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The Herald
5 hours ago
- Science
- The Herald
Jellyfish-hit French nuclear plant facing delayed restart
The plant in northern France is one of the largest in the country and is cooled from a canal connected to the North Sea. Its six units produce 900MW of power each, or 5.4 gigawatts in total. The first reactor, unit 6, is expected to restart on Tuesday, and then one reactor is expected to come back online each day until all four have returned to service on Friday, EDF data showed. The original plan was for all four to restart on Tuesday. EDF did not give a reason for the delay, though France is in the midst of a heatwave that is creating challenges for many nuclear cooling systems. The entire Gravelines plant was temporarily halted on Monday after a 'massive and unpredictable' swarm of jellyfish got into the cooling systems, the utility company said. Four reactors were taken offline while the other two were undergoing planned maintenance. This is not the first time jellyfish have disrupted nuclear plants. Scotland's Torness faced similar problems in 2011, while Gravelines was disrupted in 1993. Scientists warn such events could become more common due to factors including global warming, the arrival of invasive species, habitat loss of predators and over-fishing. Reuters
E&E News
6 hours ago
- Business
- E&E News
Minnesota greens split over BlackRock's planned $6.2B utility buyout
Minnesota environmental and clean energy groups are divided over the proposed buyout of the state's second-largest utility by a group of investors led by private equity giant BlackRock. At issue is the proposed $6.2 billion purchase of Duluth, Minnesota-based Allete, the owner of Minnesota Power, by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Global Infrastructure Partners, owned by BlackRock. Utility regulators will have to approve the deal. The deal is just one example of the growing interest of private investment firms in the electric power industry as utilities are poised for an unprecedented surge of capital spending on new power generation. Advertisement The Allete buyout was proposed a year ago and has all of the necessary regulatory approvals except the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. Last month, Administrative Law Judge Megan J. McKenzie recommended that the PUC reject the deal on grounds that the parties hadn't shown the acquisition was in the public interest.
Vogue
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Function and Fantasy: The Spring 2026 Copenhagen Fashion Week Trend Report
Trendwise, there's overlap with what we've seen for the 2026 resort season, in terms of suiting and utility. Summer vibes were evoked by the use of raffia and fringe, as well as the mix of swimwear and ready-to-wear. Duvet dressing, pajama stripes, and boxers evoked the sleep cycle that was so strong at the recent men's shows. Lace-trimmed lingerie took this out-from-under type of dressing in a more feminine direction, as did white dresses, some leaning into bridal. Wiring and boning was used to create permanently windswept scarves, unexpected volumes, and unexpected shapes. The sun came out and spirits were high in the Danish capital, yet even in this fairytale city, it was impossible to pretend that all was right in the world, hence Esben Weile Kjær and Anne Sofie Madsen's rat bag and looks for summer goths. Drip Dry People really do swim in Copenhagen's harbor, but you don't need to be in Denmark to make a splash by mixing swimwear with ready-to-wear. Shape Shifters Using wires, boning, and Alexis Carrington worthy shoulder pads, designers made scarves float in air without wind, and sculpted intriguing shapes around the body. Tie One On Layering is a tenet of Scandi style, even in the summer. It can take the form of tying a sweater around your neck or waist, or, as seen in the streets and on the runways, scarf-wrapped skirts. In Full Swing Tassels and fringe, ribbons and raw edges added movement and texture to summer dressing. Getting Leggy With It On the shorts front, biker shorts cycled into view, as did diaper styles for him and her. Out From Under Like circadian rhythms, designers kept duvet dressing, pajama stripes, and boxers, worn as shorts or peeping above waistlines, on repeat. Summer Goth While some designers conjured cottage core with Liberty prints and headscarves, others were more interested in leather motos and harder edged looks in shades of black. Mid-Century Midis Sylvia Plath proved a below-the-knee skirt needn't look frumpy. Now designers are revisiting this conservative length. Just Be Useful Workhorse wardrobe staples like belt bags, cargos, and water resistant outerwear don't have to look dull. Tout de Suit It's impossible to imagine a Copenhagen Fashion Week that doesn't feature some smart tailoring. Bridal Party White dresses, some made from upcycled home textiles or with broderie anglaise, were all the rage.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Musk's Tesla applies for license to supply electricity to British homes
Elon Musk's Tesla (TSLA) has applied to the British energy regulator for a license to supply electricity to households in the United Kingdom. If approved, it would enable Tesla to compete with a host of big energy firms that currently supply the vital utility to properties across England, Wales and Scotland. The application to UK energy regulator Ofgem was lodged at the end of last month by Tesla Energy Ventures Limited, which is based in Manchester. The official document was signed off by Andrew Payne, who is cited as the company's director. His LinkedIn page shows him as listed as head of energy for the EMEA region of Tesla. As well as being the world's most recognized maker of electric cars, Tesla has a business supplying battery storage and solar energy. Last year, the firm saw its revenue from the sale of solar cells, batteries and other energy products nearly double, rising $1.5 billion or 93% compared to a year earlier. Musk, one of the world's richest people, was last week awarded a $29 billion pay package from the firm. Tesla, of which he is the CEO, already supplies electricity to residential properties in Texas. The application comes at a time when the firm's main business – car sales – is on the decline. Tesla's (TSLA) auto revenue fell 16% from April to June and overall revenue was down 12%, according to its earnings report. Sales of its best-selling Model Y and Model 3 fell 12% compared with a year ago, while sales of its more expensive models, including the Cybertruck, plunged 52%. Sales of new Teslas fell by 60% in July in the UK compared to a year ago, according to the Society of Motor Manufactures and Traders (SMMT). Meanwhile, yearly sales dropped by 22% across Europe, according to June figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association. The significant drop in sales, not only in the US but around the world, are widely perceived to have been a backlash to Musk's political activities, as well as the growing competition from other electric vehicle makers, most notably from China. Back in 2023 Tesla advertised on LinkedIn for a head of operations to run Tesla Electric in the UK. The listing said that Tesla was venturing into electricity to 'accelerate the transition to sustainable energy.' It said: 'We believe strongly that simplifying and improving the customer experience around retail electricity and virtual power plants is necessary to drive significant adoption amongst consumers. Delivering a seamless, simple customer experience will ensure that small scale residential flexibility can be fully utilized to support the transition of the entire electricity grid to 100% renewables.' CNN has approached Tesla for comment. Chris Isidore contributed to this report. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CTV News
a day ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
Musk's Tesla applies for license to supply electricity to British homes
Elon Musk's Tesla has applied to the British energy regulator for a license to supply electricity to households in the United Kingdom. If approved, it would enable Tesla to compete with a host of big energy firms that currently supply the vital utility to properties across England, Wales and Scotland. The application to UK energy regulator Ofgem was lodged at the end of last month by Tesla Energy Ventures Limited, which is based in Manchester. The official document was signed off by Andrew Payne, who is cited as the company's director. His LinkedIn page shows him as listed as head of energy for the EMEA region of Tesla. As well as being the world's most recognized maker of electric cars, Tesla has a business supplying battery storage and solar energy. Last year, the firm saw its revenue from the sale of solar cells, batteries and other energy products nearly double, rising $1.5 billion or 93% compared to a year earlier. Musk, one of the world's richest people, was last week awarded a $29 billion pay package from the firm. Tesla, of which he is the CEO, already supplies electricity to residential properties in Texas. The application comes at a time when the firm's main business – car sales – is on the decline. Tesla's (TSLA) auto revenue fell 16% from April to June and overall revenue was down 12%, according to its earnings report. Sales of its best-selling Model Y and Model 3 fell 12% compared with a year ago, while sales of its more expensive models, including the Cybertruck, plunged 52%. Sales of new Teslas fell by 60% in July in the UK compared to a year ago, according to the Society of Motor Manufactures and Traders (SMMT). Meanwhile, yearly sales dropped by 22% across Europe, according to June figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association. The significant drop in sales, not only in the US but around the world, are widely perceived to have been a backlash to Musk's political activities, as well as the growing competition from other electric vehicle makers, most notably from China. Back in 2023 Tesla advertised on LinkedIn for a head of operations to run Tesla Electric in the UK. The listing said that Tesla was venturing into electricity to 'accelerate the transition to sustainable energy.' It said: 'We believe strongly that simplifying and improving the customer experience around retail electricity and virtual power plants is necessary to drive significant adoption amongst consumers. Delivering a seamless, simple customer experience will ensure that small scale residential flexibility can be fully utilized to support the transition of the entire electricity grid to 100% renewables.' CNN has approached Tesla for comment. Lianne Kolirin, CNN. Chris Isidore contributed to this report.
