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The elephant in the room which is destroying family farms, rural communities and democracy

For the last three decades, roughly 40 U.S. family cattle operations have gone out of business every day. It’s time to end the talk and campaigning and actually fix the problem.

Experts warn California of a disaster ‘larger than any in world history.’ It’s not an earthquake.

A new study says that as the Earth warms, a massive California flood gets more likely — one that would swamp Los Angeles, displace millions and cause historic damage.

Wireless EV Charging Update: Siemens & MAHLE Team Up

“Wireless charging of electric vehicles is emerging as a major market for the future. In addition to making life considerably easier for drivers, who no longer have to fiddle with cables and connectors, it is a crucial requirement for the autonomous mobility of tomorrow.

Duluth, Minnesota Ponders A Major Bet On Open Access Fiber

Last April, the Duluth Economic Development Authority signed a $65,000 contract with Entrypoint LLC to examine the possibility of building a community-owned fiber network in Duluth. The result: a new Digital Access Master Plan that proposes the city spend $7-9 million to build a pilot open access fiber network in Lincoln Park next year. 

Video – Hank Green Talks About – The Biggest Deal in Climate History Almost Didn’t Happen

The thing about this bill is that it’s going to keep having a huge impact on the country for many many years and, mostly, we will not even notice. That’s what happens with almost all good legislation.

One Western town’s solution to wildfires? Community.

“There’s a choice: We can burn the land on our terms, or we can let nature burn everything – and we won’t like the effects.”

Iowa City business, ‘Alquist 3D’ uses 3D printing to build affordable houses

Alquist 3D, an Iowa City business, builds homes from 3D printers with concrete. The business most recently constructed a home for Habitat for Humanity.

These charts show exactly where San Francisco’s wealthiest people moved in the pandemic – Montana not on the list.

Based on the data, on the whole, people who left San Francisco for another state accounted for more money — an average of $155,000 in income — than people who left the city for another part of California, which accounted for an average of $130,000.

Missing From the Climate-Energy Legislation: Bikes! – The e-bike tax credit is only mostly dead as supporters plot next steps

A rebate for e-bike purchases was left out of the big climate deal, but it may yet live on

The Hardest (& Best) Thing About The US Clean Vehicle Tax Credit

No Tax Credit For EVs Using “Critical Minerals” From “Foreign Entities of Concern”

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