NEW YORK (Project Syndicate)—Politically, the G-7 and like-minded countries around the world have adopted a war footing to stop Russian aggression. Russian President Vladimir Putin violated the most fundamental principle Read more
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How to prepare for disasters, power outages and medical emergencies if you’re aging alone
For Beth (not her real name) living alone is a good thing. Over the years, she has grown accustomed to the single lifestyle. She’s satisfied with doing things on her Read more
U.K. could face 3-hour power outages in ‘worst-case’ scenario, utility warns
A major U.K. utility has warned customers that they face potential three-hour power cuts this winter, if volatility and uncertainty in global energy markets worsens. National Grid, which provides power Read more
How fast utilities recover from hurricanes like Ian can tell you which of their stocks is best
Nearly 2 million electricity customers across Florida remained without power Friday, a modest improvement from the day before as the state looks to recover from Category 4 Hurricane Ian, a Read more
Europe’s latest energy worries: U.K. blackouts and Germany’s Rhine running dry
While American tourists have been filling up Europe’s corners this summer, happily snapping away and occasionally complaining about the heat, the region’s energy/climate crisis continues to deepen. In the latest Read more
Europe’s latest energy worries: U.K. blackouts and Germany’s Rhine running dry
While American tourists have been filling up Europe’s corners this summer, happily snapping away and occasionally complaining about the heat, the region’s energy/climate crisis continues to deepen. In the latest Read more
Canadian regulator demands responses from Rogers about internet, wireless outage
OTTAWA — Canada’s telecommunications regulator on Tuesday ordered Rogers Communications Inc. RCI, +2.48% RCI.B, +2.62% to provide details before the end of the month about how and why the company’s Read more
ERCOT warning: 5 blackout risks the whole U.S. should consider, not just Texas
The Texas electric grid operator called on companies and other consumers to voluntarily reduce power use on Monday as the risk of rolling blackouts from record-high demand to cool the Read more
Texas at risk of blackouts as ERCOT asks for conservation
The Texas electric grid operator has warned of possible blackouts on Monday due to sweltering heat driving record demand. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, said it was Read more