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Trump Says China Trade, Tariff Deal ‘Done,’ Awaits His and Xi Jinping’s Approval
President Trump on Wednesday announced that the deal with China “is done,” and is awaiting his and Chinese President Xi Jinping’s approval. ,” Trump postedon Truth Social. “OUR DEAL WITH CHINA IS DONE, SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL WITH PRESIDENT XI AND
AI Turbocharges US Hunt for Minerals, Fossil Fuels by Ian M. Stevenson, Hannah Northey
Federal agencies and oil companies are using artificial intelligence to map mineral deposits and assess drilling and mining opportunities. Just as fracking opened up new deposits of oil and gas, AI is turbocharging the hunt for fossil fuels and minerals,
Trump’s Permitting Boss Aims to Deliver on AI Data Center Plans by Stephen Lee
The White House’s new permitting director wants to vastly expand her office’s work in getting projects built—including, for the first time, data centers and artificial intelligence facilities. That would be a boon to President Donald Trump, whose economic policy advocates
GE Vernova Announces $14.2B in Energy Deals in Saudi Arabia
GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) announced initiatives worth up to $14.2 billion for its world class energy equipment technology and services to support power generation and grid stability projects. The announcements include up to $2 billion in backlog or on
Office Conversions Set To Outpace New Construction in 2025
More than 23M square feet of office space is planned for conversion or demolition this year, exceeding the amount of new construction for the first time in years, according to CBRE. By the end of this year, 23.3 million square
DOE Terminates 24 Clean Energy Projects
U. S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced the termination of 24 awards issued by the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) totaling over $3.7 billion in taxpayer-funded financial assistance. After a thorough and individualized financial review of each award, DOE
Department of the Interior Boosts Geothermal Energy Development
The Department of the Interior has announced the implementation of emergency permitting procedures to expeditiously review geothermal energy projects critical for U.S. national security and Energy Dominance. By streamlining environmental reviews, the Department aims to accelerate geothermal projects that address urgent national security and
US Inflation Gauge Cools with Little Sign of Tariff Impact, So Far
A key U.S. inflation gauge slowed last month as President Donald Trump’s tariffs have yet to noticeably push up prices. Friday’s report from the Commerce Department showed that consumer prices rose just 2.1% in April compared with a year earlier, down from 2.3%
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LEDs Gain Ground in Controlled Environment Agriculture Space by Tim Kridel
Key Takeaways LED lighting has shifted from niche to mainstream in controlled environment agriculture, driven by improved spectrum, output, and cost reductions. Energy efficiency of LEDs allows growers to achieve higher light levels with less power, enabling cost savings and increased crop productivity, especially in high-value sectors like cannabis. Dynamic
The Rise of Supply Chains That Adapt by Professor Jeannette Song
Professor Song explains how AI is turning supply chains from rigid workflows into adaptive, decision-making systems. When you click “buy now” on online stores, recommendations appear, warehouses spring into action, and packages begin their journey to your door. Behind that seamless experience is a fundamental transformation. Supply chains, once governed
Design Research Looks at How Lighting Affects Mood by Jim Romeo
A 2026 study published in The Journal of the Illuminating Engineering Society is adding a new layer to the conversation about lighting design—one that electrical contractors and electricians working in commercial environments may want to pay close attention to. The research explored whether lighting conditions influence people’s self-reported mood, perception and health symptoms. Twenty-eight
