US Women's Hockey Team Reaches Olympic Final as Trump Slams California Governor over Green Energy Deal

The US women's ice hockey team is one step closer to Olympic gold after a dominant 5-0 victory over Sweden in the semi-finals. The Americans, widely considered one of the best teams ever assembled, will face either Switzerland or Canada in Thursday's final.

The team's performance was a far cry from their shocking loss to Sweden in the 2006 Olympics, when the Swedes stunned the US in a shootout. This time around, the Americans left no doubt, outscoring the Swedes 5-0 in a game that was never in question.

Meanwhile, in a separate development, California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a green energy deal with the UK, prompting a furious response from President Donald Trump. The deal aims to scale up clean energy technologies and strengthen ties between the two governments.

Trump, who has been a vocal critic of Newsom, took to the media to express his disapproval of the deal. "The UK's got enough trouble without getting involved with Gavin Newscum," Trump said in an interview with Politico. "Gavin is a loser. Everything he's touched turns to garbage. His state has gone to hell, and his environmental work is a disaster."

Newsom, who is seen as a potential Democratic presidential candidate in the future, has been a thorn in Trump's side on issues ranging from climate change to immigration. The green energy deal is just the latest example of the governor's efforts to position California as a leader in the fight against climate change.

The deal, which was signed on Monday, aims to promote the development and deployment of clean energy technologies, including electric vehicles, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. The agreement also includes provisions for increased cooperation between the two governments on climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts.

While Trump has been critical of Newsom's environmental policies, the governor has been praised by many for his efforts to reduce California's carbon footprint. In 2018, Newsom signed an executive order aimed at making California carbon neutral by 2045, and the state has been a leader in the development of clean energy technologies.

The US women's ice hockey team, meanwhile, is focused on the task at hand: winning Olympic gold. The team has been dominant throughout the tournament, outscoring their opponents 27-2 in five games. They will face either Switzerland or Canada in Thursday's final, with the Canadians looking to avenge their loss to the US in the 2018 Olympics.

As the US team prepares for the final, they will be looking to draw on their experience and skill to bring home the gold. With a roster that includes some of the best players in the world, the Americans are well-positioned to make a deep run in the tournament.

In contrast, Trump's criticism of Newsom's green energy deal has been met with skepticism by many experts, who see the agreement as an important step forward in the fight against climate change. As the world continues to grapple with the challenges of climate change, it remains to be seen whether the US will continue to play a leadership role in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions.

Sources:

• Winter Olympics: USA reach women’s ice hockey final with rout of Sweden
• California governor ‘a loser’, says Trump as state signs green energy deal with UK