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- 1India leans on coal as weak monsoon cuts hydropowerโIndia is relying heavily on coal-fired power stations as a poor monsoon keeps hydropower lower-than-seasonal. The result
India is depending heavily on coal-fired power stations after a poor monsoon left hydropower output below seasonal norms. Coal stockpiles are falling quickly to a five-year low measured in days of cover, prompting the government in New Delhi to invoke emergency rules to keep more coal plants running and secure fuel supplies for the grid.
- 2One Degree of Warming: Alps Melt and Nuclear Plants Face Water ShortagesโONE DEGREE CHANGED EVERYTHING! THE ALPS ARE MELTING โ NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS ARE RUNNING OUT OF WAT...
A degree of global warming is reshaping the Alps, where shrinking glaciers are reducing the water that feeds Europe's rivers. With river levels dropping, nuclear power plants that rely on river water for cooling are struggling to secure enough supply, raising concerns about energy reliability across the continent. The story highlights how a seemingly small temperature rise is disrupting both mountain ecosystems and critical energy infrastructure.
- 3Iran-Linked Hackers Shut Down UK Power Plant for Four DaysโIran-Linked Hackers Shut Down UK Power Plant for Four Days Iran-linked hackers shut down a British power plant for 4 day
Iran-linked hackers reportedly shut down a British power plant for four days in July 2026. The delayed disclosure of the incident has led some observers to suggest the impact was not severe, but security experts warn it exposes vulnerabilities in UK energy infrastructure, particularly among smaller operators. The attack is fuelling debate about the resilience of Britain's power grid against state-backed cyber operations.
- 4We Energies to power Oracle data center with nuclear energyโWe Energies strikes deal to power Oracle data center with nuclear energy
Wisconsin utility We Energies has reached an agreement to supply an Oracle data center with nuclear power. The deal reflects the growing demand from technology companies for reliable, low-carbon electricity to run large data centers supporting cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Details on the plant, timeline and financial terms have not yet been made public.
- 5IAEA issues latest statement on Ukraine situationโUpdate 369 โ IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
The International Atomic Energy Agency has issued Update 369, a statement from Director General Rafael Grossi on the situation in Ukraine. The regular briefings track nuclear safety and security at Ukrainian nuclear facilities, including the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, which has been under Russian occupation since the early months of the war and remains a persistent source of international concern.