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Pakistan’s power grid threatened by growing adoption of Chinese solar panels
Pakistan is currently experiencing some of Asia’s highest energy prices, as electricity costs have increased by 155% since 2021. With over 40% of the population living below the poverty line, many households are turning to renewable energy — particularly solar power — to offset high electricity bills. However, this growing trend towards solar poses challenges… -
ExxonMobil chief urges Trump not to pull out of Paris climate agreement
A surprising business leader is urging President-elect Donald Trump not to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement for a second time. ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods made the comments about the Paris agreement in interviews Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Azerbaijan. “I don’t think the stops and starts are the… -
California’s offshore wind plans spark debate over environmental impact
California’s offshore wind plans are seeing pushback from a local non-profit that warns moving ahead with constructing this renewable energy infrastructure will “harm or kill” local marine life. However, developers of these projects refer to the claims made by those environmental advocacy groups as “misinformation.” The Golden State is aiming to generate 25 gigawatts of… -
Private jet emissions driven up nearly 50% by world’s wealthiest individuals
A recent study by a European research team has highlighted a significant surge in carbon pollution from private jets, with emissions increasing by 46% since 2019. The report, published Thursday, Nov. 7, analyzed data from over 18.5 million flights across approximately 26,000 private aircraft during the last five years. The report found a two-hour flight… -
Trump speaks of ‘incredible’ win after projected to be next US president
Donald Trump is poised to win the presidency again. How Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania helped put him over the top. And while Republicans have picked up seats in the Senate, will they also take the House? A look at where things stand. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024.… -
Can Trump get rid of income tax and replace revenue with tariffs?
In a presidential campaign cycle filled with tax cut proposals, one is loftier than all the rest. Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly floated the idea of getting rid of individual income tax and replacing it with revenue from tariffs. Individual income tax currently provides 49% of the federal government’s annual revenue. “Were you serious… -
US renewable energy subsidies benefit a Chinese solar company in Ohio
A newly opened solar panel manufacturing plant in Pataskala, Ohio, is generating hundreds of new jobs. However, its partial Chinese ownership has led to concerns about the U.S. government subsidies supporting it. The factory, operated under a joint venture called Illuminate USA, promises to produce more than 9.2 million solar panels annually. That would make… -
Biden administration announces $3B in funds to reduce emissions at US ports
Last year, the international shipping industry generated 706 million metric tons of CO2 emissions, equal to burning nearly 80 billion gallons of gasoline and hitting pollution levels that would rank this sector as the world’s seventh-largest carbon emitter if it were a country. In an attempt to address this issue domestically, the U.S. government has… -
Solar panels save on energy costs, but make roof repairs more expensive
Installing rooftop solar panels can help homeowners reduce energy costs, with experts estimating that the average U.S. household saves around $1,500 annually on utility bills after adding this renewable energy infrastructure. Over the panel’s lifespan, these savings can total anywhere from $28,000 to $120,000, but having them can also make some home renovations more expensive.… -
Unraveling headlines: Trump, Hitler, Vanessa Guillen’s funeral
It is late October, with less than two weeks until Election Day. On Tuesday, Oct. 22, two stories broke with a similar theme. The Atlantic: “Trump: ‘I Need The Kind Of Generals That Hitler Had.'” The New York Times: “As Election Nears, Kelly Warns Trump Would Rule Like a Dictator.” These headlines generated more news… -
Is the alleged $15,000 energy bill from Trump’s NYC barbershop visit accurate?
During former President Donald Trump’s recent visit to a New York City barbershop, the store’s owner raised concerns about increases in electricity costs, stating that his monthly energy bills had skyrocketed from $2,100 to $15,000 since the Biden administration took office. While electricity prices in New York have gone up since Trump left the White… -
The golden era of S&P 500 gains is over, Goldman Sachs says
The S&P 500 index has been an investment juggernaut. The weighted index tracks the 500 largest companies traded in the U.S. and in 2024, it’s up 24%. Over the past 10 years, it’s averaged 13% gains every year. And since its inception, it’s gained an average of about 10% per year. But Goldman Sachs says… -
With 15M ballots cast, is early voting favoring Harris or Trump?
Two weeks out from Election Day, more than 15 million people already cast their ballots. Is there a way to know which way early voters are leaning? Are early voting trends favoring Harris or Trump? The answer is not so clear in the headlines. Some reports suggest an early-voting surge could be an advantage for…
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