White House halts enormous natural gas projects in victory for environmentalists
The White House has halted the permitting process for several proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal projects, citing their potential impacts on climate change, but environmentalists have argued in recent months that precedent The government is requesting that the measures be taken without prior notice. The White House and the Department of Energy (DOE) […]
Fossil fuel industry unleashes on Biden for halting key natural gas projects
A large coalition of more than 30 fossil fuel industry groups is sounding the alarm over the expected White House decision to delay permitting of a major natural gas export facility due to potential climate impacts. There is. Those groups, including the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the American Exploration and Production Council (AXPC), sent […]
Washington state House passes bill that effectively bans natural gas, encourages ‘equitably’ shifting to electricity
The Washington State Legislature has passed a bill that would effectively eliminate the use of natural gas in new buildings as part of a larger effort toward full electrification in an “equitable” manner. On Tuesday, the Democratic-controlled House passed HB1589, also known as the Washington Decarbonization for Large Complex Utilities Act. The bill would require […]
Wilderness With Simon Reeve review – a majestic journey into a natural wonderland | Television
'BThis is hell,” says Simon Reeve, wading through thigh-high mud somewhere in the Congo Basin. Reeve and his crew estimate he is three days away from the nearest hotel or hospital, traveling at about one mile per hour. Because every step involves climbing, chopping, ducking, or, as is happening now, dragging your way through ankle-sucking […]
Environmentalists call on Biden admin to tank natural gas project amid nationwide arctic blast
A large coalition of environmental activist groups is calling on the Biden administration to use a little-known regulatory maneuver to block major natural gas expansion projects in the Pacific Northwest. In a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan, more than 140 organizations, including the Center for Biological Diversity, Columbia River Guardians, and […]
Natural gas pipeline leak reported in Alaska’s far north
Alaska officials are responding to a pipeline leak in the Point Thomson gas field that released an as yet unknown amount of liquid natural gas condensate. Coast Guard finds two dead and rescues three from capsized boat near Sitka, Alaska The state Department of Environmental Protection said in its initial incident report that the operator, […]
Biden admin issues new natural gas tax in latest fossil fuel crackdown
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Stunning natural event caught on video in Southern California
In the ocean off the coast of Southern California, bioluminescent microalgae emit a natural blue glow when the water is stirred. Finding high concentrations of algae can be hit or miss, but sightings are so common these days that whale watching services are offering cruises for those who want to experience this spectacle for themselves. […]
Meet the humanoid robot that learns from natural language and mimics human emotions
Imagine what it would be like to have a robot friend who could take selfies, throw a ball, eat popcorn, and play air guitar. Well, you might not have to wait too long. Researchers at the University of Tokyo have created a robot that can do all of this, thanks to the power of GPT-4, […]
Homeowners insurance rates on the rise, mainly due to increase in natural disasters
Due to climate change, many homeowners are seeing their insurance premiums gradually increase. (iStock) The homeowners insurance industry is facing severe underwriting losses for the third year in a row, due in part to rising claims due to an increase in natural disasters. AM Best’s recent market segment outlook It shows lenders are struggling to […]