Malaysia needs up to RM90bil to fund critical energy projects in next 10 years

[ KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia requires an allocation of RM60 billion to RM90 billion to fund critical projects involving energy transition over the next 10 years, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. He said the requirements encompass expanding public transportation, strengthening grid infrastructure, and upskilling the workforce. “A crucial component will … Read more

One Couple's Quest to Ditch Natural Gas

[Two climate journalists decided to decarbonize their home. Here’s what happened. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Genx Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, all materials to their authors. If you are … Read more

UK’s greenhouse gas emissions fell 5.4% in 2023 on lower gas use

[ LONDON: Britain’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions fell by 5.4% in 2023, government data showed on Thursday, with less gas used to generate electricity and heat homes. The country’s target to reach net zero emissions by 2050 will require changes to the way people eat and travel, as well as how electricity is produced. “This … Read more

Labour and Tories face outcry over failure to tackle sewage pouring into rivers

[  The water industry, the Tories and Labour have faced public outcry after new figures showed record amounts of raw sewage were pumped into Britain’s rivers and seas last year. Campaigners argue that Labour’s plans to beef up oversight of pollution should it win the general election are “feeble” while green Tory MPs argued that the … Read more

Are you entitled to compensation in energy bills scandal? How to check

[ Smalls businesses around the UK could be in line for payouts totalling billions of pounds from energy firms after a landmark court ruling, i has revealed. It comes after Queenie’s Casino Slots, a firm based in County Durham, recouped £14,000 from French power giant Engie in a court case at Leeds County Court over … Read more

Scientists pave the way for lithium-ion batteries capable of operating in extreme cold

[ Researchers at Zhejiang University in China have developed a lithium battery capable of withstanding temperatures as low as -80°C. According to the researchers, this new type of battery could one day be used in a wide variety of electric vehicles, from cars to aircraft. According to the South China Morning Post, this breakthrough could … Read more

Oil prices hold gains on upbeat China trade data

[ SINGAPORE: Oil prices held steady on Thursday, holding onto overnight gains after upbeat Chinese trade data and after U.S. data showed a smaller-than-expected rise in crude inventories and large draws in fuel stocks. However, expectations that U.S. interest rate cuts could be delayed capped gains. Brent crude futures slipped 4 cents to $82.92 a … Read more

Pressed for space, solar farms are getting creative

[ Solar power is expected to dominate global electricity markets in the next few decades, and already accounts for three-quarters of renewable energy capacity, according to the International Energy Agency. This year, BloombergNEF predicts solar builds will climb another 25%, adding more than 500 gigawatts of capacity. All of that solar needs a lot of … Read more