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Japan’s prime minister is pushing for as many as 17 nuclear reactors to be switched back on, more than a decade on from the meltdown at FukushimaLook carefully through the trees, and it is just possible to catch sight of Onagawa nuclear power plant fro…
Read More‘Thermal effect’ of high-neck jumpers and scarves will save electricity during energy crisis, says governorThe governor of Tokyo has urged people to wear a turtleneck this winter to stay warm and reduce energy consumption.Yuriko Koike said wearing turt…
Read MoreYoung girls illegally work the mines in north-east India, risking disease and death, while trying to better their lives at schoolWords by Elle Kurancid, photography by Walaa Alshaer Continue reading…
Read MoreCritics says India’s plans to increase coal production to 1bn tonnes a year are environmentally devastating and unnecessary Cop27 live – latest news updatesThree days before India’s environment minister boarded a flight to Egypt for this year’s UN clim…
Read MoreWhile it appears committed to renewable energy goals, China’s international commitments fall short of what experts say is neededCop27 live – latest news updatesAfter decades of fossil fuel-driven economic growth and industrialisation, China is now the …
Read MoreOn Mongolia’s coal highway to the Chinese border, truck driver Maikhuu dreams of a better life and financial security for her three children. However, the road from the mines to China is riddled with accidents, toxic pollution, poor hygiene and now, am…
Read MoreOn Mongolia’s coal highway to the Chinese border, truck driver Maikhuu dreams of a better life and financial security for her three children. However, the road from the mines to China is riddled with accidents, toxic pollution, poor hygiene a…
Read MoreForest fires, droughts and heatwaves across the country is forcing provinces to reduce power consumptionThere were still some streetlights on the Bund, one of the main roads in central Shanghai. But the decorative lights which light up the city skyline…
Read MoreMove designed to secure energy supplies would mark a dramatic shift in Japan’s policy stance held since 2011 reactor meltdownJapan is considering building next-generation nuclear reactors and restarting idled plants in a major policy shift, 11 years af…
Read MoreDespite declaring a climate emergency, government is in court defending decision to issue fossil fuel prospecting permits in TaranakiNew Zealand’s government has argued that the climate crisis is of “insufficient weight” to stop it issuing oil and gas…
Read MoreHigh temperatures expected to continue for at least another week with more than 300 cities forecast to reach 35CA long-running heatwave in China has pushed electricity usage to record levels in some areas and led to blackouts, with warnings that the hi…
Read MoreAgreement with autocratic ruler to double supplies within five years comes as EU seeks to reduce reliance on Russian energyHuman rights groups have criticised an EU deal to ramp up gas supplies from Azerbaijan, as Europe scrambles to secure non-Russian…
Read MoreFirm’s president at time of disaster among five defendants found liable for £80bn in damage by Tokyo courtA court in Japan has ordered former executives of Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) to pay ¥13tn (£80bn) in damages for failing to prevent a triple mel…
Read MoreRecords for electricity usage broken in Shandong, Henan and Jiangsu in early summer heatwavesChina’s premier has called for increased production of coal to stave off mass blackouts, as early summer heatwaves have prompted record electricity usage.On Fr…
Read MoreForeign minister uses speech in Fiji to declare ‘this is a different Australian government’ that will act responsibly on climate changeFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our free news app; get our morning email briefingThe ne…
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