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Whose economic policies are worse for the nation’s debt? Trump’s or Harris’?
If there’s one thing both presidential candidates know, it’s that the economy is the top issue for voters. Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump want voters to believe they have the optimal economic plan over their opponent. “He doesn’t actually fight for the middle class. Instead, he fights for himself and his billionaire friends,” Harris… -
World’s first energy island faces years long delay due to rising costs
A $30 billion initiative to build the world’s first energy island in the North Sea is encountering a significant delay, with the timeline for completion now extended by several years. Initially spearheaded by Denmark, the project was expected to begin producing electricity by 2033, but due to rising material costs and high-interest rates, the earliest… -
Rural Nevada locals push back against Las Vegas-sized solar energy project
Esmeralda County, Nevada, one of the most sparsely populated regions in the nation, is at the center of a growing debate over a proposed solar energy project that could become the largest in North America. As the second-least densely populated county in the U.S., situated with the country’s third sunniest state, Esmeralda might seem like… -
Speeding up wind turbines could save thousands of bats in Australia
In Australia, bats play a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. They help control pest populations and contribute to the pollination of native plants. However, these vital animals face a threat from a technology designed to aid the environment: wind turbines. The renewable energy infrastructure has become a significant danger to bat populations. Researchers estimate… -
How falling mortgage rates could impact housing affordability this year
Mortgage rates hit the lowest level in more than a year, which is a little like putting the cart before the horse, but lenders know the horse is coming. That horse is the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates, which experts believe will happen in September. What will all of this mean for housing affordability? Watch the… -
Conservatives want to give Dunkin’ Donuts the ‘Bud Light treatment’
Conservatives want to give Dunkin’ Donuts the Bud Light treatment. Calls to boycott the coffee giant’s more than 13,000 locations are splattered across social media with the hashtag #BoycottDunkinDonuts. It all started when Chris Pavlovski, the CEO of Rumble, YouTube’s conservative counterpart, said Dunkin’ didn’t want to advertise on his site because of its “right wing… -
Microsoft plans community solar panels across US to offset AI emissions
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) is significantly increasing energy demands worldwide, particularly impacting tech companies that operate data centers to support AI operations. These companies are now facing the challenge of managing a substantial rise in electricity consumption while adhering to their commitments to achieve net-zero carbon emissions. Microsoft committed to becoming carbon… -
Here’s why this former Fed adviser says we are already in a recession
The creator of a recession indicator that was triggered this past week said her rule is broken this time around and there’s no recession right now. But not everyone agrees. In fact, a different recession indicator points to the U.S. having entered a recession in October of last year. “We’re not in a recession,” Sahm… -
Global renewable energy transition may hinge on the world’s poorest nations
A recent report by the Rockefeller Foundation found that the success of the renewable energy transition may depend heavily on the world’s poorest nations. According to the report, the 72 most energy-poor countries will need to generate twice the current energy output of the United States from renewable sources by 2050. If those countries fail… -
Why the Sahm Rule creator says the recession rule is wrong this time
Recession fears have dominated headlines since Friday’s jobs report, where the rising unemployment rate triggered a recession indicator known as the Sahm Rule. The rule has an incredible track record of signaling the start of a recession, yet this time is an outlier, according to the rule’s creator. The Sahm Rule states a recession in the… -
Miami-Dade wants to burn trash for energy again, but locals are concerned
Florida officials are advancing plans to build the largest waste-to-energy facility in the United States, set to be located in Miami-Dade County. The $1.5 billion project aims to replace a previous facility that burned down in 2023 and is intended to process 50% more waste, converting 4,000 tons of garbage into energy each day. Three… -
Uber partners with Chinese EV maker BYD to help its drivers make the switch
Uber has announced a new multiyear partnership with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD, with an aim of getting a larger number of the rideshare app’s drivers in EVs and eventually also making rides more affordable for passengers. The deal includes lower prices and financing options for Uber drivers looking to get a BYD car,… -
2024 Olympics sees its eco-friendly goals face accusations of ‘greenwashing’
The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics have been promoted as the most eco-friendly Games ever. However, experts are raising concerns about the effectiveness of these sustainability commitments, calling them “greenwashing.” Paris organizers have set a goal to halve the carbon emissions of this year’s Games compared to previous Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and London. To…
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