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This summer's heat is a live stress test for data centers — here's what it's revealing in real time

Almost 80% of global data centers face some form of climate risk, and it could cost developers trillions in the coming decades.

Fortune · Jun 29

America's Nuclear Industry Doesn't Need Cronyism To Thrive

Privately funded nuclear reactors are achieving critical milestones on their own, but the Trump administration wants to prop up a single company.

Reason · Jun 26

US announces $17.5 billion in loans for nuclear power supply chain

The U.S. Department of Energy is offering $17.5 billion in conditional loans to bolster the domestic nuclear supply chain, aiming to accelerate the construction of new large-scale reactors. Seven utilities have already expressed interest in these loans, which will support Westinghouse reactors. This initiative seeks to overcome investment hurdles and…

The Economic Times · Jun 24

Trump expected to announce $700 million in new support for struggling coal industry

President Donald Trump is again seeking to boost the struggling U.S. coal industry

AAP · Jun 4

Trump Cut Nuclear Red Tape. Now His Administration Is Picking Winners.

The Trump administration can build on its success in the nuclear industry by getting out of the way.

Reason · May 29

Grok falls flat in Washington, undercutting SpaceX's AI growth story

SpaceX's AI chatbot Grok faces significant challenges gaining traction within the U.S. government. Federal agencies show a strong preference for competitors like OpenAI and Alphabet. This limited adoption raises questions about SpaceX's ambitious valuation and its projected AI market share. Grok's struggle in the government sector may also impact its…

The Economic Times · May 21

How carbon removal tech is adapting to Trump's energy agenda

The pitch is being reframed to emphasize energy dominance rather than climate change.

Axios · Apr 27

Missing Scientists Mystery Hits Deadline Day as FBI and Four Agencies Must Brief Congress Today

The House Oversight Committee's 27 April deadline forces the FBI, NASA, the Energy Department, and the Pentagon to brief Congress on missing scientists. The Pentagon already states no active probes exist.

International Business Times UK · Apr 27

Trump invokes Cold War law in move to boost energy supply

His use of the Defense Production Act comes amid high gasoline prices during the Iran war.

Axios · Apr 20

Democrats and Republicans Both Want To Regulate AI. They Just Can't Agree on How.

As lawmakers of both major parties hustle to regulate their preferred villains, they're losing sight of the big picture. The possible gains to humanity from AI are enormous.

Reason · Apr 11