On Wednesday, the US Supreme Court decided not to delay a new rule from the federal government targeting carbon pollution from coal and gas-fired power plants. This rule was challenged by many states, mostly led by Republicans, and several industry groups. They asked the court to stop the Environmen
Are you ready for some power outages? PG&E, the utility company based in Oakland, is thinking about shutting off electricity for certain parts of the Bay Area and other regions. Why? They're worried about critical fire weather conditions coming up. The winds might hit 45 mph and humidity could drop
Amazon, a major player in the tech world, has big plans to cut down on carbon emissions. They've already hit a major milestone by using 100% renewable energy for their global operations—seven years earlier than expected! As their energy needs grow, they're not just sticking to renewables. They're al
Pinellas County is still feeling the effects of Hurricane Milton, with fuel shortages, long gas lines, and piles of debris lining the streets. But there's good news too! The city of St. Petersburg and nearby areas have lifted their boil water notices. This means the water is safe to drink again afte
Just like your car, motorcycles, including Harley-Davidsons, need regular maintenance to stay in top shape. One crucial task for bike owners is learning how to perform a 3-hole oil change. Don't let the name intimidate you – it's all about updating the oil in three key parts of your Harley's powertr
Ever heard of a solar storm affecting hurricane recovery? Well, that's what's happening now. Last night and today, space had a dramatic meltdown, creating a "severe" G4 geomagnetic storm. This storm lit up the sky with beautiful auroras across the U.S. But the fun didn't stop there. The storm is exp
After the storm, Florida's theme parks, including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld, reopened their doors to guests. But while the fun was back on, the aftermath of Hurricane Milton was still felt by many. The storm left at least 16 people dead and over 340 rescued. Plus, around 2 m
Hurricane Milton left millions of Floridians without power and claimed nine lives after tearing through the state with strong winds, flooding, and tornadoes. The Category 3 storm hit Siesta Key near Tampa Bay on Wednesday evening, causing widespread damage and disruption. St. Lucie County saw four f
Ever heard of Milton? It's not a person, but a storm! A big one, too. Milton was a post-tropical cyclone in the North Atlantic Ocean, according to the National Hurricane Center. This storm was no joke, with winds blowing at 75 miles per hour! It caused power outages in its path. About 20% to 80% of
Get ready, Earth! A powerful solar storm is on its way, forecast to hit us this week. This might not be a big deal for some places, but areas affected by recent hurricanes could see more stress on their power grids. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has warned operators of p
