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News & Articles By Willow Tohi
12/05/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Race against China: U.S. bets on fast-track nuclear power, but critics warn of “rubber stamp” safety
President Trump’s executive orders have launched new DOE programs to fast-track advanced nuclear reactor development and fuel supply chains. The initiatives aim to have three new reactors operational by July 2026, bypassing traditional regulatory hurdles for projects on federal land. The administration frames the push as critical for national security, energy independence and powering AI […]
12/04/2025
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By Willow Tohi
The AI power crunch: Grid realities collide with tech ambition
Surging electricity demand from AI data centers is colliding with a strained U.S. power grid, risking reliability. The nation’s nuclear energy ambitions face severe fuel supply chain vulnerabilities, including dependence on Russian uranium. Utilities struggle to forecast real AI power demand as tech companies shop large projects to multiple regions. Supply chain bottlenecks for critical […]
11/20/2025
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By Willow Tohi
The end of green fantasies? Landmark U.S.-Japan deal pivots to “pragmatic energy realism” for defense
The U.S. and Japan have forged a massive strategic pact to counter China’s dominance in critical minerals and energy supplies. The agreement unlocks hundreds of billions in Japanese investment in U.S. nuclear energy, data centers and critical minerals processing. This move is a direct response to China’s recent expansion of rare earth export controls targeting […]
11/18/2025
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By Willow Tohi
A strategic gambit: Washington reshapes European energy security
The U.S. is actively working to displace Russian energy in the European Union market. A $22 billion bid by Sweden’s Gunvor Group for Lukoil’s foreign assets was blocked by the U.S. Treasury. American officials are touring Europe to promote U.S. energy exports and eliminate Russian gas. A U.S. private equity firm, Carlyle, is now positioned […]
11/14/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Berlin’s energy lifeline: A subsidy for a struggling industrial giant
Germany will subsidize industrial electricity prices to 5 euro cents/kWh until 2028. The measure aims to counter high energy costs blamed for crippling economic competitiveness. Europe’s largest economy has stagnated, with minimal growth projected for 2026. The plan is a central pillar of the government’s effort to revitalize German industry. Critics argue the subsidy addresses […]
11/11/2025
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By Willow Tohi
A clean charge: New reactor turns battery waste into high-purity treasure
A new electrochemical reactor recycles lithium from used batteries with up to 90% efficiency. The process directly produces high-purity (99%) lithium hydroxide, a key battery material. It uses only electricity and water, avoiding the harsh chemicals and high heat of conventional recycling. The method is versatile, working on multiple common battery chemistries like LFP and […]
10/25/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Oil prices crash — Trump seizes opportunity to rebuild depleted SPR
The Trump administration is initiating the purchase of 1 million barrels of crude oil to begin refilling the severely depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The SPR, a national security asset designed for supply emergencies, is currently only about 60 percent full following historic drawdowns in recent years. The administration is acting as global oil prices hit […]
10/18/2025
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By Willow Tohi
UN’s global shipping carbon tax threatens U.S. economy — Trump officials mount last-ditch effort to block it
The UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) is set to impose a carbon tax on shipping fuel, ranging from 19 to 150 per ton of CO2 emissions, potentially doubling fuel costs for cargo ships. The Biden administration backed the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy, but Trump officials are now fighting to block enforcement, warning it will worsen […]
10/16/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Global oil glut looms as production surges while demand stagnates: IEA warns of 2026 oversupply
IEA forecasts a 4 million barrel-per-day oil surplus by 2026 as production outpaces sluggish demand growth. OPEC+ and non-OPEC producers, led by the U.S., Brazil and Canada, drive supply increases, while electrification and weak economies curb consumption. Middle East exports surged in September, pushing oil-on-water stocks to pandemic-era highs. Demand growth projections slashed—just 700,000 barrels […]
10/04/2025
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By Willow Tohi
A fiery disruption at the heart of California’s energy grid
A massive fire erupted at Chevron’s El Segundo oil refinery on the night of October 2. The blaze was fully extinguished by the following morning, with no injuries reported. The cause of the fire remains unknown, prompting an internal investigation by Chevron. The refinery is a critical facility, supplying 20 percent of Southern California’s vehicle […]
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