There has been a decrease in phytoplankton production in the Gulf of Maine. The decrease is caused by an increase in the warmth and salt content found in the water. Although tiny, phytoplankton is an important part of the ecosystem, serving as food for marine...
Ohio Governor, Mike DeWine signed a piece of legislation that allows the extraction of oil and gas via drilling from state parks. DeWine went as far as legally redefining the term “natural gas.” DeWine now refers to “natural gas” as “green energy.” DeWine built upon...
Oregon State University is leading a research effort to develop a new rechargeable battery. The hope behind this new battery is to reduce the need for mining rare minerals like lithium and nickel. The process of mining these minerals has been proven to disrupt the...
The idea of solar energy and wind energy were all the rage until the reality of needing land came into fruition. The amount of land needed for the development of these projects was more than most local governments bargained for, causing mass restrictions. Over the...
Two environmental extremists were arrested after they threw mashed potatoes at a famous painting. The German protesters claimed to throw the food at a Claude Monet painting to bring attention to climate change. Their goal was to insinuate that the painting will have no worth...
Due to the Inflation Reduction Act, most electric vehicles won't qualify for a federal tax credit, which typically amounts to about $7,500. The new act is excluding any EV from the credit that has a battery or battery materials not build and sourced in the US. Read more...
Gas Vs. Ethanol When you account for the effects on air pollution, food prices, and fuel economy, ethanol-based fuels are likely more harmful than regular gasoline. Pure ethanol fuel is about 33 percent less efficient than pure gasoline fuel which means when gasoline at the pump...
Maine's pension system is now required by law to divest from the fossil fuel industry but it will likely cost them a fortune. Their investment portfolio doesn't just include publicly traded companies, but also includes fossil fuel assets alongside other infrastructure investments. Due to the complexity of...
Gasoline prices are nearly 20 years ahead of projections and that's mostly to blame on the current administration. At every turn, Biden has imposed environmental regulations that only seem to make life harder for Americans, especially at the pumps. Read more here >> ...
Americans can look forward to worsening shortages of gasoline-powered cars in the coming years thanks to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA has set out new guidelines for auto manufacturers that require a 40% increase in vehicle MPG now and an additional 10% increase...
