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Second man charged in 2022 Oregon substation attack pleads not guilty
The second of two Washington men charged with attacking and damaging two Oregon electrical substations in November 2022 pleaded not guilty to the crime on Tuesday, July 16. Zachary Rosenthal faces three counts of damaging the energy facilities. Authorities said that Rosenthal and Nathaniel Cheney, both from Washington state, vandalized two electrical substations in Oregon… -
Unplugged Performance unveils ‘Tactical Cybertruck’ for police use
Imagine police cars straight out of a sci-fi blockbuster. They are closer to reality than one might think. The Tesla Cybertruck, known for its rugged, stainless steel build and distinctive design, is now looking beyond the consumer market into law enforcement. Unveiled nearly five years ago as a futuristic concept, the Cybertruck is poised to… -
Nation’s largest offshore wind project under federal investigation
The nation’s largest offshore wind farm, located 14 miles off the coast of Massachusetts, is now under federal investigation. The Vineyard Wind project, comprised of 62 turbines and designed to power over 400,000 homes once fully operational, suffered a setback during the week of July 14. The incident occurred when a blade over 350 feet… -
Giant asteroid will fly by Earth in 2029, scientists want to catch it
The asteroid Apophis will fly closely by Earth in 2029, and the European Space Agency is working on a plan to rendezvous with the space rock two months before that encounter. The proposed mission is known as Rapid Apophis Mission for Space Safety, or RAMSES. Its goal is to learn more about the composition of… -
How JD Vance’s VP selection could influence American energy policy
The upcoming presidential election is poised to significantly influence how Americans receive their electricity. With former President Donald Trump’s selection of J.D. Vance as his vice-presidential running mate, the specifics of a potential Trump energy policy are coming into sharper focus. Vance has expressed a desire to do away with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA),… -
Oil industry pushes back against Biden’s EV policies with new ad in swing states
The oil industry voiced its opposition to the Biden administration’s push for electric vehicles (EVs) with a new advertisement from the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM). The trade group, which includes prominent members such as ExxonMobil, Chevron and Phillips 66, invested millions to air this ad in key swing states ahead of the 2024… -
Chaos at Copa America final prompts security concerns for 2026 World Cup
Local authorities in Miami, Florida, vowed to review and improve security protocols after thousands of ticketless fans stormed the gates of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens ahead of the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia on Sunday, July 14. The resulting chaos caused officials to delay the start of the game 75 minutes… -
The future of global energy is likely to be made in China
A recent report by U.S.-based think tank Global Energy Monitor revealed that China is currently building nearly two-thirds of the world’s wind and solar power projects. These new facilities are expected to produce twice as much energy as all other countries combined, which is enough to power around 250 million homes. “All told, 2023 saw… -
As danger of space debris grows, could wood be the safest solution?
Reports of metal parts landing on people’s property from SpaceX’s spacecraft have gained international attention. The debris from the Dragon Crew spacecraft is posing as a major concern for astronomers. Metal chunks of the spacecraft have been found on a Saskatchewan farm, a North Carolina hiking trail, and another was found in Florida after hitting… -
US may have to go nuclear to meet climate goals, surging energy demand
For the first time in nearly two decades, power demand in the United States is on the rise. Electric utilities have nearly doubled their forecasts for additional power needs by 2028. To meet this growing demand and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, the Department of Energy (DOE) estimates that the country will need to triple… -
Over a million Texans without power, some turn to Whataburger for updates
More than 1.3 million homes remained without power in Texas on Thursday, July 11, in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl’s landfall on Monday. Houston’s power utility officials said that hundreds of thousands of customers will have electricity restored in the coming days. However, officials said that around 500,000 customers will still be without power heading… -
Amazon says it runs on 100% clean power, employees say total is far lower
Amazon announced on Wednesday, July 10, it has achieved its goal of running entirely on renewable electricity, seven years ahead of its initial projections. However, the Amazon Employees for Climate Justice (AECJ) is challenging this assertion, claiming in a report that the company may not be telling the whole truth. According to the AECJ, only… -
Biden admin slates $1.7B for automakers transitioning to EV production
The Biden administration announced a $1.7 billion federal assistance package aimed at helping automakers retool their factories to produce electric vehicles (EVs). The funding, unveiled by the Department of Energy, targets 11 auto factories that have either shut down or were at risk of closure without government intervention. “There is nothing harder to a manufacturing…
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