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Energy Taiwan & Net-Zero Taiwan's Complete Green Solutions
The annual flagship exhibitions of the energy industry—Energy Taiwan and Net-Zero Taiwan—will take place from October 29-31, 2025, at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1 (TaiNEX 1). Co-organised by TAITRA and GESA (Green Energy and...

'New life' to be injected into derelict Wolverhampton garage site plagued by anti-social behaviour
Developers said they will inject 'new life' into a Wolverhampton area after getting the go-ahead to redevelop old garages plagued by anti-social behaviour. Keon Homes welcomed the decision by City of Wolverhampton Council to transform the disused...

Industry minister, U.S. commerce secretary meet in New York over trade deal
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK/SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick met in New York on Friday (local time) to hold follow-up talks on the two countries' trade deal reached in...

New way for people over State Pension age to claim Attendance Allowance payments from DWP
The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show there are now more than 1.7 million older people receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance, including 155,000 living in Scotland. It's important to...

Energy, mining, tourism ‘priority sectors’ for cooperation with South Africa: Alkhorayef
Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef said that a set of priority sectors, most notably renewable energy, mining, pharmaceuticals, tourism, and the automotive sector, are expected to see broader cooperation between Saudi...

New Ireland marks PNG’s 50 years of Independence in Namatanai
Celebrations for Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary are in full swing at Namatanai Field today, where crowds gather to mark the milestone under the theme “Celebrating the New Ireland Way.” The program, which runs from 12:00 pm to...

Latest carbon auction raises $446M as Washington experiences highest gas prices in nation
By Brett Davis / The Center Square Washington state’s most recent carbon auction brought in an estimated $446 million, according to results released by the state Department of Ecology. As of Friday, Washington state has the highest gas prices in...
New EPA Proposal Would Restore About 50% Of Lost Biofuel Demand
The White House is reviewing an EPA proposal that would make large refiners cover about half or less of the 1.1 billion gallons of biofuels exempted last month for small refineries, according to three sources familiar with the matter, according to...

New and Renovated: Reimagining the Guest Experience
The hospitality landscape is undergoing a transformation, with resorts and hotels unveiling major openings, expansions and renovations that elevate both stays and events. Rosewood Mandarina in Riviera Nayarit offers 134 all-suite accommodations...
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New Music Friday: Kali Uchis, Rauw Alejandro, Quitapenas, Cuco, and more
We only have one week left of summer, which means now is the time to party and have some fun. It's been an amazing season for new music, and this week was no different. From A-list names to rising stars, get your playlist ready and let's have some...

Energy Secretary Wright slams Net Zero, calls it a “colossal train wreck”
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright warns Europe's 2050 net-zero push is a "colossal train wreck" and a "monstrous impoverishment program," destabilizing economies, spiking energy prices and weakening security. After Biden's alignment, the U.S....

Energy poverty remains root cause of deforestation –Adejuwon
Prince Adebanjo Adejuwon is the GMD/CEO of MBH Global Resources. He is a U.S.-based sustainability advocate with a background in business administration, management, and agriculture. His passion for environmental conservation was shaped during his...

New liquid air storage system bottles electricity on demand, producing 10 tons daily
Korean researchers have unlocked a new way to bank clean energy and turn it back into power on demand. Scientists at the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) have developed Korea’s first homegrown Liquid Air Energy Storage system,...

New metabolic cycle boosts carbon capture, increases seed yields in plants
A team in Taiwan has engineered a new way for plants to absorb and use carbon dioxide, potentially reshaping the fight against climate change. By inserting an extra biochemical cycle into a model plant, the researchers boosted growth, seed yield,...

Energy Department Awards $134M for Fusion Energy Research Projects
The Department of Energy is providing a total of $134 million in funding for new research projects selected under its two programs aimed at keeping the United States’ lead in the fusion energy technology development. The funding seeks to...

Hitachi Digital Services: Will AI Impact the Energy Sector?
Energy organisations need to approach these challenges thoughtfully to scale AI in an agile, impactful manner. Adopting a platform and ecosystem driven mindset leveraging existing technology and a modular approach and investing in modernising the...

Chevron Balances Oil Growth With Push for Low-Carbon Energy
Rising global energy demand is driven by various factors such as population growth, ongoing industrialisation and the increasing energy requirements of digital infrastructure. By 2025, Chevron anticipates producing one million barrels of oil...

Energy Minister Says Won’t Negotiate ‘Through the Media’ When Asked About Reports of Government Dropping Oil Emissions Cap
An oilsands facility southeast of Fort McMurray, Alta., in a file photo. The Canadian Press/Amber Bracken Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said he won’t negotiate “through the media” when asked about reports that Ottawa may scrap the oil and gas...

Layer Brett, Pepe Or Pengu; Which Are Experts Calling The Next 100x & Best Meme Coin To Buy Now?
Every bull run brings fresh debates about the best meme coin to buy now, and 2025 is no different. While PEPE and PENGU continue to grab attention, a new contender is entering the mix: Layer Brett. Currently in its crypto presale at just $0.0055...

Cisco Bets on Splunk to Activate Machine Data for AI With New Data Fabric
(Michael Vi/Shutterstock) This week at Splunk's .Conf25 gathering in Boston, the company and its parent Cisco unveiled the Cisco Data Fabric, a new architecture designed to turn machine data into usable fuel for AI. Built on the Splunk platform,...