The Acid Age: Chokepoint behind the AI power surge
Nobody can order a smelter to make more of its own exhaust, and the exhaust just became the thing everyone needs
Nobody can order a smelter to make more of its own exhaust, and the exhaust just became the thing everyone needs
Soaring temperatures are forcing drastic measures in Europe, where heatwaves are straining an economy under pressure from higher energy prices due to the Iran war.
China has published a new five-year plan for coal, the latest in a slew of important policy documents for the country’s energy transition.
Data centers face growing local opposition as states impose moratoriums on hyperscale projects and grid connections. Communities can negotiate deals for tax revenue and jobs.
By almost any measure, the world should be suffering a far more severe energy crisis.
The ongoing disruption of oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz has caused a substantial decline in China's crude oil imports.