Fossil fuels account for 86% of the world’s energy even with record levels of renewables.
The global appetite for energy is set to hit unprecedented levels by 2025. A recent report suggests that even though renewable energy sources are on the rise, fossil fuels will still dominate the energy landscape. This comes at a time when President Trump is advocating for a boost in U.S. oil and gas production, claiming […]
Gabriel Vasquez’s previous comments on reducing fossil fuels come back to light in the election.
Democratic lawmakers in New Mexico, who once pushed for the state to cut ties with energy production—a sector that makes up nearly a third of its general fund—are now endorsing a comprehensive energy strategy. Representative Gabriel Vázquez mentioned in an interview back in 2021, “To really reduce the impacts of climate change, we have to […]
Fossil fuels drive the AI surge: Microsoft and Chevron join forces on large Texas energy initiative
Microsoft and Chevron Team Up for Texas Data Center A prominent tech company has revealed plans to establish a presence in Texas through a collaboration with the state’s energy heavyweight. Chevron announced on Monday its partnership with Microsoft to construct a new data center campus in Texas, dubbed “Project Kilby.” The venture is anticipated to […]
Gus the T. rex may fetch as much as $30 million at the NYC auction: ‘183 fossil bone pieces’
Tyrannosaurus Rex Gus Sold at Auction A Tyrannosaurus rex named Gus has set a new record at auction, fetching the highest price ever for a dinosaur. Regarded as one of the most complete T. rex specimens found, its sale at Sotheby’s New York is anticipated to reach between $20 million and $30 million. The fossil […]
Amsterdam prohibits all outdoor advertisements for meat and fossil fuels, report says.
Amsterdam Bans Public Ads for Meat and Fossil Fuels Amsterdam has made headlines as the first capital in the world to prohibit public service advertisements related to meat and fossil fuels. This change means that ads for burgers, petrol cars, and airlines have vanished from local billboards, tram stops, and subway stations. Since May 1, […]
Taxpayer-funded Ivanpah solar facility harms birds and uses fossil fuels
Concerns Surrounding Ivanpah Solar Farm in California More than ten years after its launch, California’s Ivanpah Solar Farm, supported by taxpayer money, raises questions about its environmental impact. While designed as a “clean energy” solution, it continues to produce fossil fuel emissions and has a significant toll on local bird populations. Situated in the Mojave […]
Researchers find that the oldest ‘octopus’ fossil is actually a different creature from 300 million years ago.
More than two decades after a fossil was designated as the oldest known octopus, new findings suggest that it might not be an octopus at all. Recent studies published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B indicate that the fossil, named Paulsepia mazonensis, which dates back 300 million years and was uncovered in […]
Trump Administration Cancels Offshore Project for Fossil Fuel Development
Offshore Wind Project Canceled by U.S. Interior Secretary The U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Doug Burgum, has announced the cancellation of an offshore wind project initiated during the Biden administration. This decision aims to shift focus and investment back to fossil fuel development within the country. Burgum made this announcement at a press conference on […]
Fossil Fuels Work to Keep America Comfortable This International Clean Energy Day
Winter Storms and Clean Energy Efforts Fossil fuels account for a significant share of electricity in the U.S. As Winter Storm Fern continued to impact large parts of the country on Monday, it coincided with the United Nations’ International Day of Clean Energy. This day, established in 2023, was recognized by the United Nations General […]
New energy plan requires NYS to revert to fossil fuels, but green regulations stay in place
They tend to stick to green even when the signals aren’t so great. Governor Kathy Hochul’s commitment to fossil fuels has strengthened after a notable state commission endorsed an “all of the above” strategy for energy in New York. However, this plan seems to continue paying lip service to expensive environmental initiatives. This initiative from […]