San Diego County recently faced significant disruptions due to preventative power shutdowns implemented by San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E). These preemptive measures were in response to severe Santa Ana winds, which posed a high risk of wildfires in the region. The power outages affected over
On October 25, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom influenced the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to accelerate its study of E15—a gasoline-ethanol blend—as a strategy to potentially lower gasoline costs in California. Newsom posits that switching to E15 could save Californians an
Austin is currently embroiled in a heated debate over the future of its energy infrastructure. The city's Electric Utility Commission (EUC) has raised significant concerns about Austin Energy's proposal to introduce two new natural gas peaker plants. These plants are intended to address local
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement is a landmark international pact aimed at creating one of the largest free trade zones in the world. It involves the 27-nation European Union and the South American Mercosur bloc, which includes Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia. Initiated in 1999,
Michigan is currently grappling with a significant threat to its energy stability due to the state's increasing reliance on weather-dependent wind and solar energy sources. These sources, while environmentally friendly, lack the reliability needed to consistently meet the energy demands of
The future redevelopment of Vancouver's downtown Waterfront Station precinct and the Gastown railyard presents a transformative opportunity for the city. Ken Sim, the Mayor of Vancouver, along with architect Joe Hruda, founder of CIVITAS Urban Design and Planning, express high hopes about the
