Environment

TL/DR - Duke Energy is planning to rebuild a substation in Asheville, North Carolina, and the proposal is now with the design review committee. The first proposed location required the felling of a tree grove, which raised concerns among residents. As a result, a new potential location at the corner of Hiawassee Street and Rankin Avenue is being…

TL/DR - The Breakthrough Institute has faced controversy throughout the year due to its critical standpoints on environmental and climate topics. The institute challenged the mass adoption of electric vehicles and opposed the reappointment of Jeff Baran, a perceived obstructionist commissioner, on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and sparked a…

TL/DR - Oak wilt, a lethal tree fungus, was identified in a cluster of oak trees in the Bird Hills Nature Area in Ann Arbor, marking the city's first confirmed case. Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation department's Natural Area Preservation division plans to hold an informational webinar on the disease, covering identification, reporting, and the…

Savannah Mayor Discusses Inflation Reduction Act, Clean Energy The Mayor of Savannah held a press conference yesterday to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act and the city's commitment to clean energy. The event was attended by local leaders, community members, and representatives from various organizations. During the conference, Mayor Van Johnson…