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Biden administration requests $100B for disaster relief after hurricanes
The Biden administration is calling for bipartisan action and urging Congress to quickly pass a nearly $100 billion disaster relief spending bill. Around $40 billion of the money requested will go to FEMA’s disaster relief fund as Americans in the Southeast are still cleaning up from major back-to-back Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Further, $24 billion… -
Corners cut, data falsified at GE Vernova plant that manufactured failed turbine
Debris from a shattered turbine blade at the Vineyard Wind farm may be done washing ashore, but fallout from the incident is still impacting the company behind the project. Allegations of rushed manufacturing and falsified quality data by turbine manufacturer GE Vernova have led to layoffs, suspensions, and ongoing investigations. Fiberglass shards and other remnants… -
Trump team seeks to ease regulations on self-driving cars
President-elect Donald Trump’s team is looking to relax federal regulations for self-driving cars, a move that could reshape the transportation landscape. Tesla CEO Elon Musk is poised to benefit from these changes, as his company has bet big on autonomous vehicle technology. Trump’s transition team is exploring legislative measures to ease restrictions on deploying self-driving… -
9 lawsuits filed against NYC’s congestion pricing plan
New York City’s congestion pricing plan, set to begin Jan. 5, 2025, is under fire from nine lawsuits filed by unions, state governments and advocacy groups. Opponents argue the tolls are unfair, financially burdensome and lack proper environmental review. Supporters claim the plan is essential for reducing traffic, cutting pollution and modernizing public transit. New… -
World’s top polluting cities unveiled by Al Gore, Climate TRACE at COP29
At the United Nation’s annual climate summit, COP29, experts unveiled a list of the world’s top polluting cities, with data revealing the massive impact of urban emissions on global climate challenges. The findings come from Climate TRACE, a coalition co-founded by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore. The group uses satellite and ground-based observations combined… -
‘Tiger King’s’ Joe Exotic pens letter to Trump asking for pardon, role in cabinet
Joe Exotic has asked President-elect Donald Trump for a pardon and for a role in his new cabinet. Exotic shared the letter he wrote to Trump from prison with RadarOnline. “Everyone hopes you keep the promises you made during your campaign, which include pardoning everyone sooner than later in January 2025. Some of those very… -
India may have to deal with millions of tons of renewable energy waste
India is facing an emerging environmental challenge as a result of waste generated by decommissioned renewable energy components. Experts warn that millions of tons of these discarded materials could accumulate in the country, as government officials attempt to identify solutions. Currently, India generates approximately 100 kilotons of waste annually from solar energy products alone. To… -
Gladiator experience coming to Roman Colosseum, critics are ‘not entertained’
After a more than 2,000-year hiatus, gladiator fights are coming back to the Roman Colosseum, albeit reenacted, as announced on Wednesday, Nov. 13. In the spring of 2025, officials will look to capitalize on enthusiasm sparked by the long-anticipated sequel to the movie “Gladiator.” The fights will be mock versions of the historic battles, but… -
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.… -
World’s first wheel that transforms from solid to soft created by scientists
A revolutionary new wheel could be a gamechanger for those with mobility impairments. As revealed on Thursday, Nov. 14, researchers in South Korea have come up with what they call the world’s first “morphing” wheel. The technology functions like a rigid wheel on flat ground but transforms into a flexible form when navigating stairs or… -
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… -
Sea squirts are being explored as a sustainable meat alternative
Norwegian company Pronofa is exploring innovative ways to make protein production more sustainable by transforming ciona, ocean-dwelling filter feeders also known as sea squirts, into a viable meat substitute. However, raising these invertebrates for human consumption has had its problems in the past. Sea squirts are processed by Pronofa into a product with a flavor…
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