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The article discusses Vice President Harris's lack of focus on climate change during the 2024 presidential campaign, despite her past involvement in passing significant climate policies. It highlights the challenges politicians face in addressing climate change due to the high costs and potential negative impacts on voters, particularly in swing states like Pennsylvania. The article suggests that a more effective approach to climate policy would involve investing in green energy research and development to make clean energy sources more affordable, ultimately gaining support from both American voters and major emitters like India, China, and Africa. [Extracted from the article]

New Mexico, a sparsely populated state with a high poverty rate, has adopted California's green-energy policies, including transitioning to wind and solar energy sources and requiring all state vehicles to be electric by 2035. However, the state's economy heavily relies on oil and gas production, which contributes significantly to state revenue. The push towards electric vehicles and clean fuels may lead to increased electricity rates, higher fuel prices, and economic challenges for businesses and consumers in the state. Despite efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the impact on New Mexicans' livelihoods and the state's economy remains a concern. [Extracted from the article]

Microsoft plans to reopen the undamaged reactor at Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island nuclear plant to meet the increasing energy demands of data centers for artificial intelligence (AI). The expansion of data centers and the use of AI algorithms require significant amounts of electricity, with AI hardware currently accounting for only 10-20% of data center electricity demands. The growth of data traffic is expected to outstrip efficiency gains, and there are concerns about the availability of enough power to meet the demand. While the US has the largest low-cost natural gas system, the rapid proliferation of data centers raises concerns about energy transition and China's dominance in the field. [Extracted from the article]