3 h. ago Botswana to Seek 1.5 GW of Solar Power to Speed Green Transition

Botswana will this month seek proposals for the construction of 1.5 gigawatts of solar power generation as it seeks to cut its reliance on coal, the country’s mines and energy minister said.

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12 h. ago New Brunswick premier says cutting power to Maine still an option

The premier said she worries about a backlash as New Brunswick buys electricity from Maine during times of peak demand

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13 h. ago Cutting power to Maine still possible, New Brunswick premier says

Susan Holt says it's unlikely the province will cut off the electricity to northern Maine as the trade war with the United States drags on, but she says that could change.

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63 h. ago Ontario Premier Says He’ll Cut Power Exports to US If Necessary

Ontario’s premier repeated that he’s willing to shut off electricity exports to the US to send a message to the White House after President Donald Trump said he’ll double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50%.

Economics

4 d. ago Israel cutting off power to Gaza Strip to force Hamas’ hand on hostage return

'Enough talk, it’s time for action,' Israeli energy minister posted to X

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4 d. ago Iraq fears power cuts as US ends sanctions waiver for electricity purchases from Iran

BAGHDAD (AP) — The United States has declined to renew a waiver that had allowed Iraq to buy electricity from Iran without running afoul of sanctions, a U.S. official said Sunday. The previous waiver expired Saturday and the U.S. Department of State did not renew it, the U.S. embassy in Baghdad said in a statement. […]

Events

7 d. ago Rare Cyclone Causing Havoc in Australia Even Before Landfall

A cyclone approaching Australia’s third-largest city Brisbane — the region’s first in more than 50 years — is already causing mayhem before it makes landfall, with gale force winds downing power lines and cutting electricity supply to thousands of homes.

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8 d. ago International flights can land at airport in Haiti’s southwest for the 1st time

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — An airport in southwestern Haiti is ready to receive international flights for the first time, officials said Wednesday, adding a safer option for commercial airlines that have halted all flights to the main airport in Port-au-Prince, where gang violence persists. The Antoine Simon Airport in the coastal city of […]

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2 w. ago Artificial sweetener aspartame may affect heart health: Study

Looking to indulge your sweet tooth while maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle? Aspartame may not be the best option when it comes to artificial sweeteners, according to a new study. Researchers in Sweden conducted experiments on mice that showed the artificial sweetener triggered increased insulin levels. That in turn leads to atherosclerosis, the buildup of fats, […]

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