the coming decades, underscoring the need for diversified energy sources and supply chains, That's according to a new report by the International Energy Agency

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15 h. ago Oil and gas demand to rise for 25 years without global change of course, says IEA

International energy watchdog sets out new pessimistic scenario to reflect fading commitment to climate change

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27 h. ago 'I tried a £70 heating product that could save you a fortune on your energy bills'

The SmartAir Boost XL Radiator Fan is designed to ensure that the warm air coming off the radiator fins is directed into the room, rather than straight up at the ceiling

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32 h. ago £130m secured for energy storage ‘stability island’ to bolster Scotland’s grid resilience

“As Scotland scales its renewable energy production, it’s critical that grid resilience is fortified so that more of it can be used” – Mark Munro, SNIB

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68 h. ago Growth in global demand for ‘green’ office buildings slows amid Trump policies

Fall reported by Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors as UN calls for accelerated action in buildings sector to meet global climate goalsThe growth in global demand for “green” office buildings has slowed after Donald Trump’s assault on environmental protection policies caused a slump in interest in the US, according to a survey of construction industry professionals.Building occupiers and investors across North America and South America expressed significantly lower growth in demand for green commercial buildings, a shift that “seems to be in response to a change in US policy focus”, according to a survey of members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics). Reported demand across the rest of the world also fell, albeit not as sharply. Continue reading...

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1 week ago New projections suggest expanded Park Mains High School in Erskine will be big enough to meet future demand

Fresh calculations published ahead of education and children's services policy board on Thursday.

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2 w. ago The huge increase in solar farms and wind turbines needed to make Swansea net zero

A recently published energy plan for Swansea shows that it needs a big increase in solar and wind energy production to help it meet net zero targets

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2 w. ago “Never Again Means Now”: Thousands Rally in London to Demand Global Action on Amhara Genocide. Read more. https://borkena.com/2025/10/27/never

“Never Again Means Now”: Thousands Rally in London to Demand Global Action on Amhara Genocide. Read more. https://borkena.com/2025/10/27/never-again-means-now-thousands-rally-in-london-to-demand-global-action-on-amhara-genocide/ #Ethiopia  facebook.com

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2 w. ago Vanessa Feltz vows to ‘never date a toyboy again’ after heartbreaking Ben Ofoedu split as he moves on with new wife

VANESSA Feltz has sworn off dating younger men and prefers to meet any future loves the old fashion way. The daytime telly legend, 63, split from her ex-fiancé Ben Ofoedu in 2023 and he moved on swiftly, marrying Vanessa Brown, who has been dubbed "Vanessa 2.0." Vanessa and Phats & Small singer have undergone an...

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3 w. ago Homeowners praise interior dehumidifiers that battle mould without using electricity

The affordable product has the perk of not needing to use any energy to work

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3 w. ago What are rare earths and critical minerals – explained in 30 seconds

Rare earths are a specific category of critical minerals crucial for defence, auto and electronic industries that have become a flashpoint in diplomacy and tradeCritical minerals are vital for the global economy and include nickel, manganese and cobalt.Rare earths are a specific, highly useful category of critical minerals that are used to make magnets essential for the auto, electronic and defence industries, as well as in renewable energy. Securing reserves and production of rare earths has become a flashpoint in global diplomacy and trade. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Judge dismisses suit by young climate activists against Trump’s pro

Judge said plaintiffs had ‘overwhelming evidence’ of climate crisis but a court injunction would be ‘unworkable’A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by young climate activists that aimed to halt Donald Trump’s pro-fossil fuel executive orders.The dismissal by US district judge Dana Christensen on Wednesday came after 22 plaintiffs, ages seven to 25 and from five states, sought to block three of the president’s executive orders, including those declaring a “national energy emergency” and seeking to “unleash American energy” – as well as one aimed at “reinvigorating” the US’s production of coal. Continue reading...

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