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NIO Scores Another Notch In Its Green Belt

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NIO has had a string of announcements recently focused on its green credentials and recognition for them. While all electric vehicles are inherently greener and cleaner, some EV companies are more focused on implementing sustainability principles throughout the company, while others are, well, they’re just there to make money. With … [continued]

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End of Green New Deal, Idiocracy, Social Media Opioids, & Tesla Risk — Video Chat

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Vijay Govindan and I sat down today to discuss Democrats’ “Green New Deal” (the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law), Trump trying to destroy it despite all of the economic benefits it brings across the US (especially in red districts and states), the era of “Idiocracy,” social media as … [continued]

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Nickel & the Cleantech Revolution — Plus Alaska Energy Metals’ Role in US Energy Independence

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The electric vehicle revolution is genuinely in full swing, with almost one out of every 4 new vehicles having a plug in 2024. The core element of that revolution is the batteries, and the essence of those batteries is a handful of metals. So, the most critical conundrum is how … [continued]

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U.S. EIA Forecasts Lower Oil Price in 2025 Amid Significant Market Uncertainties

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We forecast benchmark Brent crude oil prices will fall from an average of $81 per barrel (b) in 2024 to $74/b in 2025 and $66/b in 2026, as strong global growth in production of petroleum and other liquids and slower demand growth put downward pressure on prices and help offset heightened geopolitical risks and … [continued]

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Financial Watchdog: Markets Could Soon Freak Out From Climate Catastrophes

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The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has warned in a new report that financial markets could be disrupted by climate change and associated catastrophes in a number of ways. From costs rising slowly but significantly over time to sudden unexpected shocks having huge ripple effects, climate change is going to be … [continued]

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