Deputy PM and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow yesterday defended comments the nation should switch to using clay stoves to combat the energy crisis after the government was mocked on social media The Energy Ministry’s official Facebook page on Tuesday uploaded a picture of a stove (Tao Maha Setthee), with a caption saying ‘a charcoal stove is durable, helps save … [Read more...] about Thai government mocked over clay stove proposal
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Japan records hottest June day amid energy squeeze
TOKYO, June 25 (Reuters): A city in eastern Japan logged the country's highest temperature for a June day on Saturday, breaking above 40 Celsius, the weather bureau said. The heat-wave, which the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) expects to persist throughout the summer, came as the government called on households and businesses to save electricity to avoid possible power … [Read more...] about Japan records hottest June day amid energy squeeze
One in two households in Greece struggling to cover energy needs: survey
ATHENS, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Half of the households in Greece are struggling to meet their energy needs in recent months, according to the results of a survey released on Saturday. The survey carried out by Kapa Research in May for Nicos Poulantzas Institute, an Athens-based think tank, 62 percent of the households are unable to adequately heat their homes in the winter and 51 … [Read more...] about One in two households in Greece struggling to cover energy needs: survey
Olympics-IBA will not be in charge of Paris 2024 boxing competition, qualifiers-IOC
(Reuters) -The International Boxing Association will not be in charge of the boxing competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics or qualifiers for those games, the IOC said on Friday. The IOC had stripped the IBA in 2019 of its involvement in last year's Tokyo Olympics due to governance, finance, refereeing and ethical issues. The sport was also not included in the initial … [Read more...] about Olympics-IBA will not be in charge of Paris 2024 boxing competition, qualifiers-IOC
Domestic users heave sigh of relief following no increase in electricity, water tariffs
KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s announcement not to increase electricity and water tariff rates in the Peninsula has provided much-needed relief to domestic consumers, as the move indirectly helps ease their cost of living. In the face of the challenging economic environment in recent times, the general public expressed their gratitude and appreciation to the government and … [Read more...] about Domestic users heave sigh of relief following no increase in electricity, water tariffs