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April 26, 2026 9 visible stories Energy & Climate

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April 26, 2026

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Energy & Climate

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Energy & Climate

Oil, gas, grids, climate shocks, and energy security storylines.

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China unveils world’s first coal fuel cell that can produce electricity with zero emission
SCMP Asia 1m ago

China unveils world’s first coal fuel cell that can produce electricity with zero emission

Chinese scientists have developed a method to generate electricity and achieve higher energy efficiency than conventional burning, while producing zero carbon dioxide emissions, by placing coal inside a “battery”. “Coal-...

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Asia
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Sri Lanka seeks buyers for white elephant airport
Channel NewsAsia 1m ago

Sri Lanka seeks buyers for white elephant airport

The Chinese-funded Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport has no regular flights and has failed to generate enough revenue to cover even electricity bills since opening in 2013.

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Southwestern China’s busiest airport disrupted by biggest hailstorm in a decade
SCMP Asia 1m ago

Southwestern China’s busiest airport disrupted by biggest hailstorm in a decade

Southwestern China’s busiest airport was mopping up and struggling to resume operations on Sunday after the biggest hailstorm in a decade grounded flights, damaged aircraft and stranded passengers. Hailstones, some as bi...

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Al Jazeera English

Energy & Climate

Al Jazeera English 1m ago

Aljamain Sterling calls for featherweight title shot after UFC 116 win

Sterling wants a featherweight title shot against Volkanovski after a unanimous win over Zalal in Las Vegas.

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Global Sport
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Al Jazeera English

Energy & Climate

Al Jazeera English 1m ago

We can make sure another Chornobyl disaster does not happen, here is how

In war and peace, decentralised renewable energy systems provide a safe and resilient alternative.

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Global Opinions
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Rappler

Energy & Climate

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[Time Trowel] The power to define history is shifting back to communities

The Philippines entered the American imagination through a framework that made hierarchy appear natural. Anthropology has played a role in shaping and sustaining that framework. That history calls for a reckoning within...

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Philippines Editors' Pick Thought Leaders
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30 sources

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BBC World

Public broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

BBC Asia

Regional desk

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

NPR World

Public radio

Live
US 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

CNN World

Cable network

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

Live
Asia-Pacific 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

The Straits Times Asia

Regional newspaper

Live
Southeast Asia 3 items

Live

Center 0

Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

Live
Southeast Asia 3 items

Live

Center 0

The Hindu International

National daily

Live
India 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Times of India World

National daily

Live
India 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

Live
Asia-Pacific 3 items

Live

Center 0

Deutsche Welle Asia

Public broadcaster

Live
Asia 0 items

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Lean Left -1

Reuters World

Wire service

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

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Reuters Business

Wire service

Retrying
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The Guardian World

Newspaper

Retrying
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The New York Times World

Newspaper

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Fox News World

Cable network

Retrying
US 0 items

Connection failed

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New York Post World

Tabloid

Retrying
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Nikkei Asia

Business daily

Retrying
Asia 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Right +1

SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

Retrying
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Lean Right +1

The Japan Times

National daily

Retrying
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The Korea Herald

National daily

Retrying
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Taiwan News

Digital daily

Retrying
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Dawn

National daily

Retrying
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NDTV World

Broadcaster

Retrying
India 0 items

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Lean Left -1

Rappler

Digital newsroom

Retrying
Philippines 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -1

The Jakarta Post

National daily

Retrying
Indonesia 0 items

Connection failed

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China Daily World

State-backed daily

Retrying
China 0 items

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Lean Right +2

Euronews World

Broadcast network

Retrying
Global 0 items

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