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Ukraine targets critical oil infrastructure, a severe blow to Russia’s military and economy

Like the biblical story of Goliath vs. David, the underdog Ukraine is attempting to place a dagger into the heart of Russia’s military and economy

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Net Zero emission ideologies is destructive to future generations

The vast resources of underground coal, crude oil, and natural gas are all useless unless refined or processed into the fuels and products that support

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The transition to renewables is a globalist suicide pact for the rest of us!

Even though about 80% of the global population of 8 billion people are living on less than $10 per day, the world’s 825 operational oil refineries

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Africa is pioneering nuclear innovation as it faces a dire electricity crisis

Sub-Saharan Africa faces a dire electricity crisis. Over 600 million people—more than 40% of the continent’s population—lack access to electricity, a figure projected to rise to

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Failures of the renewables transition era are insults to taxpayers

Natural gas and crude oil are commonly needed fossil fuels to manufacture insulation, wires, and computers used in all methods of generating electricity. This is because

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Americans’ quality of life jeopardized due to reduction of refineries

Most people may not realize that the underground black tar commonly referred to as crude oil is essentially useless unless refined into something usable. Fortunately,

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Wind turbines and solar panels ONLY generate electricity

It is both timely and impactful to deepen public and governmental policymakers’ understanding of electricity, including the essential role of fossil fuels that are driving

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Governor Newsom has no solutions how to run California’s economy without crude oil

California Governor Newsom remains oblivious to the economy’s demands for a supply chain of products and transportation fuels currently derived from fossil fuels. He seems

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Nuclear power in a free enterprise environment is the pathway to abundant low-cost electricity

The rising cost of electricity is primarily due to the entrenched nature of utility monopolies, which restrict consumer choice and inhibit market competition. As the

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Small Modular Reactors are a game-changer for Africa and the world

For South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, where electricity deficits stifle growth, Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) offer a promising solution. With the Trump Administration poised to

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For more than six decades, Ronald Stein, P.E. has worked at the intersection of engineering, infrastructure, energy and public education, bringing decades of practical industry experience to today’s most important energy conversations.

As Founder of PTS Advance, author and columnist, Ronald is passionate about improving energy literacy and helping leaders, educators and the public better understand the systems that power modern society. Through his writing, speaking and research, he provides fact-based perspectives on energy, infrastructure and the resources that support transportation, industry, economic growth and everyday life.

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