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Chiefs, Royals mull KC exit as vote on taxpayer-funded stadium upgrades looms
Residents of Jackson County, Missouri, are facing a vote on April 2 that may determine the future of their local sports franchises — the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. The question posed to voters on the ballot asks whether or not they would be in favor of implementing a ⅜-cent sales tax over the next… -
New EPA regulations target heavy-duty trucks in effort to reduce emissions
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken further steps in its efforts to reduce emissions from vehicles, this time focusing on heavy-duty trucks. Following the recent implementation of new tailpipe emissions standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles, the EPA has now extended its regulations to target the largest polluters on the nation’s roadways. “In finalizing… -
Copper crisis threatens the renewable energy transition
As the world pushes toward a greener future, the demand for copper, a crucial component in renewable energy infrastructure, has surged dramatically. This increase in demand, however, has raised concerns about a looming shortage of the metal, threatening to impede progress towards climate goals. Experts predict that the demand for copper will skyrocket over 75%… -
Answering the internet’s most burning questions about EVs
People ask Google about 8.5 billion questions every day, so Straight Arrow News is here to help the search engine out by taking a few of those searches off its hands. You might have seen autocomplete interviews like this before, but in this one, Energy Correspondent Jack Aylmer is going to break down some of… -
Not sold on fully electric vehicles? Some drivers are opting for a hybrid instead.
In 2023, the automotive industry reached a new milestone as electric vehicle (EV) sales hit record highs. However, through the start of 2024, hybrid vehicles are being purchased at a rate which surpasses that of their fully electric counterparts. While EVs experienced a 13% increase in sales growth at the beginning of 2024, hybrids have… -
Lawmakers fight to keep coal plants open amid rising US energy demand
Lawmakers in almost a dozen states have introduced legislation to prop up coal plants that are facing closures. With U.S. power demand surging to record heights in coming years due to increased usage of emerging electricity-reliant technologies, some officials believe the Biden administration’s clean energy transition will not happen fast enough to meet the nation’s… -
Waste-to-energy tech burns trash for power, raises environmental concerns
With the planet generating more than 2 billion tons of trash every year, a significant portion of it ends up in landfills or open dumpsites that create environmentally harmful methane gas as they decompose. The emissions generated in this process are comparable to those of the coal mining industry, pollution from which at least is… -
Tesla Roadster details generate anticipation despite years of delays
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has claimed his company’s much-anticipated Roadster electric vehicle (EV) will be able to go from zero to 60 miles per hour in under a second, accelerating faster than some cars that are not even legal on the roads. Musk claims that “there will never be another car like this,” and predicts… -
First US large-scale offshore wind farm a win for the industry after dismal 2023
The first large-scale offshore wind farm in the United States is now operational, located 14 miles off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. Dubbed Vineyard Wind 1, the project has five out of its planned 62 turbines currently generating energy — enough to power approximately 30,000 homes. Once all the turbines come online, it is… -
Here’s how much Patriots value has soared in Bill Belichick’s 24 seasons
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft bid farewell to head coach Bill Belichick in a news conference Thursday, Jan. 11, marking the end of their 24-year partnership. Belichick’s stellar coaching record includes six Super Bowl championships, but Kraft has pocketed far more than all of those championship rings. Since hiring Belichick in 2000, the value…