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Chinese hackers target US infrastructure with unprecedented persistence
Recent warnings from the National Security Agency (NSA) highlight an ongoing cyber threat posed by the persistence of Chinese hackers. In a cybersecurity advisory issued with other federal agencies, the NSA singled out a Beijing-backed hacker network known as “Volt Typhoon” for targeting and infiltrating American critical infrastructure. “The [advisory] focuses on PRC-sponsored cyber actor,… -
Historic buildings at Pearl Harbor set to be demolished for renewable energy
The U.S. Navy has unveiled plans to lease 25 acres of land within Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) in Hawaii for the development of clean energy infrastructure. This proposal, if implemented, would involve the demolition of three historic buildings and repurposing six others to make way for a biofuel plant and solar energy farm. These… -
Environmentalists, tribal leaders protest new nuclear reactor in Washington state
Lawmakers in Washington state believe a proposed $25 million effort to build a next-generation nuclear reactor is crucial to help reach climate goals. However, the proposal has sparked a debate, with environmentalists and Native American leaders expressing concerns the facility will do more harm than good. This nuclear reactor aims to generate enough energy to… -
How reconductoring could allow almost all of the US to run on clean energy
A recent study conducted by the University of California in collaboration with GridLab has revealed new findings on the potential of reconductoring to significantly enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the U.S. electricity grid. The research indicates that replacing existing power lines with advanced conductors could help bring about a cleaner and more cost-effective energy… -
How building wind farms could help Ukraine win its war against Russia
In the midst of its ongoing conflict with Russia, Ukraine’s largest private energy firm believes building wind farms could help the war-torn nation gain an advantage. However, securing investors willing to fund such construction projects in a nation engulfed by fighting has proven to be a significant challenge. Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022,… -
Can EV battery recycling help challenge China’s monopoly over this tech?
When it comes to making batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), experts say China has as much as a 15-year head start on the rest of the world. Beijing’s stranglehold over the mining and refining of the rare earth materials used in this technology is an increasing concern for U.S. officials and it is partly why… -
WWE WrestleMania 40 expected to bring hundreds of millions of dollars to Philly
WrestleMania 40 has arrived. This year, WWE’s marquee premium live event emanates from the home of the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles, Lincoln Financial Field. But the “Showcase of the Immortals” — which has expanded to two nights in recent years — is not the only event in town. Philly will see a celebration of sports entertainment… -
Botswana threatens to send 20K elephants to Germany
No other country in the world has more elephants than Botswana, and now the African nation is threatening to send 20,000 of the animals to Germany. This stems from a recent potential policy change proposed by the German government that would place stricter limits on trophy hunting imports due to poaching concerns. Just a decade… -
As costs soar, who foots the bill for Baltimore bridge collapse?
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, which killed six people in Baltimore, could see insured losses between $2 billion to $4 billion. The figures could make it “the most expensive marine insured loss in history.” However, who will pay and how much depends on who is asked. President Joe Biden, who is scheduled to visit… -
Norway could be first nation ever with more EVs than gas cars by end of 2024
While expert projections suggest the United States may not see electric vehicles (EVs) overtake gas-powered cars until at least 2050, Norway may be able to do it by as early as the end of this year. That would make the Nordic nation the first country in the world with EVs outnumbering conventional vehicles on its… -
Tesla, BYD see sales drop to start 2024 amid EV slowdown in China
Chinese automaker BYD made headlines at the end of last year by setting a new record for electric vehicle (EV) sales, surpassing Tesla as the worldwide leader with over 526,000 units sold in the fourth quarter of 2023. However, 2024 has brought a different narrative, with BYD witnessing a more than 40% drop in sales… -
Geothermal power and the intricacies behind tapping into the Earth’s energy
Humanity’s quest to tap into the inexhaustible power source lying beneath our feet has spanned millennia, with civilizations from ancient Rome to Aboriginal Australia attempting to harness power from the Earth’s core. Geothermal energy — derived from sources like volcanoes in Iceland and hot springs in the United States — presents vast opportunities for electricity… -
Chiefs, Royals mull KC exit as vote on taxpayer-funded stadium upgrades looms
Residents of Jackson County, Missouri, are facing a vote on April 2 that may determine the future of their local sports franchises — the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. The question posed to voters on the ballot asks whether or not they would be in favor of implementing a ⅜-cent sales tax over the next…
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