Ken Silverstein

Colorado, West Virginia

Energy and Climate Journalist at Freelance

Global energy & climate journalist. @Forbes @InsideSourcesDC Runner, reader, reporter. Dad to 2 kids & 2 dogs. Proud Tulanian. Views mine

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Articles

Green Energy’s Role In A World Where AI Data Centers Are Power Hungry

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Ken Silverstein

On a sunny afternoon in April, a massive power outage swept across the Iberian Peninsula. Millions were left in the dark while businesses closed, travelers were stranded, and communication lines were cut. The diagnostics are still pending, but this incident has sparked a conversation about which fuel sources are best suited to guide us as artificial intelligence and data centers experience rapid growth.
COLUMN: Raising tariffs won't revive, bring home older industries

1 month ago | thederrick.com | Ken Silverstein

The United States and China have given themselves 90 days to address the current trade dispute, which has been relegated to headlines and hyperbole. For now, both parties have agreed temporarily to reduce the high tariffs they have imposed on each other, thereby avoiding painful economic consequences. Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.
Raising tariffs won't revive or bring home older industries

1 month ago | hammondstar.com | Ken Silverstein

The United States and China have given themselves 90 days to address the current trade dispute, which has been relegated to headlines and hyperbole. For now, both parties have agreed temporarily to reduce the high tariffs they have imposed on each other, thereby avoiding painful economic consequences. President Trump’s tariff war, intended to boost American manufacturing, didn’t turn out as planned. Instead of benefiting factories, it threatened to increase costs for Americans and businesses.
EU Enacts Harsher Energy Sanctions On Russia, While U.S. Ponders Them

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Ken Silverstein

NowMadrid, Spain CNN — Former Ukrainian politician Andriy Portnov, who worked as a senior aide to pro-Russian former President Viktor Yanukovych, has been shot dead outside a school near the Spanish capital Madrid, a Spanish national police source told CNN. Portnov, 51, a lawyer and former lawmaker, was …
EU Enacts Harsher Energy Sanctions On Russia, While U.S. Ponders Them

1 month ago | forbes.com | Ken Silverstein

Russian propagandists are becoming even more belligerent now that the United States is considering harsher sanctions on Russia, while the European Union enacted them yesterday. This could harm Russia’s oil and gas industry. The war of words is escalating, threatening a “nuclear tsunami” to wipe out the West, and moving its troops to Finland’s borders. Please make no mistake: economic sanctions are a much better way to resolve this war than forcing Ukraine to surrender to its aggressor.
Ken Silverstein: Tariffs won't revive old industries (Opinion)

1 month ago | wvgazettemail.com | Ken Silverstein

The United States and China have given themselves 90 days to address the current trade dispute, which has been relegated to headlines and hyperbole. For now, both parties have agreed temporarily to reduce the high tariffs they have imposed on each other, thereby avoiding painful economic consequences. President Donald Trump’s tariff war, intended to boost American manufacturing, didn’t turn out as planned.
Are Global Climate Conferences Creating Change Or Presenting A Show?

1 month ago | forbes.com | Ken Silverstein

Cleaning the environment and reducing heat-trapping emissions are nearly universally recognized as necessary. The primary mechanism to achieve that mission is the Conference of the Parties (COP), which has gathered almost every year since 1995. The concern is how to reduce emissions and tamp down on temperature rises. Everyone involved wants to know if these discussions are actually making a difference or just a show.
Raising Tariffs Will Not Revive Or Bring Home Older Industries – DC Journal - InsideSources

1 month ago | dcjournal.com | Ken Silverstein

The United States and China have given themselves 90 days to address the current trade dispute, which has been relegated to headlines and hyperbole. For now, both parties have agreed temporarily to reduce the high tariffs they have imposed on each other, thereby avoiding painful economic consequences. President Trump’s tariff war, intended to boost American manufacturing, didn’t turn out as planned. Instead of benefiting factories, it threatened to increase costs for Americans and businesses.
Virtual Power Purchase Agreements May Be A Quick Fix In Climate Quest

1 month ago | forbes.com | Ken Silverstein

We must triple our renewable energy use by 2030 to reach our net-zero goals. Emerging technologies are crucial long-term, but we need immediate solutions. Virtual power purchase agreements are an acceptable way to do both. They allow buyers to protect themselves from market price fluctuations while helping project developers improve their revenue prospects. That’s healthy for the green energy economy. Investments in clean technologies fuel business growth and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Canadian Carbon Capture Facility Eyes Industry And Power Plants

1 month ago | forbes.com | Ken Silverstein

Carbon capture is alive and well. A Canadian company is opening a plant this month to manufacture carbon capture filters for commercial-scale projects. This is potentially a huge win for industry, bringing carbon capture closer than ever before. We need to reduce heat-trapping emissions across all sectors to save the planet. Carbon capture allows businesses to continue doing what they do, but with a much smaller footprint.