California energy officials warn of possible blackouts this summer for up to 4 million people
https://hotair.com/john-s-2/2022/05/06/california-energy-officials-warn-of-possible-blackouts-this-summer-for-up-to-4-million-people-n467656 By JOHN SEXTON California had blackouts in 2020 when a heat wave meant there was insufficient power available as the sun went down and renewable sources shut down. Now California’s energy officials are predicting a repeat this summer if anything unexpected happens. California energy officials on Friday issued a sober forecast for the state’s electrical grid, saying […]
REPORT: Plastics Recycling ‘Does Not Work,’ Environmentalists Stress as U.S. Recycling Rates Drop to 5%
https://www.ecowatch.com/plastics-recycling-rate-us.html By Paige Bennett A new report shows that U.S. plastic recycling rates have declined from about 8.7% to between 5% and 6%, revealing the challenges and shortcomings of the country’s waste management infrastructure and policies. Environmental organizations Last Beach Clean Up and Beyond Plastics issued the report, which found a decline in recycling rates since 2018, the last time the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency […]