Nissan is reducing its workforce and closing several plants.
Nissan announced on Tuesday that it will significantly reduce its workforce and decrease production at its factory, a decision influenced by the results of the recently concluded fiscal year. The Japanese automaker has stated its intention to cut its total workforce by 20,000 employees between fiscal years 2024 and 2027, which includes the earlier plan […]
Texas Legislation Would Mandate Backup Gas and Coal for Solar Power Plants
A recent Texas legislative bill has raised eyebrows by mandating that solar power plants maintain energy supply during nighttime. The Texas Senate approved State Bill SB 715 this week. If enacted, renewable energy providers would generally be required to secure backup power from coal or gas sources. Reports indicate this could impact households across Texas. […]
Texas Senate approves legislation mandating solar plants to supply electricity during the night.
On Thursday, a bill sponsored by a Texas senator was approved, which could lead to increased costs and potential blackouts due to its provisions. Should it pass the House, State Bill 715 would require existing renewable energy projects to obtain backup power primarily from coal or gas facilities. This is particularly relevant for solar energy […]
Israeli Airstrike Closes Yemen Airport and Power Plants in Ongoing Retaliatory Actions Against Houthis
On May 6, 2025, Israeli military forces caused extensive damage to Yemen’s international airport and multiple power plants following a wave of airstrikes in the capital, according to various reports. The airstrike led to clouds of smoke and debris at Sanaa International Airport, leading to a complete evacuation of the area. IDF spokesman Avichay Adraee […]
Trump pushes plan to take over Ukraine’s nuclear plants as ceasefire talks renew
US officials preparing for a meeting with Russian delegation on Saudi Arabia on Sunday have been raised questions about how the Trump administration can extend a preliminary ceasefire in Moscow. This week, Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to temporarily suspend strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, including the Zaporidia nuclear power plant, Europe's largest nuclear […]
Trump-Putin Ukraine Talk on Tuesday, Dividing ‘Land, Power Plants’
President Donald Trump confirmed that he plans to hold Ukrainian war peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin this Tuesday, saying the land and power plants are one of the items on what Ukraine will look like after the war. Negotiations on the future of the Ukrainian war continue behind closed doors between the United […]
VA Cancels $56,000 Contract to Water 8 Potted Plants
The U.S. Veterans Affairs Administration (VA) has announced a $56,000 contract that paid “plant contractors” eight decorative potted plants to water and cancelled them. “The VA cancelled its five-year, $56,000 contract for five years, over ~8 years. Doge, led by Elon Musk, said on the X-Post Thursday night: “The contract will be cancelled and Doge […]
Eli Lilly plans to invest $27B to build four new US plants
Eli Lily said Wednesday that she would invest $27 billion to build four new manufacturing plants in the United States as she puts drugs on the threat of her drug import obligations from the Trump administration. The Indianapolis-based company said three of its planned facilities will focus on producing active pharmaceutical ingredients for its medication, […]
Eli Lilly to spend up to $27 billion in new domestic plants amid Trump tariff threat
Drugmaker Eli Lily is planning to invest up to $27 billion to build four new drug manufacturing sites in the United States, the company announced Wednesday. The company said that three future US sites will focus on the production of active drugs. The fourth place focuses on injectable therapy. Lily said the site has not […]
Chernobyl plant’s protective shell hit by Russian drone, Zelenskyy says damage ‘significant’
The suspect's drone struck a protective shell covering Ukraine's Chernobyl nuclear power plant early on Friday, with Ukrainian President Voldymir Zelensky pointing to Russia. The International Atomic Energy Agency reported overnight on Thursday at X, the IAEA team at the Chornobyl site heard an explosion from the new safe confinement. The site protected the relics […]