They are lawmakers who originally stood behind Tesla’s request to sell directly in the state to consumers. It was part of a larger picture in which New York would meet its state’s net zero green energy transition goals. Then CEO Elon Musk inserted himself into the Trump 2.0 regime as … [continued]
“Fruit of the poisonous tree” is a doctrine that extends the exclusionary rule to make evidence inadmissible in court if it was derived from evidence that was illegally obtained. As the metaphor suggests, if the evidential “tree” is tainted, so is its “fruit.” The fruit of the poisonous tree analogy … [continued]
To hear Donald Trump brag about it, you’d think that coal is an energy savior. After all, he has recently signed four executive orders aimed at increasing coal production and saving coal-burning power plants from retirement. Yet what the Trump administration isn’t admitting is that the growth of solar has … [continued]
When we moved to our retirement home, hubby and I decided we could make do with one vehicle. Most of our appointments can be synced, and, as we’re both freelancers, the need to commute has vanished. That being said, there are the rare occasions where life interferes and we have … [continued]
Tesla announced its Q1 2025 earnings report this week, and many questions continue to hover over the all-electric carmaker. While experiencing a momentary resurgence since the first quarter report, the company’s share prices have tumbled with a significant profit decline since the first of the year. There are many reasons … [continued]
So many people I talked to who did not attend the Rally for America admitted they were afraid. They feared walking into a confrontation with violent Trump supporters. They were anxious about being targeted personally by the Trump administration. They worried that their activism might have devastating consequences for family … [continued]
As we celebrate Earth Day 2025, we all have to acknowledge the chaotic political climate that threatens democracy, offers regressive thinking, and seems a stranglehold on climate action. Yet we as leaders can help each other to understand the nuances of the major social and environmental issues of our time. … [continued]
If you have worried that the US road to renewable energy will halt under the corrupt Trump administration, you do have cause for concern. But there is also hope. A series of newly released analyses indicate that, yes, the US renewable energy transition will slow down, but forces already in … [continued]
There is a really strong relationship between meat consumption and the Earth’s rising temperatures. If you choose to eat a chicken breast over a filet mignon, you make a dent in temperature rise; if you choose a meatless meal, you are making an even greater impact. Changing food choice patterns … [continued]
In motorsport, Formula E is still new to a lot of sports fans. It was conceived as being net zero carbon right from the start, and it is an organization that is trying to advance electric vehicle (EV) technology while providing a competitive racing spectacle — after all, that’s what … [continued]
