xAI’s 33 unpermitted gas turbines threaten Memphis air
xAI's Colossus 2 data center runs on 33 unpermitted gas turbines in Southaven, Mississippi, emitting over 2,500 tons of smog-forming pollution a year.
California’s Leno’s Law Creates a Phased Smog Exemption for 1976–1985 Classic Cars
California classic car owners who have spent years tracking down discontinued smog parts for late-1970s and early-1980s vehicles have a phased legal exemption coming. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1392 on September 16, 2026, at Jay Leno’s garage in
xAI Colossus in Memphis faces gas turbine permit scrutiny as Musk oversees rapid AI expansion
# Musk Oversees xAI Colossus in Memphis as Gas Turbine Emissions Raise Alarms Elon Musk says he’s sleeping in an Airstream trailer in Memphis
Canada mandates net-zero emissions for all new federal buildings
Canadian architects and construction firms bidding on federal building contracts now face a binding net-zero emissions requirement. Canada's Greening Government Strategy — a live
Maryland Vehicle Registration Fees Spike Again: Now 3X Higher Than Virginia’s $35 Rate
Maryland drivers face another increase in vehicle registration fees starting July 1, 2025, marking the second price hike in two years for the state’s motorists. For cars weighing 3,500 pounds or less,
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Qantas Breaks Aviation Record with 9,600km A321XLR Flight on First Asia-Pacific Delivery
Qantas made aviation history on June 30, 2025, when it received its first Airbus A321XLR, becoming the first airline in Asia-Pacific to operate this new type of aircraft. The plane, named ‘Great
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Mercedes-AMG GT XX: 1,341 HP Electric Super Sedan Hits 223 MPH With F1-Inspired Tech
Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the GT XX Concept, a groundbreaking electric sedan that pushes the boundaries of EV performance with over 1,341 horsepower and a top speed exceeding 223 mph. This four-door coupe
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Australian EV Owners Face $363 Annual Tax While Petrol Drivers Pay Triple in Fuel Excise
Australian electric vehicle drivers will likely pay a new yearly distance-based tax as the federal government works to replace declining fuel excise revenue. Treasurer Jim Chalmers recently announced plans to develop a
Floating Solar Panels Could Power 25% Northeast Energy But Spike Pond Emissions 27% in Cornell Study
Imagine solar panels floating on lakes and reservoirs instead of taking up valuable land. This idea is becoming reality, and new research shows it could be a game-changer for clean energy. But
EPA Proposes Texas Control Over CO2 Injection Wells, Could Cut Permit Time From Years to Months
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Monday a proposal to give Texas authority the permit to oversee carbon dioxide (CO2) injection wells. This move would allow Texas to manage the
68 Coal Plants Get Email Pass to Dodge Clean Air Act Standards Under Trump
In a controversial move, the Trump administration has exempted 68 coal-fired power plants across 23 states from following updated Clean Air Act standards. The exemptions, granted in April 2025, allow these plants
Trump Blocks California’s 2035 Gas Car Ban, State Files Immediate Lawsuit with 10 Others
President Donald Trump signed three congressional resolutions on Thursday that block California‘s ban on selling new gasoline-powered cars by 2035. The move immediately triggered a lawsuit from California and 10 other states
London Northwestern Railway Launches Electric Trains with Nearly Double the Seating Capacity
London Northwestern Railway (LNR) has launched its new fleet of electric trains, bringing major improvements for millions of passengers. The Alstom-built Class 730/2 trains began carrying passengers between London Euston and Northampton
London Hits 2,000 Zero-Emission Bus Milestone While 6,800 Diesel Buses Face 2034 Elimination Deadline
London’s iconic red buses are turning green at a rapid pace. Transport for London (TfL) now has more than 2,000 zero-emission buses on the capital’s roads, making it the largest such fleet
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