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Chicago Moves to Acquire Greyhound Station in $19.2 Million Deal to Preserve Bus Service
Energy & Climate

Chicago Moves to Acquire Greyhound Station in $19.2 Million Deal to Preserve Bus Service

Chicago plans to purchase its Greyhound bus terminal for $19.2 million, aiming to secure downtown intercity bus service amid concerns over the station’s imminent closure.

Antarctica’s Ice Sheet Became Far More Climate-Sensitive Around One Million Years Ago
Energy & Climate

Antarctica’s Ice Sheet Became Far More Climate-Sensitive Around One Million Years Ago

New research reveals that Antarctica’s ice sheet underwent a major shift one million years ago, significantly increasing its responsiveness to climate changes and impacting future sea level predictions.

California Revises Cap-and-Invest Program, Drawing Criticism from Environmental Advocates
Energy & Climate

California Revises Cap-and-Invest Program, Drawing Criticism from Environmental Advocates

California’s updated cap-and-invest rules will allocate billions in free allowances to polluters, sparking debate over its impact on emissions reductions and climate funding.

Investigating East LA Oil Spill: Drilling Crew Linked to Pipeline Rupture
Energy & Climate

Investigating East LA Oil Spill: Drilling Crew Linked to Pipeline Rupture

A directional drilling crew caused a major oil spill in East LA by puncturing a petroleum pipeline, raising questions about oversight and response.

Residents of Lake Maracaibo Face Health and Environmental Risks Amid Growing Oil Pollution
Energy & Climate

Residents of Lake Maracaibo Face Health and Environmental Risks Amid Growing Oil Pollution

Families around Venezuela’s Lake Maracaibo live with frequent oil spills, polluted water, and toxic fumes that jeopardize their health and livelihoods as oil extraction threatens to intensify.

Homeowner Cuts Gas Costs to Zero by Replacing Last Gas Stove with Induction Cooking
Energy & Climate

Homeowner Cuts Gas Costs to Zero by Replacing Last Gas Stove with Induction Cooking

After switching the final gas appliance to an induction cooktop powered by solar energy, a homeowner eliminated their gas bill within a month, highlighting the shift to cleaner, cost-effective cooking.

Bay Area Voters Face Key Climate Resilience Measures in Upcoming Election
Energy & Climate

Bay Area Voters Face Key Climate Resilience Measures in Upcoming Election

Voters in the Bay Area will decide on critical ballot measures addressing earthquake preparedness, public transit funding, and land preservation to boost regional climate resilience.

UN Scientists Retire Widely Used Worst-Case Climate Scenario After Years of Debate
Energy & Climate

UN Scientists Retire Widely Used Worst-Case Climate Scenario After Years of Debate

An influential climate research team officially discarded the RCP8.5 scenario, prompting media outlets to adjust narratives on climate risk and past alarmism.

Carbon Financing Supports Wildlife Diversity in Sierra Leone’s Gola Rainforest
Energy & Climate

Carbon Financing Supports Wildlife Diversity in Sierra Leone’s Gola Rainforest

A study reveals that REDD+ carbon funding in Sierra Leone’s Gola Rainforest boosts animal biodiversity alongside reducing deforestation, highlighting broader conservation benefits.

Key Liberal Climate Advocate to Resign Amid Shifts in Government Environmental Policies
Energy & Climate

Key Liberal Climate Advocate to Resign Amid Shifts in Government Environmental Policies

Steven Guilbeault, a prominent environmental advocate within the Liberal Party, announced his upcoming resignation from Parliament, citing frustration over recent climate policy rollbacks.

U.S. Safety Commission Urges Immediate Halt on Ridstar Q20 E-Bikes Over Fire Risk
Energy & Climate

U.S. Safety Commission Urges Immediate Halt on Ridstar Q20 E-Bikes Over Fire Risk

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns owners of Ridstar Q20 and Q20 Pro e-bikes to stop using them immediately after multiple battery fires caused injuries and significant property damage.

West Coast Gas Prices Spike Above $6 Amid Broad National Increase This Summer
Energy & Climate

West Coast Gas Prices Spike Above $6 Amid Broad National Increase This Summer

As summer travel begins, gas prices soar past $6 on the West Coast while Midwestern and Southern states see more moderate costs, despite sharp rises nationwide.