How the Iran war came for elevator rides, street lights, and even butter chicken
Butter chicken has disappeared from some restaurant menus in India. Sri Lanka declared every Wednesday a public holiday. Laos cut …
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Trump’s gas prices problem
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting …
Jet fuel spikes as airlines warn supplies could run dry within weeks
U.S. jet fuel prices jumped from $2.17 to $4.57 per gallon in weeks, prompting airline cuts and raising concerns over …
Where gas prices are rising the fastest from the Iran conflict
Gasoline, diesel and jet fuel prices have jumped as the conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran squeezes oil shipments …
Senators want US energy information agency to monitor data center electricity usage
In a letter, senators press for mandated annual electricity disclosure for data centers.
One Way or Another, Most of Our Electricity Comes From Solar Power
That’s good news, since the forecast is sunshine for the next five billion years.
Australian petrol stations report 25% surge in demand as governments plan for ‘biggest energy crisis in history’
Rationing is not under consideration yet as hundreds of retailers report being without one or more types of fuelGet our …
Senators Demand to Know How Much Energy Data Centers Use
In a letter sent Thursday morning, Elizabeth Warren and Josh Hawley press the Energy Information Agency to mandate annual electricity …
The snow gods: How a couple of ski bums built the internet’s best weather app
The best snow-forecasting app for skiers and snowboarders isn’t from any of the federally funded weather services. Nor from any …
Are high gas prices good news for EVs? It’s complicated.
I live in a dense city with plentiful public transportation options and limited parking, so I don’t own a car. …
Kevin O'Leary says removing Iran from Strait of Hormuz would be a global 'game changer'
'Shark Tank' star Kevin O'Leary says removing Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz would be a global game changer, …
Machado tells US oil giants Venezuela will become beacon of wealth creation after Trump ousted Maduro
María Corina Machado is pitching Venezuela as a top U.S. oil partner after she said the Trump administration’s arrest of …
US has caused $10tn worth of climate damage since 1990, research finds
US, top carbon emitter in history, has ‘a lot of responsibility’ for causing ‘substantial’ harm globally, scientist saysThe US has …
Iran war threatens to delay large offshore wind projects in EU and UK
Industry fears strait of Hormuz closure could disrupt shipping of crucial parts for UK and German North Sea projects• Business …
Why this battery company is pivoting to AI
Qichao Hu doesn’t mince words about how he sees the state of the battery industry. “Almost every Western battery company …
‘Makes Covid look like a tea party’: Australian food prices could rise for the next year, farmers warn
Iran conflict could see shortages not just in fuel, but fertiliser and fossil fuel resins – used to make milk …
Australia prepares for oil prices above US$120 a barrel as diesel passes $3 a litre nationwide
Fuel stocks at same level as when US and Israel launched their war on Iran a month ago, energy minister …
How chemists turned bourbon waste into supercapacitors
Hydrothermal carbonization can directly convert sloppy stillage into hard or activated carbon.
Philippines declares ‘national energy emergency’ and boosts coal power as Iran war grinds on
President’s declaration allows officials to tackle fuel hoarding or profiteering, while energy secretary says country will lean more heavily on …
Final analysis of 2025 Iberian blackout: Policies left Spain at risk
Too much hardware was allowed to disconnect right at the edge of normal conditions.