Surprising Case for Nuclear Energy on the Moon
In August, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, then acting NASA administrator, announced a goal to land a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030. The proposal, while ambitious, is gaining traction among space and energy experts who argue that compact nuclear power could sustainably support lunar habitats and research stations. Advocates stress a measured, step‑by‑step approach to mitigate technical and safety risks. The initiative signals a shift toward integrating advanced energy systems into future deep‑space missions.
AI Data Centers Will Keep Fossil Fuels in Business
A BloombergNEF report predicts solar will become the world’s largest power source within the next decade, overtaking coal, oil and natural gas. At the same time, the rapid expansion of AI-driven data centers is set to boost global electricity demand...
Australia Turns to China for Emergency Jet Fuel
Australia has secured three emergency jet‑fuel shipments from China after a fire forced one of its two refineries offline. The imports arrive amid a worldwide jet‑fuel shortage that is tightening supplies and driving up prices. Officials say additional deliveries are...
'Climate Experts' Were Wrong. Can We Get a Refund?
The United Nations’ climate‑change panel has quietly removed the most extreme warming scenarios from its latest assessment, acknowledging that earlier projections overstated near‑term temperature spikes. The revision follows criticism that dire forecasts have fueled costly policy overreactions and eroded public...
Venezuela Wants Big Oil to Come Back
Venezuela's oil minister Paula Henao announced a new hydrocarbons framework that lets foreign oil companies resolve contract disputes through international arbitration. The move is designed to address longstanding concerns over legal certainty that have kept major oil firms away from...
Australia Doomsday Scenario: $200 Oil
Australia’s Treasury included a worst‑case scenario in its 2026 budget, assuming an intensified Iran‑Israel conflict pushes crude oil to US$200 a barrel. The analysis warns that such a price shock would cripple global supply chains, especially through the Red Sea,...
Aussie Stike to Worsen LNG Crisis
Australian union leaders have announced a two‑week strike at a major LNG export facility starting May 27, 2026. The action comes as global LNG supplies are already constrained by the ongoing Iran‑Israel conflict and the closure of the Strait of...
Energy Future Forum: Rewriting Energy Playbook
The third annual Energy Future Forum, hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and partnered with RealClear and the National Center for Energy Analytics, brought together leaders from energy, technology, and investment sectors. Attendees examined how to deliver abundant, affordable...
State Leaders Can Avert Coming Blackouts
U.S. states face looming blackouts as aging baseload plants are retired for intermittent renewables while data centers consume ever‑greater power. The article outlines two concrete actions: incentivizing grid‑scale storage and modernizing transmission, and regulating data‑center energy use through demand‑response and...
Oil Crisis to Become a Full-Blown Catastrophe
Global oil stockpiles have buffered disruptions from the U.S.-Israel war with Iran and the near‑stop of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. However, stalled peace talks and rising U.S. inflation are eroding that cushion, prompting analysts to warn of rapidly...
Virginia's Carbon Market Is a Wealth Transfer
Virginia is set to rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) this summer under Governor Abigail Spanberger, prompting another round of electricity rate hikes for consumers. Proponents tout the move as a climate‑friendly solution that will keep power affordable despite...
Your Slice at Andy's Pizza Is Powered By AI
Andy’s Pizza, a fast‑growing D.C. chain, has rolled out a custom‑built artificial‑intelligence platform that automates everything from mozzarella ordering to oven timing. The AI predicts ingredient demand, schedules prep tasks, and alerts staff when a pie is ready for the...
China Gets First U.S. LNG in a Year
Three LNG carriers left Louisiana this month, bound for Chinese terminals in mid‑June, marking the first direct U.S. LNG shipment to China in over a year. The cargoes stem from the United States’ expanding export capacity and signal a tentative...
Solar Power Helps Keep Illinois Farms Alive
Illinois farmers are turning to solar power to combat soaring input costs and declining corn prices. By installing photovoltaic arrays on acreage and barn roofs, growers can generate electricity for on‑farm use and sell excess power back to the grid....
PJM Dumps Wind and Solar
PJM Interconnection announced it will scale back planned wind and solar capacity additions, citing reliability concerns as demand flattens and reserve margins tighten. The shift signals a move toward more dispatchable generation, such as natural‑gas and nuclear, to ensure grid...