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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved a federal permit for Enbridge Energy to replace a segment of the Line 5 pipeline beneath Michigan’s Straits of Mackinac, despite tribal opposition and acknowledged environmental impacts on Indigenous lands and resources.
A Glasgow retiree’s experience switching off his heat pump due to high electricity costs illustrates broader concerns that prioritizing renewable electricity over heating and transport may hinder net-zero progress and increase energy bills.
Research shows severe flooding in Appalachian counties correlates with elevated overdose death rates persisting for at least a decade, particularly in economically disadvantaged areas.
Northern California is implementing a new “horizontal levee” or “living levee” design at Palo Alto Baylands that combines flood protection with habitat restoration using native plants and gradual slopes.
Canada’s wildfire season has forced evacuations across at least 81 First Nations, with over 9,100 people displaced since April. Indigenous leaders are raising concerns about inadequate firefighting equipment and emergency response failures.
California could leverage vehicle-to-grid technology from electric vehicles to provide significant grid storage capacity, potentially reducing costs and supporting renewable energy infrastructure.
