As the confetti from the 2024 U.S. election settles and President-elect Donald Trump’s “drill, baby, drill” mantra echoes across the heartland, the United Nations’ annual climate circus—better known as the Conferences of the Parties (COPs)—limps […]
In a move that underscores the relentless squeeze on California’s fossil fuel industry, Valero Energy has confirmed it will proceed with shutting down its Benicia refinery by April 2026, despite last-ditch negotiations with state officials. […]
Podcast with Mike Umbro, and David Blackmon This was a fun podcast featuring Mike Umbro of Californians for Energy and Science, along with David Blackmon of the Energy Impacts podcast. We covered some critical points about the total […]
California Governor Gavin Newsom has long positioned himself as a climate warrior, pushing aggressive policies to phase out fossil fuels in the Golden State. From banning new fracking permits to imposing setbacks on drilling near […]
How does Warren Buffett’s being right about wind fit into the potential collapse of the Chinese market? Well, the West has just offloaded all of its manufacturing to China over the last 30 years, and […]
Daily Standup Top Stories Warren Buffett Was Right About Wind Energy, and You Should Not Invest in It Without Tax Breaks and Subsidies September 20, 2025 Clark Savage In the world of renewable energy, few voices […]
In a reversal that underscores California’s mounting fiscal pressures, Governor Gavin Newsom announced on September 19, 2025, that the state will not backfill the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicle (EV) buyers, which is […]
In a surprising turn of events, California officials are scrambling to secure a buyer for Valero Energy’s Benicia refinery, slated for closure in April 2026, according to three anonymous sources familiar with the matter. This […]
In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stuart Turley, along with industry experts Doomberg,Mike Umbro, and David Blackmon It discusses the ongoing energy and political crisis in California, with a particular focus on the state’s […]
ENB Pub Note: This article from RedState is an excellent introduction to my podcast with Mike Umbro and Ronald Stien on this issue. California is now considered a National security risk in the United States […]
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