Chris Wright, Trump's pick for Energy Secretary, is sparking debate with his nuanced views on climate change and energy policy.
Wright acknowledges carbon dioxide’s role in warming but emphasizes economic practicality over sweeping climate mandates.
The global emissions debate highlights challenges in balancing U.S. policy with international climate...
AI Data Centers Are Power-Hungry – AI-driven demand could outpace U.S. grid capacity, requiring major infrastructure upgrades.
Utilities & Energy Markets Are Changing – Natural gas, nuclear, and energy storage solutions are gaining prominence.
Investment Opportunities Are Growing – Infrastructure firms, grid operators, and competitive utilities stand to...
Trump’s new tariffs on Chinese goods may inadvertently reduce global carbon emissions by impacting high-carbon imports.
Reshoring production to the U.S. could lessen emissions, leveraging cleaner energy sources and stricter regulations.
A combined approach of tariffs and climate agreements might be key to encouraging a global transition to...
Nuclear power generation increased by 2% globally in 2023, with China leading in capacity expansion and the U.S. remaining the top producer.
Europe saw a decline in nuclear output, with Germany shutting down its last reactors, while Japan’s output rose by nearly 50% post-Fukushima.
Regional shifts highlight Asia's...
Defining Energy Independence: Exploring the differences between zero imports and energy surplus.
Consistent Energy Surplus: How U.S. energy independence has grown under both Trump and Biden administrations.
Global Energy Interdependence: Why zero imports are impractical in today's globalized energy markets.
The idea of U.S. energy independence remains a hot...
President Joe Biden recently delivered the 2024 State of the Union address, facing the intense spotlight that accompanies this annual event. The speech offers a prime opportunity for the President to tout achievements and rally support ahead of a grueling re-election campaign against his Republican challenger, former President Donald...
Filling up in the Golden State these days feels more like highway robbery than a routine errand. As of mid-April, California's average price sits at $4.67 per gallon – a staggering 55% above what most Americans are paying. In some counties, including Mono and Alpine, prices exceed $5.80 a...
Trump’s new tariffs on Canadian and Mexican oil could lead to higher gasoline and diesel prices in the U.S.
Refiners in the Midwest and Gulf Coast will be hit hardest, as they depend on discounted heavy crude imports.
Supply chain disruptions and market volatility may result, raising concerns...
Historical Trends: Review of 30 years of gasoline price fluctuations and their causes.
Trump's Presidency: Examination of gasoline price trends during Trump’s tenure and the factors influencing them.
Pandemic Impact: Analysis of how the COVID-19 pandemic affected gasoline prices and demand.
No energy topic elicits as much interest as...
A special interview by Just In The News with our Editor in Chief, Robert Rapier.
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said Monday that the nation’s energy stockpiles, which President Joe Biden depleted to its lowest level since the 1980s, will be refilled by the end of 2024.
“By the end of...
