ENERGY

Dec 29 2025POLITICS

Power Back On at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant After Repairs

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, currently under Russian control, has its external power supply back online. This happened after some fixes were done to a line that was damaged. The plant's Russian operators said that Ukrainian military actions caused the damage. The International Atomic Energy

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

Mediterranean Allies Boost Teamwork in 2026

Greece, Israel, and Cyprus are planning to boost their joint military exercises in the eastern Mediterranean in 2026. This move is part of a broader effort to strengthen their defense cooperation. Over the past ten years, these three countries have become closer allies through shared military traini

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Dec 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Illinois Plant Gets a Power Boost from Big Tech

The Clinton Clean Energy Complex in Illinois is getting a new lease on life. The plant, which was facing closure, has secured a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Meta, the company behind Facebook. This deal is a big win for the plant and the local community. The agreement means that the

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Dec 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Colorado's Gas Heating Dilemma: Why Xcel Needs to Change Its Ways

Colorado is in a bit of a pickle when it comes to heating homes and buildings. The state's biggest energy company, Xcel, is under fire for not doing enough to switch from gas to cleaner options like electric heat pumps and geothermal energy. Even though Xcel has promised to go carbon-free by 2050, i

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Dec 28 2025SCIENCE

New York and Ontario Team Up for a Nuclear Future

New York State and Ontario, Canada, have joined forces to boost nuclear energy. They want to build new nuclear power plants. This includes both big reactors and smaller, modular ones. Governor Kathy Hochul of New York and Premier Doug Ford of Ontario signed an agreement. It's about sharing ideas an

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Dec 27 2025POLITICS

The Struggle Over Europe's Biggest Nuclear Plant

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the largest in Europe, is at the heart of a complex dispute between Ukraine and Russia. This plant, seized by Russia in early 2022, has become a significant point of contention in the ongoing conflict. The U. S. has stepped in with a proposal for joint managemen

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Dec 27 2025SCIENCE

How Buildings Can Harness Sun Power in a Changing Climate

Buildings are starting to use the sun's power more efficiently. But there are hurdles. Designers often don't have the right tools. They also don't think enough about how climate change will affect these systems. A new study tackles these issues. It looks at how buildings can use solar power better.

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Dec 27 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Electric Grid: A Targeted Struggle

Russia's approach to the conflict in Ukraine has been anything but straightforward. While they've had the capability to cripple Ukraine's power grid from the start, they've held back. This restraint isn't just about military strategy; it's also about politics. Russia needs to balance its actions car

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Dec 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Aviation's Green Fuel Challenge: LanzaJet's Bumpy Ride

LanzaJet, a company based in Illinois, is on a mission to make air travel cleaner. They're building a special plant in Georgia called Freedom Pines Fuels. This plant is designed to make jet fuel that's better for the environment. It's not made from oil like regular jet fuel. Instead, it's made from

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Dec 26 2025POLITICS

Trump's Big Bet on Fusion Energy: A Risky Move?

Last week, President Donald Trump's net worth got a massive boost when shares of Trump Media & Technology Group soared after announcing a merger with TAE Technologies, a nuclear fusion company. This deal is worth $6 billion, and it's causing quite a stir. The merger is controversial because it crea

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