A Penn State study finds honey bees fed diets high in polyunsaturated fatty acids show a 90% survival rate after pesticide exposure, compared to less than 50% for those on saturated or monounsaturated fat diets, highlighting nutrition's role in enhancing resilience.
Queensland and the Northern Territory have rejected the federal government's plans to mandate renewable power use in AI datacentres, calling them 'underdeveloped ideas' that centralize power in Canberra, as S&P Global warns of potential five-fold increase in datacentre power use by 2035.
A detailed Australian survey reveals organised anti-wind and solar campaigns have successfully eroded community support, while enthusiasm for electric vehicles surged following Donald Trump's attack on Iran. Despite this, home batteries and rooftop solar maintain high 'deep support'
Middle East conflict drives oil price spike above $4/gallon; expert Bob McNally cites structurally escalation-prone dynamics, depleted strategic stocks, and China's rebounding oil imports as factors leading to potentially record-high gasoline prices.
New England's 2006 heatwave vulnerabilities led to investments in rooftop solar (2008-2010), which recently generated over 6 GW of electricity during a heatwave, saving customers $130-149 million in a week, outperforming nuclear power at peak demand
The Trump administration acknowledged in court filings that $7.5bn in clean energy grants were terminated based solely on political criteria, targeting Democratic states that voted for Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
Cuba's worsening energy crisis, exacerbated by US sanctions and halted Venezuelan oil exports, has led to frequent power cuts, disabling water pumping stations and leaving nearly 3 million Cubans without reliable access to water, forcing reliance on informal water economies.
A proposed 350-hectare mega datacentre in Plumpton, Victoria, has ignited community outrage due to its massive scale, potential environmental impacts, and perceived lack of consultation, despite promises of job creation and renewable energy integration.
Ukraine plans to restore up to 6 GW of power generation by year-end, but this, combined with current capacity, will still fall short of the 18-19 GW needed for a severe winter, according to TASS calculations based on Energy Ministry data.
US President Donald Trump clarifies that Saudi Arabia's joining of the Abraham Accords is a prerequisite for the approval of a US-backed nuclear energy cooperation deal, despite the agreement already being finalized and awaiting US Congressional review.
India's energy supply faces intensified challenges as the Bab al-Mandeb Strait closes and disruptions persist in the Strait of Hormuz. Three Saudi oil tankers rerouted in the Red Sea due to Houthi blockade, raising global supply concerns, though non-Saudi tankers to India are unaffected. India is sourcing oil from alternative locations like Fujairah.
Chinese battery giant CATL reported record second-quarter revenue of 147.79 billion yuan and net profit of 22.5 billion yuan, up 56.92% and 36.5% year-on-year respectively. However, these figures slightly missed market estimates, attributed to weakening EV demand in China. The company also announced a plan to buy back up to 40 billion yuan in shares.
Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) secured an Rs 8,500 crore inter-state power transmission project in Andhra Pradesh. Awarded under TBCB, it will evacuate power for green hydrogen/ammonia facilities and strengthen the grid for digital infrastructure in the Visakhapatnam region, with completion expected in 30 months.
Drones carrying explosives targeted a city in northern Iraq where US forces are stationed, while sirens rang out in Bahrain. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for targeting an Amazon data center in Bahrain, hours after the US completed its 13th night of strikes against Iran, escalating regional tensions.
Experts warn that U.S. gas prices will continue to climb for weeks, possibly months, due to the resumption of President Donald Trump’s conflict with Iran. Analysts predict national average gas prices could reach $4.20-$4.30, citing market psychology and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea.
China and Asean foreign ministers released a joint statement in Manila, addressing the ongoing energy crisis and the Middle East conflict, calling for a ceasefire and peaceful resolution, and welcoming US-Iran negotiations.
Southeast Asian governments face renewed energy shocks and trade disruptions due to revived US-Iran hostilities, prompting ASEAN foreign ministers to express grave concern and urge an immediate cessation of fighting.
Lando Norris has delivered a scathing critique of Formula One, arguing that its management prioritizes making money and attracting new manufacturers over sporting considerations in its new regulations, leading to driver dissatisfaction.
Solar Impulse 2 completed the first fuel-free round-the-world flight in July 2016, demonstrating that advanced engineering and solar energy could power an aircraft across continents. The 40,000 km journey, lasting 16 months with 16 stopovers, showcased clean-energy technology in aviation.
Scientists from the Czech Republic, backed by NATO, are testing giant Miscanthus grass to naturally restore Ukraine's fertile black soil, which has been damaged and polluted by years of war. Early findings suggest the fast-growing plant can remove pollutants and improve soil health for future farming.
Czech researchers, backed by NATO, are testing giant Miscanthus grass near Most and in Ukraine's Vorzel to naturally remove pollutants and restore fertility in war-damaged soil, with early findings showing positive effects on soil health and carbon sequestration.
Donald Trump announced that 200 entities, including 23 Republican governors and major utilities, have signed his non-binding "Ratepayer Protection Pledge." The pledge aims to ensure US consumers don't pay for AI datacenter build-out costs, but critics dismiss it as an "empty promise" amid rising electricity bills.
Alinta Energy has scaled back its proposed Whitsundays wind farm from 30 to 16 turbines, citing insufficient wind resources at the southern end and strong community opposition. A solar farm is still proposed for the southern site, while the northern project continues.
The Philippine economy faces fragility due to internal political turmoil, a corruption scandal, energy shocks, and extreme weather, despite inflation easing to 6.4% in June. ING's report highlights ongoing economic pressures, suggesting the central bank may not yet declare victory over inflation.
