California’s High Gas Prices Could Climb Further as Refineries Close
The state has led the country in adopting electric cars and reducing gas use, but it now faces much higher gas prices as oil companies plan to shut down refineries.
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Finland is ready for the next crisis, with stockpiled food and 72-hour kits – Europe should be too | Miika Ilomäki
The next pandemic or geopolitical shock could be close at hand. To look after our people, we’re looking after our supply chains, agriculture and fuel reserves Miika Ilomäki is chief preparedness specialist for Finland’s National Emergency Supply Agency In times…
UK public has paid £200bn to shareholders of key industries since privatisation – study
Analysis reveals ‘privatisation premium’ of £250 per household per year paid to owners of water, rail, bus, energy and mail services since 2010 ‘Birmingham is up the road but there are no buses’ The public has paid almost £200bn to…
Wild horses return to Spain’s Iberian highlands after 10,000 years
For the first time in more than 10,000 years, wild horses once again roam Spain’s northwestern highlands. The 35 horses introduced by Rewilding Spain are bringing renewed resilience to the land, Mongabay senior editor Jeremy Hance reported. In 2023, an…
Monsters in Trouble
The colorful, venomous and mysterious Gila monster flourishes in the scorching Desert Southwest, but climate change threatens the lizards’ food, water and shelter. Moving to more hospitable habitats won’t be easy. By Tina Deines Gila monsters are shrouded in mystery.…
New Research Helps Explain Gas Craters in Siberia
Spontaneous gas explosions appear to be increasing in northern Russia because of climate change and some specific local conditions.
Challenge to Maryland Offshore Wind Project Stokes Concerns Among Legal Scholars
The Trump Administration wants to vacate approval of US Wind’s Maryland project. Experts believe the move could be illegal and could jeopardize the clean energy transition nationwide. By Aman Azhar Legal experts see a new Trump administration move to block…
Houses of Worship Could Help Fuel the Energy Transition. Solar Evangelists Are Hard at Work on That
Some faith-based nonprofits are helping congregations fund energy alternatives, an effort that complements a national Sun Day event this weekend to promote solar use. By Liuan Huska The connection between solar panels and his church mission wasn’t immediately obvious to…
Poisoning crisis could drive vulture extinction in South Africa’s Kruger region
A spate of poisoning events this year has killed more than 400 vultures in and near South Africa’s Kruger National Park. In May, 49 vultures died after feasting on a poisoned giraffe carcass. A similar incident soon afterward killed 123…
Billions Spent, Miles To Go: The Story of California’s Failure To Build High-Speed Rail
California’s dream of building a high-speed rail system linking San Francisco and L.A. is a cautionary tale of ambition outpacing funding, planning, and federal support. By Benton Graham, Grist This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s…