Day: February 2, 2025

Musk gains ‘full access’ to US Treasury system

Energy News Beat Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been granted full access to the US Treasury Department’s payment system, according to reports from The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Historically, access to this system has been restricted to a small group of career civil servants due to its sensitivity. […]

Canada strikes back with tariffs

Energy News Beat Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said Canada must stand up for itself and protect its national interests amid US trade restrictions Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced retaliatory 25% tariffs on American goods, hours after US President Donald Trump imposed sweeping trade restrictions on Canadian imports.  “Tonight, I am announcing Canada […]

China to sue US over Trump’s new tariffs

Energy News Beat [[{“value”:” The US president has placed restrictions on Chinese goods in what he said was retaliation for failing to stem the flow of migrants and drugs into America China will file a lawsuit at the World Trade Organization (WTO) and take other retaliatory measures against US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on […]

US refinery blaze prompts shelter-in-place alert

Energy News Beat Six workers have been injured as a result of a fire at California’s Martinez Refining Company A massive fire broke out at a refinery in Martinez, California on Saturday, prompting a shelter-in-place order for surrounding neighborhoods due to concerns about air quality. The order has since been lifted. The blaze erupted after […]

EXPLOSIVE FIRE AT CALIFORNIA REFINERY—TOXIC SMOKE WARNING ISSUED

Energy News Beat Firefighters rushed to the Martinez Refining Company but couldn’t get inside right away. Thick smoke filled the air, and officials had no idea what chemicals might be burning. A public health advisory is now in effect for Martinez and Pacheco. Air quality inspectors are on-site, warning that the smoke plume could impact […]