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Oil & Gas Pollution Linked To 90,000 Premature Deaths A Year In The US

8 min read

The alleged US government is hellbent on destroying renewable energy as a way of expanding the use of fossil fuels. The administration, led by true believers like Chris Wright, the current Energy Secretary, and Doug Burgum, the current Interior Secretary, likes to pooh pooh climate change. Recently, Wright acknowledged that … [continued]

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Two-Thirds Of River Trash Is Plastic (Research)

5 min read

The following information is somewhat difficult on an emotional level, but important to consider. It might be difficult because pesky, toxic fossil fuel pollution seems to get into almost everything: air, oceans, soil, food, etc. Plastics typically are made from fossil fuels. If you read CleanTechnica with any regularity, you … [continued]

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The MINI Countryman SE ALL4 Electric (First Drive)

7 min read

On the outside, the MINI Countryman SE ALL4 Electric looks like a crossover that’s on the smaller side. It’s something you’d line up with the BMW X1, Mercedes B-Class, or perhaps something even smaller because of its low stature. Stepping inside, you’re treated to a spacious and modern interior that … [continued]

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New NIO ES8 Pre-Orders Start

11 min read

On August 21, 2025, NIO’s Premium Flagship SUV, the All-New ES8, was officially unveiled and opened for pre-orders. The six- and seven-seater variants of the Executive Premium Edition are priced from RMB 416,800 ($58,050), or from RMB 308,800 ($43,000) with the battery subscription plan of NIO Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS). The Executive … [continued]

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