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

Trump Pulls The Rug Out From Underneath West Virginia’s Coal Sector

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Ken Silverstein

Donald Trump just pulled a fast one on West Virginia—a state that elected him twice, with 70% of the vote each time. And guess what? The trade war he’s started could really hurt the state’s struggling coal industry—one that provides half of all U.S. coal exports to China. The president will hit Chinese imports with a massive 84% tax hike today, which ratchets up the tariff war; China fired back this morning.
Why Western Nations Should Care About Africa’s E-Transport Endeavors

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Ken Silverstein

Global tension has not been this high in decades—the result of regional conflicts and Donald Trump's enactment of international tariffs. The noise has drowned out Africa’s challenges, which center on job creation and climate change. Africa offers a glimmer of hope for both its people and the most advanced nations. Several African countries are taking a bold approach to electric vehicle adoption, skipping the traditional automotive infrastructure and going straight to more sustainable models.
GOP Congressman Cory Mills' Incredible Saga of Hunting Terrorists and Fighting America's Enemies Toe-to-Toe in the World's Most Hellish War Zones Launched His Political Career. But Is It True?

2 weeks ago | washingtonbabylondc.com | Ken Silverstein

This is the third and final installment, at least for now, of this investigation into Congressman Cory Mills. You can read Part I here and Part II here. Washington Babylon is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Trump’s Tariffs May Dim Solar Sector’s Future As Energy Demand Spikes

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Ken Silverstein

Analysts say the stock market took a nosedive on Friday because investors are worried about the tariffs getting even steeper and how they’ll affect the economy. The Dow dropped by a whopping 700 points. Donald Trump’s tariffs will raise prices, create market inefficiencies and stunt economic growth. And guess what? Trump will announce new tariffs on Wednesday or ones that hit back at countries that hit us back. That worries the U.S. solar industry.
If Trump Destroys Inflation Reduction Act, Economic Fallout May Come

1 month ago | forbes.com | Ken Silverstein

Louisiana may be known as an oil and gas state, but it is now getting its feet wet by trying to build offshore wind energy developments in the Gulf of Mexico. Even though the deal has bipartisan support, the Trump Administration is trying to block all such wind projects in federal waters. President Trump signed an executive order that stopped all offshore wind energy projects. Trump doesn’t believe in climate change and thinks fossil fuels are the way to go. What makes him tick?
If Trump Destroys Inflation Reduction Act, Economic Fallout May Come

1 month ago | forbes.com | Ken Silverstein

Louisiana may be known as an oil and gas state, but it is now getting its feet wet by trying to build offshore wind energy developments in the Gulf of Mexico. Even though the deal has bipartisan support, the Trump Administration is trying to block all such wind projects in federal waters. President Trump signed an executive order that stopped all offshore wind energy projects. Trump doesn’t believe in climate change and thinks fossil fuels are the way to go. What makes him tick?
If Trump Destroys Inflation Reduction Act, Economic Fallout May Come

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Ken Silverstein

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GOP Congressman Cory Mills' Incredible Saga of Hunting Terrorists and Fighting America's Enemies Toe-to-Toe in the World's Most Hellish War Zones Launched His Political Career. But Is It True?

1 month ago | washingtonbabylondc.com | Ken Silverstein

Congressman Cory Mill has always been a straight shooter so he wasted no time in addressing the questions raised by his critics with maximum transparency. Here’s the cover page of a brochure he sent to the local Republican Party where he proved he had nothing to hide by publishing an official Army document as evidence to bolster his case after carefully scrubbing it of information that undermined his oft-repeated account of epic battlefield heroism. Part I of this story was published on March 11.
Africa Sees The Light-Green Power To Give 570 Million Energy Access

1 month ago | forbes.com | Ken Silverstein

Developed nations often overlook their access to electricity — and the benefits that accompany it, such as improved healthcare, education, and employment opportunities. Meanwhile, in Africa, 570 million people still lack reliable power. Progress is being made, with renewables leading the way; however, natural gas and even coal still figure into the mix. Additionally, electrification relies on access to funding.
New leader of the ‘Free World’

1 month ago | thestar.com.my | Ken Silverstein

AFTER the presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump last June, I called my French, German and Ukrainian contacts to get their take. They felt Biden was doomed – along with the Nato alliance. The president of the United States has guided the Free World since 1945, contributing to the fall of the Soviet Union. However, Trump’s “America First” approach dismisses global agreements, and his rhetoric emphasises that viewpoint.