We can make sure another Chornobyl disaster does not happen, here is how
Al Jazeera English
In war and peace, decentralised renewable energy systems provide a safe and resilient alternative. more…
Frack This: Documentary ‘This Is Not A Drill’ Shows How Brave Trio Stood Up To Power Of Big Oil
Deadline
EXCLUSIVE: For the grassroots activists in a new documentary, confronting Big Oil and environmental racism isn’t an idle pastime. It’s not a drill. It’s a matter of urgency involving the wellbeing of their communities and themselves. The trio of Justin J. Pea… more…
Michigan wins key legal battle over Line 5 pipeline
Grist
Michigan’s decades-long fight to shut down the Line 5 pipeline will be heard in state court after the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the dispute belongs there, clearing the way for judges to weigh whether the aging oil pipeline can continue crossin… more…
Iran War: Narrative Dissolution as Ceasefire Continues Except in Lebanon
Nakedcapitalism.com
A western media distracted by Saturday night's alleged attack on Trump is letting the Iran War narrative dissolve into several related streams as the ceasefire continues, except in Lebanon and the high seas. more…
A Self-Imposed Energy Crisis Looms In California
Forbes
University researchers warn that decades of anti-oil and gas policy decisions by the state government are combining to create a looming energy crisis in California. more…
What Hormuz Whiplash Means For Markets
Forbes
Daily changes in the status of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are having grave impacts, more in volatility and uncertainty beyond anything else. more…
Kinder Morgan Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) executives pointed to an unusually strong start to 2026 and an improving long-term demand outlook for U.S. natural gas during the... more…
5 Virtually Unknown Passive Income Stocks With 6% and Higher Dividends
24/7 Wall St.
Investors love dividend stocks because they provide dependable passive income streams and an excellent opportunity for solid total return. Total return... more…
Is YPF Sociedad Anónima (YPF) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
Yahoo Entertainment
Is YPF a good stock to buy? We came across a bullish thesis on YPF Sociedad Anónima on Danny’s Substack by Danny Green. In this article, we will summarize... more…
Wie China sich gegen einen Ölausfall wappnete
Nachdenkseiten.de
Die andauernde Sperrung der Straße von Hormus führt zu einem erheblichen Ausfall von Öl- und Gaslieferungen und fügt der Weltwirtschaft damit großen Schaden zu. Doch wie sieht es in China aus? Ist das industrielle Schwergewicht durch ausbleibende Erdölimporte… more…
Transcript: Chevron CEO Mike Wirth on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
CBS News
The following is the transcript of the interview with Chevron CEO Mike Wirth that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026. more…
Trump faces three tough choices on Iran war after dramatically canceling peace talks and rejecting last-minute offer... as he claims Iran's oil pipelines will EXPLODE in just days
Dailymail.com
Donald Trump has three challenging choices to ponder over before deciding his next move with Iran. He also claims the country's oil pipelines will erupt in just days. more…
America’s energy fortress: How gas and renewables shield consumers amid Middle East turmoil
Naturalnews.com
A domestic boom in natural gas and renewable energy has insulated the U.S. economy from severe price shocks caused by a 2026 Middle East conflict that disrupted global energy supplies, including a major LNG export halt. The shale revolution made the U.S. the … more…
Will the Iran war end supremacy of Strait of Hormuz?
DW (English)
The conflict has brutally exposed the energy market's Achilles heel. While global powers China, India and the EU push renewables, Gulf leaders are advancing plans for new bypass pipelines to safeguard their oil empires. more…
Turkey Proposes Alternative Energy Corridor as Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Expose Global Vulnerabilities
Globalresearch.ca
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the disruptive effects on global energy supplies caused by the U.S.-Israel-Iran war is bigger than the oil shocks of the 1970s and the 2022 loss of Russian pipeline gas.
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Will the Iran war end Strait of Hormuz oil supremacy?
DW (English)
The conflict has brutally exposed the energy market's Achilles' heel. While global powers China, India and the EU push renewables, Gulf leaders are advancing plans for new bypass pipelines to safeguard their oil empires. more…
Leftists Fake Tears About High Energy Prices, But Ignore the Foreign-Funded Lawfare
Wattsupwiththat.com
There’s an invisible hand reaching into America’s pocket every time we fill up at the pump or pay that electric bill, and it doesn’t come through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Select Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #688
Wattsupwiththat.com
“The ignorant person affirms, the scientist doubts, the wise person reflects.” — Aristotle
The post Select Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #688 appeared first on Watts Up With That?. more…
Blackstone Inc. Q1 2026 Earnings Call Summary
Moby.co
Moby summary of Blackstone Inc.'s Q1 2026 earnings call more…
Could the Strait of Malacca be the next global flashpoint?
The Conversation Africa
South-east Asia is becoming more explicitly tied into great-power competition, and the Strait of Malacca is at the centre of it. more…
China shipped a record 68 GW of solar in March – here’s why it matters
Electrek
China’s solar exports surged to unprecedented levels in March as a global energy shock is pushing countries to rapidly pivot away from fossil fuels.
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Escaping the Hormuz Trap
Foreign Policy
The 70-year history of oil transit crises suggests engineering will prove more effective than diplomacy. more…
B.C. energy minister says northern route for proposed oil pipeline not realistic
CBC News
B.C.'s energy minister says that a northern route for an oil pipeline from Alberta, which was recently proposed as part of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed with Ottawa, is simply not realistic. more…
Federal Power Meets California Resistance in Santa Ynez Oil Restart Battle
Legalinsurrection.com
President Trump issued a Defense Product Act-based executive order to get oil flowing again off the California coast. State judge basically ruled a previous California court injunction against offshore oil drilling superseded that EO.
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Interlinked
Substack.com
Toto’s “Africa” and Vladimir Nabokov’s Pale Fire. more…
Kinder Morgan Raises Dividend
Rigzone
Kinder Morgan reported a 39 percent year-on-year increase to $1.06 billion in adjusted net profit for the first quarter and declared $0.2975 in dividend per share, up 2 percent from the same three-month period last year. more…
China’s top diplomat meets leader of Myanmar's military-backed government on regional tour
Abcnews.com
China’s top diplomat has visited Myanmar’s capital and met with the leader of its military-backed government as Beijing deepens regional ties more…
DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 25th April 2026
Iasbaba.com
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The post DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 25th April 2026 appeared first on IASbaba. more…
California deploys new way to get gas into struggling state — not used for over 100 years
New York Post
An old method of receiving oil is coming back to California. more…
New mega-pipeline to open fuel floodgates for gas-starved California
New York Post
California drivers could be seeing lower gas prices once a new mega-pipeline project comes online, flooding the state with the much needed black gold. more…
Keep drilling for common sense on California oil
New York Post
California — once the regional global leader in oil production — needs more homegrown energy, more oil supply to meet in-state demand, and more oil drilling. Not less. more…
Energy security to drive multi-year capex cycle in India: 360 ONE
BusinessLine
The brokerage said the policy lens has shifted from affordability and decarbonisation to resilience, reliability and reduced import dependence, creating opportunities across the entire energy value chain more…
Iran too holds key 'cards', says Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf
The Times of India
Iran's Parliament Speaker MB Ghalibaf cryptically stated Iran holds leverage over US oil demand, equating supply and demand through a mathematical equation. He suggested disruptions to key shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz could significantly impact U… more…
Qatar Industrial Insulation Materials Industry Report 2025-2030: Doha Insulation Materials, Qatar Insulation Co, and Gulf Insulation Group Dominate
GlobeNewswire
Key market opportunities in the Qatar Industrial Insulation Materials Market include expansion in the oil and gas sector, demanding advanced insulation for infrastructure upgrades, and technological advancements in insulation materials like aerogels, which of… more…
Kinder Morgan Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Financial Post
Substantial financial outperformance in the quarter Earnings per share (EPS) 38% greater than 2025; Adjusted EPS up 41% HOUSTON — Kinder Morgan, Inc.’s (NYSE: KMI) board of directors today approved a cash dividend of $0.2975 per share for the first quarter ($… more…
Gulf states in limbo as US-Iran crisis drags on
Digital Journal
After weathering unprecedented attacks from Iran, the wealthy Gulf states are now stuck between war and peace as talks stall and the vital Strait of Hormuz remains all but closed — threatening economic recovery. Iran has hit Gulf energy exports with its Strai… more…
Canada Launches Sovereign Wealth Fund for Major Projects
Financial Post
Canada will create its first sovereign wealth fund to provide financing for large infrastructure projects, Prime Minister Mark Carney said. more…
Singapore Says Trade Through Malacca Strait Must Remain Free
Financial Post
Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said passage through the straits of Malacca and Singapore, a key trade chokepoint brought into focus by the war in Iran, must remain free for all and that the city-state won’t support any efforts to restrict it. more…
BUREAU VERITAS - A steady organic revenue growth in the first quarter 2026; An evolving macro-environment and a transitioning portfolio mix; Updated 2026 outlook
GlobeNewswire
PRESS RELEASE Courbevoie, France – April 22, 2026 A steady organic revenue growth in the first quarter 2026; An evolving macro-environment and a... more…
Alberta Energy Regulator orders MAGA Energy to suspend operations over ‘failure to meet its commitments’
CBC News
The Alberta Energy Regulator has ordered oil and gas firm MAGA Energy Ltd. to suspend its operations over unresolved environmental concerns and non-compliance issues, including unpaid taxes. more…
Is it time to restart offshore oil exploration in Ireland?
RTE
Before a ban on oil and gas extraction was introduced in 2021, 161 wells were drilled in Irish waters with four commercial gas discoveries, but none of oil more…
Global fossil power generation fell after the Hormuz closure due to solar and wind growth
Freerepublic.com
Global power generation from fossil fuels fell in the first month since the start of the Hormuz closure, with the fall in gas-fired generation offset by large increases in solar and wind power, rather than coal. The power generation dataset prepared for this … more…
New mega-pipeline to open fuel floodgates for gas-starved California
Freerepublic.com
California drivers could be seeing lower gas prices once a new mega-pipeline project reaches completion, flooding the state with the much needed black gold. In a recent joint announcement, Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan, Inc. said its Western Gateway Pipeline … more…
AI Designs Thermoelectric Generators 10,000 Times Faster Than We Can
Ieee.org
Waste heat is everywhere: car engines, industrial machinery, kitchen appliances—even your own body. Some of that lost energy can be converted into electricity using thermoelectric generators: compact, solid-state devices that produce power directly from tempe… more…
How California caused its own energy crisis
New York Post
Blaming global forces for California’s high gas prices may be convenient — but it misses the point. more…
Gulf states in limbo as US-Iran crisis drags on
The Times of India
Gulf nations grapple with war and peace as Iran's Strait of Hormuz blockade cripples energy exports. Infrastructure damage requires extensive repairs. Stalled talks threaten economic recovery and diversification ambitions. Analysts warn of Gulf states stru… more…
Oil exporters scramble for routes beyond Hormuz — but options are constrained
CNBC
Gulf oil and gas producers are scrambling to explore alternative routes to get their energy exports out of the Middle East. more…
Structural Gas Demand Destruction Threatens Global LNG Market
OilPrice.com
The impact of the war in the Middle East could lead to structural demand destruction on the world’s natural gas markets, the head of the Gas Exporting Countries’ Forum warned in the latest sign of the far-reaching impacts of the hostilities between the United… more…
California’s First Gasoline Pipeline Moving Forward
OilPrice.com
A reprieve from high gasoline prices in California is in the works — though it won’t please everyone in a state that has vilified Big Oil.On Monday, Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) and Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) announced they have secured enough long-term shipper commi… more…
Qatar LNG Disruption Triggers Power Crisis in Pakistan
OilPrice.com
Pakistan has been at the center of media coverage of the Middle East war as the country that took up the initiative to moderate peace talks. It also happens to be the country arguably most hurt by the war without being directly involved in the hostilities. Pa… more…
The Strait of Hormuz May Reopen, But the System Has Already Broken
OilPrice.com
The market will panic when the Strait of Hormuz closes. When it reopens, policymakers will all feel relieved. At present, we are all witnessing this in real time, but reality is definitely the opposite. The latest data coming out in April 2026 should put an e… more…
Iran War Reveals Big Weakness In America’s Energy Armor
The Daily Caller
What the U.S. needs is an all-of-the-above energy strategy that emphasizes domestic production. more…
DAVID BLACKMON: Trump DPA Orders Shift Energy Dominance Agenda Into High Gear
The Daily Caller
President Donald Trump has not been shy about wielding his executive power to boost domestic energy production and infrastructure throughout his second more…
On the Brink of Global Recession
The Atlantic
The economist Adam Posen on the effect of the war in Iran on the world’s economy and the darkening economic outlook for the United States. Plus: A shifting partisan balance of power and Ask Not: The Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed, by Maureen Callahan. more…
UK Energy Sec Says North Sea Is an 'Important Resource'
Rigzone
'I do not agree with those who say we should 'turn off the taps' overnight', UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said. more…
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Triggers Oil Price Surge as Iran Fires on Ships Amid US Blockade
Ibtimes.com.au
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz ground nearly to a halt Wednesday as Iran fired on commercial vessels and seized others, escalating tensions with the United States and sending world oil prices sharply higher amid fe… more…
Trump’s Operation Epic Fury humiliated the experts and redrew the Middle East
Fox News
Operation Epic Fury reshapes the Middle East as dire predictions about China, Iran's proxies, and soaring energy prices fail to come to pass so far. more…
California's jet fuel stockpile hits two-year low, putting 'black cloud' over summer travel
Arcamax.com
As the war in Iran strangles the flow of oil around the globe, California's jet fuel reservoirs are running low. more…
The Next Shift: The Fall of Industry and the Rise of Health Care in Rust Belt America
9780674259836 - DOKUMEN.PUB
Dokumen.pub
The Next Shift: The Fall of Industry and the Rise of Health Care in Rust Belt America
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SRI LANKA: Silent shift from Sovereign Control to India-Centric System Dependence
Sinhalanet.net
Sri Lanka is not being taken over by force. No foreign troops. No invasion. No declaration of surrender. What is happening is far more dangerous. History has shown us that sovereignty was not lost in the battlefield. The 1815 Kandyan … more…