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Beyond the Concrete

Feb. 2, 2025

The Future of AI Data Centers: Balancing Innovation and Computing Costs

In a recent interview with Lyn Alden, a renowned global macro expert, several critical insights were shared about the future of AI data centers, their heavy computing costs, and the broader implications for the energy sector and investment opportuni…

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Jan. 27, 2025

California Doesn't Want to Recycle Plastics

Plastic along the beaches of Santa Monica Bay | California Ocean Protection Council In a recent article, Doomberg discusses ExxonMobil's advanced plastic recycling efforts at their Baytown facility, where discarded materials are transformed into va…

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Jan. 19, 2025

Drilling Ban: A Bold Move or Federal Overreach?

Map of banned drilling areas | Fox News In a striking demonstration of executive power, President Joe Biden recently issued an executive order banning offshore oil and gas drilling across 625 million acres of unleased coastal waters. This sweeping …

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Jan. 12, 2025

Why SMRs Might Not Be the Best Bet for Nuclear Energy

Vogtle 4 - Georgia Power Henry Ford famously said, “Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so long as it is black.” This idea of standardization to reduce costs isn't just for cars; it can work for nuclear power too…

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Jan. 5, 2025

All Aboard the Crazy Train—Why Some "Green" Energy Ideas Need to Stay at the Station

Sometimes, the harebrained schemes that government and corporate bureaucrats dream up make you stop and wonder: are they serious, or is this a satirical performance art piece? The latest chapter in “Taxpayer Dollars Go Off the Rails” com…

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Dec. 29, 2024

Fusion Energy: A Quixotic Project?

Project Announcement in Chesterfield County, VA Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has announced plans to build the world’s first commercial fusion power plant in Chesterfield County, Virginia[1][2]. This project, known as ARC, represents a …

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Dec. 22, 2024

The Resurgence of Coal

In a surprising turn of events, global coal consumption is set to reach unprecedented levels this year, defying previous predictions of a decline. According to Robert Bryce's recent article, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has reported that co…

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Dec. 15, 2024

China Runs The Table

On Monday, the Biden administration issued new restrictions on the export of key semiconductor equipment and software to China. On Tuesday, China retaliated by banning the export to the US of three strategic elements — antimony, gall…

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Dec. 1, 2024

California's Clean Air Initiatives and the Potential Economic Impact on the East Coast

  California's Clean Air Initiatives California has long been at the forefront of environmental regulation, leveraging a unique waiver granted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act. This waiver allows California…

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Nov. 24, 2024

Why Data Centers Need Their Own Onsite Energy Solutions

Burning away data center power (TexasObserver.com) Data centers are the beating heart of our digital lives. From streaming services and virtual meetings to AI-driven recommendations and government operations, data centers quietly power it all. Howe…

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