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Vitol Trader Who Donated $300,000 to JD Vance's Campaign Got Key Call Before Venezuela Oil Deal

A Vitol trader who donated to a PAC supporting JD Vance was contacted by Energy Secretary Chris Wright before Vitol received a licence to market Venezuelan crude.

International Business Times UK · 6h ago

JD Vance's Political Backer Secured No-Bid Venezuela Oil Deal After Alleged Meeting With VP Before US Invasion

John Addison, a JD Vance donor and a veteran commodities trader, reportedly helped secure a Venezuelan oil-marketing licence days after Nicolás Maduro was captured by US forces.

International Business Times UK · Nov 12

Why Your Refrigerator May Be Costing More to Run Than You Think

Your refrigerator is one of the few appliances in your home that operates around the clock, every day of the year. That makes it easy...

Saving Advice · Nov 6

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Trump boosted half of US coal plants with taxpayer dollars and ‘free passes to pollute’, report says

Environmental Defense Fund analysis shows administration handed out $950m and Clean Air Act exemptions

The Guardian - US · Oct 31

Gas prices in US hit $4.29 nationwide as California, Hawaii pay over $5; October on track for record

Gas prices have climbed above $4 per gallon nationwide as the Iran war disrupts global oil supplies, putting October on track to become the most expensive October ever for US drivers. The national average reached $4.29 on October 23, while drivers in California, Hawaii, Nevada and Washington are paying an…

The Economic Times · Oct 23

UK government approves natural gas project off Scotland despite environmental concerns

The U.K. government has approved a natural gas project off the coast of Scotland over the objections of environmental groups, saying it would improve energy security as the country transitions to renewable sources of energy

The Independent UK · Oct 21

US considers removing sanctions on some shadow fleet vessels to cut freight rates, official says

Discussions are ongoing regarding potential sanctions relief on shadow fleet vessels transporting legal oil and products. Companies would need to apply to the US Treasury for approval to buy these vessels. Although sanctions may be eased, freight rates are not expected to drop significantly. High tanker freight rates remain a…

The Economic Times · Oct 16

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US Dept of Energy announces up to $4.2 bn financing for nuclear upgrades in Pennsylvania, Ohio

The US Department of Energy has made a conditional loan commitment of $4.2 billion to Vistra. This funding will finance upgrades at nuclear power plants located in Pennsylvania and Ohio. The planned projects aim to increase total nuclear capacity by 433 megawatts while extending reactor operations by 20 years. The…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

DOE Engineer Arrested for Allegedly Helping Iran-Backed Houthis From Inside the U.S.

A U.S. Department of Energy engineer from Richland, WA, was arrested for allegedly aiding Iran-backed Houthis with explosives and military communications support.

Latin Times · Oct 2

FBI arrests Energy Department employee on charge of trying to support Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen

The Justice Department says a Department of Energy electrical engineer has been arrested on charges of providing support to the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Your Truck Gets 15 MPG — What Does Driving It Actually Cost at $4+ Gas?

A truck that gets 15 MPG costs about 30 cents in gasoline for every mile driven when gas costs $4.48 a gallon. That figure comes from a simple calculation, but it changes how a truck’s fuel bill looks over a week, a month, or a year.

Clever Dude · Sep 29

Gas Is Back Above $4 a Gallon — These 7 Driving Habits Are Costing You Even More

Gas has crossed the $4-a-gallon mark again nationwide, and the latest AAA figure makes that painfully clear. On September 25, the national average for regular gasoline stood at about $4.49 a gallon, with prices still climbing.

Clever Dude · Sep 27

Deep Correction in Fervo Stock Provides an Opportunity to Accumulate

Fervo Energy secures two Department of Energy awards to develop geothermal projects

Barchart · Sep 24

8 Ways to Spend Less on Gas Without Driving Like Your Grandfather

Spending less on gas does not require treating every trip like an economy-driving competition. A few changes to speed, acceleration, idling, tires, cargo, and route choices can reduce fuel use without making every commute painfully slow.

Clever Dude · Sep 23

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The Times of India · Sep 20

Geothermal Network Cuts Energy Costs: Colorado Mesa saves $1.5 million a year; 471 boreholes serve 16 buildings

Colorado Mesa University has established a geothermal heating and cooling network that links sixteen buildings across more than one million square feet. By leveraging underground ground temperatures for heat transfer, this efficient system not only cuts energy costs but also supports future expansion plans for additional buildings on campus, maximizing…

Clever Dude · Sep 19

The Roof Rack Costs You More Than the Junk in Your Trunk: What to Strip Now That Gas Prices Are Climbing

Gas prices are climbing again, and some drivers are looking for savings in all the familiar places. But the answer may be sitting on the roof of the car, not buried under an old blanket and three emergency water bottles in the trunk.

Reason · Sep 11

DC Circuit Rejects Energy Department's Claim of "Emergency" Authority to Order Coal Plant to Remain Open

A potentially significant rebuke of one of the more controversial and unusual elements of the Trump Administration's energy policy.

The Economic Times · Sep 6

China has developed a new material that pulls uranium from seawater at eight times a US benchmark — what it could mean for nuclear power

Chinese scientists have created PhosCage, a material that captures uranium from seawater. This new substance performs significantly better than existing benchmarks set by the US Department of Energy. The material shows promise for future nuclear fuel sourcing from the world's oceans. Researchers developed a bead form for practical deployment and…

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Medical Daily · Aug 29

Federal Health Agencies Were Among the Targets of a China Linked Hacking Network the FBI Just Shut Down

DOJ and FBI seized platforms used by a China state-sponsored hacking group whose named victims included HHS and the National Institutes of Health.

The Times of India · Aug 25

A Tennessee company is breaking down retired wind turbine blades instead of sending them to landfills, recovering glass fibre at 99.9% purity that can be reused in concrete, car panels and 3D-printing filament

Retired wind turbine blades are becoming a growing waste challenge as older turbines reach the end of their operating lives, but a Tennessee company is developing a way to recover valuable material from them instead of sending the blades to landfill. Carbon Rivers, a Knoxville-based advanced materials company, uses a…

The Guardian - US · Aug 25

‘Environmental violence’: inside the fight to save indigenous land from becoming a nuclear dumping ground

New documentary To Use a Mountain spotlights the pain and triumph of resisting government efforts to turn parts of rural US into disposal sites

The Economic Times · Aug 25

A Tennessee company is recycling wind turbine blades and recovering glass fibre reported to be 99.9% pure for reuse in manufacturing

A Knoxville company, Carbon Rivers, is recycling old wind turbine blades. Their process uses heat to separate glass fibre from resin materials. This recovered glass fibre achieves high purity for manufacturing new products. The company is building a larger facility to handle growing waste streams. This industrial solution offers a…

Saving Advice · Aug 24

Your AC May Not Be the Problem — 7 Things Making Your House Feel Hotter

When the thermostat says 72 but the living room feels closer to 80, the air conditioner is an easy target. Sometimes the HVAC system really...

Clever Dude · Aug 19

Does Turning Off Your Car’s A/C Really Save Gas? What Drivers Should Know

Does turning off your car’s A/C really save gas? Yes, it can, because running the compressor adds an extra load that the engine must handle. But that does not mean every driver should immediately shut off the A/C, crank down all four windows and declare victory over the fuel pump.

Reason · Aug 18

Fifth Circuit Rejects Energy Department Direct-to-Final Rule on Home Appliances

While the decision rejects a Biden Administration rule, it could cause trouble for the Trump Administration's efforts to avoid notice-and-comment rulemaking too.

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