Carlos Ortegains

In a historic and defining moment for global energy policy, the European Union's electricity grid underwent a fundamental transformation in 2025, as wind and solar power collectively surged to become the bloc's primary source of electricity for the first time. An in-depth analysis of all 27 member

The most powerful catalyst for environmental change in the modern household appears not to be a widespread ecological awakening, but rather the stark reality reflected in a monthly utility bill. A comprehensive new study reveals that immediate financial pressures, particularly the escalating cost

The nonferrous metals sector has entered the current year facing significant volatility, a direct and turbulent continuation of market dynamics established throughout 2025. At the heart of this disruption are the Section 232 tariffs imposed by the U.S. government, a policy measure that has

A Landmark Ruling on Executive Power and Equal Protection A federal court delivered a significant blow to the Trump administration, ruling that its politically motivated termination of billions of dollars in clean energy grants was unlawful and a violation of constitutional rights. This decision,

The Dawn of a New Tech Era or Just Another Bubble? The term "gold rush" conjures images of frenzied speculation and immense fortunes, an energy now surrounding Generative AI (GenAI) as investment pours in at a staggering pace. Landmark 2025 data revealed that funding for GenAI has not just grown

Beneath the familiar surfaces of our streets and sidewalks lies a complex, invisible world of vital infrastructure that presents a profound double-edged sword for modern society. For decades, municipalities and utility companies have wisely buried water mains, gas lines, fiber optic conduits, and

The immense computational force of artificial intelligence, once a theoretical concept, is now actively reshaping the physical world by forging a multi-trillion-dollar "megasector" that irrevocably fuses America’s technology and energy industries. This is not a slow evolution but a seismic shift,

In a landscape where media titans have spent a decade erecting paywalls, Versant's bold acquisition of an entirely free television network signals a profound and strategic reversal of the prevailing industry current. This move, coming shortly after the company's spin-off from NBCUniversal, is more

The line separating a clean, nutrient-rich agricultural input from a contaminated waste stream has just been drawn more clearly, fundamentally reshaping the landscape for sustainable packaging and organic farming in the United States. In a landmark decision, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has

With extensive experience in energy management and electricity delivery, Christopher Hailstone is a leading expert on the complex interplay between U.S. energy goals and the regulatory landscape. The recent passage of the SPEED Act by the House of Representatives has brought this tension into sharp