Nov 16, 2024
Trump Nominates Chris Wright as Secretary of Energy
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, as the next Secretary of Energy, signaling a shift toward increased fossil fuel production.
President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Chris Wright, the CEO of Liberty Energy, for the position of Secretary of Energy. Wright, known for his strong advocacy of hydraulic fracturing and skepticism toward climate change initiatives, is expected to support policies that enhance fossil fuel production and reduce green energy regulations. His nomination marks a significant departure from the renewable energy focus of the previous administration under Jennifer Granholm. Read more.
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Sep 8, 2025
Musk Corrects Energy Department After It Calls Wind and Solar "Worthless" Without Batteries
The U.S. Department of Energy tweeted that wind and solar infrastructure is "essentially worthless when it is dark outside, and the wind is not blowing," prompting Elon Musk to respond with "Um… hello?" and remind them that battery storage systems exist.
Aug 11, 2025
Airline industry struggles to scale sustainable aviation fuel as flagship refinery shuts down and most projects stall.
A Reuters investigation reveals that only a fraction of the 165 sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects announced over the past decade have materialized, with World Energy’s flagship SAF refinery in California closing, underscoring systemic challenges that leave airlines far from meeting climate targets.