Trump admin orders federal employees in DEI offices to be placed on paid leave as agencies wind down diversity initiatives
The Trump administration on Tuesday ordered paid leave for all federal employees working on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts as the agency grapples with the closure of DEI offices. Office of Personnel Management — the government’s highest human resources agency — Notify federal department head The memo states that DEI program employees must be notified […]
San Diego wildfires force mandatory evacuations amid dangerous wind conditions
Mandatory evacuations are expanding across Southern California early Tuesday as two wildfires burn in San Diego County and strong Santa Ana wind gusts create “dangerous fire conditions,” officials said. said. The Lilac and Para fires broke out early this morning near Bonsall and Para Mesa, respectively, and are threatening homes and businesses, according to Cal […]
Trump freezes new outer continental shelf offshore wind leases
President Trump on Monday night directed the Treasury Department to freeze new offshore wind leasing on the outer edge of the continental shelf, one of a series of executive orders he signed within hours of taking office. The order cancels the entire shelf of new or renewed offshore wind leases, but does not affect existing […]
DAVID BLACKMON: Trump Could Put An End To Biden’s Offshore Wind Vanity Projects
One of the early decision points facing President-elect Donald Trump will be what to do about the Biden administration's expensive and destructive offshore wind farm projects in the Northeast Atlantic. President Biden decided early in his administration to make federal funding and expedited permitting for a growing number of these large industrial facilities a top […]
Some Supplies Aren’t Designed for Firefighting, Wind Kept Us from Getting Water from Above
On Wednesday's broadcast of Fox News Channel's “The Story,” Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Sheila Kelliher said the city's water system is not designed for firefighting, and strong winds hamper air support and the ability to bring in water. He said there were also problems. On top of that. Kelliher said nature “is in charge […]
Fire Spreads Into Hollywood Hills Amid ‘Life-Threatening’ Wind Conditions
Two wildfires broke out in Los Angeles on Tuesday, with Southern California facing “life-threatening” wind conditions fanning the flames. According to To city employees. One of the fires started at a home in the 8400 block of West Sunset Boulevard and spread to brush in the Hollywood Hills, KNX News reported. Firefighters were able to […]
Biden expands wind and solar tax credit to nuclear, hydropower, geothermal energy
The Biden administration on Tuesday finalized guidance that would expand tax credits that previously applied only to wind and solar power to a variety of other energy technologies. Under new guidance issued on Tuesday, producers of electricity from sources such as nuclear, geothermal, hydro and ocean wave energy will also be able to claim credits. […]
Record-Breaking Wind, Ice, and Snow to Impact 250 Million Americans
A wave of record-breaking winds, ice and snow will hit central, eastern and southern states next week, with meteorologists warning that “more than 250 million people” will be affected. The arctic air is expected to head west into North Dakota and Texas in several waves, and reach all the way from New York to Florida. […]
Max Homa stymied by strong South African wind, finishes double-double to lose lead
Max Homa stood on the par-3 12th tee at Gary Player Country Club in South Africa, at eight under for the championship. He has coped well with the windy conditions so far, recording only three birdies and one bogey in his first 11 holes. He maintained a two-stroke lead in the tournament. Nedbank Golf Challenge. […]
Blizzard Warnings issued as powerful winter storm to blast Northeast, mid-Atlantic with more snow, wind
A new winter storm brings dangerous winds to millions of people from the upper Midwest to the mid-Atlantic to the Northeast, in areas that were just hit by a lake-effect snowstorm that buried cities in several feet of snow. and preparing for blizzard or near-blizzard conditions. The storm could also bring snow to busy Interstate […]