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What is the Strait of Hormuz, and why does its closure matter so much to the global economy?

Ilene — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:11:51 +0000

Related News: Iran war live updates: Trump says U.S. to offer insurance for Gulf shipping and escort tankers President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. to provide risk insurance for Gulf maritime trade and said the Navy will escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary. What is the Strait of Hormuz, and why does its closure matter so […]

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Iran’s targeting of airport, ports and hotels in reaction to US strikes has forced Gulf nations onto front lines of a war –

Ilene — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:18:25 +0000

Iran’s targeting of airport, ports and hotels in reaction to US strikes has forced Gulf nations onto front lines of a war they want no part in By Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Rice University Washington’s allies in the Persian Gulf have found themselves in a position they have long sought to avoid: on the front […]

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‘Destruction is not the same as political success’: US bombing of Iran shows little evidence of endgame strategy

Ilene — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:10:38 +0000

‘Destruction is not the same as political success’: US bombing of Iran shows little evidence of endgame strategy By Farah N. Jan, University of Pennsylvania Shortly after the opening salvo of U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran on Feb. 28, 2026 – with missiles targeting cities across the country, some of which killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah […]

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AI’s growing appetite for power is putting Pennsylvania’s aging electricity grid to the test

Ilene — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:01:53 +0000

AI’s growing appetite for power is putting Pennsylvania’s aging electricity grid to the test Shixiang (Woody) Zhu, Carnegie Mellon University The rapid growth of data centers that support artificial intelligence is reshaping how electricity systems operate across the United States. Pennsylvania is emerging as a key location in this shift, particularly around Pittsburgh. Access […]

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Why big oil is not interested in Venezuela

Ilene — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:21:14 +0000

Why big oil is not interested in Venezuela By Damian Tobin, University College Cork After the US captured Venezuela’s president at the start of 2026, Donald Trump promised to “unleash” the country’s oil supply. He wanted companies to invest US$100 billion (£74 billion) to get hold of it. Big oil though, seems less than keen […]

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Trump’s EPA decides climate change doesn’t endanger public health – the evidence says otherwise

Ilene — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:01:41 +0000

Trump’s EPA decides climate change doesn’t endanger public health – the evidence says otherwise By Jonathan Levy, Boston University; Howard Frumkin, University of Washington; Jonathan Patz, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Vijay Limaye, University of Wisconsin-Madison The Trump administration took a major step in its efforts to unravel America’s climate policies on Feb. 12, 2026, […]

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Trump just killed the EPA’s ability to fight climate change. It may backfire.

Ilene — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 03:32:15 +0000

Trump just killed the EPA’s ability to fight climate change. It may backfire. The EPA’s repeal of the “endangerment finding” could threaten automakers and oil companies — if it survives in court. By Jake Bittle, Grist “This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.” President Donald Trump’s approach to […]

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Data centers are scrambling to power the AI boom with natural gas

Ilene — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 02:25:13 +0000

Data centers are scrambling to power the AI boom with natural gas As tech giants find creative ways to generate electricity, they’re building a glut of new fossil fuel projects. By Naveena Sadasivam & Jake Bittle, Grist “This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.” Boom Supersonic wants to build the […]

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America lost $35 billion in clean energy projects last year — thanks to Trump

Ilene — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 03:52:01 +0000

For more than a decade, the clean energy economy has been on a steep growth trajectory. Companies have poured billions of dollars into battery …

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ConocoPhillips CEO sends strong message on Venezuela oil future

Ilene — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:57:37 +0000

The CEO offered a frank take on what it will take for it to drill in Venezuela. With 30 years of Wall Street experience, Co-Editor-in-Chief Todd …

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