Cuba Gambles on Green Energy to End Crippling Blackouts

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Cuba has long been suffering from an energy crisis, with residents facing regular blackouts, which has been exacerbated by the recent United States intervention in Venezuela and the halt of critical energy exports to Cuba. Now, the island nation is assessing a potential future in renewables to diversify its energy mix and boost security. …Continue Reading

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Crude oil prices rise by as much 20 percent as sprawling regional conflict threatens global energy supplies., DEVELOPING STORY, Crude oil prices rise by as much 20 percent as sprawling regional conflict threatens global energy supplies. Oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel for the first time since Russia’sContinue Reading

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Iran’s military and political leaders pledge allegiance to Mojtaba Khamenei as US-Israeli attacks continue., Iran’s military and political leaders pledge allegiance to Mojtaba Khamenei as Saudi Arabia reports two deaths amid Iranian counterattacks. live This video may contain light patterns or images that could trigger seizures or cause discomfort forContinue Reading

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While exploring ancient seabeds in Morocco, scientists discovered strange wrinkle-like textures in deep-water sediments that shouldn’t have been there. These structures are usually made by sunlight-loving microbial mats in shallow waters. But the rocks formed far below the reach of light, suggesting a different explanation. Evidence points to chemosynthetic microbes—organismsContinue Reading

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US casualties rise as strikes continue to escalate in the region and Tehran choose Khamanei’s son as his successor Published March 8, 2026 5:09PM (EDT) As escalation continues, scenes like this become everyday scenarios for Iran and its neighboring countries in the Middle East. Casualty counts, including US service members,Continue Reading

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Artificial intelligence has captured headlines recently for its  rapidly growing energy demands , and particularly the surging  electricity usage of data centers that enable the training and deployment of the latest generative AI models. But it’s not all bad news — some AI tools have the potential to reduce someContinue Reading

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Capturing carbon dioxide from industrial plants is an important strategy in the efforts to reduce the impact of global climate change. It’s used in many industries, including the production of petrochemicals, cement, and fertilizers. MIT chemical engineers have now discovered a simple way to make carbon capture more efficient andContinue Reading