Tag: Environment

US Cattle Inventory Forecast Falls to Lowest Level in Nearly a Decade: USDA

Declining cattle production and drought contributed to a sizable drop in beef supplies last year, the lowest in nearly a decade, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). As of Jan. 1, there were 89.3 million head of cattle, down 3 percent from a year ago; and 29 million beef cows bred for slaughter…


US Cattle Inventory Falls to Lowest Level in Nearly a Decade: USDA

Declining cattle production and drought contributed to a sizable drop in beef supplies last year, the lowest in nearly a decade, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). As of Jan. 1, there was 89.3 million head of cattle, down 3 percent from a year ago; and 29 million beef cows bred for slaughter…


New Jersey Congressmen Call for Halt of Offshore Wind Projects Amid Spate of Whale Deaths

Republican congressmen called for a halt to offshore windfarm development and GAO oversight of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) leasing process at a March 16 hearing on the boardwalk in Wildwood, New Jersey. Reps. Jeff Van Drew and Christopher Smith of New Jersey, Andy Harris of Maryland, and Scott Smith of Pennsylvania convened…


America Will Be Petroleum, Natural Gas Exporter Through 2050, Predicts Energy Information Administration

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects the United States will remain a net exporter of petroleum and natural gas at least through the middle of this century. Its 2023 Annual Energy Outlook, released on March 15, credits that trend to “growing international demand.” Yet, the EIA also projects that zero-carbon nuclear power, natural gas, and…


US Will Be Petroleum, Natural Gas Exporter Through 2050, Government Agency Projects

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects the United States will remain a net exporter of petroleum and natural gas at least through the middle of this century. Its 2023 Annual Energy Outlook, released on March 15, credits that trend to “growing international demand.” Yet, the EIA also projects that zero-carbon nuclear power, natural gas, and…


Tesla’s Plans for Zero Rare Earth EV Motor Could Undermine Beijing’s Secret Weapon—Its Rare Earth Monopoly

News Analysis At its 2023 Investor Day presentation in Texas, Tesla revealed its plans to produce its next generation EV motor without any rare earth minerals. As a global leader in the electric vehicle market, Tesla’s plan for zero rare earth permanent magnet motors, if successful, could have a significant impact on the rare earth market—particularly China’s rare…


Giant Seaweed Blob Carrying Harmful Algal Bloom Heads Toward Florida Coast

A seaweed blob spanning 5,000 miles, nearly twice the width of the United States, is heading toward the Florida Gulf coast, with officials warning that the thick mat of algae poses environmental and health concerns as it approaches the shore. Known as sargassum, the brown seaweed floats in open oceans, and is considered mostly harmless—while…


Speaking More Than One Language Can Slow Down Dementia

Growing up speaking more than one language can help delay the effects of dementia. It’s good news for those living in Australia’s many culturally diverse households, according to a study led by the University of Sydney clinical researcher Amira Skeggs and published in the prestigious Journal of Neurology. Around 29 percent of the Australian population…


Researchers Discover Unknown Molten Layer Below Earth’s Surface

Scientists have recently discovered that there is a layer of partly molten rock under the surface of the earth’s crust—a discovery crucial to understanding the movement of tectonic plates. The earth’s crust is the outermost layer where humans reside. Below the crust is the mantle, followed by the outer core, and finally the inner core….


Heavy Rainfall in California Threaten Lives and Infrastructure

California could see large amounts of rainfall during the weekend that could result in floods and threaten the safety of people as well as potentially cause widespread damage to infrastructure. On Friday, over 2,400 miles from California to Hawaii are expected to come under the impact of an atmospheric river, said weather forecasting service AccuWeather….