Environment

TL/DR - The author, a retired healthcare professional and community activist, is excited about the Inflation Reduction Act and its potential to bring a clean energy future to North Dakota. The act provides tax breaks to new owners of electric vehicles (EVs) and funds a network of EV charging stations across the state. The author notes that the…

TL/DR - People in Western North Carolina gathered to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, achieving about 84% coverage despite not being in the path of totality. Multiple events were held in locations such as the North Carolina Arboretum, where the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies hosted activities focusing on the earth science angle…

TL/DR - The US Department of Energy (DOE) plans to invest up to $6 billion to lower emissions from industrial manufacturing. The funds will be allocated to 33 projects across over 20 states and are expected to decrease carbon emissions by an average of 77%. The projects, which include sectors such as metal, cement, and chemicals, will focus on…

TL/DR - The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is a significant legislative initiative by the United States to address climate change and promote clean vehicles. The Act amends the clean vehicle tax credit under Section 30D of the Internal Revenue Code, tightening restrictions on foreign entities of concern in the North American supply chain for…