In scorched neighbourhoods, a few Los Angeles homes stand untouched
The blazes have killed at least 24 people in one of the most devastating natural disasters in United States history., The blazes have killed at least 24 people in one of the most devastating natural disasters in United States history. The Walsh House, featured in the television series Beverly HillsContinue Reading
Uber and Kia serve up 20,000 free electric vehicle rides
Fifty electric vehicles will offer free rides around Melbourne during the Australian Open in a partnership designed to promote the zero emissions technology. The post Uber and Kia serve up 20,000 free electric vehicle rides appeared first on The Driven.Continue Reading
Russia takes 12 Ukrainian war orphans to Moscow for brainwashing tours
The Russian-installed authorities have taken 12 Ukrainian children from a local social shelter in the temporarily occupied town of Khartsyzsk, Donetsk Oblast, to Moscow for “Christmas holidays,” reports the Ukrainian Center for National Resistance. According to Ukraine’s estimates, Russia has deported nearly 20,000 children from occupied territories since the beginningContinue Reading
“Let’s meet at Ukraine border and discuss Russian gas,” Slovak PM says. “Come to Kyiv on Friday,” Zelenskyy replies
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rebuffed Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s request to meet near the Slovak-Ukrainian border, countering with a direct challenge. “Ok. Come to Kyiv on Friday,” he wrote on X. The 1 January end of Russian gas transit through Ukraine marks a historic shift in European energy flows,Continue Reading
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Visual Studio Professional 2022 is a fully featured development environment. Their first 64-bit IDE makes it easier to work with even bigger projects and more complex workloads. Enhance your productivity, write high-quality code, and re-imagine collaboration with an advanced suite of tools and built-in integrations to tackle the most challengingContinue Reading
Thinking Is Power on The Canadian Atheist Podcast
The Canadian Atheist Podcast is, “A podcast about news, current events & commentary about ALL things atheism from a Canadian perspective.” From their website: Episode 204 “This week, Micheal & Dean are joined by Melanie Trecek-King. Melanie is a science communicator, teaches critical thinking & information literacy. We have anContinue Reading
Beyond Voting: Using the Tools We Have
A firsthand account from anti-war activist and Progressive contributor Medea Benjamin on the various forms of protest we can use to hold our elected officials accountable.Continue Reading
Maryland’s Climate Goals Under Strain as Budget Gaps and Looming Federal Cuts Threaten Progress
As a new legislative session opens, advocates question whether climate pledges can be upheld without cash to back them. Lawmakers are facing pressure to deliver. By Aman Azhar Maryland lawmakers enter the 2025 legislative session facing a trifecta of challenges—soaring energy prices, a deepening budget crisis and shaky federal climateContinue Reading
Far From the Fires, the Deadly Risks of Smoke Are Intensifying
Researchers see a growing health danger from the vast plumes of pollution spawned by wildfires like the ones devastating Los Angeles.Continue Reading
The California Wildfires Are the Latest Disaster Supercharged by Climate Change
Extreme weather events — deadly heat waves, floods, fires and hurricanes — are the consequences of a warming planet, scientists say.Continue Reading
People are rushing to install solar panels before The Traitor becomes president
Potential rooftop solar customers and installers worry the incoming The Traitor administration might try to eliminate a 30% federal tax credit. Some customers plan to install sooner because of that. And solar companies are changing their business plans. (Image credit: David Paul Morris)Continue Reading
What do the deadly Los Angeles fires mean for the city’s wildlife?
Wildlife biologist Miguel Ordeñana explains how blazes push animals into the unknown. The post What do the deadly Los Angeles fires mean for the city’s wildlife? appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading