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Iran, Oil Shocks, and the Net-Zero Blame Game

13 Apr 2026 | The City A.M. column argues that the Iran crisis proves Britain's net‑zero policy is economically reckless. It claims the UK's refusal to tap domestic oil and gas left it vulnerable to inflation and energy shocks, with growth stagnating and PMI data showing weakness. The author calls for renewed fossil‑fuel production to restore stability - ignoring that global oil dependence itself drives volatility and that renewables reduce long‑term geopolitical risk.

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New York's Uber Insurance Fight And The Hidden EV Collision

12 Apr 2026 | New York's push to reclassify Uber and Lyft drivers under higher‑cost insurance rules has triggered a political fight, with warnings it could drive out part‑time drivers and raise fares. The move also threatens EV adoption in ride‑hail fleets, since EVs already face higher premiums. The outcome will shape gig‑work economics and the future of shared electric mobility in New York and beyond.

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Most People Already See Climate Change As Close To Home

11 Apr 2026 | Most people already see climate change as happening now and close to home, so the path forward is shifting from persuasion to action. Communities can move ahead with local energy, resilience, and infrastructure projects because public support is strong, even when national leaders resist. The real opportunity is mobilizing the broad majority that accepts climate reality and building visible momentum that makes denial politically irrelevant.

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"Build It Right" On The High-Voltage Frontier

09 Apr 2026 | In southeast Minnesota, residents facing a proposed 765‑kV transmission line fear damage to fragile karst groundwater, wildlife habitat, and rural character. The project promises regional reliability and clean energy, but locals demand independent science, real mitigation, fair compensation, and genuine decision-making power before accepting the burden of a new energy "superhighway."

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The Real Energy Disaster Would Be Standing Still

09 Apr 2026 | A counter-narrative to claims that renewables are driving an environmental and economic crisis. Clean energy investment is not waste but strategic modernization; Europe's energy challenges stem from fuel imports, not wind and solar; and waste issues are solvable. The real risk is clinging to an aging fossil-centric system while global competitors scale the next energy economy.

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