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Algeria invests billions in desalination amid severe drought, water riots
Amid a worsening drought that has led to water rationing and riots, Algeria is investing $5.4 billion to expand its desalination infrastructure, aiming to tackle the nation’s growing water crisis. The country, already home to Africa’s largest desalination facilities, is ramping up efforts as rainfall continues to decline, threatening its water supply. This year, five… -
Switzerland to install solar panels on train tracks, safety concerns remain
Swiss startup Sun-Ways is leading an initiative to install solar panels along the country’s approximately 3,300 miles of railway. The company says that utilizing the rail network could supply nearly a third of the energy required by Switzerland’s transportation sector. This could potentially offset around 200,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually — roughly equivalent… -
How you can be so sure you’re right when you’re actually wrong
You know that feeling when you’re in a debate with someone and you make a point, and you just know you’re right – only to find out that self-assuredness was misplaced and you’re actually just very wrong? It turns out, there’s a scientific reason people can be so confidently wrong. A newly published study shows… -
Sen. Warren says John Deere is breaking promises with right to repair
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., is pressing John Deere on its commitment to right-to-repair provisions. She said the tractor giant’s omission of certain information in product manuals could constitute a violation of the Clean Air Act. Right-to-repair advocates say everyone should be allowed to do standard maintenance on electronics and machinery. When repair rights are brought… -
Spirit Halloween fires back at ‘SNL’ in cheeky way
A spooky season staple took being the subject of a “Saturday Night Live” parody commercial in stride on Monday, Sept. 30. Spirit Halloween put out its own version of a popular meme to respond to the long-running sketch comedy show’s bit. During its 50th season premiere the night of Saturday, Sept. 28, the NBC show… -
Effort to map Great Lakes gains support due to environmental, safety benefits
An initiative to map the entire bottom of the Great Lakes is gaining traction due to its potential benefits for fishing, shipping, and environmental management. Led by the Great Lakes Observing System, the project seeks to chart the lakebed, of which only 15% is currently mapped. This effort aims to uncover critical information about underwater… -
US suicide rate ticks back up to match record high of 2018
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the CDC has released its latest report on suicide deaths in America. After seeing a dip during the COVID-19 pandemic, data shows U.S. suicide rates are ticking back up again. According to the report released by the CDC Thursday, Sept. 26, the suicide rate has gone back up… -
UNLV addresses QB Matthew Sluka’s departure amid NIL dispute
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has spoken out regarding the sudden departure of its starting quarterback, Matthew Sluka, following allegations that the school failed to fulfill promises related to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) compensation. Sluka claims the program did not deliver on NIL offers made during his recruitment, which reportedly amounted to… -
New Jersey offshore wind farm faces delay due to turbine supply issues
The planned Leading Light Wind offshore wind farm, off the coast of New Jersey, has hit a monthslong delay due to challenges in securing turbine blades. The project, set to be located 40 miles off Long Beach Island and comprising up to 100 wind turbines, is expected to generate enough electricity to power approximately one… -
‘Galaxy Gas’ puts new name on old — and very dangerous — way kids get high
Doctors sounded the alarm about a dangerous trend that is not new but resurfaced under a new name. They said they’re seeing a rise in kids using Galaxy Gas as a recreational drug. Galaxy Gas is a brand of nitrous oxide that is intended for use only in whipped cream chargers and dispensers, according to… -
Plan to open 10% of Utah for solar energy faces environmental concerns
The U.S. government is considering opening up 10% of Utah’s land for solar power developments, but the proposal is facing opposition from state officials and some environmentalists who worry it could impact sensitive landscapes and habitats. Areas like Utah’s West Desert and the shores of the Great Salt Lake, which are home to threatened species… -
Tucker Carlson launches nicotine pouches to compete with Zyn
Conservative talker Tucker Carlson launched a nicotine pouch that he hopes will compete with the massive popularity of Zyn. Carlson’s foray into the business started with an appearance on comedian Theo Von’s podcast last year where he was actually talking about his love for Zyn. “The truth is, Zyn is a powerful work enhancer, and also… -
Norway becomes world’s first country to have more EVs than gas-powered cars
Norway has become the first country in the world with more electric vehicles (EVs) than gas-powered cars, according to new data released the week of Sept. 15. Out of the nation’s 2.8 million registered private vehicles, the Norwegian Road Federation says 754,303 of them are electric models, slightly edging out the 753,905 gas-powered cars. “This…