July ranks 2nd for heat globally, hottest recorded on land
“There is simply no denying the mounting evidence globally and regionally — the new climate normal is upon us now,” said a University of Oklahoma meteorology professor, Jason Furtado.
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Court lets Exxon off hook for pipeline spill in Arkansas neighborhood
“Despite adherence to safety guidelines and regulations, oil spills still do occur,” the court said in overturning several violations against the oil giant.
Trump NHTSA might reduce emission rules for two-thirds of U.S. vehicles
Consumers all over the world, but especially in North America, are buying more crossover utility vehicles and fewer passenger sedans and hatchbacks.
The Ghost of climate-change future
King tides happen routinely in the Hawaiian Islands—a few times a year, usually—but this year’s batch have been particularly extreme
Tesla buyers say they’re being pushed to get a Model S over a Model 3
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made it no secret that he’d like to “anti-sell” the Model 3, as a way to tamper high demand and perhaps avoid siphoning off interest for the company’s more expensive and more profitable vehicles, the Model S and X.
That Tesla battery emissions study making the rounds? It’s bunk.
If you’re predisposed to hate electric cars, then there’s a wonderful story making the rounds that’ll support your worldview.
Chinese automaker reportedly bids for Fiat Chrysler
A Chinese automaker reportedly made a quiet bid to acquire Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, raising the distinct possibility that the traditional member of the Detroit Three that was bailed out by U.S. taxpayers could wind up with Chinese ownership.
‘Tesla Fanboyism’ vs. ‘EV Realism’
EV realists get called “Tesla haters.” EV realists get called “Tesla fanboys.” These unwarranted and misinformed attacks should really stop.
Brazil, leader in sugarcane ethanol, opens first corn ethanol plant
Brazilian company FS Bioenergia has inaugurated a corn ethanol plant, the first in the country, to produce 210 million liters year.
Zinke is sending a $75 million gift to oil, gas, and coal companies
Breaking his promise to ensure taxpayers receive a fair return from oil, gas, and coal development on U.S. public lands, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and the Interior Department plan to rescind 2016 royalty reforms at a cost of $75 million annually to U.S. taxpayers.
