Tag: Trump Administration
What Can The US Labor Movement Do To Build On Its 2024 Victories?
With the recent election upheaval in the US government, it’s important to remember that the labor movement flourished in 2024. Workers across sectors and interests challenged wage ceilings, sought job safety and security, and looked to unions to represent their collective interests. The ascendance of Donald J. Trump to the … [continued]
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Musk Needs A Wake-Up Call About Reworking The US Economy, Says Senator Elizabeth Warren
If there’s anyone who can offer a prescription to cure the US economy, it’s Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). It was her idea to create the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as a way to stop scams and hold financial firms accountable when they cheat people. Now billionaire Elon Musk has bought … [continued]
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China Accounts for 60% of World EV Sales Now, And Why
China has gone from about half of world electric car sales to 60% of world electric car sales. Or, actually, it started off well below 50% of world EV sales a handful of years ago. While China’s EV sales surged more than ever in 2024, the fact is this has … [continued]
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Community Solar Still A Bright Spot Amid Trump Turmoil
McDonald’s and Wendy’s franchises in Illinois are pushing the community solar envelope, Trump or no Trump.
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Energy sector holds its breath as nuclear power inches forward
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Uncertainty abounds in the energy sector as President Donald Trump returns to office. In his inaugural address on Monday, Trump promised to “revoke the electric vehicle mandate, saving our auto industry.” Trump has already begun the process of reversing Biden-era policies meant to encourage the uptake of electric vehicles and reduce emissions from gas cars.