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Inflation Reduction Act ties renewable energy projects to more oil lease sales
Touted by the Environmental Protection Agency as “the most significant climate legislation in U.S. history,” the Inflation Reduction Act also contains a variety of concessions to Big Oil companies. Buried within the legislation is a set of provisions that ties the advancement of some future renewable energy projects to increased American oil and gas production.… -
Fire hazards from EV batteries pose new challenges for first responders
As the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs), e-bikes and scooters continues to increase, the potential fire hazards created by their rechargeable lithium-ion batteries have been posing new challenges for first responders. Fire departments across the country are grappling with the challenges of handling these battery-related fires, which can be more complex and resource-intensive to extinguish… -
Push to limit emissions via carbon removal could cost airlines, travelers
In an effort to combat climate change, the U.S. government has launched an initiative aimed at catalyzing the burgeoning carbon removal industry. The Energy Department has recently unveiled a 1.2 billion plan that will attempt to establish a market for removing carbon dioxide already present in the atmosphere, with an initial focus on constructing the… -
White House EV push prompts concerns among unions as labor tensions rise
In a bid to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), the White House is spearheading a multi-billion-dollar initiative that now also threatens to disrupt President Joe Biden’s pro-labor platform ahead of his 2024 reelection bid. The administration’s plan, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and curbing the reliance on traditional gas-powered vehicles, has caused… -
Wind energy faces setback as rising costs jeopardize new projects
Wind energy is facing a multi-billion dollar setback that some in the sector are calling the “industry’s first crisis.” New reports from The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post point to problems with public approval and financing. These issues have resulted in 10 planned offshore wind projects spanning along the coasts of the United… -
Could EV battery swapping be a solution to charging station shortages?
As the electric vehicle (EV) revolution gains momentum, one of the primary challenges has been the scarcity of charging stations to cater to the rapidly increasing number of EV users. To ease the burden on battery charging infrastructure, a Northern California-based startup called Ample has been exploring battery swapping methods that have proved successful elsewhere… -
Minefields in Ukraine roughly the size of Florida slow counteroffensive
The conflict in Ukraine, which began more than a year and a half ago, shows no signs of abating even as Ukrainian forces have initiated their counteroffensive against Russia. Recent actions by the U.S. government indicate that the war is expected to carry on for some time. “We want to make sure that the Ukrainians… -
Biden OKs sending 3k reserve troops to Europe amid Russia-Ukraine war
The Biden administration has granted approval for the Pentagon to send an additional 3,000 U.S. troops to Europe, joining the tens of thousands of reserves that were deployed there last year in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The exact timeline for mobilizing the extra manpower and integrating them with the existing reserves stationed to… -
Congressman says gov’t has known of UFOs since 1897, warns of cover-up
Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee, a member of the House Oversight Committee involved in UFO hearings, has raised allegations of a potential government cover-up to prevent the American people from learning the truth about these unexplained aerial phenomenons. During an appearance on the “Event Horizon” podcast, Burchett claimed that he has personally viewed classified UFO… -
Pandemic learning gap widening, 8th graders behind by full school year: study
Pandemic-related learning loss appears to not only still be an issue, but according to new data, it is getting worse. The learning gap created during the pandemic is widening as students struggle to catch up, according to the national study released Tuesday, July 11, by the NWAE. SAN reported last year on a major drop… -
NYT report on Justice Thomas and ethical standards sparks partisan debate
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has found himself in the spotlight once again, though this time it has nothing to do with his decisions on the bench. The New York Times published a lengthy article this week that has raised questions about Thomas’s ethical standards and his relationship with an elite nonprofit organization, sparking further… -
Cocaine found near Situation Room in White House prompts investigation
Recent reports have revealed that cocaine was discovered near to the West Executive Entrance of the White House, close to the Situation Room. Law enforcement officials are currently investigating how this substance, classified as a Schedule 2 drug by the Department of Justice and Drug Enforcement Agency, ended up in one of the most secure… -
USDA announces ‘unprecedented’ total of food stamp payment errors
In a recent report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), it has been revealed that an “unprecedented” number of errors were made in the payment of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits between 2020 and 2022. “The first state-by-state set of payment error rates coming out of the pandemic reflects the challenging circumstances…
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