Romania Seeks IEA Membership, Embraces All‑Fuel Energy Strategy
I welcome the formal request just received from Romania to become an @IEA Member From my meetings with its leaders, I know 🇷🇴 has a strong focus on energy security & an ‘all fuels & all technologies’ approach, based on a diverse energy mix including nuclear, renewables & gas https://t.co/zHgHQ8PUbA
Congress Blocks States From Banning Inhumane Slaughter Practices
this is torture. (two members of Congress wrote a bill to prevent States from banning this. @RepAshleyHinson @CongressmanGT)
Tech Trends: InsurTech, Humanoids, Autonomous Ride‑Sharing Disruption
I've just released my weekly wrap-up. 1️⃣ A VC perspective on an InsurTech unicorn 2️⃣ Is there a market for humanoids? 3️⃣ How autonomous vehicles are disrupting the ridesharing economy 👉 https://t.co/SMTgDQZxBM — fgtrends
Treat Complaints as Free Feedback, Boost Brand Loyalty
Everyone when they get a customer complaint: Gets defensive. Ecom founders when they get a customer complaint: See it as free feedback to improve their business. Different mindset. Different brand loyalty.
Heat Pumps Harvest Ambient Energy, Bypassing Oil Dependence
Heat pumps are the most efficient heating technology ever invented. They harvest and compress pre existing heat in the air, ground or water and transport it where it is needed. That energy is all around us. And it does not have to...
War Adds $3‑6 per Barrel Daily, White House Stumped
COLUMN: The White House is running out of ways to curb rising oil prices. "... My working assumption is that the oil market will add $3 to $6 a barrel to the headline price for every day — every single...
Wi‑Fi Can't Instantly Fix Indoor Satellite D2D Issues
No, Wi-Fi isn’t a simple overnight solution to solve the problem of satellite D2D not working indoors: https://t.co/CuHz7rOGwU
Wirecard Warned Us—Are We Finally Spotting Red Flags?
#FlashbackFriday In 2020, I suggested Wirecard wasn’t an anomaly but a preview. Have we learned to spot the red flags yet? https://t.co/X77GE1HPPS Yesterday’s future. Progress optional. #Fintech #CorporateGovernance #RiskManagement
Northern Europe's Winter Power Gap Calls for Nuclear
This is a mistake. Northern Europe is one of the hardest places on earth to power with renewables. German winter is long and dark. And as we electrify heat, the greatest electricity demand will be in winter. Nuclear should be...
Iranian Missiles, Drones, and Mines Strain US War Effort
Missiles and mines are stressing the US war effort against Iran. Tehran’s drones and missiles are draining costly US munitions stockpiles. Now mines threaten to close the Strait of Hormuz—and hurt the global economy. I joined @bloombergtv to discuss: https://t.co/VN4egUfKmJ
Wealth Comes From Holding, Not Just Buying Better
The “Holding Power” Rule Why In Gurgaon, The Rich Don’t Always Buy Better — They Hold Longer Most people think wealth in real estate comes from: • better location • better builder • better timing But NCR history shows something else. The biggest fortunes were not made...
Miliband Vows Zero Tolerance for Oil Profiteering
Taking action on fuel prices Oil price profiteering will not be tolerated, says Miliband https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crk83e2g65no
China's February Passenger Car Sales Plunge 25%
China’s Auto Sales Drop as Demand Cools—Retail sales of passenger cars fell 25% in February @ivy_jiahuihuang https://t.co/Frh2Ytf9an https://t.co/Frh2Ytf9an
Trump Pushes Russia Into Deeper Dependence on China
“Trump’s choices are pushing Russia into unprecedented vassalage to China. Energy trade in renminbi, sanctions and China’s industrial dominance will leave the Kremlin with few options but to crawl even further into Beijing’s pocket,” writes @AlexGabuev https://t.co/ZQonXr6p8v
EU ETS Now Covers 40% of EU Emissions.
EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) - since its introduction in 2005, the EU ETS has become the central pillar of European climate policy and currently covers around 40% of the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions. https://t.co/gO3sWBwNcg
Ships Claim China Ties to Dodge Iran War Attacks
AP: Some commercial ships near or in the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf have declared themselves as China-linked since the Iran war began, marine traffic data show, as their operators apparently try to reduce risks of being targeted in...
Trump’s Aggressive Tactics Clash with Global
While the rest of the world is playing checkers, Trump is playing smash myself over and over in the balls with a sledgehammer. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/us/politics/trump-russia-oil-sanctions.html
Forrest's Green Grid Blueprint Drives Smart Pilbara Industry
The Green Grid’s Neural Network: Andrew Forrest’s Visionary Blueprint for an Intelligent Industrial Future - The landscape of the Pilbara is changing, not just the rust-red dust or the gargantuan scale of the iron ore pits that define the horizon...
Modernizing Kiranas with Optimized Supply Chain and Profit Boost
We are trying to build a startup aimed at modernizing local kirana stores by providing an optimized supply chain, marketing support, and operational efficiency. Our platform enables kiranas to increase margins, streamline inventory, and serve customers better, while creating a...
AI Targeting Must Remain Human‑Supervised to Prevent Tragedy
My view of the US bombing of the school in Iran being possibly (probably?) due to selection by Claude: 1. It's a tragedy. I hate seeing my country cause civilian deaths, especially kids. 2. LLMs are not 100% accurate or anything close...
Hypocritical: Dismissing Iran's Lies, yet Fearing Hormuz Threat
The most annoying people now are those who keep saying the Iranian regime lies about everything, yet believe it when it says it will block the Strait of Hormuz—simply because it serves their agenda.
Renewables Ensure Energy Security, Eliminating Oil Reserve Necessity
Thanks for proving how energy insecure oil is and how energy secure renewables powering electric vehicles are. There would be no need for an oil reserve or releasing 172 million barrels of oil to control oil prices in a clean, renewable...
US BESS Poised for Multi‑year Growth in FEOC Era
US BESS industry is ‘primed for years of growth’: Enertis Applus+ on financing storage in the FEOC era #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/k8CwkaSf5g
Pentagon Blindsided by Iran's Strait Closure, Planning Oversight
The stories that the admin/pentagon was blind sided by Iran closing the strait is the most outrageous oversight I have ever seen in war planning if true.
Regime Change Impossible; Short‑Term Pain Required for Strategy
A discussion with @CondoleezzaRice — she visited the White house a week ago. Very helpful as she makes it clear that regime change is not only not the goal, but not even feasible, pointing out that autocratic regimes are...
Netanyahu's Long‑standing Claim: Iran Days From Bomb
Here’s decades of Netanyahu saying Iran is days away from making a nuclear bomb. https://t.co/i5X0wYscGm
AI Drives VPP Unlocking Through Advanced Energy Management
AI energy management system to unlock VPP potential #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/nZyuczQc8J
Trump Admin Weaponizes Forced‑labor Claims to End Tariffs
Trump admin picks another fight: “forced-labor” accusations as means to a tariff end. ❌ Section 301 permits the U.S. to impose tariffs on countries found to have engaged in unfair trade practices without congressional authorization. https://t.co/4pSaGKCo2K
Fox News Correspondent Highlights Press Corps Protest, Journalist Safety
In remarks accepting the RTDNA First Amendment Award tonight, Fox News nat-sec correspondent @JenGriffinFNC spoke about the Pentagon press corps walking out in protest, the importance of Voice of America, and the safety risks for journalists — including fallen colleagues....
Generals Stuck in Past, Ignore Emerging Drone Threats
He learned little/nothing from the drone warfare between Russia and Ukraine. Or the Houthis in the Red Sea. Or Hamas in Gaza against Israel. They ignored the Ukrainians when they said they have a defensive option against drones. Generals always prepare for the last...
Trump's Cuba Plan Would Turn US Into Island Patron
Trump’s Plan for #Cuba Would Make the US the Island’s Patron My story tonight https://t.co/XiwNVUwIPt
Bowen Permits Dirty Fuel to Ease Bowser Shortages
Bowen allows dirty fuel into market to address petrol bowser shortfalls and amid fears of record high prices #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/J2zwGH51dx https://t.co/TgIf2O3pCR
Universal Extends VOD Window, Aiming 60 Days by 2028
"3 Steps. Today, Universal led the way on the first one… no more VOD window under 30 days…. then 45 days. Hopefully by 2028, that will be 60 days and we can stop fighting over the issue." THB #811:...
Energy Expert Blames India for Hormuz Closure
Energy Expert Anas Alhajji Reveals Truth Of Hormuz Closure, Says 'India ... https://t.co/dGuOAIsElS via @YouTube
Heat Therapy Triggers Heart‑Protective Cellular Repair Proteins
Heat therapy activates proteins that repair cells and protect the heart [PODCAST] http://dlvr.it/TRSXny Podcast #PrimaryCare
Metrics Miss the Point: 9 Laws of Care Quality
The 9 laws of health care quality: Why metrics miss the point http://dlvr.it/TRSXmd Physician #Psychiatry
Court Prioritizes Press Access Over Pentagon's Security Claims
This is the right kicker. I was in the courtroom Friday. There was no good argument it’s a national security threat. And then Defense Dept argument it’s an especially sensitive time went nowhere with the Court who flipped it around...
Cygnus NG-23 Unberthed by Canadarm‑2 at 1106 UTC March 12
The Cygnus NG-23 cargo ship was released into orbit by Canadarm-2 at 1106 UTC Mar 12; it has been at ISS since Dec 1. [I don't have the unberthing time, anyone have it?]
EU Pushes Made‑in‑EU Rules for Solar Components
European Commission proposes Made in EU requirements for solar inverters, cells #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/CAGyCQpocQ
US Grants 30-Day Waiver for Global Russian Oil Purchases
US issues 30-day waiver -- to all countries -- to buy Russian oil that was already on tankers as of March 12. https://t.co/Qrk6IGKEwh
2026 Ram 1500 Marries Tech, Comfort with Classic Utility
The Ram 1500 has a long history as a utility truck, but recent generations have emphasized both tech and comfort. Here's my experience after a week behind the wheel of the 2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab... https://t.co/cYl9Jz0NAR #trucks #ram1500...
Washington Post Confronts Bezos over Amazon’s ‘Melania’ Documentary Deal
WaPo staffers pressed Jeff Bezos about Amazon picking up the “Melania” documentary at an off the record meeting hosted at the billionaire’s DC residence. All the details from inside the meeting via @nataliekorach in @get_status: https://www.status.news/p/jeff-bezos-washington-post-meeting-layoffs-melania
Double Standard: Journalists Scolded, Business Manipulates Freely
the idea that journalists hold themselves to a moral standard and therefore should be constantly maligned for trying while everyone in business should just talk their book and manipulate the public is just so bankrupt.
US Ignores Hormuz Closure Risk Amid Iran Bombings
How does the US not plan on the closing of the Strait of Hormuz when it executes a multi-week bombing campaign against Iran. https://t.co/PD1g7fvdte
Track Upkeep Costs $60k per Mile, Hinting Massive Build Expense
Union Pacific spends ~$2 billion annually on track maintenance, which works out to about $60,000 per mile. If that's just the maintenance cost, imagine what it suggests the cost would be to build another from scratch.
Coal Mine Threatening Koalas Gets Clearance Amid Renewable Stagnation
Methane-leaking, koala-threatening coal mine gets all-clear in state where renewables projects are in limbo #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/W2m9PXwwuO https://t.co/idcip5eygl
White House Flips: War to Keep Hormuz Open
I kid you not... The same White House that forgot that didn't realize that Iran might close the Strait of Hormuz, is now arguing (through Ron Vara) that the war is a good idea because it'll prevent Iran from closing...
Cearvol Wave Lite: Stylish, Functional, Yet Quirky
In my quest for a great over-the-counter hearing aid, this time I checked out the Cearvol Wave Lite OTC Hearing Aids Earbuds. Very nice design and good functionality, but a few quirks, as I explain... https://t.co/LN8dPaWmTO #hearingaids #audiology #hearing @cearvolhearing...
Ukraine War Reveals Future Drone‑Fiber Battlefield
Ukraine war is a glimpse into the future of warfare and everyone should be paying attention Photo of the year candidate here. (Jamming means drones increasingly use fiber optic wire, leaving frontline towns enveloped in a web of fiber)
Missile Destruction Won’t End Iran’s Strategic Threat
12 days into Trump’s war and we get an objective. Also - “destroying Iran’s missiles”isn’t going to solve anything when they still have: -drones -control over the strait -nuclear fuel -khamenei leader (just more hardline)