Axios

One new lawsuit and one new essay signal intensifying battles over energy demand from artificial intelligence and crypto-currency mining.

Why it matters: Both technologies demand electricity-thirsty computing at a time when the world is already failing to steeply cut emissions.

Qatari officials unveiled plans to further expand its liquefied natural gas export capacity — something that's become a politically charged topic in the United States.

Why it matters: The announcement Sunday is a bet on robust long-term demand driven by Asia.

Rivian and Lucid are both getting punished in the market.

Why it matters: It's tough out there for pure-play electric vehicle companies, even buzzy ones with well-received models, as they churn through cash.