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Colorado wildlife group praises defeat of effort to ban big cat hunting in the state
A Colorado ballot measure aiming to prohibit the hunting of certain wild cats has been defeated, drawing praise from a wildlife conservation group. Proposition 127, which sought to ban the hunting of bobcats, lynx, and mountain lions in the state, was put to voters this November after receiving enough petition signatures to qualify for the… -
World’s first legally binding treaty to curb plastic pollution fails at UN summit
An attempt to finalize the world’s first legally binding treaty to curb plastic pollution collapsed in its final stage during last month’s United Nations summit in South Korea. Representatives from over 200 nations convened at this forum, aiming to address the environmental and human health impacts posed by plastic waste, but disagreements over production limits… -
Media headlines offer contrasting views of Trump FBI pick Kash Patel
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Kash Patel to lead the FBI, a move that has sparked significant media attention. The portrayal of Patel, however, varies widely depending on the political leanings of the news outlet. Left-leaning outlets have offered a more critical view of Patel. The Associated Press described him as an “ally who would… -
What do you mean Enron is ‘back’? Parody post confuses the internet
Twenty-three years to the day after filing for bankruptcy, energy company Enron claimed to be “back” in a cryptic X post on Monday, Dec. 2. Enron became infamous for an accounting fraud scandal that cost shareholders tens of billions of dollars and lost thousands of employees their hard-earned pensions. “In the modern world you must… -
Why Elon Musk and conservatives want to ‘delete’ CFPB
The forthcoming Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has a new target. Elon Musk is calling to “delete CFPB,” the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The agency has long been in conservatives’ crosshairs. Musk’s X post came after tech billionaire Marc Andreessen blasted the agency on Joe Rogan’s podcast. “It’s sort of Elizabeth Warren’s personal agency that she… -
Former Democratic donor and Soros partner is Trump’s pick for Treasury
Elon Musk criticized him as the “business-as-usual choice” for Treasury, but markets are cheering on routine. President-elect Donald Trump announced Scott Bessent is his pick for Treasury secretary, ending an internal battle over the top economic post that some described as a knife fight. But there’s a bullet point in Bessent’s resume that has rubbed some… -
Newsom says California will intervene if Trump ends federal EV incentives
California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is preparing for a potential clash with President-elect Donald Trump over electric vehicle (EV) incentives. Trump has signaled plans to roll back federal tax credits for EVs, a measure established under the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act. In response, Newsom has pledged to sustain the $7,500 EV incentive in California… -
Thanksgiving dinner will cost less for the second year despite bird flu
Inflation has been a major topic of discussion in recent years. While the rise in grocery prices has slowed down to a 1% increase over the last 12 months, the price of Thanksgiving dinner fell for the second straight year. A Thanksgiving meal for 10 people will cost $58.08 in 2024, or $5.81 per person,… -
Nantucket’s offshore wind pushback begins again over new development
The island community of Nantucket, Massachusetts is facing renewed controversy over offshore wind projects. This time, local opposition is mounting against SouthCoast Wind, a proposed development which will be installed in the waters surrounding the town, consisting of 149 turbines that are expected to power over one million homes. The debate follows an earlier incident… -
Trump taps fossil fuel executive Chris Wright for energy secretary role
President-elect Donald Trump has announced Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, the world’s second-largest provider of hydraulic fracturing services, as his nominee for secretary of energy. If confirmed, under Wright’s leadership, the Department of Energy is likely to adopt a much different approach to policy when compared to the previous four years. “There is no… -
Alaskan city says new road will save lives, opponents fear it will impact wildlife
The Biden administration expressed support for a controversial $24 million road project connecting the remote city of King Cove, Alaska, to the Cold Bay Airport. Proponents argue the road is critical for providing year-round access to medical evacuations. However, environmentalists are concerned about the project’s impact on the ecosystems within the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge.… -
US plan to triple nuclear energy capacity by 2050 faces financial concerns
The Biden administration announced a new energy initiative to expand U.S. nuclear capacity to 200 gigawatts by 2050. That’s a 200% increase over 2020 levels, with enough power to meet the electricity needs of up to 170 million homes. The plan includes building new reactors, renewing licenses for older plants, and restarting some retired facilities,… -
New electric scooter uses solar panels for on-the-go charging
Technology company Otherlab has announced a new product which aims to tackle one of the biggest consumer concerns with electric scooters, limited battery life. The company’s recently unveiled Lightfoot cargo scooter seeks to extend battery longevity by incorporating solar panels for continuous charging while on the move. “Around half of all the passenger trips taken…
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