Trump Tries To Vanquish His Offshore Wind Demons With A Billion-Dollar Bribe
US President Donald Trump has failed to stop the US offshore wind industry, but a billion-dollar bribe may tempt the French firm TotalEnergies to back off.
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Spotlight On Texas As Trump Makes Solar Power Great Again
Oh the irony, it burns. US President Donald Trump swept into office with a vendetta against electric vehicles along with wind and solar power, only to upend the political calculation by launching a war against Iran. EVs are more attractive now that the price of gasoline is rising again, while … [continued]
War & Oil — Fallout From The Attack On Iran
The war on Iran has no plan and no direction other than winning on social media. What are the odds that this adventure will end well?
In Iran, US President Donald Trump Makes The Case For Renewable Energy, Again
The renewable energy transition is well under way in the US, coloring the political consequences of Trump’s attack on the oil-producing nation of Iran.
No Kings Day: Protests Of Love & Hope For Democracy & Climate
Saturday, October 18th, 2025 was a big day across the US. People across all demographics gathered to protest President Donald Trump and his administration. Organizers of the No Kings Day rallies have reported that more than 7 million people attended protests across 2,700 cities — and more people joined abroad. … [continued]
No Indigenous Peoples Day For You!
In what is one more in a thousand horrific moves to wipe out equality and dignity for US citizens, President Donald J. Trump has signed a proclamation celebrating Columbus Day. It’s part of his effort to “reclaim” what he calls the colonialist explorer’s “extraordinary legacy of faith, courage, perseverance, and … [continued]
Secretary Burgum Must Personally Approve All Renewable Energy Projects On Federal Lands
The US Department of the Interior has issued a directive requiring personal approval from Secretary Doug Burgum for all wind and solar energy projects on federal lands and waters. The order introduces heightened scrutiny to dozens of actions involved in developing renewable energy infrastructure, including leases, rights-of-way, and construction authorizations. The … [continued]
A Perfect Storm For Energy Is Coming To The US
It looks to me like a perfect storm for energy is coming to the United States. The Trump administration is trying to push energy resources that cannot be built quickly, while attempting to kill some that can. And this is happening just as demand is increasing. I believe we will … [continued]
Tariff Foolishness Has Nothing To Do With Tariffs
Yesterday, the reactive two-year-old masquerading as the president of the United States announced a breathtaking array of new tariffs designed to punish America’s friends and reward its enemies. Economists are tying themselves in knots trying to explain how these tariffs work, but they are barking up the wrong tree, according … [continued]
Tariffs Will Be “Armageddon” For US Auto Industry
Tariffs are a tool.They can be used to build new trade relationships or as a hammer to smash old ones, but not both.
