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January 2026

We're Closing Our Doors Tomorrow
Here's why
 • Michael Thomas
Data Centers Ditching the Power Grid, Mark Carney's Viral Speech, and Some Joy
Here are some trends I'm following
 • Michael Thomas
We Should All Be Talking About What's Happening in Minneapolis
This isn't about immigration policy. It's about something else entirely.
 • Michael Thomas
Solar and Batteries Are Squeezing Out Natural Gas in California
The state's power emissions fell 8% last year, even as they rose almost everywhere else.
 • Michael Thomas
Data Centers Are Pushing Arizona's Grid to a Breaking Point
Power demand is rising faster in Arizona than almost anywhere in the country
 • Michael Thomas
Clean Energy Keeps Growing In China
As the US pulls back its clean energy investments, China is doubling down
 • Michael Thomas
AI Is Coming for High Income Earners First
A recent study shows that upper middle class jobs are at the highest risk of displacement
 • Michael Thomas
The US Power Grid Had A Dirty Year in 2025
Electricity emissions rose in 2025 for the second straight year as coal-fired electricity generation rose 12% and electricity demand outpaced renewable…
 • Michael Thomas

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