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Trump administration halts $5 billion EV charging initiative started by Biden
The Trump administration is halting a $5 billion federal initiative aimed at expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The decision directs states to pause spending under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, which was established under the Biden administration. What does this move by the Trump administration entail? In a letter to state transportation… -
‘Build, baby, build’: UK pushes nuclear expansion with faster approval process
The new energy policy in the United States is focused on fossil fuel expansion — “Drill, baby, drill.” However, in the United Kingdom, the government is taking a different approach — “Build, baby, build.” Those were the words of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who wants to position the UK as a global leader in… -
Study looks at if US farmland is better used for corn ethanol or solar power
Full Story Each year, about 90 million acres of corn are planted in the U.S. Approximately 40% of it helps make ethanol, a key ingredient in gasoline. However, a recent study examines whether farmland would be better served to produce renewable solar power. Is corn-based ethanol environmentally friendly? Research funded by the Department of Energy… -
Mexican startup Petgas is turning plastic waste into fuel
The Gulf of Mexico has one of the highest concentrations of plastic pollution in the world, a problem that one Mexican startup, Petgas, is working to address. Based in Boca del Río, Mexico, the company is converting plastic waste into fuel. How much fuel can Petgas produce from plastic? Petgas has developed technology capable of… -
Washington state bill could lead to first-ever US tax on livestock emissions
A new bill introduced in the Washington state Legislature could make Washington the first U.S. state to tax methane emissions from livestock. The legislation, sponsored by several state Democratic lawmakers, is currently under review by Washington’s House Environment and Energy Committee. If enacted, the bill would require dairy farms and feedlots to report their methane… -
How many federal employees will flood the job market with Trump’s ‘resign’ offer?
The Trump administration took its first major step toward reducing the number of federal workers. But how will it impact the wider job market if hundreds of thousands of employees accept a “deferred resignation” offer? The Office of Personnel Management emailed most federal employees Tuesday, Jan. 28, titled “Fork in the Road.” Elon Musk used… -
Was Dr. Phil’s ICE ride-along a spectacle or effective? Bias Breakdown
President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration has begun, with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents making thousands of arrests in the first week of Trump’s second term. However, the media’s portrayal of ICE raids varies significantly depending on the political leanings of the outlets. Media coverage over Dr. Phil’s ride-along with ICE One… -
Carroll, Glenn and Schottenheimer latest adds to NFL’s coaching carousel
The NFL’s coaching carousel is nearly full. The Las Vegas Raiders, New York Jets and Dallas Cowboys introduced their new head coaches Monday, Jan. 27. Pete Carroll, Aaron Glenn and Brian Schottenheimer will be tasked with turning each franchise around, respectively. Carroll is a future Hall of Famer who, at 74, will be the oldest… -
Tesla takes EU to court over tariffs on Chinese EVs
Tesla has filed a lawsuit against the European Union, challenging tariffs imposed on electric vehicle imports from China. The case, initiated by the Elon Musk-led company’s Shanghai subsidiary, was confirmed by the European Court of Justice on Monday, Jan. 27, though specific details about the legal arguments remain undisclosed. Why did the EU first impose… -
Trump calls out Bank of America, Chase for debanking conservatives. Are they?
President Donald Trump took aim at some of the largest banks in the U.S. on Thursday, Jan. 23, during his address at the World Economic Forum. While speaking about his early accomplishments and economic agenda, the president accused Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase of refusing business from political conservatives. During the event in Davos,… -
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… -
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… -
National debt is at its ceiling on Trump’s second day in office
President Donald Trump’s pick for treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, cleared his first confirmation hurdle from the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday, Jan 21. On the same day, the agency he hopes to lead started taking “extraordinary measures” to keep from breaching the debt ceiling. According to the Treasury Department, the national debt stands at a…
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