UK oil giant BP said it would begin transforming into a green energy company. It dropped the promise. Other oil companies have done the same. Fossil fuels are just too profitable. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
According to registration data, almost 1.26 million EVs were sold in California in 2023. That is 35% of the national total. However, the population is only 12% of the US total. One of the reasons is probably very expensive gas. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
Gas prices in California are $4.40 in some cities. This may be why so many people buy EVs. EVs offer real fuel savings, unlike in several other states. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
Oklahoma gas prices are $2.20 per gallon for regular. That hurts EV sales. It takes away much of the argument that EVs are cheaper to operate, especially since they are much more expensive to buy. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
Only 900 EVs were sold in North Dakota in 2023. There are several reasons. One is that the state is enormous. This means there has to be an abundance of public charging stations, which there are not. And, in very cold weather, an EV doesn’t take full charge. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247 explains
Big oil companies are using AI to identify oil-rich areas. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
Gas and oil are cheap. In many cases, the cost of green energy is, therefore, less attractive. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
People who shop for EVs often don’t buy them because of range issues and high prices, Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
American car companies have discovered they can’t move expensive EVs. They have either cut prices or moved toward less expensive models. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
Luxury homes in Florida are staying on the market much longer than usual. The problem may be hurricane damage. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247 explains
Luxury homes in Tampa are languishing on the market. The issue is probably hurricanes. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
There was hope that EV buses would replace gas powered one, which are major polluters. It turned out they were too expensive. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
New York is sinking into the Atlantic Ocean and other surrounding waters. One reason is the overall rise in sea levels because of global warming. The other is the weight of its skyscrapers. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
Data center owners need electricity to power their AI applications. They don’t care if they have to bypass utilities, which costs the utilities money. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
Hot water in the Atlantic off Florida, colliding with wind from the Midwest, has raised temperatures by 30 degrees in two days. New York is not supposed to be this hot in the winter. Blame climate change and its effects on the ocean. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247
Gas Buddy says the national average price for a gallon of regular nationwide has dropped to a four-year low of $2.85. That makes EVs much less attractive, particularly now that the $7,500 federal tax credit is gone. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
Erie was hit with 34 inches of snow on Christmas 2017. These kinds of early-winter events are becoming more common as global warming raises the temperatures of large lakes. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains
A massive storm with warm water from the south and high winds from the west has caused storm surges across low-lying areas of the city. They are completely flooded. According to experts, it will take hundreds of millions of dollars to solve what has become an annual problem.
Temperatures have reached the low 60s, an all-time high. Wind gusts are 60 MPH. Part of New York City is underwater. This is the kind of storm Miami is supposed to have in the fall. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
Global warming has helped drive up temperatures and create dangerous snowstorms. Both have triggered professional sports events and will do so again. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
In an age in which people can buy EVs to help the environment, some get less than 10 MPG. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247 explains
