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Mexican startup Petgas is turning plastic waste into fuel
The Gulf of Mexico has one of the highest concentrations of plastic pollution in the world, a problem that one Mexican startup, Petgas, is working to address. Based in Boca del Río, Mexico, the company is converting plastic waste into fuel. How much fuel can Petgas produce from plastic? Petgas has developed technology capable of… -
Panama promises to end key agreement with China amid US pressure
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Panama’s President Jose Raul Mulino on Sunday, Feb. 2, to curb reported Chinese influence over the Panama Canal. If Panama did not, The U.S. State Department said that the United States would “take measures” it feels are necessary to protect its rights under the Panama Canal treaty. How… -
Australia eyes renewable energy investments previously meant for US
As U.S. President Donald Trump works to roll back many Biden-era clean energy policies, Australia’s renewable industry is hoping to attract investments that were previously allocated for the American market. The opportunity comes as the nation looks to secure billions in funding to help meet its own climate goals. Why does Australia want to attract… -
Lithium-ion battery fire prevents police from saving driver stuck in burning Tesla
Law enforcement officials say a Tesla battery fire prevented first responders from saving a driver involved in what became a fatal crash Tuesday night, Jan. 28, in Torrance, California. According to police, the accident occurred when a 2025 Tesla Model Y was traveling southbound when, for unknown reasons, it swerved to the right, struck a… -
Massive Calif. solar plant may close years early, saving residents money
What was once the world’s largest solar plant of its kind may soon shut down more than a decade earlier than planned. This potential closure comes as the facility has struggled to compete with newer, cheaper solar technologies and faced accusations of causing thousands of wildlife deaths. Why is this solar plant closing so much… -
California ICE facility to resume intake of immigrants after five-year pause
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center is resuming operation after being nearly vacant for the last five years. A federal judge lifted a court order allowing the California facility to resume intake. The Adelanto ICE Processing Center is about 80 miles from Los Angeles. Officials said it was on the verge of closing as… -
Offshore wind project Trump wanted ‘dead and gone’ costs Shell $1B
An offshore wind energy project that drew the ire of President Donald Trump has now cost one of the world’s largest oil producers nearly $1 billion. In a quarterly earnings report, Shell disclosed a $996 million write-off following its withdrawal from the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind project, citing financial returns that no longer aligned with… -
Democratic senators push Schumer to take stronger stance against Trump
A group of Democratic governors is reportedly pushing Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., to take a stronger stance against President Donald Trump. The New York Times reported six governors, led by JB Pritzker of Illinois and Maura Healy of Massachusetts, held a call with Schumer on Wednesday, Jan. 29. They asked him to slow… -
Tesla to roll out self-driving cars in Austin as Waymo expands services
Tesla is eyeing the future, ready to shake up the streets of Austin, Texas, with its new line of self-driving cars, seeking to challenge Waymo’s dominance in the robotaxi industry. During 2024’s fourth quarter earnings call, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the company would introduce the new fleet by mid-June 2025. The service will… -
Trump admin says review of Biden’s fuel economy standards will lower car prices
Newly confirmed U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued an order directing a review of federal fuel economy standards set during the Biden administration. Duffy said the move aims to lower new vehicle prices for consumers. Why is the Trump administration reviewing federal fuel economy standards? On Wednesday, Jan. 29, Duffy sent a memo to the… -
Former NYC fire chief pleads guilty in bribery scheme with other ex-chief
A former New York City Fire Department chief pleaded guilty to conspiracy, admitting that he and others agreed to accept nearly $200,000 in bribes to speed up safety inspections. Anthony Saccavino, who was the head of the department’s Bureau of Fire Prevention, entered the plea in a Manhattan federal court on Wednesday, Jan. 30. Saccavino and… -
Missouri notches win in effort to sue China for $25 billion over COVID
Missouri’s efforts to sue China for $25 billion in a lawsuit accusing the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) of hoarding personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic can move forward. This comes after a court of appeals ruled in the state’s favor. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit ruled in favor of the… -
Trump on plane crash: White House has ‘strong opinions’ on what caused it
President Donald Trump addressed the nation just hours after a midair collision involving a commercial jet and army helicopter near Washington, D.C. It’s considered a recovery operation with Trump confirming there are no survivors. “This was a dark and excruciating night in our nation’s capital and in our nation’s history,” Trump said after holding a…
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