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06/18/2025
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By Cassie B.
Former Iranian minister warns of 100-day oil blockade in critical Strait of Hormuz
Iran threatens to restrict oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, risking a surge in Brent crude prices to $130 per barrel and global energy chaos. The strait handles 20% of global oil trade, and a blockade could devastate economies reliant on Middle Eastern energy exports. Iran’s unofficial warning aligns with its history of […]
06/09/2025
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By Cassie B.
UK forces solar panels on new homes despite England’s dreary weather and industry warnings
Labour’s Energy Secretary Ed Miliband mandates solar panels on most new homes in England, claiming it will save households £530 annually. Developers warn the policy could add £3,000-£4,000 per home, jeopardizing plans to build 1.5 million new homes by 2029. Critics argue England’s cloudy weather makes solar panels inefficient, yet the government pushes “near-universal adoption” […]
06/06/2025
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By Cassie B.
Goldman Sachs warns U.S. power grid nearing collapse as AI and EVs overwhelm aging infrastructure
The U.S. power grid is nearing collapse as AI data centers, EVs, and electrification drive demand beyond reliable generation capacity. Goldman Sachs warns spare capacity will drop to 14% by 2027, risking rolling blackouts in key regions like PJM and MISO. Renewables fail during peak demand, leaving grids vulnerable—Texas nearly collapsed in 2021 due to […]
06/04/2025
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By Cassie B.
Mount Etna’s fiery eruption could reveal hidden mineral wealth
Mount Etna erupted dramatically, spewing ash and lava but posing no immediate public threat, offering scientists rare insights into Earth’s deep mineral resources. The volcano’s unique lava composition, rich in magnesium and iron, acts as a geological Rosetta Stone, revealing clues about rare earth metals critical for green technology. Volcanoes worldwide may hold untapped deposits […]
05/28/2025
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By Cassie B.
More than 150,000 Americans still without power after Memorial Day storms batter southern states
More than 150,000 households remain without power after Memorial Day storms, with Texas and Louisiana hit hardest. Texas suffered 125,000 outages, mostly in Houston, leaving residents in dangerous heat, while Louisiana’s Entergy cut power to 100,000 to prevent total grid failure. Mississippi faces prolonged blackouts, with officials warning repairs could take days as crews battle […]
05/23/2025
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By Cassie B.
Senate blocks California’s plans to ban gas car sales by 2035
The U.S. Senate voted 51-44 to block California’s mandate requiring 80% of new car sales to be electric by 2035, sending the measure to President Trump for approval. Republicans argued the EV mandate was unrealistic, costly, and harmful to consumers, while Democrats and California officials pledged legal action to defend the rule. California’s Advanced Clean […]
05/21/2025
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By Cassie B.
NERC warns 37 states face elevated blackout risks this summer as renewables struggle to meet demand
A third of the U.S. faces elevated blackout risks this summer due to grid instability, driven by unreliable renewables, surging demand, and aging infrastructure. Four major grid regions—MISO, SPP, ERCOT, and New England—are most vulnerable, with extreme heat and low wind potentially triggering rolling blackouts. The Biden administration’s push for renewables has worsened grid reliability, […]
05/20/2025
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By Cassie B.
Hidden tech in Chinese solar inverters gives Beijing the power to sabotage Western energy grids remotely
Chinese solar company Deye remotely disabled solar power systems in the U.S., UK, and Pakistan, proving Beijing can sabotage Western energy grids at will. Hidden cellular technology in Chinese-made solar inverters allows unauthorized remote access, bypassing security measures and enabling potential grid attacks. China’s National Intelligence Law mandates companies like Deye and Huawei to assist […]
05/12/2025
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By Cassie B.
America’s power grid is on the brink: PJM warns of summer blackouts as green energy fails and demand soars
PJM Interconnection warns of potential power shortages this summer due to extreme heat, retiring fossil fuel plants, and slow renewable energy growth, risking blackouts across 13 states. The grid operator admits available power may fall short of demand if temperatures exceed 90 degrees, forcing emergency measures to prevent collapse. Spain’s 2025 blackout serves as a […]
05/07/2025
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By Cassie B.
Renewable energy push strains aging EU grid as Spain’s blackout highlights urgent need for investment
Millions in Spain and Portugal lost power in a sweeping blackout, revealing Europe’s fragile electricity infrastructure. Experts warn the EU must modernize its outdated grid at a cost of trillions to prevent future disasters. Renewable energy growth has outpaced grid upgrades, increasing instability risks across Europe. Spain’s aggressive shift to renewables left it vulnerable due […]
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