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fromState of the Planet
15 hours ago

From Classrooms to Climate Impact: Two Careers Flourish in Singapore

"Singapore is in a very unique position because they face a lot of land constraints, so there are few ways for them to generate their own renewable energy. Singapore is pushing for integrated energy systems throughout ASEAN, so that renewable energy produced in other countries can be brought back to Singapore. There's a very distinct, coordinated effort for countries to come together to work on climate change and energy security in a way that I haven't really seen."
Environment
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Cut taxes on energy bills before giving bailouts, Badenoch says

Kemi Badenoch advocates for tax cuts on energy bills instead of direct payments to households amid rising energy costs.
#nuclear-energy
World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Africa's nuclear power push faces big obstacles

Nuclear energy in Africa faces challenges despite potential growth, with Egypt leading in prospects for new reactors while other nations struggle to realize ambitions.
Environment
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Upstate NY towns raise their hands to host new reactor as part of Hochul's nuclear plan

New York plans to build its first nuclear reactor in 50 years, aiming to double its nuclear power capacity to 8.4 gigawatts.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
US politics

Reopening Indian Point nuclear plant will fix NY's surging energy costs, Lawler and Trump energy secretary tell Hochul

World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Africa's nuclear power push faces big obstacles

Nuclear energy in Africa faces challenges despite potential growth, with Egypt leading in prospects for new reactors while other nations struggle to realize ambitions.
Environment
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Upstate NY towns raise their hands to host new reactor as part of Hochul's nuclear plan

New York plans to build its first nuclear reactor in 50 years, aiming to double its nuclear power capacity to 8.4 gigawatts.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
US politics

Reopening Indian Point nuclear plant will fix NY's surging energy costs, Lawler and Trump energy secretary tell Hochul

World news
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Iran war: Trump extends pause on energy sector strikes

The US will extend a pause on strikes against Iran's energy facilities for 10 days amid ongoing talks.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

EPA approves sale of higher-ethanol fuel in bid to lower gas prices

The EPA will temporarily allow higher-ethanol gas blends to reduce consumer prices amid rising fuel costs due to the Iran war.
#trump-administration
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago
US news

Trump's attacks on offshore wind could hurt infrastructure spending across the economy

The Trump administration's deal with TotalEnergies shifts investment from offshore wind to oil and gas, raising concerns about executive influence on the private sector.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago
Left-wing politics

Leavitt Quizzed on Trump Voters Feeling Betrayed by Iran War

President Trump aims to address young voters' concerns about gas prices and foreign threats.
Environment
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Trump Administration Will Pay Nearly $1 Billion to Block 2 Offshore Wind Farms

TotalEnergies will cancel offshore wind projects in exchange for nearly $1 billion to invest in oil and gas, including a Texas LNG facility.
fromAxios
5 days ago

EPA moves to ease concerns over rising gasoline prices

"The waiver ensures a robustly available supply of domestic fuel, providing Americans further relief at the pumps, and reducing our reliance on foreign oil."
Alternative transportation
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

Chevron's dire warning to California as gas prices surge toward $6 a gallon

"California has had, I think, very poor energy policy. They've put a climate agenda ahead of reliable and affordable energy, and the consequences of that are that energy in California - any form of it - is unaffordable."
SF politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago

Badenoch hits out at 'weak' Starmer for 'hiding behind' Miliband on North Sea drilling - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Badenoch highlighted pressure from trade unions and former Labour Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair, arguing that Starmer had the authority to act but was choosing to defer responsibility.
UK politics
fromwww.thelocal.at
6 days ago

EU says Slovakia cannot charge foreign drivers more for diesel

The European Commission stated that Slovakia's decision to charge foreign drivers more for diesel is highly discriminatory and against EU law, emphasizing that measures must not discriminate between nationality.
Europe news
#oil-prices
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago
US politics

Trump Claims Rising Oil Prices "Benefit" US as Americans Struggle With Higher Gas Costs

Business
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Blackrock chief warns $150 oil could trigger global recession

A sustained surge in oil prices to $150 could lead to a sharp global recession, influenced by geopolitical tensions and energy market instability.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Work from home and slow down on the road: world's energy watchdog advises emergency measures as oil prices rise

Governments are advised to implement measures to reduce oil demand amid rising prices and supply disruptions from the Middle East conflict.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Foxs Jacqui Heinrich Presses Kevin Hassett On $200 Oil

Energy Secretary Chris Wright faced criticism for avoiding a direct answer about whether oil prices could reach $200 a barrel, while National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett pointed to futures markets showing oil prices dropping to below $50 a barrel.
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago
US politics

Trump Claims Rising Oil Prices "Benefit" US as Americans Struggle With Higher Gas Costs

World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

CNN Anchor Presses Trump Energy Secretary on Oil Hitting $200 a Barrel' as Iran War Escalates

Secretary of Energy Chris Wright stated oil hitting $200 per barrel is unlikely despite Iran's warnings, citing adequate global oil supply and U.S. production leadership under Trump's administration.
Environment
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Trump Administration Would Rather Pay a Billion Dollars Than Build a Single Wind Farm

The US government will pay TotalEnergies $928 million to not build wind farms, redirecting funds to oil and gas projects instead.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Heat pumps for all new homes and plug-in solar in green tech drive

The Iran war has once again shown our drive for clean power is essential for our energy security so we can escape the grip of fossil fuel markets we don't control.
Environment
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

More North Sea drilling will put UK at mercy of fossil fuel markets, ministers say

Expanding North Sea drilling risks further exposure to volatile fossil fuel markets, while the UK aims for energy sovereignty through clean power alternatives.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Heat pumps for new homes, and plug-in solar due in shops in months

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, supported by public donations.
fromYahoo News
1 week ago

Radical road rule change to keep cars running amid Aussie petrol crisis: 'Can help'

"Lowering speeds does reduce fuel consumption, especially at highway speeds, because aerodynamic drag increases rapidly as speed rises. A reduction of around 10 km/h can realistically lead to fuel savings in the order of 5-10 per cent, depending on the vehicle and driving conditions."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US to pay almost $1bn to French energy company to kill wind project plan

The Trump administration paid TotalEnergies $1bn to abandon offshore wind farm plans, impacting the US offshore wind industry amid rising fossil fuel prices.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

PM warns against 'false comfort' of thinking Iran war will end quickly

Sir Keir Starmer emphasizes the need for cautious planning regarding the ongoing Iran conflict and the importance of a lawful basis for UK involvement.
#oil-crisis
fromFortune
1 week ago
Europe news

The Iran oil crisis is the worst energy shock ever recorded. World leaders aren't ready, says IEA chief | Fortune

fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
World politics

Trump's self-made energy crisis is an opportunity to finally clean up the environment - LGBTQ Nation

Europe news
fromFortune
1 week ago

The Iran oil crisis is the worst energy shock ever recorded. World leaders aren't ready, says IEA chief | Fortune

The ongoing energy crisis is more severe than previous oil crises, with potential economic repercussions if oil prices continue to rise.
World politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trump's self-made energy crisis is an opportunity to finally clean up the environment - LGBTQ Nation

The current oil supply crisis presents an opportunity to invest in clean, renewable energy sources.
World news
fromSBS News
1 week ago

Australia confident of shoring up local fuel supplies | Midday News Bulletin 23 March 2026

New South Wales rejects work from home mandate to reduce fuel demand amid escalating tensions over fuel supply.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

It was our little idyll until the solar farm landed': the battle raging in the heart of the British countryside

Sean Matthews and Natalie Oliver plan civil disobedience against solar farms in Lincolnshire, prioritizing local concerns over renewable energy initiatives.
#gas-prices
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

We're Still Paying More at the Pump': Fox's Martha MacCallum Confronts Trump Honcho Over High Gas Prices

Trump's energy strategy aimed to increase domestic supply and reduce reliance on foreign energy sources.
World news
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

Trump Administration Struggles to Contain Soaring Gas Prices

Gas prices have surged to $3.54 per gallon amid U.S. military conflict in Iran, with the Trump administration characterizing the increase as temporary despite ongoing volatility.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

The US secretary of energy says Iran is not a war but a 'temporary movement' and that gas prices will go down in weeks

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright characterizes the Iran conflict as temporary, predicting gas prices will decline within weeks as normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz resumes.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

When Will Gas Prices Come Down? Trump Official Says 'Weeks'

Energy Secretary Chris Wright promises gas price pain will last weeks, not months, despite recent 36% oil price spike and concerns prices could exceed $5 per gallon.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

We're Still Paying More at the Pump': Fox's Martha MacCallum Confronts Trump Honcho Over High Gas Prices

Trump's energy strategy aimed to increase domestic supply and reduce reliance on foreign energy sources.
World news
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

Trump Administration Struggles to Contain Soaring Gas Prices

Gas prices have surged to $3.54 per gallon amid U.S. military conflict in Iran, with the Trump administration characterizing the increase as temporary despite ongoing volatility.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

The US secretary of energy says Iran is not a war but a 'temporary movement' and that gas prices will go down in weeks

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright characterizes the Iran conflict as temporary, predicting gas prices will decline within weeks as normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz resumes.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

When Will Gas Prices Come Down? Trump Official Says 'Weeks'

Energy Secretary Chris Wright promises gas price pain will last weeks, not months, despite recent 36% oil price spike and concerns prices could exceed $5 per gallon.
Europe politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

How the chief economist of the Hungarian opposition profits from shadow Russian Oil

The Tisza Party's rise raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest regarding Russian energy resources in Hungary's democratic transition.
Europe news
fromMashable India
1 week ago

'Work From Home:' International Energy Agency Urges As Petrol Gets Dearer By 2 Rupees Triggering Memefest

Fuel prices in India have increased, with premium petrol rising by up to ₹2.35 per litre, while regular petrol prices remain unchanged.
US politics
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

New Jersey electricity rates spiked more than most other states in 2025, congressional report says

New Jersey's electricity rates increased by 16.9% in 2025, significantly higher than the national average of 6.4%.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany considers windfall tax amid rising fuel prices

German fuel prices surged due to Iran conflict disrupting global oil supplies, with diesel rising 42 eurocents and petrol 27 cents per liter since late February, prompting government caution on relief measures.
World news
fromAxios
1 week ago

White House says it's not planning oil or gas export restrictions

The U.S. administration ruled out oil and gas export restrictions while pursuing alternative measures to address rising gasoline prices, including Strategic Petroleum Reserve releases and potential Iranian oil sanctions waivers.
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

How Alberta's Separatist Movement Could Shake North America | The Walrus

Unlike the more well-known Quebec separatism, which is rooted in a sense of a separate nationality, culture, and language, Alberta separatism has historically been a minor political movement rooted in Western Canadian alienation, a catch-all term for the perception that Alberta's economic interests and political values are marginalized by federal institutions dominated by Central Canada.
Canada news
Environment
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Coal plant forced to stay open due to emergency order isn't even running

The Trump administration uses emergency orders to keep uneconomical coal plants operational despite cheaper renewable and natural gas alternatives, citing grid reliability while data shows minimal actual energy contribution.
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Oil and Gas Experts in State Department Fired in DOGE Efforts Prior to Iran War

The Trump administration purged the State Department of its oil and gas experts last year, prior to launching its war on Iran, including people who would be responsible for examining scenarios related to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a new report says as the gas prices spike.
World news
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Dems Revive Legislation to Return Big Oil's Profits to Struggling US Families

The legislation - which only applies to large oil companies - would impose a per-barrel tax "equal to 50% of the difference between the current price per barrel of oil and the average price per barrel last year, when big oil companies were already earning large profits."
US politics
Marketing
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Big Oil companies have moved away from greenwashing. Climate advocates say what they're doing now is worse

Big Oil companies shifted advertising from climate action claims in 2020 to promoting fossil fuel dependence as economic necessity by 2024.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Energy bills: UK government urged to launch social tariff' to help vulnerable households

The UK government should implement a £3.7bn social tariff providing discounted energy bills for poor households, offering targeted support rather than universal subsidies.
#strategic-petroleum-reserve
US Elections
fromAxios
1 week ago

Exclusive: Gallego presses DOE on oil reserve as gas prices rise

Gallego questions the Energy Department's strategic petroleum reserve distribution plan and its impact on Arizona's gasoline prices amid rising fuel costs.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

Trump promised to fill America's oil reserves 'right to the top.' A year later, oil has exceeded $100 and they're still less than 60% full | Fortune

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

Despite rising prices, Trump downplays need to tap Strategic Petroleum Reserve. 'There's a lot of oil out there. That'll get healed very quickly' | Fortune

US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Oil prices are soaring, but Trump is downplaying the need to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve

Oil prices surged following U.S.-Israel military action against Iran, but President Trump declined to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, citing abundant domestic oil supplies.
US Elections
fromAxios
1 week ago

Exclusive: Gallego presses DOE on oil reserve as gas prices rise

Gallego questions the Energy Department's strategic petroleum reserve distribution plan and its impact on Arizona's gasoline prices amid rising fuel costs.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

Trump promised to fill America's oil reserves 'right to the top.' A year later, oil has exceeded $100 and they're still less than 60% full | Fortune

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

Despite rising prices, Trump downplays need to tap Strategic Petroleum Reserve. 'There's a lot of oil out there. That'll get healed very quickly' | Fortune

US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Oil prices are soaring, but Trump is downplaying the need to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve

Oil prices surged following U.S.-Israel military action against Iran, but President Trump declined to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, citing abundant domestic oil supplies.
#california-gas-prices
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Suspending gas tax, reducing refinery regulations pushed by two Democrats running for governor

Two Democratic gubernatorial candidates propose suspending California's fuel tax or easing refinery regulations to address gas prices reaching $5.52 per gallon, while Democratic lawmakers oppose citing road funding needs.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Opinion: How to bring down gas prices in California (Hint: Pumping oil won't help)

California's high gas prices stem from uncompetitive refining markets dominated by four companies controlling 90% of capacity, requiring supply-side reforms alongside demand reduction strategies.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Suspending gas tax, reducing refinery regulations pushed by two Democrats running for governor

Two Democratic gubernatorial candidates propose suspending California's fuel tax or easing refinery regulations to address gas prices reaching $5.52 per gallon, while Democratic lawmakers oppose citing road funding needs.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Opinion: How to bring down gas prices in California (Hint: Pumping oil won't help)

California's high gas prices stem from uncompetitive refining markets dominated by four companies controlling 90% of capacity, requiring supply-side reforms alongside demand reduction strategies.
Environment
fromFortune
1 week ago

Your electricity bill keeps rising. Here's what's actually causing it-and how to fix it | Fortune

Rising retail electricity prices stem from structural issues including surging demand, increased infrastructure spending, and regulatory models that reward utility overspending, while proposed fixes like rate freezes and permit blocks would worsen the problem.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Reform pledges to scrap VAT and green levies on energy bills

Reform UK pledges to eliminate VAT and green levies on household energy bills, claiming savings of £200 annually for average families.
#fuel-supply-crisis
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Oil flows through Santa Barbara coastal pipeline for first time in decade amid Trump fight with California

Offshore oil pipelines in California resumed operations after a decade-long shutdown following Trump's executive order invoking the Defense Production Act, escalating conflict between federal and state authorities over energy policy.
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

The US exports oil, but that won't shield Americans from higher gas prices - Poynter

The United States - we produce more oil than we can consume. We're a net oil exporter," Wright said. This comment misses some important context. Some metrics show the U.S. as a net exporter, but for crude oil - the material that's refined into gasoline - the U.S. is a net importer.
World politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Minister plays down Trump's Nato threat, arguing US alliance strong enough to outlast' current issues UK politics live

Starmer announces energy price support for heating oil users while navigating Trump's demands for UK warship deployment in the Strait of Hormuz and threats to NATO.
#russia-sanctions
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 weeks ago

Germany says US was 'wrong' to ease Russia oil sanctions

Germany, Norway, and Canada oppose U.S. easing of oil sanctions on Russia, warning it funds Moscow's war in Ukraine and contradicts G7 consensus.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Germany's Merz says easing of Russia sanctions is 'wrong'

German Chancellor Merz opposes US sanctions relief on Russia, arguing pressure on Moscow must increase while Ukraine receives continued support.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 weeks ago

Germany says US was 'wrong' to ease Russia oil sanctions

Germany, Norway, and Canada oppose U.S. easing of oil sanctions on Russia, warning it funds Moscow's war in Ukraine and contradicts G7 consensus.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Germany's Merz says easing of Russia sanctions is 'wrong'

German Chancellor Merz opposes US sanctions relief on Russia, arguing pressure on Moscow must increase while Ukraine receives continued support.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Iran war punctures Trump's drill, baby, drill' promise on US gas prices, experts say

The US-Israeli war on Iran has already led to hundreds of deaths, created an ecological crisis linked to strikes on oil depots and sent fossil fuel prices haywire across the globe. Critics say the war also shows the inherent instability of dependence on oil and gas: unlike wind and solar power, fossil fuel-based energy requires constant inputs of products whose availability and costs are determined by the global market.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Trump Energy Secretary Accused of Manipulating Oil Markets With Deleted Post

The American Navy, he wrote, had "successfully escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure oil remains flowing." The post on X was deleted minutes later, after "oil prices slid at their steepest pace in years," according to the Wall Street Journal. The White House press secretary later acknowledged publicly that Wright's claim was false.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Energy Secretary Deletes Post Claiming Navy Escorted Oil Tanker Through Strait of Hormuz

Energy Secretary Chris Wright deleted a tweet claiming the U.S. Navy escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions and shipping disruptions.
fromCalifornia Post
2 weeks ago

Nevada governor fires warning shot at Gavin Newsom over oil crisis: 'Real-world consequences'

Nevada is structurally dependent on California's refining system. Nevada relies on California for approximately 88% of its transportation fuels - gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. These fuels are supplied mainly via the CALNEV Pipeline, which connects Southern California refineries to Las Vegas. While Nevada has limited oil production of its own, it is almost entirely dependent on California's refining capacity.
US politics
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Scrapping North Sea windfall tax would not reduce UK energy bills, say experts

Reducing the North Sea windfall tax would not benefit consumers and would only increase oil and gas company profits, as the tax operates on producer profits, not consumer prices.
US politics
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Why oil price spikes (probably) won't spur shift away from oil

Oil price spikes from geopolitical crises produce temporary market fluctuations but fail to drive lasting energy transitions without sustained policy stability and higher fuel prices.
Environment
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

State has fallen significantly behind its targets to decarbonise homes by 2030

Ireland will miss renewable energy targets through 2030 despite baseline achievement in 2024, with projections showing shortfalls in 2025 and 2027 interim goals.
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

What Does This Georgia Election Upset Mean for the Midterms?

This victory isn't just mine, it's ours. It's for the single mother choosing between groceries and her power bill, the senior trying to keep the lights on, and the young voter who showed up believing that their voice matters. Alicia Johnson pledged to support energy policy at the PSC that benefits the public, rather than catering to the interests of powerful energy companies.
US politics
#california-gas-tax
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago
SF politics

Sacramento Snapshot: Could California pause the gas tax or start charging drivers fees based on mileage? A look at dueling proposals in the statehouse

fromwww.ocregister.com
3 weeks ago
SF politics

Sacramento Snapshot: Could California pause the gas tax or start charging drivers fees based on mileage? A look at dueling proposals in the statehouse

SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Sacramento Snapshot: Could California pause the gas tax or start charging drivers fees based on mileage? A look at dueling proposals in the statehouse

California Republicans are pushing to suspend the state gas tax for one year, citing a convergence of factors including affordability crisis, Middle East tensions, and refinery closures that may increase legislative support.
SF politics
fromwww.ocregister.com
3 weeks ago

Sacramento Snapshot: Could California pause the gas tax or start charging drivers fees based on mileage? A look at dueling proposals in the statehouse

California Republicans are pushing to suspend the state gas tax for one year, citing a perfect storm of affordability crisis, Middle East tensions, and refinery closures that may increase legislative support.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Gas prices soaring, Trump administration sets stage to OK controversial offshore oil plan

The Department of Justice issued a legal opinion stating President Trump can use the Defense Production Act to override California laws blocking Sable Offshore's oil operations near Santa Barbara County.
Tech industry
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Trump gets data center companies to pledge to pay for power generation

Tech giants pledged to fund new power generation and transmission for their data centers, but the agreement lacks enforcement mechanisms and ignores economic realities.
Tech industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

US tech firms pledge at White House to bear costs of energy for datacenters

Major tech companies pledge to fund new electricity generation and grid upgrades to power datacenters without increasing consumer electricity costs.
#ai-data-centers
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Tech industry

The White House wants AI companies to cover rate hikes. Most have already said they would. | TechCrunch

Tech industry
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Top tech companies sign Trump's pledge to provide their own power for AI data centers

Seven major tech companies pledged to supply their own power for AI data centers to prevent electricity cost increases for consumers.
US Elections
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

Big Tech to Sign AI Power Cost Pledge at White House Meeting With Trump

Trump administration requires major tech companies to build or secure their own power supply for new AI data centers to prevent electricity cost increases for American households.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Tech industry

The White House wants AI companies to cover rate hikes. Most have already said they would. | TechCrunch

World politics
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Trump assaulted renewable energy. Now America is more vulnerable to Iran fossil fuel shocks

Trump's policies favoring fossil fuels over renewables have increased U.S. vulnerability to geopolitical energy shocks, as demonstrated by Iran conflict-driven oil price spikes and gas price surges.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

'Get back to integrity': Oklahoma's Kevin Stitt on Republicans after Trump

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt publicly disagrees with President Trump on multiple policy issues while maintaining respectful discourse and charting an independent Republican path.
#coal-industry
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Lawmakers from both parties back data center permitting reform

Bipartisan lawmakers support permitting reform to accelerate data center construction for AI infrastructure, though they disagree on energy sources.
#data-centers
fromFast Company
1 month ago
US politics

Trump says AI data centers should be powered by tech companies. Will that actually lower your electricity bill?

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Politicians scramble on data centers after putting their voters on the hook for Big Tech's job-killing AI efforts | Fortune

fromFast Company
1 month ago
US politics

Trump says AI data centers should be powered by tech companies. Will that actually lower your electricity bill?

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Politicians scramble on data centers after putting their voters on the hook for Big Tech's job-killing AI efforts | Fortune

US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump touts drill, baby, drill' agenda but no mention of climate crisis

Trump promoted fossil fuel expansion during the State of the Union while avoiding direct climate change discussion, despite climate science linking extreme weather events to the climate crisis.
Public health
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Ofgem Confirms 7% Cut to Household Energy Price Cap - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Energy bills will decrease by 7% from April 1, dropping from £1,758 to £1,641 annually, driven by government removal of green energy subsidies, though savings fall short of the £150 pledged by the Chancellor.
#ai-infrastructure
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

IT Sustainability Think Tank: AI infrastructure, shared responsibility and the real cost of progress | Computer Weekly

fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

IT Sustainability Think Tank: AI infrastructure, shared responsibility and the real cost of progress | Computer Weekly

US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Trump tells tech giants to power their own AI ambitions

Trump announced tech companies must provide their own power for data centers to prevent electricity price increases for communities.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Trump's plan for rising energy costs: Pump oil, make data centers pay

President Trump pledged to protect Americans from higher electricity costs caused by AI data centers through a new ratepayer protection pledge requiring tech companies to generate their own power.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

U.S. military airlifts small nuclear reactor for the first time, flying a minivan-sized microreactor nearly 700 miles on a C-17 | Fortune

A 5-megawatt microreactor was airlifted 700 miles by the Pentagon and Energy Department to demonstrate rapid deployment potential for military and civilian nuclear power.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Daylight saving time will return to the United States in March

Clocks will spring forward one hour on March 8 nationwide despite health and safety criticisms and political debate over abolishing or keeping Daylight Saving Time.
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Republican governor asserts states' right to legislate AI

"It's one thing if ... we're fighting China and you're developing your model, but once you start selling sexualized chatbots to kids in my state, now I have a problem with that, and I'm going to get involved there, and the Supreme Court is going to back me up on that," Cox said.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Illinois governor proposes cancelling tax breaks for datacenters

Illinois will pause new datacenter tax credits for two years and require datacenter developers to cover added power capacity costs to protect consumers' affordability.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

What do we know about Reform UK's frontbench team of four?

Nigel Farage appointed four Reform UK frontbench members, highlighting positions on economic stewardship, salvaging strategic industries, stricter education discipline, and pro-oil-and-gas energy policy.
Environment
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The debate over fracking in Mexico: Energy sovereignty versus environmental risk

Sheinbaum's government overturned a six-year fracking ban to pursue domestic gas independence, sparking debate over energy sovereignty versus environmental and community risks.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Marco Rubio says US and Europe 'belong together' but warns of 'dangerous delusion'

US leaders reject global governance replacing nationhood, condemn open borders, free trade and climate policies, and reaffirm enduring transatlantic ties.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tony Blair's thinktank accuses Ed Miliband of driving up energy prices

Aggressive decarbonisation policies linked to higher energy prices and calls to abandon near-complete electricity decarbonisation by 2030.
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