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A widely supported bill passed last year in California aimed to eliminate hidden surcharges in restaurants, but the governor has changed his mind about the legislation. “Junk Fee” Ban Passed Last Year Restaurant customers rejoiced last year when California announced a ban on “junk fees,” or hidden surcharges that are often added to the bill but not stated upfront. What …
For only $80 at Costco, you can get your “doomsday bucket” that will last 25 years – ideal for “when the apocalypse hits”. No Fear About Food Whether you’re stressed about natural disasters, the next world war, or even the possible disclosure that extraterrestrials are real, what to put on the table shouldn’t be an additional worry. At least, not …
While the one side is hammering on Newsom to phase out the state’s oil refineries to meet its green goals, the other side warns that could jeopardize the military. A ‘Clean Green’ California? When it comes to clean energy goals, California Governor Gavin Newsom likes to place his state on a pedestal. Earlier this year, Newsom announced his “Building the …
A fire less than one week old has overtaken nearly four hundred thousand acres in Northern California, making it the sisth largest wildfire the state has ever seen. A Man-Made Disaster While many of the fires currently blazing across the country were ignited by weather events like lightning strikes, the Park Fire got its start when a man, Butte County …
Oregon’s wildfire season has started, and it has already kicked off concerns about how bad it might get. Oregon Faces Massive Fires Oregon residents and wildfire experts are watching in horror as the state experiences another brutal wildfire season. Already, over one million acres of Oregon land have burned, and the season has just begun. Durkee Fire Largest in United …
Although electric vehicles are greener than gas cars, other hurdles must be overcome if the US wants to beat global warming. Seeking a Greener World Whether it’s switching to solar panels or buying electric vehicles (EVs), many Americans (including companies) try to do their part to minimize their carbon footprint and fight climate change. But Cars Aren’t Helping And those …
Rumors are swirling about a possible increase in gas prices in California following the passing of a controversial emissions program. Fueling the Future Since 2007, California has been following the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) – a rule that encourages the use of cleaner fuels by making companies lower the carbon pollution from their products. 2007 saw the creation of …
Nearly 100 wildfires are raging across the US, some moderately contained and others out of control. US up in Flames Major parts of the United States are literally going up in smoke as no fewer than 95 wildfires are torching up the country. In total, more than 2.1 million acres have been burnt up, according to the National Interagency Fire …
John Kerry has previously said, “No, under no circumstances” will the U.S. give reparations to third-world countries. However, this was the pre-COP28 prep hearing. What’s happened so far, and what can you expect this year? Reparations Possibility? In the hearing before COP28, John Kerry, the former U.S. secretary of state, was asked whether America would have to pay reparations to …
Washington state is funneling cash into a new rebate initiative granting energy credits to low-income households, but critics of the climate act that made it all possible are accusing lawmakers of bribery. Energy Bill Credit Washington will provide $200 energy credits to help pay the energy bills of low-income households across the state, according to an announcement by Gov. Jay …
