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Tesla may have made EV charging harder, even for other car brands
A recent move by Tesla may have made it harder for electric vehicle (EV) drivers to charge their cars, even if they own a model from a different brand. Just weeks after cutting 10% of its global workforce, the automaker announced another round of layoffs. Tesla said it will part ways with with almost the… -
Europe may need one of world’s highest tariffs to stop the Chinese EV influx
The influx of Chinese electric vehicles into the European market has sparked research into how implementing significant new tariffs would address the competitive advantage enjoyed by automakers in China. With a quarter of EVs sold in the EU this year expected to originate from China, European policymakers are evaluating measures to level the playing field… -
Study: Tyson Foods dumped millions of pounds of pollutants into US waterways
Tyson Foods, the nation’s second-largest meat producer, reportedly discharged millions of pounds of toxic chemicals into American waterways over the last five years. In a report released Tuesday, April 30, by the Union of Concerned Scientists, researchers said that Tyson flushed 371 million pounds of pollutants into waterways from 2018-2022. The pollutants dumped into American… -
Deep sea mining may end US reliance on China, enviro concerns remain
The quest for a truly American-made electric vehicle (EV) faces a significant hurdle: the dependency on imported minerals, with China controlling the lion’s share of the supply. However, a growing new industry that involves sourcing these essential materials from the ocean floor could potentially shift this narrative. The Metals Company (TMC) is one of the… -
Beijing auto show features next-gen EVs unavailable to US consumers
The automotive world recently turned its gaze toward China as the country hosted one of the largest auto shows in the world. The show featured a vast array of electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid models from nearly 100 Chinese automakers, most of which American consumers will never have an opportunity to purchase. The event showcased… -
Study: 56 of leading brands responsible for more than 50% of plastic pollution
A new study revealed on Thursday, April 24, that 56 of leading brands are responsible for more than 50% of the plastic pollution plaguing the Earth. The study showed the Coca-Cola Company is the leading offender. Around 400 million tons of plastic waste are generated annually, with most of it ending up in landfills and… -
Powering pot: Energy for US cannabis industry could electrify 13.5M homes
In recent years, the burgeoning cannabis industry in the United States has become responsible for a significant amount of energy consumption. The electricity required nationwide for cannabis cultivation is equivalent to powering roughly 13.5 million homes, constituting about 1% of the entire country’s annual energy usage. With the industry expected to expand further, experts project… -
FDA: Bird flu found in 1/5 commercial milk samples, suggests greater spread
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Thursday, April 25, that one in five commercial milk samples tested in a nationwide survey contained particles of the H5N1 virus. The announcement suggests that the outbreak of bird flu might have deeply penetrated the dairy industry across the United States. Dr. Michael Osterholm, an infectious… -
France in need of air defense for Paris 2024 Games, asks Greece for help
Athens is facing an unprecedented request from France as preparations for the Paris Olympic Games unfold. French authorities formally asked to borrow a Greek air defense system for the 2024 Games. According to reports from the Greek daily newspaper “Kathimerini,” the French specifically requested the transfer of a Crotale short-range surface-to-air missile system from the… -
EPA coal plant rule cuts emissions 90%, removes 17M homes worth of power
The White House unveiled a plan to significantly cut down on emissions from coal-fired power plants, aiming for a 90% reduction by 2032. This move, announced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday, April 25, is projected to yield $370 billion in climate and public health net benefits over the next two decades, while… -
Energy needed for AI, crypto could power about a third of the US in coming years
For nearly three decades, the demand for electricity in the United States has remained relatively stable. However, forecasts indicate a dramatic shift, with projections suggesting a potential near doubling of where demand was expected to be over the next five years. The driving force behind this unprecedented increase in demand largely stems from the proliferation… -
‘I make sure Tesla is very prosperous’: Musk makes promises amid $2.5B loss
Tesla is navigating a turbulent start to 2024 as it grapples with product defects and financial hurdles, marking its most challenging period since the onset of the pandemic-induced auto industry downturn. However, the company’s CEO Elon Musk still remains optimistic, hinting at the possibility of both new and cheaper Tesla models coming in the near… -
Pythons decimate Florida’s wildlife, is eating them the answer?
Pythons are wreaking havoc on local wildlife in Florida, becoming one of the most challenging invasive species management issues worldwide, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. With estimates suggesting over 100,000 of these serpents slithering through southern Florida, since 1997, they have efficiently eradicated a number of animals from the Everglades and reduced the populations…
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