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Capital barriers in Africa could ‘fracture’ the energy transition
Also in today’s newsletter, shale magnate says US democracy ‘would be safe’ under TrumpWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
Senegal energy contracts review leaves investors uncertain
Audit threatens African nation’s hard-won reputation as reliable place to do business, critics warnWorld - Financial Times - October 27 -
Clean Energy Is Booming in the U.S. The Election Could Change That.
Trump has suggested he would dismantle the Inflation Reduction Act, which has reshaped America’s energy landscape. It won’t be easy.World - The New York Times - October 30 -
5 congressional races key to energy and environmental policy
The outcome of the presidential election is expected to have a dramatic impact on U.S. energy and environmental policy, with Vice President Harris and former President Trump offering starkly ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Here’s How Trump and Harris Differ on Energy Policy
Each candidate supports higher production, Trump through fossil fuels, drilling and mining, while Harris pushes for more clean energy options.Business - Inc. - October 30 -
Key races could determine US energy policy
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Key races could determine US energy policy The outcomes of Senate and House races could be ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Geopolitical tensions and energy independence: Is NANO Nuclear the answer?
CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: In the debate over energy, the effect on climate is certainly important, but so is the impact of geopolitical tensions on energy availability. Some experts believe nuclear ...Tech - VentureBeat - November 4 -
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Who will lead energy, environment agencies under Trump?
Energy and environment agencies may be helmed during the second Trump administration by officials who have served under the president-elect before. Several ex-Trump officials are among the leading ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Five Ways to Disaster-Proof the Energy Grid
With extreme weather events—and power outages—on the rise, utilities and tech companies are looking at what they can do to keep the lights on in the future.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago -
Siemens Energy Lifts Outlook on Power Demand Boom
Siemens Energy raised its midterm targets as the energy company bets on a boom in global power demand helped by rising electrification, industrial decarbonization and AI applications.Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
Ex-Mexico drug czar gets 38 years in U.S. prison for taking cartel bribes
Genaro García Luna was convicted of taking millions of dollars in bribes to protect the violent Sinaloa cartel that he was supposedly combating.Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
Mexico ex-drug czar sentenced to more than 38 years in U.S. prison over cartel bribes
Genaro Garcia Luna, who led Mexico’s fight against the country’s violent drug trade, was sentenced to more than 38 years in U.S. prison for accepting bribes from the cartels he was supposed to fight.Top stories - NBC News - October 17 -
Venezuela arrests a former oil czar and accuses him of working with the US to undermine the industry
Venezuela’s top prosecutor has announced the arrest of a former oil minister and accused him of working with the U.S. government to undermine the industry that drives the country’s economyWorld - ABC News - October 21 -
Trump picks Tom Homan as "border czar," offers U.N. ambassador post to Elise Stefanik
President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming administration is starting to take shape. Trump has chosen Tom Homan, his former acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement director, to serve as ...Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Trump reportedly picks China critic Mike Waltz as national security adviser – US politics live
Media reports say Trump may announce retired army green beret – a loyalist who has also served as a colonel in the national guard. Trump picks ally Lee Zeldin as environment chief and vows to ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Private prison stocks jump after Trump appoints immigration hard-liner as 'border czar'
Private prison stocks rose on Monday after President-elect Donald Trump selected immigration hard-liner Tom Homan as his “border czar.”Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
What to know about Trump "border czar" pick Tom Homan and U.N. ambassador choice Elise Stefanik
Two of President-elect Donald Trump's most loyal supporters have been chosen for significant roles in his upcoming administration. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Trump's 'border czar' could have more power, fewer hurdles on deportation policy
Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump's "border czar," has a post that does not need Senate approval and could have less oversight by Congress, experts say.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Tom Homan: Trump’s new ‘border czar’ who vowed to ‘run the biggest deportation’ the US has ever seen
Once Ice acting director and Heritage visiting fellow, Homan was called the ‘father’ of Trump’s family separation policy. In 2018, then acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
GOP holds onto House majority — clinching the trifecta
The majority will be slim, but it caps off two other major wins for Republicans, delivering a huge amount of power to the party in 2025.Politics - Politico - 13 hours ago -
Donald Trump’s New ‘Border Czar’ Defended Child Separation at Festival Held by Gun-Worshipping Sect
Tom Homan, who helped usher in the family separation policy during Trump’s first term, is promising to enact the “biggest deportation operation in the history of the United States.”Tech - Wired - 22 hours ago -
Global electricity demand to double by 2050, IEA’s World Energy Outlook says
Electricity demand is set to increase at levels equivalent to adding a new Japan to the world each year, the International Energy Agency saidBusiness - MarketWatch - October 16 -
Amazon buys stake in nuclear energy developer in push to power data centres
Citadel’s Ken Griffin takes part in X-energy’s $500mn fundraising alongside ecommerce groupBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
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Big Tech turns to nuclear energy to power AI boom
Major technology companies are increasingly turning to nuclear energy as they attempt to keep up with the vast energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI) without derailing their highly ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Amazon doubles down on nuclear energy with deal for small reactors
Put Amazon on the list of big technology firms embracing new nuclear technologies to fuel their data centers. Amazon said Wednesday it’s investing in projects to develop small modular nuclear ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
We aren’t ready for AI: The energy debate we need to have
We can’t avoid climate and electric bill impacts from data centers in a system dominated by utility and Big Tech monopolies. But we can put Big Tech’s data centers to good use.Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
Billie Eilish review – a bravura arena set offers both energy and intimacy
Madison Square Garden, New York . The singer continues a wildly successful year with a major tour that gives fans a fast and furious ride through her biggest hits. How can an artist who’s reached ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Starmer ‘interrogates’ Miliband on green energy in mission ‘stock take’
Prime minister to review progress on key UK priorities in coming weeksWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
Walking with breaks might use more energy, but dogs can’t stand it
Study finds that breaking up your exercise is more effective, but Tim Dowling remains to be convinced. Let me start by saying that I am not looking for ways to be more tired. I’m tired enough. ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
The U.S. economy’s biggest threat? China’s clean-energy push.
As China ramps up its renewable-energy production, the U.S. risks becoming dependent on outdated energy sources.Business - MarketWatch - October 19
