The impacts of climate change in central California's agriculture hub are causing such drastic increases in irrigation demands that annual water use over the past decade now matches the volume of the region’s biggest reservoir, a new study has found. California's San Joaquin Valley — among the most productive farming regions in the world — has in...
A group of Republicans called for a “full repeal” of energy tax credits passed by Democrats in 2022 in a Thursday letter. Their letter comes after a different group of 21 Republicans, mostly moderates, called for changes to be “targeted and pragmatic” in March, and four senators expressed opposition to a “full-scale” repeal last month. ...
The Trump administration is pausing at least a handful of balloon launches that collect weather data in at least three locations due to staffing shortages. On Friday, the administration said it would suspend some launches in Albany, N.Y, and Gray, Maine, because of “a lack of Weather Forecast Office (WFO) staffing.” This comes after it...
The Trump administration on Friday loosened restrictions on toxic power plant pollution, including releases of neurotoxins mercury and lead. On Friday, it revoked portions of Biden-era standards that tightened restrictions on how much mercury, lead and arsenic these plants can release. The move is one in a series of steps from the Trump administration to...
Pennsylvania will no longer seek to be part of a regional climate agreement among states in the Northeast U.S. A recent budget deal ends the commonwealth's effort to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), according to a statement from state Senate Republicans. The initiative sets a cap on planet-warming emissions and requires power plants in the...
João Baptista Borges, the Minister of Energy and Water, has been in the People's Republic of China since June 17 and is expected to return on June 22. He is attending the 15th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum (IIICF) in Macau, which focuses on the theme “GREEN INNOVATION, DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY.”
In addition to participating in the forum, the minister is undertaking a comprehensive work schedule that includes high-level meetings and visits to the exhibition featuring Chinese companies, particularly those involved in the energy and water sectors.
Today, the minister visited the stand of SiNOMACH-CMEC, where he witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between GAMEK and SINOHIDRO. This agreement focuses on collaboration in developing power plants, transmission lines, and substations in Angola, aiming to enhance the country’s energy and water infrastructure.
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China's BYD overtook Elon Musk’s Tesla as the world’s leading electric vehicle (EV) seller in 2025, as Tesla faced declining sales for a second year in a row. BYD said Thursday that it sold about 2.26 million EVs in 2025, up nearly 28 percent from the year before. In a release Friday, Tesla said it delivered about 1.64 million EVs last year, down around 9 percent from 2024. Musk’s EV firm also saw a...
Whether you're hosting an elaborate brunch for family and friends or an intimate traditional dinner, start your Easter celebrations off right with great appetizers. We've pulled together some of our favorites—from tantalizing hors d'oeuvres and luscious dips to bright refreshing salads—all designed for sharing.
Amazon’s winter kitchen deals are filled with tested favorites like the Breville Barista Express Impress, Le Creuset Dutch oven, Anova sous vide machine, and more for up to 50% off.
Drinking tea in Türkiye is one of the most potent symbols of social life. The steam rising from the tulip-shaped glass carries the silent ritual of conversation, waiting and shared...
Brined in a mixture of cider vinegar, water, pickling spices, and cinnamon, these eggs are sweet and tart, and are ubiquitous at Pennsylvania Dutch picnics and potlucks.
Often referred to as Moroccan semolina biscuits, harcha are faintly sweet and nutty tasting flatbreads. They require just one bowl to make and mere minutes to cook.
