In his early days as President, Trump signed several executive orders focusing on energy and climate policies. The mix of orders shows a bunch of confusing moves. Trump wants the U. S. to lead in mining things like lithium and rare earth elements, which are key for making batteries, strong magnets, and advanced military tools. Sounds great, right? Except in another ...
President-elect Donald Trump is set to hit the ground running on his first day in office, with a flurry of executive actions planned. His team has hinted at over 100 orders and actions, focusing on immigration, energy, and federal operations. A key adviser, Stephen Miller, gave lawmakers a sneak peek of what to expect. Immigration will be a big focus, with Trump poss...
President-elect Donald Trump’s energy policy, often summarized as “drill, baby, drill, ” is expected to get more complex. His cabinet picks, including Doug Burgum for Interior Secretary and Chris Wright, a natural gas fracking CEO, hint that fossil fuels will be the focus. Both have experience with renewable energy, too. Burgum saw wind power soar in North Dakota dur...
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Chris Wright, CEO of Denver-based fracking company Liberty Energy, to be the next Secretary of the Department of Energy. Wright will also join the newly formed Council of National Energy, which Trump said will include all agencies involved in energy processes. North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, Trump's pick for Secretary of the...
Doug Burgum, the governor of North Dakota, has been chosen by President-elect Trump to lead the Interior Department. This department manages the nation’s public lands and waters, and Burgum is expected to play a significant role in shaping energy policies. As a governor from a state rich in oil and coal, Burgum has promised to boost American energy dominance, which a...
Congressman Lee Zeldin has a new job. He’s been chosen by President Trump to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Zeldin is excited about his new role, tweeting that he wants to boost U. S. energy power, bring back auto jobs, and make the country the top player in AI, all while keeping air and water clean. Trump officially announced Zeldin’s nomination, h...
Imagine Texas experiences another harsh winter storm like the ones in 2021 and 2022. The chance of power outages could be around 50% in a bad storm, and nearly 80% in a really severe one. That's according to a recent report from ERCOT, the state's power grid operator. They called it a "worst-case scenario. " The report didn't predict the future, but it showed how in...
Imagine if the hum of a nuclear power plant was the soundtrack of our future. It's not just a dream anymore. Contracts are being signed, and plans are being made to bring more nuclear power online. Why is this happening? Because people are tired of expensive energy and power outages. Look at California, where environmental policies have made energy scarce and pricey....
As John Rustad, the leader of the B.C. Conservative Party, sat down with Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson for a wide-ranging podcast episode, he didn't hold back on his thoughts about the province's energy future, education system, and the so-called "cancel culture." With a no-holds-barred approach, Rustad outlined his vision for a better B.C., encouraging the p...
China's incredible journey towards a cleaner energy future is nothing short of remarkable. The country is on track to meet its ambitious 2030 renewable energy target six years ahead of schedule, a feat that has left many in the industry reeling. But what's behind this remarkable achievement, and what does it mean for the planet? To put this into perspective, China i...