California ‘throwing away’ wasted solar power may raise electricity prices
In California, there are 47 gigawatts of solar power installed atop rooftops, equaling out to over a quarter of the state’s energy. However, during the middle of sunny spring days, the energy produced...
View ArticleBiden shares stage with Bernie Sanders and AOC for Earth Day solar power push
President Joe Biden commemorated Earth Day 2024 by reiterating his pledge to fight climate change and promote new green energy technologies. The president was joined on Monday by Sen. Bernie Sanders...
View ArticleStarbucks debuts cups with 20% less plastic
Starbucks is debuting a new line of “sustainable cold cups” across the United States to tackle carbon emissions just in time for Earth Day on Monday. After four years of experimenting in the Tryer...
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Sheetz sued by EEOC for conducting criminal background checks on applicants
Gas station chain Sheetz has been sued for conducting criminal background checks on its job applicants. The lawsuit was filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and lists Sheetz, Inc.;...
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Arizona Democrats stray from abortion message and focus on water in rural areas
Arizona Democrats are looking to capture voters mindful of one resource that is sparse in the desert state: water. As political battles over abortion and the southern border hit close to home for some...
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Russia’s shadow fleet: Sweden warns allies oil tankers in the Baltic used for...
Russia has deployed a “shadow fleet” of oil tankers in the Baltic Sea to circumvent economic sanctions and also engage in espionage, according to a top Swedish military official. “We are finding...
View ArticleInterior plans 12 offshore wind auctions through 2028 in bid to boost...
The Interior Department said Wednesday it plans to hold up to 12 offshore wind auctions through 2028, a five-year plan that looks to boost investor confidence in the fledgling offshore wind industry...
View ArticleEPA finalizes new rules cracking down on power plant emissions
The Environmental Protection Agency finalized four new rules Thursday that set tougher emissions limits on coal and new gas-fired power plants, taking restrictions further than the agency’s earlier...
View ArticleManchin blasts Biden and ‘radical climate advisors at the White House’ for...
The Environmental Protection Agency issued a new rule on Thursday mandating that coal-fired plants capture smokestack emissions or else shut down in a move that, according to industry leaders, would...
View ArticleCrackdown on PFAS: What to know about the ‘forever chemicals’ in everyday use
The Biden administration is tightening the screws on “forever chemicals” used in the production of a wide range of consumer goods, such as nonstick cookware, camping gear, and fast-food packaging — a...
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