Gas prices continued to plunge from $5 two and a half years ago to $2.79. While this is good for consumers, people are less likely to use green energy to save money. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247 explains
The Trump Administration has just closed down five massive offshore wind farm operations. This will deprive the US of green energy and cost the companies building them billions of dollars. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
The temperature in the Atlantic next to Key West hit 101 degrees F this summer. That feeds massive hurricanes. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains
Delhi, India, has the world’s worst air pollution. On some days, the city of 20 million people suffers from pollution so high that it shortens lifespans. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
EV makers Rivian and Lucid make good cars. However, they lose billions of dollars and are in a crowded field. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
Several states have almost no EV sales per 1,000 people Most are in the South and Upper Midwest. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
Using Weather Service historical data, it is possible to pick the cities where there is likely to be a white Christmas. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
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.
