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News & Articles By Willow Tohi
07/11/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Blackout risk soars 100-fold: DOE warns of grid crisis as energy policy collides with reality
DOE warns blackouts in the U.S. could rise 100x by 2030 due to closures of coal/natural gas plants without replacements. Retiring 104 GW of firm energy capacity and replacing it with mostly wind/solar could trigger 800+ annual blackout hours. Trump Administration blames “radical green policies” for grid instability, ending subsidies for wind/solar and prioritizing firm […]
07/10/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Trump’s Pacific and Africa strategies: A critical minerals gamble to counter China
Trump’s executive order prioritizes seabed mining in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) through partnerships like Nauru to reduce reliance on China. U.S. summit targets resource-rich nations like Gabon and Mauritania to offset China’s dominance and secure supply chains. America’s pivot emphasizes trade over aid, leveraging critical minerals to challenge China’s economic influence in key regions. Critics […]
07/10/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Renewables fall short as fossil fuels reach new heights: Global energy transition stalls
Fossil fuels hit record highs in 2023, with coal consumption surging 9% globally, undermining climate goals. Renewables provide minimal grid replacement and instead add to rising energy demand, worsening emissions. Asia-Pacific nations like China dominate energy consumption growth, relying on coal despite renewables expansion. Transition costs for storage and infrastructure increase energy prices, risking public […]
07/09/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Overcapacity catastrophe: U.K. pays solar farms to shut down due to grid overload from sunny days
U.K. pays solar farms £102,500 this year to switch off due to grid overload from sunny days. Renewables “constraint payments” cost £650m in 2025, projected to hit £8bn annually by 2030. Critics blame Ed Miliband’s net-zero policies for rising energy costs and grid instability. Wind and solar overcapacity create regional supply gluts; outdated grids strain […]
07/07/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Texas launches pro-business efficiency push with “DOGE” Task Force amid rising regulatory reforms
Texas Railroad Commission unveils the Delivering Oil & Gas Efficiently (DOGE) Task Force to streamline operations. $593 million state budget boost funds regulatory modernization and safety upgrades. Governor Greg Abbott creates Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO) modeled on federal “DOGE” reforms. Efforts emphasize cutting bureaucratic delays, improving transparency and reducing costs for businesses. Critics question […]
07/07/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Decline of the North American decarbonization charade: Fossil fuels signal the end of green illusions
Nippon Steel’s $14.9B acquisition of U.S. Steel signals a resurgence of carbon-intensive manufacturing in the U.S. Saskatchewan, Canada, defies federal climate rules, extending coal-fired power plants beyond 2030. ESG-aligned financial firms like Citibank and Goldman Sachs facilitated deals contradicting their Net Zero pledges. Fossil fuels remain dominant globally, powering 80% of energy needs as China […]
07/06/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Inflated and intentionally deceptive: The $7 trillion fossil fuel subsidy myth
A $7 trillion fossil fuel subsidy claim is debunked; actual global subsidies hover near $500 billion-$700 billion annually. U.S. renewables received $70 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act, with solar getting 205 times more subsidies per unit of energy than oil/gas. Fossil fuel subsidies in Western countries often consist of routine business tax deductions unavailable […]
07/05/2025
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By Willow Tohi
California’s energy grid reliability in limbo amid budget delays
California’s new $321 billion state budget cuts $18 million from grid reliability programs, deferring critical energy investments. Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) and Distributed Electricity Backup Assets (DEBA) face funding uncertainty amid heat waves. Clean energy advocates warn delays threaten grid stability, renewable energy adoption and climate goals. Governor Newsom attributes budget shortfalls to federal […]
06/30/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Revolutionizing energy and environmental protection: A commonsense approach to offshore drilling
The U.S. Interior Department announced policies to accelerate offshore critical mineral exploration, extending permits to five years and streamlining leasing processes. The Trump administration’s reforms aim to reduce reliance on China for minerals vital to tech, defense and energy sectors. Environmental safeguards remain key, with U.S. Geological Survey studies assessing ecological impacts of seabed mining. […]
06/30/2025
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By Willow Tohi
China’s shadow over U.S. climate lawsuits threatens energy supremacy
Over 2,666 global climate litigation cases exist, with the U.S. leading with 1,745, catalyzing debate over foreign influence. Chinese-funded groups like the Energy Foundation China (EFC) channel millions to U.S. anti-fossil fuel NGOs, like NRDC and Rocky Mountain Institute. Sen. Ted Cruz’s Senate subcommittee investigates China’s ties to climate lawsuits, warning of energy security risks […]
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