Like Putin, Trump is a megalomaniac. In Europe, we can shield ourselves, not look for rational motives | Robert Habeck via US news | The Guardian — I had to deal with energy shock in Germany after Putin invaded Ukraine. The solution now is the same: buy ourselves out of the fossil fuels trap Yes, there are big differences between the war of aggression that Russia has now been waging against Ukraine for four years and the war the US and Israel launched against Iran. The biggest difference: the US is still a democracy. Even a president who considers himself all-powerful is not. From scathing press coverage to anger over high oil prices, fear

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck argues that Europe can protect itself from authoritarian leaders by reducing reliance on fossil fuels, drawing parallel...

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Board passes hydrogen fueling permit rules on first reading despite environmental objections An ordinance to create a building permit process for hydrogen fueling equipment and affirm CEQA findings passed on first reading 9–2 after opponents raised concerns about fossil-derived hydrogen and nitrogen-oxide emissions; Supervisor Fielder voted no and called hydrogen a "Trojan horse for fossil fuel lock in."

The Board of Supervisors just passed a controversial ordinance for hydrogen fueling stations, but dissenting voices warn it could be a dangerous step towards fossil fuel dependence.

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New York's Electrification Goals Face Significant Challenges Amid Rising Costs and Strained Power Supply New York's efforts to electrify its power grid and meet ambitious renewable energy targets are facing significant challenges, including rising electricity costs and strained power supply, due in part to the state's reliance on importing power from neighboring regions. As the state seeks to replace retiring fossil fuel plants with renewables, it must reassess its approach and consider innovative solutions, such as leveraging existing infrastructure for data centers and investing in transportation sector solutions to reduce emissions, in order to balance the need for renewable energy development with system stability and economic viability.

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Mayor Marsh critiques PRPA's dismissal of nuclear power for future energy solutions Mayor Marsh challenges PRPA's stance against nuclear power, advocating for its role in energy needs.

Mayor Marsh is challenging the Platte River Power Authority's dismissal of nuclear energy, sparking a heated debate about the future of sustainable energy in Loveland and beyond.

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