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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… -
Layoffs on the rise: Budget deficits hit US public schools as COVID relief fades
As federal COVID relief funds dwindle, public school districts across the United States are contending with budget deficits, prompting layoffs of teachers and staff. According to David Goldberg, president of the California Teachers Association, approximately 1,600 California educators and school personnel recently received layoff notices — a substantial surge compared to previous years, as reported… -
Michigan school shooter’s parents get 10-15 years in landmark case
For the first time in U.S. history, parents of a school shooter were both sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for a mass shooting at a high school in a Detroit, Michigan, suburb in 2021. On Tuesday, April 9, a judge sentenced James and Jennifer Crumbley after testimony from the victims’ family members. “You failed… -
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… -
Tropical forest loss dropped 9 percent last year, but growing threats remain
Global Forest Watch recently reported a complex situation for tropical forests worldwide, revealing both advancements and ongoing challenges in forest conservation. In 2023, the world lost approximately 9.2 million acres of tropical old-growth forests, an area exceeding the size of Maryland. Despite this, the rate of forest loss has decreased by 9% compared to 2022,… -
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… -
New federal rules mandate 2-person train crews to boost rail safety
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Tuesday, April 2, announced a new safety rule requiring most trains to have at least two crew members, aiming to improve safety in the railroad industry. The move comes after a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, last year. The train had three crew members on board when… -
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… -
Report: Iran warned Moscow days before 144 killed in terrorist attack
It’s getting harder for Russia to brush off reports that it had received multiple terror attack warnings before the concert hall massacre near Moscow on Friday, March 22. Now, Russia’s ally, Iran, is saying it tipped off the Kremlin days before Russia’s deadliest terror attack in 20 years, which left at least 144 people dead.…
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