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How used cooking oil could hinder aviation’s green fuel hopes
Members of the public delivering their used cooking oil to Evergreen Oil and Feed joint collection drive with the Melaka City Council. PHOTO: SAIRIEN NAFIS MELAKA, Malaysia – This is the starting point for the world’s – and especially Europe’s –...

France, Spain and Italy warning after 2,300 deaths in June and July
Neil Shaw Assistant Editor 06:32, 09 Jul 2025Updated 06:33, 09 Jul 2025 Climate change tripled the number of heat-related deaths across European cities in the recent heatwaves, a rapid analysis by scientists has estimated. Global warming, caused...

Plan for new energy storage system in Solihull village revealed
Residents don’t have long left to have their say on a plan for an energy storage system in a Solihull village. Grenergy Renewables UK wants to develop 3.73 hectares of land in Benton Green Lane currently in agricultural use. The plan is for the...

Battery energy facility plans lodged for East Yorkshire site - could supply power to thousands of homes
Plans have been lodged for a Battery Energy Storage System (image credit: Pixabay) A battery energy storage facility capable of providing power to thousands of homes could be developed on land in East Yorkshire if recently submitted plans get the...

Project Finance Brief: ContourGlobal Acquires 1.6 GW Battery Energy Storage Projects
From: Mercom Capital Group ContourGlobal, a renewable energy power generation company and a KKR company, announced the acquisition of battery energy storage projects totaling 1.6 GW with up to eight hours of storage duration, located in Italy....

I Couldn't Let It Slip Away: Ruggeri On Joining Atletico Madrid
(MENAFN- IANS) Madrid, July 9 (IANS) New Atletico Madrid signing Matteo Ruggeri says he didn't think twice when the club came calling for him to play in La Liga. The 22-year-old full back joined Atletico a week ago from Atalanta for a fee in the...

Brooks Koepka’s wife Jena Sims dons $120 blue beaded bikini while vacationing in Spain
Jena Sims is spending some family time in Spain with her husband, star golfer Brooks Koepka, and their son, Crew. In a recent Instagram post, she showed off the stylish swimsuit she donned to spend some time by a pool. In the picture Sims shared,...

Logicalis achieves carbon neutrality in key emissions with renewables
Logicalis has announced the achievement of carbon neutrality across its Scope 1 and 2 emissions as part of its ongoing commitment to reducing its environmental footprint. The company reported a 23 per cent reduction in absolute Scope 1 emissions...
Ruggeri looking forward to life at Atletico Madrid
MADRID, July 8 (Xinhua) -- New Atletico Madrid signing Matteo Ruggeri says he didn't think twice when the club came calling for him to play in La Liga. The 22-year-old full back joined Atletico a week ago from Atalanta for a fee in the region of...

Spain's Solarig to invest more than $350 million in biomethane plants in Italy
MADRID (Reuters) -Spanish renewable developer Solarig will invest more than 300 million euros ($351.51 million) through the end of the decade to build and operate more than 20 biomethane plants in Italy, it said on Wednesday. The investment will...

Halkias: Failure to extend IMEA contract could result in 30% increase in energy prices for Naperville
Louis Halkias, Chairman of Naperville’s Public Utilities Advisory Board. | Louis HalkiasLouis Halkias, Chairman of Naperville’s Public Utilities Advisory Board. | Louis Halkias Naperville residents could see their electric bills spike by more than...

'Get f***ed!' Just Stop Oil activist 'fare dodges' before sending expletive message to Robert Jenrick
Just Stop Oil has shared footage of a supposed activist brazenly "fare dodging" before sending an expletive message to Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick. The activist group posted a video on social media showing an individual barging his way...
New Study Suggests Olive Oil May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
Summary New research from Italy suggests a potential link between increased olive oil consumption and a lower risk of developing breast cancer, particularly estrogen-negative and progesterone-negative tumors. The study combined...

A closer look at France’s largest solar plant
Neoen’s 300 MW Cestas solar park, commissioned in 2015, remains France’s biggest PV plant and the only one in the country that contributes to grid stability, even at night. July 8, 2025 Gwénaëlle Deboutte From pv magazine Germany France's largest...

Spanish police get serious about laughing gas
Compartir It seems harmless. A balloon inflated with a capsule purchased for the price of a packet of cigarettes, it produces both a feeling of euphoria and relaxation. The high is accompanied by a silly laugh, hence the name by which nitrous...

The Ultimate Guide To The Best Clubs In Barcelona, Nightlife Experiences Curated By Barceloning
(MENAFN- GetNews) Barcelona's reputation as one of Europe's most vibrant nightlife capitals is well deserved. With a dynamic blend of music, culture and cosmopolitan energy, the city offers a clubbing experience that attracts visitors from across...

'Get f***ed!' Just Stop Oil activist 'fare dodges' before sending expletive message to Robert Jenrick
Just Stop Oil has shared footage of a supposed activist brazenly "fare dodging" before sending an expletive message to Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick. The activist group posted a video on social media showing an individual barging his way...

The unsung Spanish city that’s a great alternative to San Sebastian
San Sebastian may hog the headlines when it comes to prize-winning pintxos and fêted fine dining, but head an hour’s drive to the south and you’ll find Vitoria-Gasteiz, the Basque Country’s capital since 1980 and very much the unsung jewel in the...

Dominican Sisters celebrate 25 years with Sciabica Olive Oil
Upon their arrival at Mission San Jose in 1891, the Dominican Sisters were welcomed by silvery olive trees planted by the Franciscan Friars. By 1894, the sisters had begun processing these olives to produce their olive oil. Although olive...

I live in Spain and there's a common scam tourists need to know about
As one of the UK's top holiday destinations, Spain generally offers a trouble-free experience for most British visitors. However, unsuspecting tourists often fall prey to scammers, as they tend to be less aware of their surroundings.On Reddit,...