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Colorado becomes US leader in EV market share, edging out California
New data revealed that Colorado surpassed California in the electric vehicle (EV) market share. During the third quarter of 2024, EVs accounted for 25.3% of new vehicle sales in Colorado, edging out California’s 24.3%. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis credited the achievement to the state’s robust rebate programs. Those programs complement federal EV incentives established under… -
Bengals QB Joe Burrow’s home burglarized during Monday football game
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow led his team to victory on Monday, Dec. 9. As he secured the win in Arlington against the Cowboys, his house was broken into hundreds of miles away in Ohio. A 911 call alerted law enforcement to the home where Burrow’s girlfriend reported someone was trying to get in. Her… -
Cleanup and wildlife rescue underway after oil spill in Boston-area river
Bird rescues and cleanup efforts are underway after around 100 gallons of home heating oil reportedly leaked into the Muddy River on Sunday, Dec. 8, in the Boston area. Wildlife officials were still on the job on Monday, working to save dozens of geese and ducks covered in oil from the spill. Zack Mertz of… -
Sweden’s renewable energy surplus threatens future of wind sector
Sweden, a global leader in renewable energy, faces an oversupply of clean electricity, becoming a problem for its wind power sector. The rapid expansion of wind turbines throughout the Nordic nation over the past two decades has resulted in power production exceeding the capacity of the national grid. Nearly 96% of the country’s electrical demand… -
Mystery drone sightings: 21 New Jersey mayors call for governor to investigate
Dozens of unidentified drones spotted in central and northern New Jersey are raising concerns among state lawmakers. At least 21 mayors are calling on New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy to launch a state investigation into their origins. In a letter, the mayors demanded that the investigation’s findings be released to state and local officials and… -
EVs help compact SUVs overtake sedans as nation’s most eco-friendly car
For the first time since government records began in 1975, compact SUVs have overtaken sedans as the most environmentally friendly car type in the United States. According to recent data from the Environmental Protection Agency, in 2023, compact SUVs emitted less carbon pollution per mile than the average sedan, a shift attributed to the rapid… -
Canadian wildlife resort offers a night with wolves, experts warn against trend
Parc Omega in Quebec, Canada, puts guests face-to-face with nature when they book a night at the park’s cabin. Some wildlife experts in Wyoming, meanwhile, say that such meetings between humans and wolves can cause negative impacts to the wild animals. Imagine a pane of glass separating you from a pack of wolves. A wildlife… -
UNESCO gives sake special status as Japan seeks to expand global market
Sake has been associated with Japanese culture for centuries. UNESCO internationally recognized the smooth rice wine on its “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity” list on Wednesday, Dec. 4. The special designation is something Japan has been hoping for. The Japanese government pursued the designation by UNESCO amid domestic issues such as declining consumption and a… -
EPA enforcement report includes record fines and first-ever climate crime arrest
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made enhancements to its regulatory enforcement actions in 2024. In its year-end report, the agency announced it had doled out record penalties and issued the first-ever arrest for a climate change-related crime. In 2024, the EPA said it resolved over 1,850 civil cases, a 3.4% increase from 2023, and charged… -
EV battery replacement could become cheaper than replacing a gas car engine
Replacing an electric vehicle battery costs significantly more than replacing the engine of a traditional combustion engine car. However, experts predict this could change by the decade’s end, with an EV battery replacement potentially becoming less expensive. Replacing an EV battery can cost up to $20,000. A conventional engine replacement typically comes at a maximum… -
Earthquake rattles California as a tsunami warning is sent out
An earthquake has rattled northern California, leading the National Weather Service to issue a tsunami warning to millions of people. The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed a 7.0 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Pacific Ocean near Petrolia, California, the morning of Thursday, Dec. 5. Officials believe the earthquake had an epicenter of 40 miles with millions… -
Waymo to expand robotaxi service to Miami
Driverless taxis are ready to hit the streets of Florida’s second-largest city. Waymo announced it will expand its services to Miami, offering transportation to riders starting in 2026. A Waymo spokesperson said the company has been testing the vehicles’ driving performance since 2019. The service has run different trials through Miami’s wet and rainy climate,… -
EVs, hybrids see reliability improvements but trail behind gas models
Electric vehicles (EVs) are making progress in reliability, according to the latest findings from Consumer Reports. However, they still face significant challenges compared to traditional gas-powered cars. The publication’s most recent automotive report card revealed EVs had 40% more reliability issues than gas-powered vehicles, narrowing the gap from last year’s 79% disparity. Plug-in hybrids also…
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