Opinion:
¶ “No Place For Science, With Trump’s Mad Growth Obsession” • Among his many gifts to big business, President Trump made it a mission to squash science wherever he can. He has undertaken an effort to demolish federal agency scientific integrity policies, paving the way for new levels of political interference in science, deleting data and cutting budgets. [Monthly Review]
World:
¶ “China Wants Gulf Ceasefire To Hold” • Sun Lei, the deputy permanent representative of China to the UN, said hostilities must cease in the Gulf. Whether the Iran nuclear issue can be properly resolved bears directly on the restoration of peace and stability in the Middle East. It concerns the common interests of the international community. [China Daily]
¶ “Eiffel Tower And Other Paris Landmarks To Close Early As Another Heatwave Hits France” • Paris’ Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum will close early as yet another heatwave grips western Europe. Temperatures of at least 35°C (95°F) are expected across most regions, with highs of up to 39°C (102°F) forecast from Pays de la Loire to Burgundy. [Euronews]
¶ “Waymo Expands Into Germany And Tesla Pumping Up Production While Volkswagen In Crisis” • The auto industry news of the week has to be Volkswagen’s apparent crisis and plan to cut four factories, half of its models, and about 100,000 employees. Both Waymo and Tesla have plans to move into areas that had been Volkswagen’s. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Energy Intelligence Platform Florion Launched To Help South African Businesses In An Era Of Energy Opportunity And Risk” • Florion, a unique South African energy intelligence firm co-founded by Robert Futter, launched in South Africa. Futter brings over twenty years of advisory experience in energy, infrastructure, and project finance. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Cinergy Mobile Power Debuts Smart, Clean Mobile Energy Solutions For South Africa’s Film And Live Events Industries” • With low-cost LFP batteries, South African company Cinergy Mobile Power recently launched smart, diesel-free mobile power solutions, aimed to support the country’s film, television and live outdoor events industries. [CleanTechnica]
US:
¶ “As Gas Plants Rise To Power AI, Renewable Energy Allies Are Fighting For Cleaner Alternatives” • As the explosive energy demand of AI spurs a call for for fossil fuels, renewable energy allies are trying to ensure that massive data centers will use by climate-friendly sources, too. Some data centers use up more energy than a mid-size city. [ABC News]
¶ “Ford’s New EV Needs A Name…What Will It Be?” • Ford has confirmed, affirmed, and re-affirmed that the first EV to roll off its long awaited “Universal Electric Vehicle” platform will be a mid-sized electric pickup truck. The name still remains a closely guarded secret, but a recently dropped hint indicates that Ranchero is in the running. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “US Blade Manufacturer Exits Chapter 11” • US blade maker TPI Composites has completed its financial restructuring and emerged from Chapter 11 under the ownership of Energy Capital Partners. The company’s Iowa and Juarez, Mexico manufacturing businesses will continue to operate under the TPI brand, as will its global field services business. [reNews]
¶ “Kansas Becomes Test Ground For A Radical Nuclear Reactor Design” • An unconventional approach to generating nuclear energy just got one step closer to reality. A prototype reactor canister just arrived at its installation site in Kansas, where it will soon be part of a proof of concept for a unique underground small modular reactor system. [OilPrice.com]
¶ “The Escalating Energy War Between California And The White House” • Over the recent years, California has grown increasingly progressive in its energy policy, shifting away from fossil fuels toward renewable alternatives. It is a trend that is seen as positive by millions of Californians. Donald Trump, however, is not so sure. [OilPrice.com]
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