Federal grant for electric vehicles slow in coming for region
Porter officials were excited in May 2023 that the town was approved for a federal grant to fund six electric-powered […]
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Duke Energy seeks to merge Carolina utilities, projecting over $1B in customer savings – The Virginian-Pilot
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Duke Energy Corp. says its move to combine electric utility subsidiaries in North and South Carolina into
Tropical Storm Henriette strengthens in the Pacific but is not forecast to threaten land – Chicago Tribune
HILO, Hawaii — Tropical Storm Henriette was strengthening in the central Pacific Ocean far northeast of Hawaii and could become
Wildfire sparks in western Colorado, forces evacuations
A wildfire burning near Carbondale in Garfield County forced evacuations across the community on Sunday, according to fire officials. The
Tsunami watch issued for Washington coast after earthquake
By Seattle Times staff reporter A tsunami watch is in effect for Washington’s outer coast, Columbia River estuary coast and
Environmental Protection Agency moves to repeal finding that allows climate regulation
By MATTHEW DALY, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday proposed revoking a scientific finding that
Researchers Worry About Microplastics in Lake Champlain
Microplastics are a rising issue in the environment, polluting our land, water and even our bodies. But how do they
Chicago creating index to ID who’s most vulnerable to heat waves
City officials, residents and researchers gathered at Columbus Park in the Austin neighborhood Tuesday night to remember the deadly heat
Douglas County wildfires near Chatfield State Park 90% contained
The series of fires that sparked near Chatfield State Park in Douglas County were 90% contained Sunday night, and all
Youngkin says his family was rescued in Texas floods – The Virginian-Pilot
It was an emotionally overwhelming Fourth of July for Gov. Glenn Youngkin as floodwaters roared down the Guadalupe River in the Texas Hill Country. Family and