| Energy Realism this past week discussed the requirement for an all-of-the-above energy approach and why grid reliability and affordability are so critical. Chris Barnard got us started last week: China’s recent weaponization of its critical mineral resources is a warning sign for American nuclear energy. Right now, Russia dominates nuclear supply chains, and at any moment, they both could decide to cut us off – threatening not only our clean energy goals but our national security. The U.S. simply must look at pursuing nuclear more broadly and more quickly. Nuclear energy could reduce our reliance on adversaries for critical energy resources – ensuring national security while simultaneously reducing emissions. As electrification becomes a bigger goal to fight climate change, coal also might play more of a role than the “only wind, only solar” dreamers realize. Tucker Davis argues against Michael Bloomberg’s obsession with “ending coal.” Such figures as Bloomberg, critics argue, not only push for an end to coal but also advocate for broader changes that could impact everyday life — from backyard grills to home heating options. Coal is part of energy must: an all-of-the-above approach to ensure grid affordability and reliability. Frank Lasee rails against the energy dream of hydrogen. Biden’s White House has awarded $7 billion dollars of tax money for the first seven U.S. hydrogen hubs. They say it will leverage $43 billion in private money. Yet, the rules only require a 50/50 match. We are far more likely to see a $7 billion private money match. Why put more of your own money at risk than you have to? There are so many better “climate solutions,” such as a keener focus on natural gas. Peter Roff gives us the case of Venture Global, a company that national publications have missed the boat on. All signs point to “full steam ahead” for Venture Global, but maybe that is what the real concern is for the “only wind, only solar” greens. This bring us to our Essential Reading from Texans for Natural Gas. Not just an economic boon for the U.S., but our ability to export LNG is a climate imperative: fast-growing Asia is overwhelmingly coal-based, and gas emits 50% less CO2 than coal. U.S. LNG can also help allies in Europe lower their worsening reliance on energy from politically risky Russia. In a strongly partisan and divided Congress, it is imperative to know that U.S. LNG exports have enjoyed bipartisan support for many reasons. In the News Yousef Saba, Kate Abnett, Reuters Tucker Davis, RealClearEnergy Michael Mann, Time Tyler O'Neil, Daily Signal Erin Bamer, Omaha World-Herald Chris Barnard, RealClearEnergy Ari Natter, Bloomberg David Stanway, Reuters Clara Tan, Energy Intelligence Irina Slav, Oil Price Francis Menton, Manhattan Contrarian Tim Robson, Which Car Robert Bryce, Robert Bryce Cox Automotive Philip Rosetti, Robert G. Eccles, RealClearEnergy Robert Bryce Jane Menton is a lifelong New Yorker and current resident of Queens, where she sits on the board of her co-op. In this episode, Jane, the mother of two young children, explains why N... Bloomberg Television Amrita Sen, Energy Aspects founder and director of research, says there isn't a lot of geopolitical premium in crude oil prices during an interview on "Bloomberg Surveillance." CBS Philadelphia Officials from Cape May County were in a celebratory mood Wednesday after Orsted announced they are cancelling their offshore wind projects despite support from the Governor of New J... Jeff Taylor Offshore wind is so cheap we're told - until it comes time to set up new wind farms, then we find out the real price! | 