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Joe Battenfeld: Origins of COVID the latest 'conspiracy theory' proved right

A report that the COVID-19 virus leaked from a lab in China is the latest former right wing “conspiracy theory” that’s gaining traction and undermining trust in government.

Boston Herald

FBI chief confirms Covid-19 originated from lab incident in Wuhan

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray on Wednesday (local time) confirmed that the Covid-19 pandemic originated from a lab incident in Wuhan, China. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Hasan Minhaj on Covid lab leak report: ‘How can you conclude with low confidence?’

Late-night hosts discuss the energy department’s Covid lab leak report and new evidence that Fox News anchors knowingly lied

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U.S. Energy Department Endorses Lab Leak Theory of COVID-19's Origins

The push to label the lab leak thesis a racist conspiracy theory now looks even more foolish.

Reason

'Accidental exposure' to Covid-19 from Wuhan lab likely source of the global pandemic, US report says

Officials had previously dismissed a leak from the virus lab in the Chinese city as the origin of coronavirus

Nottingham Post

COVID-19 ‘likely’ came from lab leak – US intelligence

US authorities say the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic most likely leaked out of a Chinese research laboratory.

The New Daily

Covid most likely DID leak from Wuhan virus lab causing pandemic, US report says

A US government agency has concluded that Covid-19 was likely leaked from a virus lab in Wuhan after the FBI previously came out in support of the once-widely dismissed theory

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US energy department now believes Covid may have been result of a lab leak, report claims

US government agencies remain divided on the controversial ‘lab leak’ theory, with two in favour and five against

The Independent UK

Energy Department believes lab leak was most likely the source of COVID, report says

A laboratory leak was the most likely origin of the COVID-19 virus, according to findings by the U.S. Energy Department, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Tribune News Service

What is carbon capture and storage? Where is it happening in the US?

Carbon capture is getting increasing attention as a part of the nation’s long-term climate goals. New Energy Department data identifies 58 active projects across the US

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US to sell 26 million more barrels from strategic oil reserve

The Biden administration plans to sell more crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, fulfilling budget directives mandated years ago that it had sought to stop as oil prices have stabilized.

Tribune News Service

Battery recycling firm wins $2B loan from Energy Department

A Nevada company that recycles batteries for electric vehicles has won a $2 billion green energy loan from the Biden administration

The Independent UK

Attacks on US power grids rose to all-time high in 2022

Attacks on U.S. power grids rose to an all-time high last year, further straining the sprawling and aging network.

Tribune News Service

At 'fun' House Science, Lucas sees CHIPS aid as potential model for AI, quantum computing - Roll Call

Rep. Lucas, the House Science chair, says success with funding for semiconductors could mean big investments for AI, quantum computing.

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With EV batteries in demand, some in GOP say 'no' to China - Roll Call

As Americans snap up electric cars, some Republicans take a tough-on-China stance even for projects that would create jobs for Americans.

Tribune News Service

House GOP aims to tie oil reserve sales to public land drilling

WASHINGTON — The House on Wednesday may begin consideration of a bill that would alter the president’s authority to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. President Joe Biden has said he would veto it.

Roll Call

House GOP aims to tie oil reserve sales to public land drilling - Roll Call

The House is expected to consider legislation that would limit sales from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

The Independent UK

Biden’s next climate hurdle: enticing Americans to buy green

President Joe Biden persuaded Democrats in Congress to provide hundreds of billions of dollars to fight climate change

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The Independent UK

Lithium miner cited for violating endangered flower habitat

Five days after the U.S. Energy Department announced a $700 million conditional loan to an Australian company for a lithium mine in Nevada, federal land managers cited the developer for trespassing within the habitat of an endangered wildflower

Tribune News Service

ERCOT gets emergency clearance to bypass emissions standards for freezing temps

DALLAS — ERCOT sought emergency approval from the federal government to bypass emission standards if necessary to keep electricity flowing after state officials’ repeated declarations the the power grid was “ready and reliable” for days of bone-chilling temperatures and dangerous windchills.

Tribune News Service

US declares Texas grid emergency in arctic blast

The U.S. Energy Department declared a power emergency in Texas, citing a shortage of electricity as an arctic winter blast causes power plants to fail.

Tribune News Service

US vacates 1954 security decision for ‘father of the atomic bomb' J. Robert Oppenheimer

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Energy Department on Friday vacated a decision made in 1954 to revoke the security clearance of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the “father of the atomic bomb.”

The Independent UK

US buying 3M barrels of oil to start replenishing reserves

The Biden administration says the U.S. is buying 3 million barrels of oil to begin to replenish U.S. strategic reserves that officials drained earlier this year to fight inflation

The Independent UK

Feds offer $1B to keep California's last nuclear plant open

The Biden administration has announced preliminary approval to spend up to $1.1 billion to help keep California’s last operating nuclear power plant running

Tribune News Service

Fighting at Ukraine nuclear plant highlights risks of US export policies

WASHINGTON — Russia’s seizure earlier this year of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear energy facility is shining a new light on the safety and security risks of the atomic export polices of the United States and other technologically advanced countries.

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