New US coal standards ‘critical’ test of Obama’s climate policy
ANALYSIS: New US power plant standards, due in June, will be the ultimate litmus test of Obama’s Climate Action Plan
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Electricity could be generated from condensation
Water droplets carry an electric charge which can be used to generate electricity and make power plants more efficient
Explainer: Will AI data centres make or break the energy transition?
As grids struggle to meet soaring electricity demand for AI data-crunching, big tech is under pressure to cover the costs of boosting power supplies – which may be dirty or clean
US to curb emissions from new power plants
Morning summary: EPA takes climate action plan forward; IPCC chairman dismisses IPCC spoilers; and Russia encourages planet hacking