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China’s ‘artificial sun’ sets new record in nuclear fusion research
The Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) nuclear fusion reactor developed by China has set a new world record, marking another milestone in the pursuit of limitless clean energy. During the week of Jan. 19, the reactor, dubbed an “artificial sun,” maintained a steady loop of super-hot plasma for 1,066 seconds, surpassing its previous record of… -
Men indicted for ‘burglary spree’ in Ohio, possible link to Joe Burrow break-in
Four men have been arrested after a months-long investigation into a series of high-profile burglaries targeting multi-million dollar homes. Ohio authorities confirmed the arrests, which are tied to a December break-in at the home of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. Suspects identified as part of international crime ring The suspects, all from Chile, are believed… -
Wind energy generation in the UK hits decade-low, driving up power prices
Wind energy production in the United Kingdom dropped to its lowest level in a decade Wednesday, Jan. 22, leading to a spike in electricity prices. According to the National Energy System Operator, wind turbines across the U.K. produced 0.22 gigawatts during the day’s calmest period, a significant decrease compared to the average daily production of… -
South Carolina’s largest power provider to sell unfinished nuclear reactors
South Carolina’s largest power provider, Santee Cooper, is looking for buyers to complete the construction of two previously mothballed nuclear reactors. The state-owned utility believes there will be strong interest in the project, driven by tech companies requiring substantial power for data centers, facilities which can consume as much electricity as a small city. “We… -
New Hughes Fire in Los Angeles County grows to around 3,400 acres
As firefighters continue to make progress against the Palisades and Eaton fires, another fire has erupted in Los Angeles County. Dubbed the Hughes Fire, it reportedly spread from 50 acres to more than 1,000 acres in less than 24 hours. Now, the fire is even bigger after it reportedly grew to around 3,400 acres in… -
Trump signs executive order rolling back EV policies, state emissions rules
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order reversing federal policies that incentivize electric vehicle (EV) adoption. The new administration is also targeting emissions rules adopted by some states that further encourage EV purchases. What Biden-era EV policies does this order target? The Biden administration had implemented a range of measures to support transportation electrification… -
Federal government lifts Vineyard Wind suspension six months after blade failure
The federal government has lifted its suspension on the Vineyard Wind project. This comes six months after a turbine blade failure at the offshore wind farm near Massachusetts scattered debris across surrounding beaches and waters. The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is still investigating the incident. However, they decided to lift the suspension,… -
Trump executive order reverses Biden’s offshore oil drilling restrictions
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order reversing efforts by former President Joe Biden to restrict oil and gas drilling. The new order targets Biden-era policies that limited fossil fuel developments in the Arctic and large areas of the U.S. coastline. What did Biden’s previous drilling bans entail? Earlier this month, Biden implemented a… -
Trump order temporarily halts permitting for all wind energy projects
President Donald Trump signed an executive order temporarily halting offshore wind leases in federal waters. The order will also pause the issuance of approvals, permits and loans for both onshore and offshore wind projects. As a part of this move, the Interior secretary has been tasked with conducting a comprehensive review of leasing and permitting… -
Trump’s national energy emergency allows roll back of environmental rules
During President Donald Trump’s inaugural address, he unveiled plans to declare a national energy emergency, and emphasized his administration’s intent to prioritize domestic fossil fuel production. The declaration of a national energy emergency, if implemented, would grant the president additional executive powers, including the ability to suspend certain environmental regulations. “The inflation crisis was caused… -
Amazon suspends drone deliveries in two states, citing safety needs
For more than a decade, Amazon has been working to deliver packages straight to customers’ doorsteps, using drones instead of drivers. However, the company’s one-hour delivery promise has been delayed again, with drone operations in Texas and Arizona now suspended. Amazon’s “Prime Air” service is on hold, following the crash of two newly built drones… -
Albuquerque spent $4M on solar panels, over 1,000 remain unused 6 years later
In 2019, the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, spent more than $4 million in bond revenue to install solar panels across seven municipal buildings. However, over 1,000 of these panels have sat unused during the last six years, according to a report from the Albuquerque Journal. Panels on two of the buildings have yet to… -
Scientists discover huge reservoir beneath Cascades, tripling Lake Mead
Researchers have discovered a massive water reservoir beneath the Cascade Mountain Range. It’s estimated to be three times the volume of the largest reservoir in the United States. Scientists at the University of Oregon and Oregon State University, along with the U.S. Forest Service, found the hidden aquifer while looking at drill holes left behind…
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