ENERGY POLICY

Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Doug Burgum: From Governor to Interior Boss

Doug Burgum, a former North Dakota governor, secured a new role as interior secretary. The confirmation came on a Thursday night. He's the guy that President Donald Trump picked to speed up the fossil fuel industry. The Senate agreed with a 79-18 vote. Most Senate Democrats and all Republicans backe

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Jan 25 2025POLITICS

Trump's Energy Flip-Flops: A Puzzling Priority

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,

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

Trump's First Day: A Whirlwind of Executive Actions

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 pee

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Dec 21 2024POLITICS

What to Expect from Trump’s Energy Shifts

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

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Energy Expert Chris Wright Tapped to Lead DOE

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.

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Meet Doug Burgum: Trump's Pick for Interior Department

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

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Zeldin's New Role: Reviving U. S. Energy and Environment

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 ai

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Nov 09 2024WEATHER

Texas Power: Winter Storms May Cause Blackouts

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 sc

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

Energy Shift: Nuclear Power's Comeback

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 Califor

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Sep 16 2024POLITICS

B. C. Conservative Leader's Honest Conversation: Energy, Education, and Cancel Culture

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 appr

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