Managing hundreds or thousands of satellites stitched together, and stopping them colliding with other satellites, is a big challenge says Francesca Letizia, a space debris expert at the European Space Agency in The Netherlands. Any accidents could quickly pour cold water on the nascent industry. “Even a few events would be really detrimental,” she says.
Everything you need to know about Trump and Xi’s meeting in one post – from tariffs to TikTok Donald Trump has been hailing an “amazing” meeting with Xi Jinping in South Korea, with the pair discussing tariffs, rare earths, electronic chips and fentanyl. “On a scale of 1 to 10, the meeting with Xi was
Ofgem said it is planning to “reset and reform” the UK’s growing pile of energy debt, which has added pressure to all household bills The first phase will look at those on means-tested benefits(Image: Yau Ming Low via Getty Images) Up to £500 million of household energy bill debt is set to be wiped clean
For those with fuzzy memories, it may be a surprise to learn that Ireland actually led the global offshore wind industry 20 years ago. The Arklow Bank wind farm became operational in 2004, putting this island nation at the forefront of the industry. However, Ireland’s efforts to enhance its offshore wind capacity immediately stagnated, and
AIB will host its ninth annual Sustainability Conference on November 27th, bringing together customers and thought leaders to explore the theme of “Where our shared ambition meets action”. The conference keynote speaker is award-winning actor, producer and humanitarian advocate Benedict Cumberbatch. He will share his unique perspective on the power of storytelling to drive positive
Jamaica facing ‘difficult’ and ‘unstable’ situation, officials saypublished at 14:58 GMT 14:58 GMT We’re listening to officials giving a briefing on the developing situation in Jamaica now. Dr Dana Morris Dixon, a local minister, begins by saying that it looks “really, really difficult” in parts of the country, with “devastating” images emerging. She continues: “But
Trump says US prepared to help if necessarypublished at 02:59 GMT 02:59 GMT President Donald Trump has told reporters on his flight from Japan to South Korea that the US was positioned to send aid to Jamaica if needed. “We’re watching it closely and we are prepared to move forward. You know, it’s doing tremendous
A new study has found that wind power has cut at least £104bn from UK energy costs since 2010. The research from University College London found that from 2010 to 2023, electricity bills were about £14.2bn lower thanks to energy from windfarms. This was compared to what prices would have been if has had been
The Ofgem energy price cap has just risen from £1,720 to £1,755 for a typical dual fuel household paying by direct debit 13:47, 29 Oct 2025Updated 13:52, 29 Oct 2025 Check if you are eligible for these energy schemes(Image: Getty Images) Energy bills have just gone up again – but there are a few schemes
Caterpillar topped third-quarter profit and revenue estimates on Wednesday as a boom in AI technologies drove demand for its energy equipment, sending its shares up about four per cent before the bell. The industrial equipment maker’s energy and transportation unit has fueled much of the company’s growth in recent quarters as AI-driven investments in power-hungry