Trump Wants Venezuela's Oil. Getting It Might Not Be So Simple
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Key Points:
- US support for nuclear energy is rapidly increasing as coal plants are phased out and data centers face significant opposition, marking a new battleground in the energy sector.
- The dominance of the US dollar in global trade is being challenged by emerging alternatives, fueled by concerns over its reliability.
- China’s extensive clean energy investments abroad are causing notable social, environmental, and human rights issues despite their financial scale.
- Iran’s capital, Tehran, is approaching a critical water shortage due to changing weather patterns, risking a "Day Zero" scenario when water supplies run dry.
- California continues to push for electric vehicle adoption despite legal challenges preventing it from enforcing its 2035 ban on new gas-powered car sales.
