ENERGY

Oct 20 2025OPINION

Pennsylvania's Power Play: Can Old Sites Fuel AI's Future?

Pennsylvania is facing a big challenge. The state needs to boost its electricity production to keep up with the growing demand from artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers. This is not just a local issue; it's a national concern. Experts like Frank Gamrat are raising questions about how to me

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Oct 20 2025SCIENCE

Zinc Batteries Get a Boost: A Smarter Way to Store Energy

Zinc-ion batteries are gaining traction for their safety, affordability, and eco-friendliness. Yet, they face some tough challenges, like dendrite growth and hydrogen gas formation, which can cause problems. To tackle these issues, scientists have been using highly concentrated electrolytes. While t

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Oct 19 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's President Pushes for Stronger Stance Against Russia

Ukraine's leader, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is calling on allies to stand firm against Russia. He made this plea after a trip to the United States, where he didn't get the advanced missiles he wanted. These missiles, called Tomahawks, are long-range and powerful. Zelenskyy hoped to get them from the U. S

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Oct 19 2025POLITICS

Oil Attacks: How Ukraine is Hitting Russia Where it Hurts

Ukraine has been using drones to strike Russian oil facilities. This has caused a big drop in Russia's oil exports. In September, Russia's oil exports hit their lowest point since the war started. Experts say Russia made 4% less money from oil in September than in August. It also made 26% less than

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Oct 19 2025EDUCATION

Houston's Energy Day Festival Ignites Young Minds

Houston's Energy Day Festival marked its 13th year with a bang, drawing in students, families, and educators eager to dive into the world of STEM. This annual event, held at Sam Houston Park, transformed learning into an exciting adventure. The festival, organized by the Consumer Energy Education Fo

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Oct 18 2025POLITICS

A Glimmer of Hope: Power Restoration Efforts at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant

In a rare moment of calm amidst the ongoing conflict, efforts are underway to restore power to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine. The plant has been without external electricity for four weeks, the longest outage since the war began. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report

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Oct 17 2025POLITICS

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: How the EU Can Tackle Big Challenges

The European Union (EU) has some serious issues to tackle. Defense, energy, and research are areas where working together could make a real difference. But there's a problem: not everyone agrees on borrowing money as a team. Some countries, like Germany, are hesitant about shared debt. However, the

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Oct 17 2025BUSINESS

Laos Shifts Focus: Crypto Miners Face Power Cut

Laos is thinking about cutting off electricity to crypto miners by early 2026. This move aims to use the power for other industries that can boost the economy more, like AI data centers and electric vehicle production. Currently, crypto miners use about 150 megawatts, which is a lot less than the 50

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Oct 13 2025POLITICS

Oil Politics: How Global Events Shape Energy Markets

The world's oil market is a complex web of politics, economics, and global events. Recent conflicts and policy shifts have reshaped how countries think about energy security. For instance, Russia's actions in Ukraine have disrupted traditional oil flows, pushing countries to seek new suppliers and r

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Oct 11 2025BUSINESS

Power Struggle: Can Microsoft Really Go Green by 2030?

Microsoft has set an ambitious target: becoming carbon-negative by 2030. But is this goal achievable? The tech giant's data centers are notorious for their massive energy consumption. This is a big problem, especially in some East Asian countries where clean energy is scarce. The issue is not just

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