Mother of Allie

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Do we want to find a place we can all sit down?

Hi, I'm Ivan Penn.

I'm an energy reporter for The New York Times.

I think a lot of people take electricity for granted, but it's an essential piece of some of the biggest stories right now.

The rise of artificial intelligence, the threat of climate change, and the real challenges that everyday people are facing with increasing electric bills.

I spend my days talking to experts, sometimes traveling to really remote places, and investigating the role that energy plays in these huge issues.

I'm just one of hundreds and hundreds of journalists at The Times, experts in what they cover, who carry the same level of commitment to their reporting.

And that's the beauty of The New York Times.

We're all working together to help you better understand and make sense of the world today.

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