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Isaias strengthened to a Category 3 hurricane with 120 mph winds and is approaching the US Gulf Coast with major storm surge, flooding, and power-outage threats.
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October 9, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Isaias strengthened to a Category 3 hurricane with 120 mph winds and is approaching the US Gulf Coast with major storm surge, flooding, and power-outage threats.
Hurricane Isaias rapidly intensified from Category 1 to Category 3, driven by weakened El Niño wind shear and exceptionally warm Gulf waters, threatening the Gulf Coast with surge, winds, and tornadoes.
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October 9, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Hurricane Isaias rapidly intensified from Category 1 to Category 3, driven by weakened El Niño wind shear and exceptionally warm Gulf waters, threatening the Gulf Coast with surge, winds, and tornadoes.
A ballot initiative would overhaul CEQA, shifting environmental review power toward project applicants and away from courts and the public, affecting how projects are approved.
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October 9, 2026 at 9:15 PM
A ballot initiative would overhaul CEQA, shifting environmental review power toward project applicants and away from courts and the public, affecting how projects are approved.
A lawsuit seeks to force California to cut Delta pumping by half to protect native fish, reduce toxic algae blooms, and prevent salty irrigation that harms farms.
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October 9, 2026 at 7:08 PM
A lawsuit seeks to force California to cut Delta pumping by half to protect native fish, reduce toxic algae blooms, and prevent salty irrigation that harms farms.
Four-hour battery storage is cheaper than open-cycle gas turbines across all surveyed markets, with battery electricity costs expected to keep falling while gas turbine costs rise.
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October 9, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Four-hour battery storage is cheaper than open-cycle gas turbines across all surveyed markets, with battery electricity costs expected to keep falling while gas turbine costs rise.
Eversource offers a higher dividend yield and steady increases, but weaker free cash flow and a potential Connecticut storm-cost ruling could challenge income reliability versus Exelon’s faster expansion plans.
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October 9, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Eversource offers a higher dividend yield and steady increases, but weaker free cash flow and a potential Connecticut storm-cost ruling could challenge income reliability versus Exelon’s faster expansion plans.
Carbon accounting determines responsibility for each ton of emissions, influencing climate regulation and corporate energy purchasing decisions.
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October 9, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Carbon accounting determines responsibility for each ton of emissions, influencing climate regulation and corporate energy purchasing decisions.
California offers up to $100,000 per public DC fast-charging port, with higher payouts for ports above 275 kW and priority for disadvantaged sites.
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October 9, 2026 at 5:47 PM
California offers up to $100,000 per public DC fast-charging port, with higher payouts for ports above 275 kW and priority for disadvantaged sites.
Wholesale electricity prices in PJM are forecast to rise about 41% in 2026, driven partly by weather and grid build-out, boosting Quanta’s revenue growth.
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October 9, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Wholesale electricity prices in PJM are forecast to rise about 41% in 2026, driven partly by weather and grid build-out, boosting Quanta’s revenue growth.
Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall near the Alabama Gulf Coast and Florida panhandle, prompting Gulf oil operators to evacuate and secure offshore infrastructure.
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October 9, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall near the Alabama Gulf Coast and Florida panhandle, prompting Gulf oil operators to evacuate and secure offshore infrastructure.
Hurricane Isaias is a strengthening Category 3 storm expected to make Gulf Coast landfall Friday or early Saturday with life-threatening surge and rainfall.
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October 9, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Hurricane Isaias is a strengthening Category 3 storm expected to make Gulf Coast landfall Friday or early Saturday with life-threatening surge and rainfall.
Road quality rankings vary by state, using Federal Highway Administration data on the share of roads in poor condition.
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October 9, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Road quality rankings vary by state, using Federal Highway Administration data on the share of roads in poor condition.
San Jose approved rules for autonomous delivery robots, adding operating fees, fines, and a pilot allowing larger robots in bike lanes.
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October 9, 2026 at 3:46 PM
San Jose approved rules for autonomous delivery robots, adding operating fees, fines, and a pilot allowing larger robots in bike lanes.
Hurricane Isaias is a Category 3 major hurricane with 120 mph winds, expected to make landfall at 7pm, prompting evacuations and warnings across the Gulf Coast.
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October 9, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Hurricane Isaias is a Category 3 major hurricane with 120 mph winds, expected to make landfall at 7pm, prompting evacuations and warnings across the Gulf Coast.
Super El Nino–driven storms could cause power cuts that take down broadband and landlines, risking millions of households losing internet this winter.
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October 9, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Super El Nino–driven storms could cause power cuts that take down broadband and landlines, risking millions of households losing internet this winter.
Steam-treated fields produced nearly twice the amount of organic strawberries while offering an alternative to chemical fumigants for soil-borne diseases and weeds.
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October 9, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Steam-treated fields produced nearly twice the amount of organic strawberries while offering an alternative to chemical fumigants for soil-borne diseases and weeds.
COP30 framed climate talks around implementation, and upcoming COP31 and COP32 will test whether promises translate into measurable action toward Paris goals.
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October 9, 2026 at 2:37 PM
COP30 framed climate talks around implementation, and upcoming COP31 and COP32 will test whether promises translate into measurable action toward Paris goals.
Isaias strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane, bringing life-threatening storm surge, hurricane-force winds, heavy rain, and tornado risk to the US Gulf coast.
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October 9, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Isaias strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane, bringing life-threatening storm surge, hurricane-force winds, heavy rain, and tornado risk to the US Gulf coast.
East Fishkill imposed a three-year moratorium banning new datacenters over 20 megawatts until July 2029 amid environmental and community concerns.
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October 9, 2026 at 1:53 PM
East Fishkill imposed a three-year moratorium banning new datacenters over 20 megawatts until July 2029 amid environmental and community concerns.
Schools across Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and several states closed due to smog from Indonesian forest fires and unhealthy Air Pollutant Index readings.
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October 9, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Schools across Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and several states closed due to smog from Indonesian forest fires and unhealthy Air Pollutant Index readings.
Inland salmon farming claims sparked backlash over possible mislabeling and consumer deception, amid rapid expansion of desert fish farms tied to self-sufficiency and forced-labor concerns.
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October 9, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Inland salmon farming claims sparked backlash over possible mislabeling and consumer deception, amid rapid expansion of desert fish farms tied to self-sufficiency and forced-labor concerns.
Wealthy countries should spend far more on climate crisis response than the 5% of GDP promised for defence because climate is a security issue.
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October 9, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Wealthy countries should spend far more on climate crisis response than the 5% of GDP promised for defence because climate is a security issue.
Hurricane Isaias is forecast to make Gulf Coast landfall as a dangerous Category 2 storm, prompting evacuations and emergency preparations due to surge, winds, flooding, and potential oil and gas disruption.
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October 9, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Hurricane Isaias is forecast to make Gulf Coast landfall as a dangerous Category 2 storm, prompting evacuations and emergency preparations due to surge, winds, flooding, and potential oil and gas disruption.
California’s Fast Charge California Project subsidizes eligible public DC fast charger installations statewide up to $100,000 per port, prioritizing disadvantaged communities.
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October 9, 2026 at 12:04 PM
California’s Fast Charge California Project subsidizes eligible public DC fast charger installations statewide up to $100,000 per port, prioritizing disadvantaged communities.
AccuWeather forecasts milder, rainier conditions across the New York–Washington corridor with snowfall totals far below last winter due to a strong El Niño.
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October 9, 2026 at 11:55 AM
AccuWeather forecasts milder, rainier conditions across the New York–Washington corridor with snowfall totals far below last winter due to a strong El Niño.