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Feds push for ropeless fishing gear to better protect rare whales
It’s a big investment towards protecting one of the world’s most endangered whale species. The federal government announced earlier in August that millions will be invested in new technology to help save the North Atlantic right whale. With fewer than 360 of the whales left, efforts are underway to make commercial fishing safer for these… -
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… -
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… -
More landlords offer incentives to get more renters
Rent prices have skyrocketed in the past few years, but renters might be finding a bit of an edge now. More rentals are sitting empty — leading landlords to look for ways to sweeten the pot. Zillow said the share of listings offering incentives, like free parking or a few weeks rent-free, is up to… -
Cigarette smoking at historic lows — but still more popular than vaping
Smoking has seen a huge drop in the past few decades, now registering in at an 80-year low. Numbers back in 1944 said that 41% of American adults smoked. Decades later, that number has fallen to just 11%. Regardless of the steep drop, more adults still smoke traditional cigarettes as compared to vaping and e-cigs.… -
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… -
Jordanian citizen arrested after alleged attack on a Florida solar energy facility
Authorities arrested and charged a Jordanian citizen in connection with an attack on a solar energy facility in Florida. The crime, which reportedly took hours to commit, resulted in over $700,000 in damages. Some solar panels were so severely damaged that they will need to be permanently decommissioned. Law enforcement officials stated that this attack… -
Oregon’s largest ever public works project is almost finished
The largest public works project in Oregon’s history is almost complete. The project brings a bit of the great outdoors to one of its busiest places. Four years of work and more than $2 billion have been invested into the project. The brand-new terminal at Portland International Airport is officially open as the enhancements were… -
Federal government invests $50M to help auto suppliers in transition to EVs
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $50 million investment on Thursday, Aug. 15, to assist small- and medium-sized auto suppliers in adapting their manufacturing facilities for electric vehicles (EVs). This initiative spans across six different states. It aims to support suppliers in transitioning from conventional vehicle parts production to those required for the… -
Vineyard Wind construction resumes; locals blame project for whale deaths
Developers of the Vineyard Wind project, an offshore wind farm near Nantucket, received authorization to resume installing turbine towers after a temporary suspension caused by a turbine malfunction. This latest development comes as locals continue to call the incident that scattered debris onto their beaches for weeks an “environmental disaster.” Some also questioned wether the… -
Fossil collector discovers 7-foot-long mammoth tusk in Mississippi
When Eddie Templeton was hunting for fossils along a Mississippi Creek in rural Madison County on Aug. 3, he stumbled upon something sticking out from a steep embankment. Getting a closer look, the avid artifact collector realized it was a tusk — or at least a portion of one from an ice-age elephant that lived at… -
Invasive ManhattAnts are spreading from New York City along the East Coast
An invasive ant species, nicknamed the ManhattAnt, has become a prevalent sight across New York City. Originally hailing from Europe, these ants have rapidly evolved to adapt to their new urban environment. First identified in the city around 2011, the ManhattAnt population has grown at an alarming rate, becoming one of the most common ant…
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