California and the Midwest face ‘high risk’ of electricity shortages in next five years

[Source: CNBC NEWS] America’s electrical grid is being pushed to the breaking point, and California, parts of the Midwest and parts of the South-Central United States are at “high risk” for energy shortfalls, says the not-for-profit organization charged with managing and evaluating the grid. “High risk” regions, marked in red on the map, may see Read More…

Rivian loses $1.7 billion in Q3

[Source: Green.Org] In September 2021, Rivian announced that they would be bringing their fully electric pickup truck to consumers. But now, as we see more companies roll out their electric trucks, Rivian is facing stiff competition. With 2023 approaching, there is the Tesla Cybertruck, the Hummer EV, Chevy Silverado EV, and Ford Bronco hybrid, and Read More…

Here’s why convenience stores aren’t rushing to replace gas pumps with EV chargers

[Source: CNN Business] Gas stations with convenience stores seem like an obvious location for electric vehicle chargers. Drivers could grab a drink or snack while waiting for their vehicle to charge. But despite available federal funding to build EV chargers, many stores aren’t biting. The reason? High electric utility fees on charging stations make them Read More…

Scientists unveil method to destroy certain ‘forever chemicals’

[Source: The Hill] Scientists at Northwestern University say they have devised a method for breaking apart some of the infamously unbreakable toxins known as “forever chemicals.” These chemicals, called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), earned the “forever” qualifier due to their propensity to linger in the human body and the environment. There are thousands of Read More…