Tag: Environment

Why Hawaii is becoming a leader in U.S. EV adoption

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[ad_1] Customers admire a Tesla Model 3 electric vehicle at a Tesla store in Honolulu, Hawaii.  Alex Tai | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images U.S. consumers have been making the move to all-electric vehicles more slowly than many expected — but a growing leader in EV adoption is Hawaii. The tropical island state this year ranks fifth in overall EV adoption at 11.9% of new retail vehicles sold through February, according to J.D. Power. Hawaii also ranks third – behind only California (46.1) and Washington (37) – in…

Yellen warns China's surplus of solar panels, EVs could be dumped on global markets

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[ad_1] U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen testifies during a hearing before the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee at Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill on March 21, 2024 in Washington, DC.  Alex Wong | Getty Images Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday warned that China is treating the global economy as a dumping ground for its cheaper clean energy products, depressing market prices and squeezing green manufacturing in the U.S. “I am concerned about global spillovers from the excess capacity that we are…

Nightmare: Baltimore Bridge Collapse Sparks Desperate Search for 6 Victims

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[ad_1] A major Baltimore bridge collapsed early Tuesday after it was hit by a large container ship. Six people were missing after the collision at the Francis Scott Key Baltimore  Bridge, according to Paul Wiedefeld, Maryland’s transportation secretary. Two people were rescued, with one transported to a trauma center in serious condition. The missing people may have fallen into the water. The Baltimore  bridge carries Interstate 695 across the Patapsco River, southeast of the Baltimore metropolitan area. The crash by the large container ship occurred around 1:30 a.m. ET,  when…

A global gold rush for buried hydrogen is underway — as hype builds over its clean energy potential

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A global gold rush, nations race to unearth geologic hydrogen, a long-overlooked resource touted as a key player in the shift away from fossil fuels. [ad_1] The team from the Geological Agency of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) took samples of natural buried hydrogen gas found in One Pute Jaya Village, Morowali Regency, Central Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, 23 October 2023. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images A global gold rush is underway for a long-overlooked resource that advocates say could play a significant role in the shift…

Lake Erie: Allegations of Pollution Prompt Lawsuits Against Campbell Soup

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Explore fascinating facts about Lake Erie, from its status as the shallowest Great Lake to its economic importance, environmental challenges, and historical significance. Learn about efforts to improve water quality and protect this shared resource cherished for its abundant wildlife and recreational opportunities. [ad_1]   The U.S. Department of Justice and environmental organizations have taken legal action against Campbell, alleging the company’s negligence in managing wastewater has led to pollution in Lake. These lawsuits, filed separately but expected to be combined, focus on Campbell’s Napoleon, Ohio plant, which reportedly discharged…