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China and Russia are racing to dominate the global nuclear supply chain — the US and its allies can't afford to fall behind.

A stronger US-UK civil nuclear partnership is key to staying ahead & beating back Russian & Chinese influence.

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Money for NC programs up in the air amid battle over federal funding A battle over federal spending has dozens of North Carolina programs caught in the crossfire.

The administration's irresponsible funding freeze is putting North Carolinian families in limbo.

Critical IRA programs designed to cut energy costs are now paused, delaying savings and stalling progress.

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The U.S. Auto Industry Wasn’t Built for Tariffs Rob and Jesse talk with former Ford economist Ellen Hughes-Cromwick.

Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico are officially taking effect.

Confused? Let SHIFT KEY break it down. @robinsonmeyer.bsky.social and @jessejenkins.bsky.social explain how these tariffs impact the U.S. auto industry, with help from @thirdwayenergy.bsky.social's Ellen Hughes-Cromwick.

AI is booming, and energy demand is skyrocketing along with it. States are responding with smart policies to power AI’s growth with clean, reliable energy.

In our latest, we break down how VA & TX are leading the way — and what other states can learn.

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The uncertain future of the Green New Deal Trump can't stop talking about the Green New Deal. Should activists?

Our own @jsfreed.bsky.social nails it here: the Green New Deal never matched the values of everyday people, so Republicans used it as a prop to scare voters.

Protecting climate progress means meeting voters where they're at, not clinging to out-of-touch slogans.

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Nuclear energy in places such as Iowa supports the green transition we need | Opinion As demand grows, we can't rely only on fossil fuels and existing renewable sources, writes Alan Ahn of the think tank Third Way.

Nuclear generates clean, reliable power. Restarting plants like Duane Arnold in Iowa will boost US energy production, create jobs, and jumpstart innovation.

More from Third Way's Alan Ahn in the Des Moines Register👇

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America’s nascent clean steel industry must be protected. We need thoughtful, precise policy-- like carbon-based tariffs – that can build up American clean steel and keep out products from the dirtiest, most polluting countries. 2/2

Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum could raise these prices Trump this week announced 25% tariffs on all imported steel and aluminum.

Trump's latest tariffs are clumsy and expensive –American consumers will get stuck with the bill. Healthy competition helps keep prices low and pushes industry to modernize and clean up production. Trump’s plan stifles progress and jacks up costs. 1/2

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Chart: Global investment in the energy transition surpasses $2T An unprecedented amount of money is flowing to clean-energy, EV, and grid projects around the world, but more is needed to eliminate fossil fuels.

Reason for optimism from @canarymedia.com's Dan McCarthy: "Last year’s total energy transition investment was 11% higher than in 2023 and more than double what was spent in 2020. Most of this money is flowing to electrified transportation and clean energy.”

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AI and data centers are fueling skyrocketing energy demand, & nuclear is ready to meet the moment.

The US & UK have a chance to lead the world in adv nuclear deployment, strengthening our energy security & tech competitiveness.

Our latest with Tony Blair Institute👇
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How Trump is targeting wind and solar energy – and delighting big oil Critics say Trump is using every presidential power possible against clean power in sharp turn after Biden investments created jobs

What we're reading: "Wind and solar surpassed coal for the first time last year and are expected to dominate freshly-added capacity throughout 2025, with hundreds of thousands of new jobs turbocharged by the IRA’s tax credits," in @theguardian.com.

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Climate activists hijacked the DNC chair forum with purity tests that alienate voters & stall progress.

In our latest, @jsfreed.bsky.social breaks down why their demands could lose elections -- and set climate progress back.

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The U.S. Auto Industry Wasn’t Built for Tariffs Rob and Jesse talk with former Ford economist Ellen Hughes-Cromwick.

🚨 Brand new episode of SHIFT KEY is here 🚨

@robinsonmeyer.bsky.social and @jessedjenkins.com sit down with @thirdwayenergy.bsky.social’s Ellen Hughes-Cromwick to chat about what Trump’s tariffs mean for the automaking industry and the EV transition.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Trump admin’s attack on clean energy and climate funding continues Federal funding portals are down. Binding contracts are at risk. And a legal battle is sure to come. What happens next?

Trump’s funding freeze is still in effect for clean energy, stalling critical projects and putting thousands of jobs at risk. That’s not leadership, it’s chaos.

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How can private sector firms continue to do business, innovate, and compete in America when they can’t trust the word of the federal government? 4/4

We're talking about thousands of contracts and hundreds of thousands of jobs delayed and possibly canceled. Deals between the federal government and private companies that were thought to be signed and sealed are made meaningless by this decision. 3/4

Congressionally mandated programs like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Inflation Reduction Act, and annual appropriations are frozen until every single dollar can be reviewed.

If that sounds insanely inefficient, that's because it is. That process could take months. 2/4

Trump’s freeze on government funding was irresponsible to begin with, and their half-hearted attempts to walk back OMB’s guidance have only created more confusion. Rescinding this memo does not mean funding is restored. 1/4

Joe Biden was America’s first climate president. Did it matter? Joe Biden's climate change agenda was a surprising success — and a cautionary tale for future Democratic leaders.

"The positive impacts of clean energy and decarbonization need to be able to transcend elections and partisan politics," @jsfreed.bsky.social tells @gristnews.bsky.social's @zteirstein.bsky.social .

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Trump’s Executive Order to End E.V. Subsidies Draws Pushback Automakers and even some Republicans may fight to preserve funds, and environmental activists will likely sue, but some experts said that some changes may not survive legal challenges.

What we're reading: "While framed as a way to revive the American auto industry, the orders could cause US carmakers to fall behind if they scale back their electric vehicle programs," @nytimes.com's Jack Ewing writes on Trump 2.0 and EVs.

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And we need a US government that stands up to our adversaries and puts energy of all kinds at the heart of foreign policy, not just fossil fuel production. Abundant US energy production – from fossils and nuclear to wind and solar – is critical for the US and our allies. 4/4

To a hammer, everything looks like a nail. To Trump, every problem has an oil and gas solution. But that’s a lazy approach to a complex problem. We need abundant and affordable power, with continued support for clean energy. We need a stronger grid and faster permitting. 3/4

We’ve got major problems including: 1) insufficient electricity supply 2) a failing grid and 3) foreign adversaries absolutely owning us on cutting-edge technologies like advanced nuclear. Trump’s solution to all these problems is to drill more. 2/4

President Trump signed an executive order declaring a national energy emergency to increase fossil fuel production. He’s right: we face an energy emergency that risks our national security. But he’s focused on all the wrong solutions. 1/4

Charting the Path: An Energy Earthshots Initiative Report The Energy Earthshots portfolio is diverse and inclusive of many different technologies, pathways, and assessment methods with a common goal of improving lives through American innovation.

DOE's new report highlights Third Way’s analysis: Achieving all 6 Earthshots could cut 3.9B tons of CO₂ & save $850B in energy costs by 2050.

This is what it looks like when bold climate action drives economic growth.

Read the full report👇
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Biden climate adviser says California wildfires show 'you have to take the science seriously' A top adviser to President Joe Biden says the deadly wildfires in the Los Angeles area are the latest sign of the growing threat posed by climate change — one that President-elect Donald Trump will ha...

The catastrophic California wildfires are a stark reminder that climate change is already impacting Americans—and it’s only going to get worse without action.

Clean energy cannot remain a partisan issue – it needs bipartisan, wide-ranging support.

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Lithium’s wild ride Prices shot up then crashed. Now what?

What we’re listening to: Catalyst with host Shayle Kann and @reuters.com’s Ernest Scheyder on the lithium market, its role in EV adoption, and the clean energy transition.

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There’s Something for (Almost) Everyone in the Hydrogen Tax Credit Rules The Biden administration is hoping they’ll be a starting gun for the industry. The industry may or may not be fully satisfied.

ICYMI: The US Treasury Department finalized #45V guidance last week.

This credit positions the US to lead in building a global clean hydrogen economy. But to fully unlock its potential, we need strong partnerships and clear pathways to investment.

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Global demand for nuclear energy is booming, and US advanced nuclear developers are poised to lead.

But staying competitive means meeting international safeguards & nonproliferation standards.

Our latest breaks down the policies we need to make that happen ⬇️

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