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Colorado River Flow Slows, Lake Mead Near Record Low
A twin water emergency is unfolding in the U.S.: record‑breaking heat has shredded snowpack across the West, leaving the Colorado River with trickling flow and reservoirs at historic lows, while a Tex
E-Bike Passenger Kits: 6 Two-Up Riding Tips
Purpose-built passenger e-bikes from brands like Lectric, Rad Power, and Tern can carry adult riders, but doubling the mass sharply changes braking, balance, and handling — and some cities are now mov
U.S. Millions of Derelict Oil Wells, Operators Abandon
The United States is home to millions of abandoned oil and gas wells, many left behind as operators abandon sites to boost marginal returns. The issue is being highlighted in places like OKMULGEE, Okl
Georgia Power completes Plant Vogtle, $15/month hikes
After seven years of delays and cost overruns, Georgia Power’s new Plant Vogtle reactors finally entered service in 2024, leaving customers to shoulder $36.8 billion in expenses through higher monthly
IRS Grants $370 M Tax Credit to Cheniere Energy
The IRS approved a $370 million alternative‑fuel tax credit for Cheniere Energy, sparking a Senate Democratic probe that questions the credit’s climate justification, its intended use, and the resulti
Tilton electric car club launches, offering two EVs
In Tilton, a rural East Midlands village, a community‑run electric car club gives residents affordable access to two EVs and volunteer drivers, easing isolation and cutting reliance on private cars. T
Tesla Postpones Signature Event 3 Days Before, No New Date
Tesla postponed its Model S and Model X Signature Edition delivery event at the Fremont factory just three days before it was scheduled to take place, notifying 350 buyers via a two-sentence email wit
Google AI Datacentre Emissions Understated Five‑Fold
Google’s developers have miscalculated the carbon impact of two planned AI datacres in Essex, comparing a single year’s emissions to the UK’s five‑year carbon budget and shrinking the figure by five‑f
GM Energy Home System Enables EVs to Power Homes
GM’s Energy Home System lets owners of its EVs—like the Chevrolet Bolt or Cadillac CELESTIQ—use the vehicle’s battery as a backup power source during outages. The kit, which includes a PowerShift Char
Black Lung Cases Rise as Trump Boosts Coal Funding
A resurgence of black lung disease is sweeping Appalachia, with silica dust from deeper mining causing progressive massive fibrosis in a growing share of veteran miners. At the same time, the Trump ad
Oil CEOs warn Iran war reshapes market, US crude up
Oil‑field‑service CEOs say Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz — which has cut nearly a billion barrels of oil — has exposed the fragility of the global energy system. They concur that the war wil
DeepWay Delivers 8,020 Electric Semis, Preps IPO
Baidu-backed DeepWay delivered 8,020 electric semi trucks in 2025—its third year of rapid scaling—and is preparing to launch an IPO while remaining unprofitable.
Porsche to shut e‑bike motor division, cut 360 jobs
Porsche is shutting down its e‑bike motor division and cutting about 360 jobs in Germany and Croatia, refocusing on its core sports‑car business amid tough market conditions as part of a broader cost‑
Trump FEMA Council Seeks Local Disaster Response
Amid a $20 billion legal battle, a fresh Iran ceasefire and a massive White House funding request, the Trump administration is pushing to gut FEMA. A Trump‑appointed 12‑member review council, led by M
Los Angeles Cuts Smog, Still Fails Ozone Standards
Los Angeles has largely cleared the historic smog that once made the region seem uninhabitable, yet the city still exceeds federal ozone limits and neighborhoods like Wilmington endure disproportionat
Alannah Hurley Wins Goldman Prize for Bristol Bay Mine Fight
Alannah Hurley, leader of the United Tribes of Bristol Bay, won the 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize for spearheading Indigenous resistance to the Pebble Mine, culminating in a landmark EPA veto to pr
UK Home Batteries Cut Bills Amid Energy Surge
UK households are turning to home batteries to reduce energy bills amid rising fuel prices, with falling battery costs and smart tariffs enabling greater savings, especially for those using solar powe
Tractor Breaks Down in Brigg During Critical Seeding Window
A farmer's tractor broke down in Brigg during a critical seeding window, delaying farm operations and a school trip, but the crop was sown and children still had a valuable experience.
Volkswagen to debut ID. Polo GTI and Clubsport EV
Volkswagen will debut its first all‑electric GTI, the ID. Polo GTI, on May 15 2026, offering 222 hp, a 282‑mile WLTP range, and a paddle‑shift fake‑gear system, while a more powerful Clubsport version
Sunrun Subscriber Drop, Stock Up 10%
Sunrun reported a sharp drop in new solar subscribers and capacity additions in Q1 2026, driven by policy uncertainty and the end of a key tax credit, yet its stock rose over 10% as investors responde
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