South Korea increased imports of Russian coal by 34% from January to August, up 34% from the same period in 2025, energy think tank CREA said. It attributed the 18 million metric ton rise to increased coal-fired power generation to offset nuclear power losses following the expiration of reactor licenses.
South Korea ranked fourth among destinations for Russian coal exports.
Letters | Readers respond to an article in which the prime minister said the government’s gasfield approval was part of its commitment to a greener futureAndy Burnham writes that his determination to tackle the climate crisis is “unwavering” and that the transition must not leave communities behind (We will make the net-zero transition work for Britain – approving the Jackdaw gasfield is part of the plan, 22 October).
Whatever one thinks of Jackdaw, the test of that pledge is whether people are also protected from climate impacts that are already here.The research that you reported on last week attributed two-thirds of the heat deaths that it estimated – 4,354 of them in the UK – to climate change.
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SolSmart, a national program that helps local governments remove barriers to solar energy adoption, today marks its tenth anniversary. Since 2016, SolSmart has helped over 600 local governments and regional organizations cut red tape, increase energy choice for residents and strengthen community energy resilience. SolSmart is a free technical assistance program supported by the U.S.… The post SolSmart celebrates 10 years of helping local governments go solar appeared first on Solar Power World.
Speaking at the press curtain raiser of the the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo (2026), Mr. Sarangi mentioned that India had secured private investment of $64 billion in the sector.
The government's council tax checker has crashed after people flooded to check the website to see whether they qualify for a £100 energy payment announced in the budget.
CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- General Land & Power (GL&P) is proud to feature the Sollair Energy Project (Sollair), a 75-megawatt (MW) solar energy development spanning 480 acres in Rocky View County. Located north of Airdrie, the…
NGOs, civil society and industry call on the European Commission to refrain from reopening the RED legislative framework during the negotiation of the post-2030 energy architecture. Ahead of the Energy Council of 29 October, a group of NGOs, civil society actors and companies are calling on the European Commission and Member ...
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John Healey is announcing his financial update – here are the main points, with political analysisBudget 2026 live – latest updatesJohn Healey starts by saying that his budget is “delivered at a time when global uncertainties and pressures are swirling worldwide and hitting people here at home”.Healey says he will meet the fiscal rule that day-to-day spending must be covered by tax receipts, and the investment rule that government debt, defined as public sector net financial liabilities, must be falling as a percentage of GDP in the third year of the forecast.The government will have £15bn of headroom in 2029-30 and £20bn in 2030-31, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility, the government’s forecaster.Government borrowing will be 4.2% of GDP this year, 3.4% next year, then 2.9%, 2.1% and 1.8% by 2030-31, the OBR says.Predictions of slowing growth were wrong, Healey says.
The OBR says GDP will grow by 1.2% this year, 1% next year, 1.6% in 2028, 1.8% in 2029, 1.7% in 2030 and 1.6% in 2031. In March the OBR had predicted GDP growth of 1.1% in 2026, rising to 1.6% in 2027 and 2028, and dropping to 1.5% in 2029 and 2030.Government debt is forecast to be 83.2% of GDP this year, 83.8% next year then falling to 83.1%, 82.3% and 81.7% in the following years.Labour’s priority is cheaper energy, Healey says.
He announces a series of measures to try to cut bills, including scrapping a levy on bills to fund hydrogen to lower bills and moving older renewables onto fixed-price contracts.Healey says the government will extend a VAT cut through the winter and spring to July, taking £50 pounds off the annual price cap.He confirms the government is abolishing standing charges on gas bills for 23m homes in a move it says will save two-thirds of households an average of £45 a year.He says 20m households in council tax bands A to D will receive a £100 energy payment paid directly into bank accounts.
It will cost £2.6bn, he says.Fuel duty will be frozen for the 16th year in a row. Every government forecast over that time has pretended it will then rise in future years to raise more cash, only for the freeze to continue.Healey increases the higher mileage rate for people who use their cars for work from £0.25 to £0.30 a mile.Healey says he will remove import tariffs on more than 100 products, including baked beans, chocolate and gherkins, to reduce their shop prices as trailed before the budget.On paternity leave, self-employed fathers will be eligible for paternity leave pay for the first time.Healey says he will increase the threshold for small business rate relief from £12,000 to £18,000, giving a tax break to 70,000 smaller firms.On gambling, machine game duty will rise from 20% to 25% for higher stakes machines.Adult gaming centres and vape shops will not qualify for business rates relief.Online marketplace sellers will be targeted to ensure they are unable get around VAT.Healey says there will be new funding from HMRC to improve compliance and stronger powers to collect overdue tax from those who “can clearly afford to pay but ignore repeated contact”.There will be no change on tax on income from dividends, and no change on tax to income from employment.Healey confirms he will reverse his predecessor’s decision to cut the tax-free allowance on cash individual savings accounts (ISAs) from £20,000 to £12,000 a year from April.Healey says he celebrates the role that banks play in the UK economy, but they will pay an extra 3% on the bank surcharge for 15 months from January.
In a budget characterised by relative secrecy, raising taxes on banks was one of the policies that did leak out beforehand.PW: No big surprises here, with the bulk of the changes being technical or incremental. The one exception is the expected increase in the windfall tax on bank profits, which will be set aside to pay for measures to help with energy bills.
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Adam McKay and Philip Eubanks | Both of these threats have the same roots: private entities seeking to cash in. We have the power to stand against themA summer of extreme heat, entire villages obliterated in Nepal, a super El Niño breaking records, Exxon publicly saying we may reach 3C by 2050 – could it possibly be any worse?How about throwing AI extinction in the mix? Continue reading...
The FCC's Cyber Trust Mark program will label smart home devices meeting cybersecurity standards, similar to how Energy Star rates energy efficiency.
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsWhat to expect from John Healey’s first budget: who wins, who pays?Andrew Sissons, director in sustainable future at Nesta, has welcomed the move, saying:“Ditching the gas standing charge rightly takes a big chunk off millions of people’s energy bills, sharing costs more fairly and giving cash-strapped households a much-needed boost.This measure will provide relief to the poorest households who ration their gas use but it will also mean that switching to electric heating such as heat pumps is a better deal for some households that use more gas.It reduces bills for a majority of peopleIt is progressive: poorer households will save more than wealthier onesIt supports electrification by reducing the electricity-to-gas price ratioIt should be popular, because people view standing charges as unfairIt costs the Treasury nothingThe median dual fuel household uses 9,700 kWh of gas per year, but the average is 11,900 kWh.The top five percent use over 25,000 kWh annually, which jumps up to over 42,000 kWh for the top one percent.
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We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. BYD to build new factories in Europe to beat trade barriers aimed at Chinese EVs China’s BYD will build new factories in Europe for a bigger market share, as the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) maker faces fiscal support pullback at home and rising trade barriers overseas,...
The call comes as new research shows thousands of jobs were supported by Scotland’s renewable energy industry in 2024.
The Department of Energy (DOE) has offered Constellation Energy a conditional loan commitment of up to $5 billion to finance nuclear power uprates and modernization at eight plants in Illinois, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The proposed investments could add nearly 1.1 GW of generating capacity to the nation’s existing nuclear fleet.
The commitment marks the agency’s […] The post DOE Offers Constellation Up to $5B Loan for 1.1 GW of Nuclear Uprates at Eight Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.
In Massachusetts, a groundbreaking approach has emerged as two cranberry bogs have implemented solar panels above their crops. This eco-friendly strategy not only cuts farming expenses but also creates extra revenue through solar energy production. The initiative fosters healthier soil and revives forgotten bog areas, ensuring ongoing agricultural yield.
Supported by state policies, this dual use of land is paving the way for agrivoltaics and sustainable farming practices.
Renewable energy is still outpacing fossil fuels as the leading new sources of electricity on the U.S. grid. Electrical generation from renewable energy sources has increased by 10%, or more than 43 GW, in the first eight months of 2026, according to an analysis of Energy Information Administration (EIA) data by the SUN DAY Campaign.… The post EIA: Renewables could overtake natural gas output in 2027 appeared first on Solar Power World.
Emissions from exported oil would not count against carbon budget, insiders say – reasoning likely to draw dismay from climate campaignersThe giant Rosebank oilfield can be approved without breaching the UK’s emission targets, according to government insiders, in a boost to those in the cabinet who are pushing for it to be given the go-ahead.The Guardian revealed last week that Miatta Fahnbulleh, the energy secretary, was leaning towards rejecting the project, but her position has put her at loggerheads with cabinet colleagues, including the chancellor, John Healey, who are lobbying for an approval.
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In County Cork, Sean Keating, a dedicated dairy farmer, has innovatively transformed a portion of his land into a solar farm. This eco-friendly venture enables him to harvest renewable energy while still allowing sheep to graze comfortably beneath the solar installations. Expected to power about 150 households annually, this project showcases the critical support from the government and could potentially motivate other farmers to explore similar sustainable energy alternatives.
Government-backed Warm Home Loans scheme to help households cut energy bills by hundreds of poundsHouseholds across the UK can now cut their energy bills by hundreds of pounds a year at no upfront cost by applying for interest-free or “low-interest” loans to fund upgrades such as heat pumps, batteries and solar panels.The government-backed Warm Home Loans scheme, which launched on Tuesday, could mean thousands more households are able to access low-carbon energy alternative technologies, thanks to loans ranging from £7,500 to up £35,000.
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Democrat David Jolly emphasizes the importance of clean energy in his plans for the Sunshine State, while Republican Byron Donalds keeps his focus on ongoing Everglades projects.
My mother was a keen swimmer, and she lived with depression. I wonder if she found the same respite in the water that has helped heal me since she passed awayIt was early morning in late September, off the coast of Kaş in Turkey. Watching the slightly choppy sea from a boat, the last thing I felt like doing was embarking on another 5km (3-mile) swim.
Mind fog had sapped my energy, and my mood was decidedly Eeyore-like. But as I pulled on my cap and flippers, adjusted my goggles and took the plunge, something shifted.Head in the water, the knotted feeling in my throat began to loosen. Breathing came properly. There was respite. Continue reading...
On winding roads where mountainous terrain meets heavy traffic, a rustle in the brush at dusk can turn into a deadly collision within seconds. Roadkill incidents pose a constant hazard to wildlife and motorists across Korea, often resulting in severe property damage, human injuries and secondary pileups on high-speed thoroughfares.
In a bid to prevent such incidents, the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment on Wednesday will launch a pilot artificial intelligence (AI)-powered roadkill prevention system along National Route 17 in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province in central Korea. Conventional mitigation measures like eco-corridors, wildlife overpasses and fencing have reduced animal fatalities along long stretches of highway.
However, intersections and entrance or exit ramps remain notoriously difficult to secure without blocking traffic or human access, leaving vulnerable gaps in eco-fencing networks. The new system bridges those gaps using smart surveillance. Closed-circuit television cameras continuously monitor roadside terrain. When an animal steps toward the road, AI algo
Letter to PM argues series of wrong choices on North Sea oil, Heathrow, EVs and heat pumps will scupper net zero plansAndy Burnham will “sleepwalk” into climate disaster if he fails to get a grip on a series of important policies whose combined impact could scupper plans to reach net zero, campaigners have said.Big decisions on North Sea drilling, the expansion of Heathrow airport, electric vehicles (EVs) and grants for heat pumps are awaiting decisions from ministers.
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