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Communities Question Energy Projects, Landfill ExpansionEnvironment — 5dCarbon-capture projects are advancing in Alberta, Texas and Alabama, including a proposed 650-kilometer pipeline and storage hub in Alberta and a gas-fired power plant with carbon capture near Bucks, Alabama. Nearby residents and Indigenous communities are seeking more information and raising concerns about environmental risks, health, water, wildlife and community impacts, even as Texas prepares to launch a major underground storage project.

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Siemens Says Nvidia Partnership Plans Unchanged — 3dSiemens CEO Roland Busch says the company’s joint industrial AI projects with Nvidia will continue regardless of decisions about CEO Jensen Huang, emphasizing that the partnership depends on teams at both companies rather than one leader. The collaboration includes developing AI-powered manufacturing and digital-twin technologies.

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Jared Kim If the partnership holds up without depending on Huang, it should help both companies deliver on those industrial AI goals.

Fangraphs projections set cautious 2027 bar for Braves and MarlinsSports — Nov 5, 2026Early 2027 outlooks see the Braves’ key players facing varied projections, while fantasy rankings emphasize upside. The Marlins sit 21st in an early power ranking after an 80-win season, with Sandy Alcantara’s return helping their outlook but roster and bullpen upgrades still needed.

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Senate Advances Sweeping Energy Permitting Bill — 5dThe Senate advanced bipartisan legislation to speed permitting for clean- and fossil-fuel energy projects and require data centers to pay for their power, as supporters say it could ease energy delays and costs. Environmental groups warn the measure could weaken safeguards and lock in fossil-fuel development, leaving its prospects uncertain despite bipartisan backing.

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Marcus Bell This bill should cut red tape so data centers and new power plants get built faster without endless lawsuits holding everything up.

EIA sees US oil output and power demand both hitting recordsBusiness — 4dThe EIA expects U.S. crude oil production to set a fourth straight annual record in 2026, rising to 13.9 million barrels per day and 14.3 million in 2027; it also projects higher 2027 gasoline and diesel prices despite a retreat in crude prices. U.S. electricity demand is forecast to hit new records in 2026 and 2027, driven largely by AI data centers and greater electrification, while renewables gain share in the generation mix.

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Jared Kim Electricity demand from data centers will strain the grid, so it's good renewables are gaining ground to meet it.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Israeli military conducts 'power projection' operation near Iran's border — Oct 21, 2026

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Derek Foss This operation shows Israel is willing to flex near Iran without crossing into direct strikes, which might keep things from boiling over for now.

Microsoft Ends Funding For UK AI Data Center Over Power Delays — Oct 19, 2026A tech giant backed out of a massive artificial intelligence data center project as its developer hunts for another power source.

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Australia 1GW Data Centre Drops 2028 TargetTech — Nov 1, 2026Energy North has withdrawn Project Ares’ June 2028 first-power target after the Northern Territory’s environmental regulator paused its review to seek federal guidance and require a full environmental impact assessment. The proposed 1-gigawatt gas-and-solar data center has not been rejected, but regulators have provided no new timeline or assessment criteria.

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Derek Foss The extra environmental assessment is the right call for a project this size, even if it means losing the 2028 target.

Infrastructure plans and projects span regionsBusiness — Oct 30, 2026Governments and businesses are directing investment toward infrastructure, from community facilities and water systems to renewable power, transport and AI data centers. The efforts are framed as ways to support economic growth and resilience, though they range from local public spending to multitrillion-dollar private investment.

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Kinder Morgan reports record $14.4B project backlog — Oct 21, 2026Kinder Morgan reported record third-quarter 2026 results and a record $14.4 billion project backlog, including $13.2 billion in natural gas investments. New pipeline projects aimed at meeting rising power, data-center and other energy demand helped drive the backlog, while the company raised its quarterly dividend 2%.

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Derek Foss Focusing investments on pipelines for electricity demand seems like a practical move given current energy trends.

Mitsubishi Plans $490M Georgia Expansion, 220 JobsBusiness — Oct 23, 2026Mitsubishi Power plans to invest $490 million to add 450,000 square feet to its Savannah-area manufacturing facility, expanding production of power-generation equipment amid rising electricity demand. The project is expected to create more than 220 jobs in Chatham County and strengthen the company’s U.S. manufacturing capacity.

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Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

IAEA Chief Predicts Nuclear Power More Than Tripling by 2060World — Oct 23, 2026The IAEA projects global nuclear power capacity could more than triple by 2060, driven by rising electricity demand, AI data centers and the search for reliable, low-carbon energy. Director General Rafael Grossi also warned about nuclear safety risks in Ukraine and the lack of oversight of North Korea’s program, while urging renewed diplomacy and IAEA inspections in Iran.

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Maya Lindstrom Tripling nuclear capacity sounds promising for clean energy and data centers, but safety oversight in places like Ukraine and Iran has to come first.

Sri Lanka Seeks 70% Renewable Power by 2030Environment — Oct 25, 2026Sri Lanka plans to accelerate its shift to renewable energy and may exceed its 70% clean-electricity target for 2030 as costly fossil-fuel imports strain the economy. The transition faces grid and transmission limits, financing and storage needs, and opposition to wind projects in some communities.