Canada’s Wildfires Could Darken European Skies This Weekend
Canada is battling a record-breaking wave of wildfires fueled by extreme heat. Over 17,000 people have been evacuated, and smoke could soon reach Europe.
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Wealth Minerals Grants 5% Stake in Kuska Lithium Project to Indigenous Community of Chile
Published: May 29, 2025 | By: Minener.com Staff Canadian mining company Wealth Minerals has announced it will transfer a 5% ownership stake in its Kuska lithium carbonate project to the Indigenous community of Ollagüe in Chile’s Antofagasta region. The agreement also grants the community the right to appoint one of the five members of the
Spain’s Power Crisis Deepens: Renewables Cleared, But Tensions Rise
Spain’s Blackout Sparks Blame Game Between Grid Operator and Utilities Published: May 29, 2025 | By: Minener Staff Madrid — In the wake of the massive blackout that struck Spain on April 28, the country’s leading grid operator and utility companies are trading blame over the cause of the event. Beatriz Corredor, president of Redeia
Spain Roasts in African May Heatwave: Temperatures Hit 40°C in Spring Shock
Spain faces its earliest and most intense heatwave on record, with temperatures soaring up to 40°C—more than 10°C above normal—due to a dry, warm air mass from North Africa.
Trump’s Energy Adviser Blames Spanish Blackout on Solar Power Failures
Diana Furchtgott-Roth, energy adviser to former U.S. President Donald Trump, claims two solar plants were responsible for Spain’s April blackout and criticizes Europe’s reliance on renewables at a global intelligence forum in Madrid.
Penguin Waste Could Be Key to Cooling the Antarctic
A new study finds that penguin guano may cool Antarctica by helping form sun-blocking clouds. But with sea ice melting, this natural cooling mechanism could be at risk.
Spain Just Hit 38°C in May—What’s Behind the Shocking Heatwave?
After an unusually cool and stormy start to May, Spain is now facing a sudden and intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring to summer-like levels. Experts warn this may mark the beginning of a new climate pattern.
How Much Stored Energy Does Spain Have Right Now
Spain currently stores around 7.6 GW of energy using pumped hydro, thermal tanks, and emerging battery systems. With a national goal of 22.5 GW by 2030, massive investments in storage—including vanadium flow batteries and solar thermal plants—are underway.
Diamond Mining Disrupted: How Lab-Grown Stones Are Reshaping the Industry in 2025
Lab-grown diamonds are shaking the foundations of the global diamond industry. In 2025, ethical sourcing, tech innovation, and shifting consumer values are driving a revolution in how diamonds are made, marketed, and mined.
France Hit by Multiple Blackouts: Sabotage and Grid Vulnerabilities Under Scrutiny
Two back-to-back power outages in southern France, including during the Cannes Film Festival, raise alarms over sabotage and weaknesses in the country’s critical energy infrastructure.