Public Anger at Big Tech Fuels Media Wake‑Up
Major media outlets are waking up to the public’s anger at Big Tech. My mini documentary, The Data Center Backlash, which came out on April 1st, is more relevant than ever. Watch it: https://t.co/0MDnb5z3Iz
Ex‑Fermi CEO Splurges $44M on Private Jet Post‑IPO
Amid the raging dumpster fire formerly known as Fermi Inc., the news that ousted CEO Toby Neugebauer bought a $44 million private jet right after the company’s IPO last October might be the most entertaining. Here are the details. https://t.co/aGAjHejkEl
Fermi IPO Raises $700M, Now Imploding
Seven months ago, Rick Perry’s Fermi Inc. raised more than $700M in a splashy IPO. Since then, it hasn’t gained a single customer, its stock has dropped 83%, insiders have dumped millions of shares, the CEO was ousted, and yesterday,...
Fermi 10‑K Clues Reveal Why Neugebauer Left
Here’s another close look at Fermi, including excerpts from its 10-K that may explain Neugebauer’s departure, an odd statement from Neugebauer, a Fermi timeline, and my thoughts on what will happen next. Link is below. https://t.co/HCwbhXRlNn
Fermi’s IPO Hype Fades as AI Power Plans Stall
Last October, Fermi Inc. was sizzling. It raised $746 million in an IPO and was planning to build 11 GW of power generation for AI data centers. But Fermi’s sizzle has turned to fizzle. (Article linked below in comments.) My...
Data Center Opposition Surges: 72 Rejections in 2026
The data center backlash is real and growing like kudzu. Ravenna and Shalersville, OH are latest examples. In Shalersville, 200 residents attended an April 7 trustees meeting, with ALL speakers opposing DCs. That makes 72 DC rejections in 2026, compared...
Two‑Thirds of Americans Oppose Local Data Centers, Democrats Lead
On March 30, a Quinnipiac poll found that 65% of Americans oppose data centers in their communities. The staunchest opposition was among Democratic voters, with 78% opposed to data centers in their communities. The poll found 66% of Independents and 56%...
Data Center Opposition Explodes: Record Rejections Since 2024
For 16 years, I have been reporting on land-use fights over energy projects. But I’ve never seen anything like the raging backlash against data centers. Here’s an up-to-date list of the data center rejections/restrictions since Jan. 1, as well as...
Assessing Nuclear Energy’s Scale and Timeline at ARPA‑E
Nuclear energy is a hot topic. But can it scale? If so, how much and by when? Those are the issues I’ll be focusing on today at the ARPA-E conference in San Diego. #nuclear #alternativeenergy https://t.co/e5GokospMI
US Attacks on Iran's Power Grid Trigger Humanitarian Disaster
What will happen if the US destroys Iran’s power plants? I asked @perplexity_ai @GeminiApp & @grok to predict what Tehran will look like a week after. The short answer: a humanitarian disaster. Here are the results. (link is below). https://t.co/b5OSSTTFUV
Communities Fight Back Against AI Data Center Resource Drain
As AI drives an explosion in new data centers, local communities from Texas to Ireland are saying no to Big Tech’s insatiable water and electricity demands. My short (9.5 minutes) documentary spotlights the backlash and explains why local communities are...
Europe’s Gas Prices Double US Levels Post‑Hormuz
Before the Battle for Hormuz, Europeans were paying about 3x more for nat gas than US consumers. Today, they are paying about 6x. Europe has to drill. Chart below is from my latest piece. https://t.co/pfIpV5UZy3
Europe Must Drill Oil and Gas Immediately
As the Battle for #Hormuz continues, European consumers are getting hammered by soaring oil and natural gas prices. Why? Europe’s leaders have outsourced their energy security. The path forward is obvious: #Europe has to start drilling for #oil and gas...
Bombing Iran's Power Grid Is a Terrible Idea
My response to Trump’s threat to bomb Iran’s electric grid is simple: Don’t. My latest. Link is below. https://t.co/kLs8lfC8Or
LNG Shutdown Threatens 1.8 B in Three Poorest Nations
I’ll be presenting this slide during a speech tomorrow to the Texas Agricultural Cooperative Council. Three of the world’s poorest countries — combined population: 1.8B people — will be hammered by the shutdown of LNG shipments through the Strait of...