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Two new studies show that explosions in Iran spread toxic fumes over much of the nation. They have spread widely enough to cover an area as large as New Mexico.

New studies show that actions by the Trump administration (mostly driven by the Federal Aviation Administration) have blocked as many as 130 planned projects, which would involve an investment of $50 billion and could create 150,000 jobs.

The luxury home markets in Tampa, Palm Beach, and Miami are booming when compared to almost any other cities in the US. The fact that most property prices are dropping because of hurricanes and high home insurance rates. The reason appears to be the huge gains many people have made from the stock market

PricewaterhouseCoopers reports that data centers in space could be a $2 trillion business in 2040. The reason is that satellite launch costs have dropped because of SpaceX. And, AI data centers on the ground face a negative political environment and a lack of electricity.

Temperatures in some parts of Europe are 95°F. That is about 20 degrees above the average for this period. Most people and nations are unprepared. Air conditioning is rare, and so are the preparations for something so radically different from the norm. However, it is a sign of summer weather in Europe that has become…

The Tesla Model Y sold over 300,000 units in the US, which makes it the best-selling EV in the country. Why? It is inexpensive compared to most EVs. EV prices have been a barrier to adoption. Americans love EVs, and this is Tesla’s version.

iSeeCars reports that the average bill for a person who drives a gas-powered car went up by $706 in the first four months of the year. Imagine what that will be for all of 2026. (For some pick-ups and SUVs, the first four months’ number was over $1,400)

According to the S&P Case-Shiller home price index, real estate prices in Tampa continue to fall, while prices across the US are rising. Are hurricanes and their effect on home prices and insurance the reason? Case-Shiller doesn’t say

According to the new JD Power EV study, “Notably, nearly all owners of new BEVs (96%) say they would consider purchasing or leasing another BEV for their next vehicle.” That’s the highest level since the survey started in 2021.

At the start of the war with Iran, big oil companies were happy to produce crude and make a fortune on high prices. Exploraion is expesive. However, a long period of low supply has made exploration a good bet again, particularly for shale producers.

UC Berkeley has put together a list of what makes green homes the greenest. It may be expensive to replace some already-built-in items, but solar can be less expensive than oil.

Drought is so severe in New Mexico that it has announced a statewide emergency as the risk of large fires jumps

Climate-ravaged West Africa, especially Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and Ghana, has gotten relief from brutal drought and heat. Cocoa prices have plunged, and with that, the price of chocolate.

1,500 ships are trapped outside the Strait of Hormuz. Some have been there three months. Much of Asia and parts of Europe are running low on crude. Interest in and investment in green energy have accelerated.

There is about to be another string of 100-degree days in Phoenix. Rising electricity costs mean some people can’t afford electricity. This is happening across the US

In Queens and Brooklyn, flood waters reached levels never seen before. The aging infrastructure of the city means this won’t improve.

Farmers in the middle of the nation say that drought and disease brought on by drought could force them out of business. Even crop insurance may not be adequate.

In some parts of the US, when temperatures are very high, electricity prices can soar. People with low incomes can’t afford both electricity and food.

One of the things EV adoption was supposed to do is lower the amount of gas used in the US. This should have brought gas prices down, as demand cratered. Without high EV penetration, the gas supply problem has driven prices up.

SpaceX will build a huge, 10-gigawatt solar manufacturing facility in Texas. Up until now, this kind of facility has used fossil fuels. It is a step forward in using green energy in the most energy-hungry businesses in America