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Biden administration approves $6.6B loan to Rivian, which has billions in debt
The Biden administration has preliminarily approved a $6.6 billion loan to Rivian Automotive, an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer that currently has billions of dollars in debt. These government funds are intended to aid the company in constructing a new production facility in Georgia, which could bring up to 400,000 vehicles to market and create an… -
Trump administration expected to introduce several pro-oil energy policies
The incoming Trump administration is expected to implement several pro-oil energy policies shortly after taking office. These measures include expanding oil drilling and reviving liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, according to a recent report from Reuters. An early priority of the president-elect’s transition team will reportedly be lifting the Biden administration’s pause on new LNG… -
YouTuber’s new evidence draws FBI attention in D.B. Cooper case: Report
An amateur investigator claims he found a piece of evidence that could solve the case of D.B. Cooper, one of America’s greatest mysteries. The FBI closed its investigation into the 1971 plane hijacking back in 2016. Cooper is a pseudonym for a man who hijacked a plane over the Pacific Northwest. During the incident, Cooper… -
Musk’s companies hit with pollution violations from regulators he aims to cut
Elon Musk is facing criticism after reports of environmental law violations linked to his businesses. These claims come as the billionaire CEO prepares to assume a role in the Trump administration as co-leader of the Department of Government Efficiency, where he has pledged to cut regulations enforced by federal agencies, including those that have cited… -
F1 adding Cadillac as second American team for 2026 season
General Motors (GM) will officially make its debut in Formula One (F1) during the 2026 season. The marquee global racing series said Monday, Nov. 25, that it will allow a Cadillac F1 team run by GM to make its debut during 2026 testing. GM has a long history in car racing. Chevrolets have taken NASCAR… -
UN reaches $300B climate finance deal to help developing countries
The United Nations reached an agreement pledging at least $300 billion per year to help developing nations in the fight against the effects of climate change. The U.N.’s secretary-general called it a “base to build on.” Developing countries criticized the deal for falling short of their request for over $1 trillion annually. “We are failing… -
Newsom says California will intervene if Trump ends federal EV incentives
California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is preparing for a potential clash with President-elect Donald Trump over electric vehicle (EV) incentives. Trump has signaled plans to roll back federal tax credits for EVs, a measure established under the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act. In response, Newsom has pledged to sustain the $7,500 EV incentive in California… -
Trump plans to bring back controversial Keystone XL pipeline ‘on first day’
President-elect Donald Trump wants to bring back the Keystone XL oil pipeline. But with the company behind the pipeline having cancelled their plans more than three years ago, that could get complicated. The pipeline has been the subject of a number of U.S. approvals and reversals. The Canadian energy company TC Energy first proposed it… -
Amazon workers in 20 countries plan Black Friday, Cyber Monday strike
Thousands of Amazon workers from around the world are planning to strike again on one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year. This is the fifth holiday season in a row for Make Amazon Pay protests, when warehouse staff and delivery drivers strike in support of workers’ rights and climate action from Black Friday… -
More than 30 stranded pilot whales rescued in New Zealand
An effort to save dozens of whales from certain death is being hailed as “incredible” by New Zealand conservationists. More than 30 stranded pilot whales were reportedly rescued on Sunday, Nov. 24, by residents and conservation workers in New Zealand. “We’ve had, you know, a really awesome response from the community,” Dave Milner, who works… -
World’s first carbon capture facility powered by wind energy coming to Texas
The world’s first direct air capture (DAC) facility powered by wind energy is set to be built in Tom Green County, Texas. After 2030, the facility, dubbed Project Concho, is projected to remove 500,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually. That is the equivalent of taking 116,628 gas-powered vehicles off the road for a year, according… -
Researchers hope PigeonBot flying robot can inspire next generation of flight
A marriage of technology and biology could be the key to advances in autonomous flight. Researchers revealed in findings published on Wednesday, Nov. 20, in Science Robotics that they have developed the “PigeonBot II.” The bird-like robot features an adaptive tail and wings capable of adjusting to wind conditions at a moment’s notice, just like… -
Rich nations urged to pay more as UN climate relief fund falls billions short
A climate relief fund finalized at the UN’s annual COP29 climate conference is falling billions short of what experts say is needed. This discrepancy prompted appeals from developing nations for wealthier countries to increase their financial commitments. “All countries that have pledged money must complete their contribution agreements,” COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev said. “And we…