We need to talk about the ticking time bomb that’s lying beneath our soil: zombie oil wells. The Rusting Relics of America’s Oil Boom Millions of old oil and gas wells are scattered across the U.S., not producing energy anymore but instead leaking dangerous chemicals into the environment. An Environmental Nightmare in the Making These rusty relics could become an …
Colorado Governor Under Fire After Huge Drilling Project Gets Green Light
Colorado Governor Jared Polis is under fire after a huge drilling project was approved in the state’s backyard. Colorado’s Oil Bombshell In a move that’s sparking huge backlash, the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) has just approved a hugely controversial large-scale drilling project near the Aurora Reservoir. 166 Wells, 32,000 Acres The plan by Denver-based company Crestone Resources, …
How California’s Nuclear Power Shift Could Impact Your Finances
California’s energy landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, and at the heart of it lies Diablo Canyon, the state’s last remaining nuclear power station. But what’s all the fuss about, and why should it matter to you? Let’s break it down. California’s Nuclear Legacy Nuclear power isn’t just about glowing green rods and mushroom clouds. It’s been a massive part …
The Bitter Truth: How Climate Change Could Destroy Chocolate Supplies
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you might have noticed a changing trend in the world of chocolate. Higher prices and smaller candy bars are becoming the norm – and unfortunately it’s not going to stop there, as a recent report reveals there’s a lot of change coming in the future. Let’s see what’s going to happen. Climate Change Impact …
US Reservoirs Are Failing, Utility Companies Thirsty For Bill-Payers’ Dollars to Fix It
A new report has revealed the scary state of America’s water supply problems. America’s Thirst Trap America’s water reservoirs are in deep trouble – pardon the pun. New research has sounded the alarm about our water storage systems, which are shrinking and becoming unreliable faster than we thought. Reservoirs on the Rocks Climate change is hitting hard, and our reservoirs …
Climate Change Action Could End Next-Day Deliveries
Have you gotten used to ordering stuff online and it coming the next day? Well, as Bob Dylan once put it, the times, they are a changin’. Is Fast Shipping on Its Last Legs? We’ve all grown to love the convenience of ordering online. Order something from anywhere in the nation, and you’re more than likely to be offered next-day …
California’s Geothermal Energy Plant Set to Revolutionize the Energy Sector
As new energy sources crop up across the country, a startup company has secured a huge deal that will change the way energy is generated in California. Here are the details. California’s New Energy Game-Changer Everyone has heard of solar panels, wind turbines, and electric cars. These are all great ways of tackling climate change while keeping the same standard …
Walmart Launches ‘Bettergoods’: Affordable Plant-Based Products for Eco-Savvy Shoppers
Walmart has just announced the launch of a new private brand that could save those eco-friendly shoppers among us hundreds of dollars per year. Eco-Friendly Savings Walmart has just set the grocery industry abuzz by announcing its largest food brand launch in twenty years. Affordable and Accessible “Bettergoods” is a new line of plant-based products, all about making plant-based eating …
Nevada’s Lithium Boom: America’s Answer to China’s Iron Grip on Energy
Big news as the government shifts towards domestic mining of a mineral that’s going to be key to America’s future. Let’s take a look at what that could mean for you. Tapping into Nevada’s Lithium Reserves The Biden administration is eyeing up a potential goldmine in the lithium-rich lands of Nevada. Lithium, often called “white gold,” is key to powering …
EV’s Are Thriving, Despite What You May Have Heard
It’s time to set the record straight: the electric vehicle (EV) market is THRIVING. Debunking the Doom and Gloom We’ve all heard that the EV market is struggling this year. The last few months have seen headlines dominated by claims that the EV revolution is over and that the market is slowing down, but that couldn’t be further from the …