power

Bill Gates says nuclear power ensures ‘reliability’ of energy supply, warns of public ‘backlash’ against carbon tax, price hikes

The Handelsblatt newspaper asked Gates whether Germany’s move to completely phase out nuclear power next year was a mistake.The businessman…

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Russian nuclear power plant begins emergency reactor shutdown after steam leak detected, officials say radiation levels ‘normal’

In a statement, an emergency services representative told RIA Novosti that “Unit Two at Rostov Nuclear Power Plant has been…

3 years ago

China’s сoal and power crisis hits global economy

Last week, coal futures in China closed at a record high after sixty coal mines in the country’s top coal-producing region were…

3 years ago

India faces a power crisis as coal stocks decline – Delhi chief minister

“Delhi could face a power crisis. I am personally keeping a close watch over the situation. We are trying our…

3 years ago

Among Europe’s dirtiest: ‘Green’ biomass power plant in Yorkshire burning ‘renewable’ wood emits MORE CO2 than UK’s coal – report

Renewable energy firm Drax describes its plant in North Yorkshire as a “purely renewable” facility, boasting that it has slashed…

3 years ago

Lebanon in COMPLETE DARKNESS after 2 power stations shut down, blackout will ‘continue for few days’

The blackout in the country of almost six million is expected to last for several days, the government source told…

3 years ago

France threatens to cut power to UK’s Channel Islands in row over fishing licenses

Under the 2020 UK-EU trade deal, French boats are allowed to continue catching fish in British waters if they obtain…

3 years ago

China requests emergency power from Russia as coal shortages leave cities without electricity & factories grind to a standstill

On Wednesday, the Inter RAO energy conglomerate revealed that it had received a request from authorities in the East Asian…

3 years ago

Iceland’s ruling coalition retains power as women win majority of seats in parliament for 1st time in European history

Of 63 seats in the Althing, the island nation’s parliament, 33 seats – or roughly 52% – were won by…

3 years ago

Poland has no power to veto certification of Nord Stream 2 – Germany

The Warsaw-based firm, however, will get an opportunity to muster the arguments during certification proceedings of the widely-debated pipeline, the…

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