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News & Articles By Willow Tohi
01/19/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Germany’s nuclear paradox: Importing expensive power after shutting down its own reactors
Germany, which previously relied on nuclear energy, is now importing expensive nuclear-generated electricity from France to cope with energy shortages. The decision to phase out nuclear power has left Germany vulnerable to energy shortages, leading to higher electricity costs and supply risks. Critics argue that abandoning nuclear power has undermined Germany’s climate goals, increased reliance […]
01/17/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Biden’s last-minute AI executive order: A green energy power grab?
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to accelerate the transition to “clean” energy and bolster AI infrastructure, with federal agencies tasked with leasing lands for AI data centers powered by clean energy. Critics argue the order is more about imposing a green energy agenda than advancing AI, potentially stifling energy freedom and expanding government […]
01/14/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Australia’s energy crisis: A self-inflicted wound threatening the economy
Domestic energy prices in Australia have tripled over the past decade, despite being a major exporter of natural gas, crippling the manufacturing sector. High energy costs are driving Australian manufacturers to consider relocating to countries like the U.S., where energy is cheaper and more reliable, leading to a potential loss of the country’s industrial base. […]
01/14/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Russia accuses Ukraine of “ENERGY TERRORISM” in alleged drone attack on TurkStream pipeline
Russia accused Ukraine of attempting “energy terrorism” through a drone attack on a gas compressor station linked to the TurkStream pipeline, a critical energy artery from Russia to Turkey and southern Europe. The attack, near Russia’s Krasnodar Region, involved nine kamikaze drones, with one causing minor damage to a gas metering station, which was quickly […]
01/07/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Vermont’s climate superfund law sparks legal battle over energy freedom and accountability
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Petroleum Institute (API) filed a federal lawsuit on January 3, 2025, challenging Vermont’s Climate Superfund Act, which holds fossil fuel companies financially accountable for climate change damages dating back to 1995. The plaintiffs argue the law is unconstitutional, overreaches state authority, and threatens interstate commerce and energy […]
01/06/2025
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By Willow Tohi
The breakthrough in flow batteries: A step forward, but not a replacement for fossil fuels
Flow batteries are emerging as a transformative technology for large-scale energy storage, offering scalability and long-duration storage to address the intermittency of renewable energy sources like solar and wind. Advancements in membrane technology, particularly the development of sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone) (sPEEK) membranes, have improved flow battery efficiency and reduced costs, bringing them closer to […]
01/02/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Big Oil returns to core strengths, retreats from green energy investments as climate agenda loses steam
In 2024, European energy giants like BP, Shell and Equinor scaled back investments in renewable energy projects, refocusing on oil and gas due to profitability and market demands. High oil and gas prices, driven by geopolitical disruptions like the Ukraine war, made fossil fuels more profitable, while renewables faced financial challenges like inflation and supply […]
12/21/2024
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By Willow Tohi
Fusion future: Virginia set to host world’s first commercial fusion power plant
Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) plans to build the world’s first grid-scale commercial fusion power plant, ARC, in Chesterfield County, Virginia, delivering 400 megawatts of clean, carbon-free electricity by the early 2030s. ARC will use advanced fusion technology to replicate the sun’s energy production, generating electricity without emissions or radioactive waste, and producing only helium as […]
12/19/2024
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By Willow Tohi
Oh, the irony: Natural gas is the real MVP for AI and data centers – green energy can’t hack it
The growing energy needs of AI, data centers, and cloud computing exceed the capabilities of intermittent renewable sources like wind and solar, making natural gas the practical solution for reliable power. Despite being a fossil fuel, natural gas is cleaner than coal and more reliable than renewables, with U.S. electricity generation using it contributing to […]
12/11/2024
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By Willow Tohi
Trump vows to revive U.S. energy dominance with “drill, baby, drill” agenda
President-elect Donald Trump pledges to prioritize domestic energy production, marking a departure from Biden’s administration, which faced criticism for its stance on fossil fuels. Trump’s plans include easing drilling restrictions, expanding energy infrastructure, increasing natural gas exports, and ramping up drilling on federal lands, aiming to solidify the U.S. as the world’s leading oil producer. […]
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