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How a bet on social media turned into a problem for renewable energy
What started as a bet on social media has turned into one of the most unexpected problems facing the renewable energy transition. Back in 2017, Australia faced a series of storms that exposed critical weaknesses in its fossil fuel-dependent power infrastructure. Tesla CEO Elon Musk then claimed on Twitter he could solve the problem within… -
10 more states join DOJ’s antitrust suit against Live Nation, Ticketmaster
There’s more trouble for Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation as 10 more states have joined the antitrust lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice, 29 states and the District of Columbia in May. The suit accused Ticketmaster of acting as a monopoly and inflating concert ticket prices following outrage by consumers — specifically… -
Large fire continues at Russian oil depot after Ukrainian drone strike
Firefighters in southern Russia’s Rostov region are struggling to contain a large fire at the Kavkaz oil and petroleum storage facility. It has been two days since a Ukrainian drone strike allegedly ignited the blaze. The fire began on Sunday, Aug. 18, after Russian air defense systems intercepted drones in the town of Proletarsk. It… -
School bus rides are getting greener, but in some cases more expensive
As students across the United States return to classrooms, their transportation may soon be getting cleaner. School districts nationwide are exploring the adoption of electric school buses, a move that promises environmental benefits but has come with some financial challenges. This year, a district in California is set to unveil the first all-electric fleet of… -
X shuts down operations in Brazil amid censorship dispute
Elon Musk’s social media platform X has shut down operations in Brazil, citing “censorship orders” from the country’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. The social media company claims de Moraes threatened to arrest X’s legal representative in Brazil for noncompliance with content removal orders. While X argues it’s protecting free expression, de Moraes contends… -
Wind and solar may produce more energy than coal in the US this year
For the first time in U.S. history, renewable energy sources have generated more electricity than coal for seven consecutive months. According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), wind and solar power produced more net electricity for the nation than coal from January through July 2024. In addition to this development, the EIA… -
N. Korea condemns US-S. Korean military drills as ‘prelude to a nuclear war’
U.S. and South Korean forces have kicked off their 11-day Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, a massive military drill designed to boost their defense capabilities against North Korea’s ever-growing nuclear threat. The drills, which feature around 19,000 South Korean troops and a series of land, air and sea exercises, are meant to prepare both nations for… -
Chinese, Philippine coast guards clash near Sabina Shoal
Tensions escalated in the South China Sea on Monday, Aug. 19, when Chinese and Philippine coast guard ships collided near Sabina Shoal, a disputed area in the Spratly Islands. Both sides blamed each other for the incident, which resulted in damage to at least two Philippine vessels. The Philippines accused China of engaging in “aggressive… -
US government invests billions to boost domestic semiconductor production
The U.S. government is making significant investments to increase domestic semiconductor production, a critical component in nearly all modern electronics. This push comes as part of a broader effort to reduce reliance on foreign manufacturing and regain a competitive edge in this industry. In 1990, the United States accounted for over a third of the… -
Study finds some EVs are dropping in value by up to 50% annually
Electric vehicles (EVs) are losing value at a faster rate than their gas-powered counterparts, according to a recent investigation by the magazine “Wired.” While all vehicles depreciate over time, certain EV models are experiencing particularly sharp declines, with some losing hundreds of dollars in value every day. For most gas-powered cars, the average annual depreciation… -
Russian nuclear bomber goes down in fiery crash in Siberia
A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber erupted into flames midair during a routine flight over Siberia, crashing and killing one crew member. The crash occurred far from any battlefield, and videos shared on social media showed the bomber catching fire before plummeting into an uninhabited area. Russia’s Defense Ministry attributed the crash to a technical malfunction,… -
Shein and Temu selling hazardous baby products: What parents should know
Products sold by online Chinese retailers like Shein and Temu may be cheap and appealing, but a new report is revealing concerns about baby and toddler items. The report found that some of these products could be deadly, and until recently, they were easy to find on sites like Temu and Shein. Some products are… -
Ørsted faces offshore wind delays after prior project cancellations
The U.S. offshore wind industry is facing another setback as Danish energy company Ørsted announced delays with its Revolution Wind project. This development comes less than a year after Ørsted canceled two planned wind farms off the coast of New Jersey. Revolution Wind is an offshore wind project intended to supply renewable energy to the…
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