Solar Eclipse travelers getting left in the dark with sold-out hotel bookings
Solar eclipse draws thousands of travelers, many of them scrambling to find lodging accommodations to witness the phenomena.
SunChips releasing limited-edition flavor for 5 minutes during solar eclipse
SunChips is launching a limited-edition flavor in honor of the solar eclipse of 2024. It will only be available for the duration of totality – roughly 4 minutes and 20-plus seconds.
Would you survive a doomsday scenario? Preppers offer Americans tips to weather a supply chain crisis
Doomsday prepping is a growing industry and experts are revealing what steps American families can take to sustain themselves in the event of a crisis.
Texas official blasts Biden admin for LNG export pause, warns millions of jobs at risk: 'war on energy'
A Texas official is urging the Biden administration to reconsider its pause on future applications to export pending future applications of liquified natural gas exports.
US grocery chain eliminating plastic shopping bags from all stores
ALDI, the grocery chain that has 2,300 stores in the U.S., announced that plastic bags are no longer available to purchase in its stores.
America’s gas bonanza brings Biden new political dilemmas
The U.S. has become the world’s top exporter of liquefied natural gas. President Biden is finding that this superpower status comes with its own set of headaches.
Warmer winter weather creating headaches for businesses that rely on seasonal tourism
Many businesses in U.S. states that rely on winter tourism are losing money as record-breaking warm temperatures impact at least seven cities across the country.
Bill Gates predicts 2024 elections around the world will be 'turning point' for 'health and climate'
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates predicted that 2024 elections of national and local leaders around the world will have historic implications for humanity.
BlackRock, State Street face subpoenas in House ESG probe
The House Judiciary Committee announced Friday that leading asset managers BlackRock and State Street will face subpoenas amid the panel's investigation of ESG investing.
John Kerry pledges to slash emissions from AC units, refrigerators to fight climate change
U.S. Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry has pledged to slash the nation’s emissions from cooling-related appliances like refrigerators and air conditioning units.
Biden administration proposes to require lead pipes to be replaced within 10 years
The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday proposed new regulations to strengthen rules against lead contamination in drinking water and replace lead pipes nationwide.
Hawaiian Electric CEO defends decision not to de-energize power lines
Hawaiian Electric is facing lawsuits filed by Maui residents and the county, and has been sued by its investors, all largely claiming that the utility was responsible.
GOP state AGs hit Biden Treasury 'net-zero financing' memo as backdoor regulation by 'green cabal'
Republican state AGs say Biden Treasury Dept. net-zero "principles" for private sector financing are “compulsion of the green cabal" that "fly in the face" of legal scrutiny.
Idalia aftermath: Nonprofit serves hot meals to Floridians, search and rescue crews
A nonprofit served hot meals to help Floridians recovering from Idalia, which made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane in the Big Bend region of the state.
Hurricane Idalia: Home Depot, Lowe's mobilize recovery efforts
Home Depot and Lowe's mobilized efforts to help associates and customers impacted by Hurricane Idalia, which made landfall on Wednesday as a Category 3 storm.
Hurricane Idalia: Florida gas contamination remains issue for drivers as storm pounds state
Hurricane Idalia slammed Florida as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday. A gasoline contamination issue impacted several filling stations in cities across the state.
NY AG secures increased $12.5B payout after drinking water for millions contaminated with 'forever chemicals'
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced changes to a possible $12.5 million settlement with 3M over water pollution.
Maui wildfires: Uber, Spam, Airbnb to support displaced locals
Several companies are pulling together resources to help Hawaiians who have been displaced by harrowing wildfires. This includes donating supplies and raising money.
Hawaiian Electric investors hit by Maui wildfires
Hawaiian Electric is working to restore power to thousands of residents devastated by wildfires, as well as investor confidence with shares are near a 37-year low.
Maui entrepreneur who lost everything in wildfires: ‘We got blindsided’
Cole Millington built his hot sauce business in Lahaina, Hawaii, during the COVID-19 pandemic. He was working to scaling it up before the wildfires in West Maui destroyed everything he had.