As the cost of living continues to rise, many households are looking for ways to save money on everyday expenses, and one surprising area to focus on is the fridge. Proper food storage can not only prolong the life of your groceries but also cut down on energy bills. Energy expert Daniel McCowan from Green … Read more
Ill-suited subsidy spurs precarious revival In the years following its launch, it gradually became clear that the cost of the Superbonus had been dramatically underestimated, after lax enforcement led to thousands of homeowners commencing works without filing official applications. Its total expected cost ballooned to €219 billion, over six times the €35 billion predicted by … Read more
The center-right member of the Flemish Parliament told POLITICO that BelGaN was being screened to determine whether it was eligible for support. One media report said it looked into whether the ownership had ties with the Chinese government. The European Commission considers microchips a critical technology. | Annabelle Chih/Getty Images The Flemish Economy Ministry declined … Read more
The Alberta government kicked off a flurry of activity three years ago when it began awarding the rights to underground caverns for storing carbon emissions. The gold rush was underway as companies announced dozens of projects and competed to stake their claim for those rights. The wave of new projects raised expectations that the oilpatch … Read more
The global automotive industry is undergoing a seismic shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) driven by the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions and the rapid advancements in technology. While electric cars and bikes have garnered significant attention, the electrification of heavy-duty trucks represents the next crucial frontier, especially for a country like India. The transport … Read more
The increasing frequency of extreme weather events across the country has caused the sums paid out annually for catastrophic insurance claims to explode — and annual payouts for the last four years now rank among the ten largest on record, says a new Statistics Canada study. “Homeowners have been particularly affected by extreme weather claims, with recent hurricanes, floods … Read more
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the party’s plans would be funded through an extension of the windfall tax on oil and gas producers, bringing in £2.2 billion a year, along with £2.6 billion per year in additional borrowing. Labour hope the stripped back spending plan will blunt Conservative attacks over its economic policy. Prime Minister … Read more
Former Estonian Economy Minister Kadri Simson is the EU’s current energy commissioner but is unlikely to retain her role, as her Centre party is no longer in the country’s governing coalition — usually a requirement given the government picks whom it sends to Brussels. Síkela’s political affiliation is more complicated. He serves in the coalition … Read more
As bulky SUVs fast-replace nimble hatchbacks on Indian roads, there are concerns over emissions and fuel efficiency that are majorly impacted by the car weight. However, carmakers are increasingly using lightweight materials such as high strength steels and aluminium alloys to make these monsters as light as they can. “Increase in weight of the car … Read more
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