Tag: electricity
US electric bills could increase 8% this summer amid rising temperatures
Households could pay an average of $719 from June through September, according to a report.
New York to require public power provider to source 100% clean...
The move boosts renewable energy and could give the public more control over their energy.
Open letter from scientists to world leaders: Stop using bioenergy from...
“The best thing for the climate and biodiversity is to leave forests standing—and biomass energy does the opposite.”
PG&E announces initiative to submerge 10,000-miles of power lines to lessen...
PG&E's new infrastructure safety initiative is said to be the largest effort to lessen the risk of wildfire in the U.S.
Biden administration pushes 80 percent clean electricity standard by 2030
"Our goal is to enact this into law."
Tesla’s giant Australian battery saved consumers $35 million in four months
Tesla's big battery, which was designed to feed South Australia's unstable power grid, has changed the game.
California Freeways Will Soon Generate Electricity
If they are successful, perhaps other states will consider harvesting electricity from their busy roadways.
Thousands in Baghdad Protest Lack of Electricity and Services, Demand End...
Thousands gathered in the sweltering heat in downtown Baghdad’s Liberation Square protesting against corruption and lack of electricity—a political crisis underlining the dangers of fossil fuels.
This Red State Broke Up Utility Monopolies in Favor of a...
The citizens of Nebraska used their democratic process to create a socialized, public-owned, citizen-governed utility company. If Nebraska did it, then the rest of America should too and end the concentration of private power companies.
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Uncertainty looms over Trump’s assassination attempt: FBI questions details
FBI Director Christopher Wray’s testimony reveals doubts about whether Donald Trump was hit by a bullet or shrapnel during an assassination attempt, raising questions about the investigation’s progress and transparency.
Vance’s popularity crisis: Can the RNC afford to keep him on the ticket?
Polling reveals deep unpopularity for GOP vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance, raising questions about the Republican Party’s strategy and the potential consequences for the 2024 election.
American healthcare workers demand Biden and Harris end support for Israeli assault on Gaza
As President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, American healthcare workers who volunteered in Gaza urge U.S. leaders to end Israel’s assault, citing the atrocities witnessed firsthand.
Public opposition to Project 2025 surges as Trump distances himself
Awareness and disapproval of Project 2025 increase significantly despite Trump’s attempts to disassociate from the controversial conservative policy agenda.
730 million people faced hunger last year: A global crisis demanding urgent action
The latest UN report reveals alarming levels of hunger and malnutrition, highlighting the need for urgent political and financial commitments to address food insecurity worldwide.