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Why are African countries, others pushing for ‘de-dollarisation’ — trade in currency other than the USD
New Delhi: In an exclusive interview to ThePrint, the South African High Commissioner to India spoke out against the “domination” of the US Dollar (USD) in the world economy. He was not the first to question the USD […]
U.S. green energy shift will need more natural gas, Williams CEO says
Rising demand for electricity generated by wind and solar will create more need for natural gas infrastructure to prevent blackouts, Williams Cos. (NYSE:WMB) CEO Alan Armstrong told the Financial Times in an interview, in comments that contradict […]
Climate activists forcibly dragged from event with Biden energy secretary Jennifer Granholm
A group of climate activists were forcibly removed from an event Monday in eastern Michigan where Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm spoke about the Biden administration’s green energy agenda. Security officers were seen forcing several activists to leave […]
Weak European Industry Is Keeping Gas Demand Depressed
(Bloomberg) — Industrial demand for gas in Europe’s largest nations remains depressed despite lower prices, as an economic slowdown weighs on consumption and customers pivot toward renewable energy. Demand for the fuel in Germany, Italy, […]
Booming population tests Texas grid
Notwithstanding the Texas Legislature’s just-passed measures to prevent brownouts, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas says they could happen this summer before the new legislation takes effect. State Rep. Brooks Landgraf, Sen. Kevin Sparks and […]
Blinken ruffles feathers by stating US ‘does not support Taiwan independence’ after meeting China’s Xi
WASHINGTON – Secretary of State Antony Blinken raised eyebrows Monday, telling reporters the US “does not support Taiwan independence” after meeting in Beijing with officials including Chinese President Xi Jinping. Blinken’s statement ruffled the feathers of many Republicans […]
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