Jack Aylmer

Texas faces a growing water shortage that officials may use oilfield wastewater to help address. However, treating this highly contaminated water could require more energy than the entire power capacity of most US states. My story for @StraightArrow__.https://t.co/1bCsZvx3GQ

The Trump administration plans to allow oil and gas drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The area holds an estimated $700 billion in oil, but environmentalists oppose drilling due to the rich biodiversity found here. Story via @StraightArrow__.https://t.co/ACdskGBo1j

Trees in the Amazon rainforest are being cut down to build a highway for the upcoming COP30 climate summit. Officials claim the road will be sustainable, but its construction is sparking controversy among environmentalists. My story for @StraightArrow__.https://t.co/cu2kmj3VlO

Idaho may adopt a bill that puts a $25,000 per foot excise tax on commercial wind turbines over 100 feet tall. The average height of these structures is 339 feet, which would result in a tax of about $8.5 million per turbine. My story via @StraightArrow__.https://t.co/i2Qf9dwv6w

Donald Trump has said he will reduce US energy bills by 50% within a year. I spoke with Travis Fisher at the @CatoInstitute who suggests this goal could be reached by simply keeping power prices from rising. More from our conversation via @StraightArrow__.https://t.co/zOrPTikCQ3

A deep-sea oarfish was recently spotted in shallow waters off the coast of Mexico. Known as a “doomsday fish,” legends claim its rare appearances are an omen of impending natural disasters. Story via @StraightArrow__.https://t.co/HYJxDunuVD

A drop in renewable energy output across the European Union has led to rising electric prices. This clean power generation decline also contributed to a greater dependence on coal and natural gas. I explain the situation in my story for @StraightArrow__.https://t.co/WS3GWN3sf0

The Trump administration reportedly laid off up to 2,000 Energy Department employees. Some of those terminated learned of this through a letter that cited their continued employment as “not in the public interest.” My story via @StraightArrow__ has more.https://t.co/IhcuToNGns

A monkey triggered a nationwide power outage in Sri Lanka. The blackout affected millions as temperatures rose above 86°F. My story for @StraightArrow__ explains what happened. https://t.co/oOsGjtHBRX

Donald Trump suggested Ukraine trade its rare earth elements in exchange for US military aid. The president wants compensation for the nearly $300 billion already provided to Ukraine in its war against Russia. My story via @StraightArrow__ has more.https://t.co/6QNiWdd8dB

Police in California say a Tesla battery fire prevented officers from saving a driver involved in what became a fatal accident. This marks another example of the challenges emergency crews face when responding to EV crashes. My story via @StraightArrow__. https://t.co/EK0jUDeQ2e

What was once the world’s largest solar plant of its kind may soon shut down more than a decade early. This facility has been linked to thousands of wildlife deaths and its closure could save consumers money. My story via @StraightArrow__ has more. https://t.co/VAiq6B6cSt

Donald Trump's national energy emergency declaration was welcomed by a trade group in the industry representing over 650,000 American workers. I spoke with Tim Tarpley, president of @EnergyWorkforce, for @StraightArrow__ about the power sector's future.https://t.co/4daSAomCuQ

In 2019, the city of Albuquerque spent more than $4 million to install solar panels across seven municipal buildings. However, over 1,000 of these panels have sat unused for the last six years. My story via @StraightArrow__ explains the problem. https://t.co/73NZN2hOWe

Donald Trump signed an executive order temporarily halting offshore wind leases in federal waters. The order will also pause the issuance of approvals, permits and loans for both onshore and offshore wind projects. My story for @StraightArrow__ has more. https://t.co/K6Cy49d5sk

During Donald Trump’s inaugural address, he unveiled plans to declare a national energy emergency. Doing so would grant him additional executive powers, including the ability to suspend certain environmental regulations. My story for @StraightArrow__. https://t.co/QHbXjgyBPt

Growing demand for artificial intelligence could lead to blackouts across the US and Canada as soon as this year. This warning came from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, an industry watchdog. My story via @StraightArrow__. https://t.co/mFVzKab5f8