To slow down climate change, new coal projects need to end. A global forecast this week shows demand rising sharply.
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When is Daylight Savings Time? All Your Questions Answered
A group of U.S. senators has joined the ranks of those who want to abolish daylight saving time, which has roots in cost-cutting strategies of the late 19th century.
The Impact of the Storm in Texas Could Lead to More Virus Cases, Experts Say.
Texas’ recent storm eyed as possible superspreader
What’s Really Behind Corporate Promises on Climate Change?
Many big businesses have not set targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Others have weak goals.
Iraq, Struggling to Pay Debts and Salaries, Plunges Into Economic Crisis
Oil-rich Iraq, its economy hobbled by neglect and corruption, has devalued its currency and had its imported electricity cut off for nonpayment.
Citing Coal Shortages, China Rations Electricity for Millions
Warning of coal shortages, officials are trying to curb energy usage by telling residents not to use electric stoves and extinguishing lights on building facades and billboards.
How Coal-Loving Australia Became the Leader in Rooftop Solar
Embracing solar panels to save money, homeowners have made the country a powerhouse in renewable energy.
Hamas and Israel Agree to Ease Hostilities Amid Coronavirus
With the coronavirus spreading fast in Gaza, the sides agreed to stop bombarding each other, and Israel said it would resume fuel supplies. A cash infusion from Qatar helped seal the deal.
As Energy Prices Tumble, Developing Countries Trim Subsidies
Trying to cut spending as the pandemic reduces tax revenue, governments are finding it easier to lift restraints on what consumers pay for fuel.
Puzzles and Potato Goulash: How Energy Workers Keep Lights On in Vienna
A team of 53 workers has volunteered to live in full-time isolation in four power plants to make sure electricity keeps flowing to the Austrian capital during the coronavirus pandemic.