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Ontario Premier Doug Ford Claims Ronald Reagan Would Be 'Spinning Around In His Grave' Over Tariffs

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has warned that Canada could use electricity and critical mineral exports as leverage against the United States as its trade dispute with President Donald Trump escalates.

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

A Kansas cowboy put 50 wind turbines on his 7,000-acre ranch and turned the wind into his most reliable cash crop, selling electricity to thousands of homes

A 7,000-acre cattle ranch in Kansas has found an unusual way to generate a steady income alongside traditional ranching. Pete Ferrell, a fourth-generation rancher, hosts 50 industrial wind turbines on his property as part of the 100-turbine Elk River Wind Project, a 150-megawatt facility that began operating in 2005. The…

The Times of India · Aug 25

The data-center backlash has broken into the midterms but the industry’s problem is larger than communications: America needs a new bargain

The companies building and using data centers should pay the costs they create. In return, states should give responsible projects certainty and speed.

Fortune · Aug 25

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India’s data centre capacity hits new high as AI powers a 4x boom

India leads Asia-Pacific data centre growth, with capacity quadrupling and substantial future projects underway. Significant investments from Reliance and Adani are driving AI campus development across the nation. Maharashtra remains a key hub, while new centers are emerging in other states. Increased computing power will significantly raise electricity demand for…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

In 2009, Iceland drillers hit 1,000°C magma by accident, unlocking a geothermal source that could produce nearly 10 times more power

In 2009, a drilling operation in northeast Iceland unexpectedly punched into molten rock at Krafla, revealing one of the hottest geothermal resources ever reached by a borehole. The Iceland Deep Drilling Project(IDDP) had been searching for high-temperature geothermal energy, but instead of finding only hot water and rock, the drill…

The Times of India · Aug 25

Tariffs first, electricity and critical minerals next: Canada may hit the US without hurting itself

Canada is preparing targeted retaliatory tariffs after trade talks with the United States collapsed and President Donald Trump threatened 50% duties on Canadian autos, auto parts and steel. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s options extend beyond tariffs to electricity, energy, critical minerals and consumer pressure, but escalation risks hurting Canada’s economy.

The Economic Times · Aug 25

Lloyds Bank is holding on to our urgently needed £5,500

We want our balance back, but we can’t access the money to pay for essential repairs and settle an electricity bill

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25

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Canada’s Doug Ford compares Trump to school bully, says ‘he’d take your lunch money, steal your running shoes’ as tariff fight deepens

Ontario Premier Doug Ford labelled President Donald Trump a loser and a bully. He vowed to fight back against escalating United States tariff threats. President Trump attacked Ford and Prime Minister Mark Carney on social media. Ford threatened to cut off critical minerals and electricity exports to the US. Canada…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

In 2025, Mowi launched Chile’s first floating solar salmon farm; now it supplies 57% of its power and saving 36,750 gallons of diesel a year

Mowi has introduced a groundbreaking floating solar cage at its Chilean salmon farm, fulfilling approximately fifty-seven percent of its energy requirements. This cutting-edge solution dramatically decreases the farm's annual diesel usage and its carbon footprint. By showcasing the effectiveness of renewable energy in isolated aquaculture settings, this initiative may pave…

The Times of India · Aug 25

Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs against US as Trump tells its leaders to 'fall in line'

Canada is set to announce retaliatory tariffs against the US after President Donald Trump threatened steeper levies on Canadian autos, steel and other goods. Prime Minister Mark Carney accused Washington of seeking to subordinate Canada, while Ontario Premier Doug Ford warned Ottawa could target US electricity and critical minerals.

The Economic Times · Aug 25

Canada set to announce retaliatory tariffs against US on Tuesday as trade war escalates

Prime Minister Mark Carney stated on Monday that the country may need to pivot away from matching US duties dollar for dollar

The Independent UK · Aug 24

In 2023, Kitepower flew a 176-pound fabric wing over a Mayo bog for the first time. 3 years later, it has logged more than 90 flights and over 100 hours generating airborne wind-energy data

Kitepower is testing an unconventional approach to renewable energy at a designated airborne wind-energy site in County Mayo, Ireland. Instead of using a traditional tower and rotating blades, the system sends a lightweight fabric wing into the sky while a tether connects it to ground-based generation equipment. The wing flies…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Canada threatens to cut electricity to US as trade spat with Trump intensifies

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The Independent UK · Aug 24

In 1970, Apollo 13 used a wristwatch to time a 14-second burn without computer guidance. 56 years later, the manual maneuver remains a textbook survival feat and a NASA legend

When Apollo 13 Went Dark, a Mechanical Wrist watch Saved the Mission. After an explosion crippled their spacecraft, the crew powered down their guidance computer to preserve remaining electricity and cooling water. Astronaut Jack Swigert relied on his wrist chronograph to time a critical fourteen-second engine burn while watching Earth's…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

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InsideEVs · Aug 24

More EV Owners Can Now Get Paid To Power California’s Grid

The new Chevy Bolt EV and Kia EV9 are among a bunch of new EVs capable of vehicle-to-grid power sharing.

AAP · Aug 24

Power hungry: data centre energy use set to skyrocket

Artificial intelligence is set to make a major impact on Australia's electricity network, with a report warning about soaring demand from data centres.

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Electricity bill reduced by 60%: Woman shares AC setting she claims helped slash monthly bill significantly

A content creator’s two-part AC experiment has sparked discussion after she reported a monthly electricity bill drop from about Rs 3,500 to Rs 1,292 after raising the temperature setting from 22°C to 28°C. She said usage remained around five to seven hours daily. While her calculation suggests possible annual savings…

Tom’s Guide · Aug 24

States are starting to ban the secrecy behind AI data centers — here's why you should care

AI data centers have quietly been built behind NDAs, shell companies and code names. Now states are pushing back and demanding more transparency.

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The Times of India · Aug 24

A British metal detectorist thought he'd found a bull's nose ring; it was actually a Bronze Age gold bracelet, and then two more appeared

In late May, dozens of metal-detecting enthusiasts gathered near Carlisle, in northern England close to the Scottish border, for a rally that also served as a protest against a proposed electricity substation. Over 4 days, the group searched roughly 470 acres and uncovered hundreds of objects, including a Viking brooch…

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24

Households in Great Britain ‘could owe energy suppliers £7bn by end of year’

After higher prices for winter kick in, energy debt unpaid for more than 30 days likely to rise, says Energy UK

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Ontario's premier: Canada should be ready to cut electricity, critical minerals as trade woes worsen

Ontario Premier Doug Ford tells The Associated Press that Ronald Reagan would be “throwing up” over President Donald Trump’s trade policies and threatened to cut off electricity and critical minerals to the United States if the Canada-U.S. trade fight worsens

MyLifeXP · Aug 24

Why Some Couples Stop Fighting But Start Feeling Like Roommates

At first, you might think, Wow, they finally stopped fighting. No more arguments over the dishes. No more tense conversations about money. No more dramatic “we need to talk” evenings. Everything seems calm. Except there is something strangely empty about the calm. They eat dinner together, scroll on their phones,…

The Guardian - AU · Aug 24

Albanese seeks to quell datacentre disquiet as climate expert warns ‘we’ve got one shot to get the rules right’

Prime minister will use national cabinet meeting to assuage premiers over new AI law as Aemo forecasts seven-fold rise in datacentre power use

The Conversation · Aug 24

Empty North Sea oil fields could store enough green hydrogen to power the country for seven years

Every time Britain has a still, grey week in winter, something invisible happens behind our plug sockets: gas power stations fire up to keep the lights on. That gas is often imported, with prices set by volatile global markets. This is one reason why energy bills surged during the cost-of-living…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

In 2009, German startup SkyWind first showed its rooftop micro turbine design. 17 years later, the machine has secured certification, with Utah testing verifying roughly 615 kWh of electricity per year

SkyWind's rooftop wind turbine has secured full certification after two years of testing. This compact machine produces about 1,000 watts of peak power annually. The turbine is small enough for a rooftop and weighs less than 44 pounds. Its certified output is around 615 kilowatt hours per year.

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