Gambian leader pledges halt to rolling blackouts as protests turn violent
Barrow pledges new power infrastructure, including a 24-megawatt plant, to tackle the worsening electricity crisis.
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A US federal appeals court says EPA likely acted unlawfully in trying to cancel Biden-era clean energy grants.
Yemen’s crumbling roads mean an arduous quest for water for Taiz villagers
Poor road infrastructure is exacerbating Yemen’s water crisis, leading to hardships for thousands in Taiz governorate.
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Beyond LNG: Berlin’s red-carpet diplomacy signals a bigger bet on Algeria
Germany, stripped of Russian pipeline gas, received Algeria’s president with military honours and talked about LNG.
India debuts hydrogen-powered train as part of sustainability drive
India joins a handful of countries that have successfully deployed the zero-emission technology in their rail networks.
India’s ethanol rush prompts anger among vehicle owners, questions for gov’t
Indian petrol stations now only offer fuel with 20 percent ethanol blended in. But the rushed move triggers criticism.
New York imposes landmark one-year ban on large data centres
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Even if the Iran war ends, the next fossil fuel shock is already on its way
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‘It’s expensive’: Syria’s electricity has improved, but challenges remain
Damascus residents say state-supplied power has noticeably improved recently but complain about the cost of energy.
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US budget slashing risks losing global scientific edge to China
Experts warn that cuts to US research funding is weakening the country’s scientific and technological capacity.
Published On 7 Jul 2026
