California\’s Wildfire Emissions Top Its Power Plants, but Go Uncounted

This exclusion stems from a technicality known as the \”fast carbon cycle,\” which assumes forests will quickly reabsorb the released carbon. However, with longer fire seasons and degraded ecosystems, this assumption is increasingly unreliable, potentially masking the true scale of California\’s climate impact. The problem is compounded by decades of horrific land management practices that […]

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CA Outsources Energy Policy, AGAIN!

Daily Standup Top Stories Stargate Advances with 4.5 GW Partnership with Oracle July 22, 2025 Clark Savage In a landmark move that underscores the escalating energy demands of artificial intelligence, OpenAI has announced a partnership with Oracle to develop an additional 4.5 gigawatts (GW) of data center capacity for its Stargate AI […] California Oversteps Its Borders: […]

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If Alberta Referendum to Become the 51st State Gains Traction, What Would the Financial Reality Look Like?

In the heart of Canada\’s oil country, a provocative idea is simmering: What if Alberta, the powerhouse of North American energy production, held a referendum to secede from Canada and join the United States as the 51st state? Recent developments, including Alberta\’s new referendum rules that lower the threshold for citizen-initiated votes, have fueled speculation […]

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Another Death Blow to Clean Energy

Daily Standup Top Stories Which Energy Markets are Moving July 20, 2025 Clark Savage As we navigate through July 2025, the global energy landscape continues to evolve amid economic uncertainties, policy shifts, and fluctuating demand. From traditional fossil fuels to emerging renewables, various sectors are experiencing notable movements—some upward, […] EQT Calls on Congress to Slash Gas […]

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For the 18th time, Sanctions Don’t Work!

Daily Standup Top Stories Natural Gas Has Achieved Dominance and Is No Longer a Bridge Fuel July 20, 2025 Clark Savage In the evolving global energy landscape, natural gas has undergone a profound transformation. Once positioned as a mere “bridge fuel” to facilitate the shift from coal to renewables, it is now recognized as a cornerstone […] […]

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Trump Interior Department Moves to Dismantle \’Regulatory Favoritism\’ for Wind, Solar Projects

In a significant policy reversal, the Trump administration\’s Department of the Interior (DOI) announced new measures to eliminate what it calls \”regulatory favoritism\” toward wind and solar energy projects. This initiative includes an enhanced oversight process for approvals and the termination of fee discounts, signaling a broader effort to level the playing field for traditional […]

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