Where Opposition to Data Centers and Renewable Energy Projects ConvergeSome of the arguments against data centers sound familiar. Opponents say the projects will change the look and feel of a place, harm the air and water and reduce property values. This rationale is familiar because residents have raised the same concerns in campaigns against wind and solar. Whether these objections to very different types […]Inside Climate News2d agoWhole story →Planet
Top Senate Finance Democrat maps out clean energy planSen. Ron Wyden wants to bring back a program he says new data proves was wildly successful.POLITICO2d agoWhole story →Planet
Permitting deal draws lobbying blitz as hurdles mountThe fragile Senate permitting deal is a major priority across the energy industry, per newly filed lobbying disclosures. Why it matters: The filings reveal behind-the-scenes efforts by powerful interests and companies representing oil and gas, mining, renewables, environmentalists and plenty in between to shape the legislation. The big picture: The bill…Axios2d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanet
Dirty BusinessNiels Bo Bojesen Trump turns to Russian oil to lower fuel prices in the United States ahead of the midterm elections, throwing Ukraine under the bus. The post Dirty Business appeared first on The Nation .The Nation2d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanet
Santorum to Newsmax: Rogers Rising as Michigan Race TightensFormer Sen. Rick Santorum told Newsmax that Republican Mike Rogers is gaining ground in Michigan's Senate race by highlighting Democrat Abdul El-Sayed's political record, while blaming Democrat energy policies for high diesel prices that could hurt Republicans in Iowa.Newsmax2d agoWhole story →Planet
Why Anger About Data Centers and Energy Prices May Not Swing VotesIn Ohio, many voters say their frustration about the increase in electricity and fuel prices and the growth of data centers won’t influence whom they vote for.The New York Times17h agoWhole story →Planet
Kalshi CEO on Midterms, Regulation and Inflation FuturesKalshi co-founder and CEO Tarek Mansour discusses the growing role of prediction markets in elections and the regulatory challenges facing the industry. Speaking with Tyler Kendall on "Bloomberg Tech," Mansour also comments on the company's proposed perpetual oil futures contract. (Source: Bloomberg)Bloomberg16h agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanet
Under U.S. Watch, Venezuela Grapples With Tensions Over DemocracyPresident Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections, and he focuses instead on its oil. But Secretary of State Marco Rubio is nudging talks between opposing politicians.The New York Times15h agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanet
Brent crude oil tops $116, a six-month high, as tensions swell in the Middle EastU.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran on Thursday of trying to manipulate the oil market.CNBC13h agoWhole story →PlanetSecuritymiddle east oil market tensions
Stocks Fall as Oil Rally Keeps a Lid on TreasuriesA resurgence in oil prices dragged down stocks and bonds, stoking concerns about inflation just days ahead of the next Fed decision. Brent crude topped $116 as a flare-up in Middle East violence threatened global supply. The S&P 500 saw back-to-back losses, even as selling pressure on tech firms abated. Yields rose after the market’s best day in more…Bloomberg13h agoWhole story →Planet
Lula Celebrates End of Brazil's 6-Day Work Week, Fulfilling Key Pledge Ahead of ElectionBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva celebrated on Wednesday night after Brazil's legislature overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment to end the country's six-day work week. Under the amendment, which Lula has made a central plank of his reelection campaign, the work week will be shortened to 40 hours without a salary cut. The…Common Dreams9d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomybrazil work week reform
Trump says 'massive' oil, gas, mineral exploration to begin in GreenlandUS President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that "massive" oil, gas and mineral exploration is getting ready to begin in Greenland.New York Post5d agoSources (3)Whole story →PlanetSecurityDonald Trumpgreenland oil exploration announcement
Trump exempts NPRA oil exploration from NEPA{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump fast-tracks NPR-A oil exploration The Trump administration on Thursday announced it would exempt some Arctic oil and gas exploration activities from environmental reviews. © David W. Houseknecht, U.S. Geological Survey via Associated Press The Interior Department issued a notice…The Hill15d agoWhole story →Planetnepa exemption announcement
Foreign Interference: Zohran Mamdani Gives Last-Minute Boost to Brazil's LulaSocialist NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani congratulated Brazil on a new labor law, applauding Lula just days before the presidential election. The post Foreign Interference: Zohran Mamdani Gives Last-Minute Boost to Brazil’s Lula appeared first on Breitbart .Breitbart News Network2d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomybrazil presidential election
Brazil's Lula ramps up federal push against organized crime in Rio ahead of crucial electionBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has unveiled a pilot plan to expand the federal government's role in fighting organized crime in RioBreitbart News Network1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticebrazil election security push
Brazil's Lula and Bolsonaro Tied Heading Into RunoffNew polling shows Senator Flávio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva are tied heading into Sunday's runoff presidential election in Brazil. Bloomberg’s Rodrigo Orinhuela says Lula has been mobilizing voters after Bolsonaro had a good showing in the first round. (Source: Bloomberg)Bloomberg18h agoWhole story →Government
Brazil Election Sees Lula, Bolsonaro Divide Over the Amazon RainforestLula dramatically reduced deforestation that accelerated under Flávio Bolsonaro’s father while also supporting development.Bloomberg8d agoWhole story →Planetbrazil election
VP Harris campaigns for leftist ElFormer US vice president Kamala Harris returns to the campaign trail Tuesday alongside a leftist Michigan Senate candidate, seeking to help Democrats holdBreitbart News Network1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentCulturemichigan senate campaign
