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PTF Condemns Bill Gates' Climate Flip-Flop: "The Arsonist Is Now Running From the Fire"

Washington, D.C. - After years of warning that climate change threatened humanity, Bill Gates now insists it "will not lead to humanity's demise." His latest stance uncovered by the New York Times marks a dramatic reversal from the same billionaire who championed the costly green policies that helped drive up energy prices and burden working families. Gates' sudden change of tone isn't about new science — it's about avoiding accountability for the consequences of the agenda he helped fund.

"Bill Gates is trying to flee the blaze he helped ignite," said Daniel Turner, Founder and Executive Director of Power The Future. "There's no new science, no new revelation — only a billionaire trying to rewrite his role in the destruction he financed. Gates knows his green crusade has crushed working families with unaffordable energy costs, but now that the political winds have shifted, he wants to act like the voice of reason. The American people won't forget who helped light the fire in the first place."

Washington, D.C. - The national average for a gallon of gasoline in the U.S. is now below $3 for the first time in years. At the same time, American oil production has surged to more than 13.6 million barrels per day setting a new record.

"Once again, we're seeing the Trump Effect at work and the results are encouraging and prove what happens when leaders actually believe in American energy along with the workers who make it possible," said Daniel Turner, Founder and Executive Director for Power The Future. "This is a victory for every working family that depends on affordable energy to get to work, put food on the table or heat their homes this winter—and a reminder that when American power thrives, our entire nation wins."

Washington, D.C. - Power The Future (PTF) today announced its opposition to the proposed $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads. In a letter to the Surface Transportation Board, PTF warned that the consolidation would hurt competition, raise costs for American energy producers, and undermine the goal of American Energy Dominance. 

"More competition means lower prices—period. Every American understands when a few big players control the market, consumers are stuck paying the price," said Daniel Turner, Founder and Executive Director for Power The Future. "At a time when families are working to recover from years of record energy costs, we can't afford a merger that could drive up prices and weaken the supply chain. Coal, oil, and natural gas all utilize rail transportation to power our nation and limiting options for producers isn't the answer."

Washington, D.C. - According to media reports, the Trump Administration is considering continuing the rollback of Biden-era green energy programs by announcing plans to cut off an additional $12 billion in taxpayer support. The cuts reportedly include funding for electric vehicle manufacturing and other green initiatives that relied heavily on taxpayer dollars. 

Washington, D.C. - Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, the Department of Energy announced it will direct $625 million toward ensuring critical coal plants remain online, preventing closures that would drive up energy costs and undermine grid reliability. The effort reflects the Trump Administration's continued commitment to protecting affordable and reliable electricity for working families.

"For years, eco-elites cheered as coal plants were forced to close, leaving families stuck with higher bills and devastating communities, but now common sense is winning," said Daniel Turner, Founder and Executive Director for Power The Future. "Americans know you cannot run a modern economy on failed promises and solar panels alone, so these plants will continue to pump out power as we work to meet the energy challenges of the future. This is a victory for workers and for anyone who flips a switch and expects the lights to come on."

Washington, D.C. - Power The Future applauds President Trump's stand at the United Nations by urging the world to abandon the failed global climate crusade in favor of real energy security. In his remarks, President Trump exposed the hypocrisy of international mandates that punish American producers while rewarding nations that manipulate energy markets. President Trump warned world leaders, "I'm telling you that if you don't get away from the green energy scam, your country is going to fail." 

"President Trump is spot on to call out the climate agenda for what it is: a movement that weakens nations and leaves families paying the price," said Larry Behrens, Communications Director for Power The Future. "Europe's dependence on Russian natural gas proves windmills and solar panels can't reliably provide critical power when needed. Thankfully, America has the natural resources to power our future and now we also have leadership in Washington, D.C. willing to defend American producers."

Washington, D.C. - California Governor Gavin Newsom is working to lure oil producers back to the Golden State after years of failed energy policies have delivered crippling prices. California lawmakers recently approved a bill allowing the state to issue 2,000 new oil drilling permits each year for the next decade. The move is designed to stop the decline of oil production in the state which has fallen more than 50 percent over the last 20 years. According to AAA, California families currently pay $4.65 for a gallon of gasoline, which is $1.45 more than the national average.

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