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More Vineyard Wind debris washes up as Harris campaign comes to Nantucket
Additional debris from a damaged offshore wind turbine continues to wash up on the shores of Nantucket. The update comes as representatives of the Biden-Harris administration who championed this project bring their presidential bid to the Massachusetts island. Vineyard Wind announced on Monday, July 29, that more large pieces had detached from the malfunctioning turbine… -
Driving from New York to LA using nothing but the power of the sun
A team of engineers from Michigan have set a new record for the fastest solar-powered journey across the United States. The group completed the 3,000-mile trek from New York to Los Angeles in just 13 days, 15 hours and 19 minutes, using only the power of the sun. The Cannonball Run, a decades-old cross-country challenge,… -
Scientists say relentless floods in Vermont may be here to stay, here’s why
Vermont continued to experience historic flooding on Tuesday, July 30, and more rain is in the forecast for the rest of the week. However, scientists warn that while these scenes of devastation may be shocking, this type of catastrophic flooding could soon become the new normal. Scientists said that climate change is fueling stronger and… -
Investigation reveals Tesla in self-driving mode in crash that killed motorcyclist
Investigators disclosed on Wednesday, July 31, that the driver of a Tesla involved in a deadly crash in the Seattle area had been using “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) mode during the collision that killed a 28-year-old motorcyclist in April. Authorities said that they made the discovery after downloading and reviewing the event-data record on the Tesla… -
Tribal and environmental concerns stand in the way of obtaining 25% of US copper
Arizona officials claim the land that is planned for use by the Resolution Copper mine contains resources that are crucial for transitioning the U.S. energy sector to renewables. However, Native American tribes and environmentalists are raising concerns over the project’s potential impacts. Indigenous groups assert that the proposed mining site lies on sacred ground that… -
‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ Comic Con reveal bring marvelous box office outlook
After a weak first quarter at the box office, did the world just find the pair of brave heroes who will save the movie industry this year? A combination of “Deadpool & Wolverine” and a dramatic villain reveal at Comic Con might just make up for the previous quarter. Marvel Studios’ “Deadpool & Wolverine” was… -
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… -
Growing US nuclear power resurgence reaches the nation’s heartland
The Duane Arnold Energy Center in Iowa, which was closed in 2020 due to damage from a powerful windstorm, may soon see a revival. NextEra Energy, the utility provider that owns the plant, is considering restarting operations to meet the rising electricity demand in the United States. NextEra Energy CEO John Ketchum said a thorough review… -
Beer from the sun and other solar thermal projects get government funding
The Biden administration announced a new investment in solar thermal power projects. The Department of Energy (DOE) allocated $33 million to nine different initiatives aimed at harnessing solar energy more efficiently. “Under the Biden–Harris Administration, DOE continues to invest in the next-generation solar technologies we need to tackle the climate crisis and ensure American scientific… -
19th century shipwreck leads to a champagne and mineral water treasure
A group of Polish divers announced on Thursday, July 25, that they had discovered champagne bottles within the wreckage of a 19th century ship off of the coast of Sweden in the Baltic Sea. The group of technical divers, who are part of the group BalticTech said they estimate the ship’s wreckage contains more than… -
Athletes report problems with eggs, meats at Paris Olympic Village
Athletes had to overcome insurmountable odds to qualify for the Summer Olympics. Now that they are in Paris, the caterer faces the daunting task of trying to feed thousands of hungry Olympians — and it is struggling to keep up. Sodexo Live, the official caterer of the Olympic Village, admitted to a French newspaper that… -
‘Kill this project’: Some Nantucketers want Vineyard Wind gone after turbine incident
The Vineyard Wind project, located off the coast of Massachusetts, recently faced significant criticism from residents of Nantucket following a malfunction that resulted in debris washing up on the town’s shores. Some locals are expressing that they now want the offshore wind farm gone altogether. “The only solution is to kill this project,” one resident… -
Reality TV contestants lose chance at $500K prize after killing protected bird
A pair of contestants on the U.S. reality show “Race to Survive” have been disqualified, losing out on the potential $500,000 prize, after one of them killed a protected bird in New Zealand. The incident occurred during the latest season of the show, which challenges teams to complete a 150-mile journey across harsh wilderness terrain…