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Heat wave sparks blackouts, questions on India's coal usage

14 Sept 06:18 Key points summarised by AI

An intense, early heatwave in India has caused record electricity demand, leading to widespread power blackouts and critically low coal supplies at thermal power plants.
The crisis exposes India's over-reliance on coal, which generates 70% of its electricity, prompting scrutiny as climate change intensifies heatwave frequency.
Experts attribute the power shortages to inadequate demand forecasting and poor logistical planning for coal transportation, rather than a lack of coal, further complicated by high global import prices.
India faces an urgent need to diversify its energy sources, aggressively investing in renewable energy to address recurring shortfalls and mitigate the escalating impacts of climate change.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.