Energy & Environment
Fix the AI electricity ‘crisis’ by unleashing market forces
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is causing an AI power crisis, as the electricity demands of massive AI data centers are straining existing power grids and outpacing the development of new energy sources. This has…
Bill Gates and others are moving away from climate alarmism
In October 2025, Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates made headlines by declaring that "climate change is a serious problem, but it will not be the end of civilization." The admission came in a letter …
Trump’s plan for 30 million barrels of Venezuelan oil doesn’t add up
Since deposing Nicolás Maduro and pledging to "run" his country, President Donald Trump has made it clear the U.S. will take a major role in Venezuela's oil production. Many of the details remain murky, but…
Brickbat: Off the Grid
In 2025, the United Kingdom paid a record cost of nearly £1.5 billion ($2 billion) to keep wind farms from producing more energy than the nation's outdated power grid can handle. When high winds cause turbines to produce…
These companies could use AI to make energy cheaper—if the government lets them
Donald Trump promised on the campaign trail to halve electricity prices within 18 months of taking office. With more than half of that period now elapsed, it seems that the president will fall well short of his goal. In…
The Most Overlooked Holiday Miracle: Abundance
The Christmas season is a time to reflect on what we have, which includes the kind of society that has made countless blessings possible. The warmth, security, and generosity that many Americans experience during the holidays…
House advances SPEED Act to overhaul NEPA and speed up project approvals
Real estate developers, energy companies, and federal agencies could soon see project construction times shrink, thanks to a bill that was just passed by the House of Representatives. On Thursday, the House advanced the…
17 ways politicians can make things cheaper, from food to health care and more
"Affordability" is the hot new policy frame in American politics. Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoralty vowing to slash the cost of living with rent freezes, "free" buses, and city-run grocery…
New discovery could curb plastic pollution by turning waste into fuel
A recent innovation could make it easier to transform plastic waste into usable products. In September 2025, the University of Delaware announced a breakthrough in hydrogenolysis, a chemical reaction that uses hydrogen gas…
Court blocks Trump’s ban on wind power, but other anti-renewable policies remain
President Donald Trump's crusade against renewables was dealt a blow on Monday when a federal judge vacated a January executive order that halted wind energy development on public lands. In May, 17 states and the…
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