WASHINGTON, D.C. - A crash on the capital's Arlington Memorial Bridge Thursday evening sent a vehicle plunging into the icy waters of the Potomac River, leaving the driver with life-threatening injuries, authorities said.The Metropolitan Police Department confirmed that a two-vehicle collision caused one car to fall into the river.At least...

The divisional round playoffs kick off this weekend and some teams had better prepare to play in freezing temperatures.One of the biggest football story lines of this weekend and the first game to kick off is the Kansas City Chiefs vs Houston Texans matchup at 4:30 on Saturday. This is...

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The U.S. is boosting clean energy with $6 billion in tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act’s §48C program, funding over 140 projects in manufacturing, recycling, and industrial decarbonization. This initiative strengthens domestic supply chains, supports energy communities, and reduces emissions, advancing the nation’s transition to a sustainable, low-carbon future.

AI is transforming clean tech by improving renewable energy systems, grid management, and battery performance. It enhances forecasting, real-time maintenance, and operational efficiency for wind, solar, and storage systems. While driving sustainability, it also brings challenges like data complexities and ethical concerns, highlighting its critical role in advancing renewable energy.

LOS ANGELES — Ferocious Santa Ana winds combined with months of generally bone-dry weather created a deadly firestorm across the Los Angeles area last week – a pattern that will only threaten to repeat until soaking rains come to rinse the parched landscape.While no such rain is in the current...

2025 marks a pivotal year as cleantech investments surpass oil and gas, driven by solar PV, onshore wind, and solar-plus-storage systems. China leads in renewables, while AI enhances grid efficiency and energy management. Despite challenges, the year highlights a global commitment to sustainability and clean energy innovation.

JUNEAU, Alaska - The U.S. Coast Guard reports rescuing two fishermen after their vessel capsized off Alaska on Wednesday afternoon.The agency’s command center said it originally received a distress call from the fishing vessel Tanusha about 23 miles off Kodiak, Alaska, when it started taking on water.The USCG quickly launched...

In 2024, Shell and Microsoft led carbon credit purchases with distinct approaches: Shell prioritized cost-effective avoidance projects, while Microsoft invested in high-cost carbon removal technologies like BECCS. This highlights the voluntary carbon market's shift toward quality and innovative solutions amid challenges like credit oversupply.

Wheat futures closed out the Thursday session with losses across the three exchanges. The Chicago SRW market was down 9 to 10 cents on the day. KC HRW posted front month losses of 9 to 10 cents as well. MPLS spring wheat futures were 6 to 7 cents in the...

Lean hog futures posted Thursday losses of 27 to 82 cents. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $80.24 on Thursday morning, up 3 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was reported at $81.10 on January 14, up 11 cents from the previous...

Live cattle futures posted losses of $1.47 to $1.92 on Thursday in risk off mode. Cash trade has started this week at $201 in the South, with sales reported of $202-205 on NE. The Thursday morning Central Stockyards Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed sales on two lots at $201....