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• Five Reasons Why the U.S. Midterms Matter For the Climate And Your Energy BillOct. 30, 2026 -If the polls can be believed, the US could see a blue wave in the midterms, giving Democrats a chance to take back the House and Senate, and gaining up to four governor’s seats. These wins could give Democrats new power to resist Donald Trump’s anti-climate agenda, and to push forward climate policies at the state level. But if Republicans maintain power, it could further embolden Trump’s “drill, baby, drill” agenda and leave intact his administration’s latitude to continue dismantling regulatory measures his critics say protect public health and the planet.
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• Ford’s New Electric Truck Can Do More Than Drive The Fathom Will Supply More Than 10 KWs of Power Directly to a Home When It Launches in 2027Oct. 29, 2026 -Ford's upcoming Fathom electric truck will be able to supply power to a home without a separate wall-mounted inverter when it launches in 2027, the automaker said Tuesday. The Fathom, which will have a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) below $30,000, is expected to supply more than 10 kilowatts of AC power to a home. It will be the first EV from a U.S. automaker at that price point to offer the capability without a separate inverter, according to Ford. |
• Europe’s Warming Waters Are Attracting Unwanted Marine Life From Torn Nets to Decimated Local Stocks, Species Drifting in on Warmer Waters Are Causing Headaches For European FishermenOct. 29, 2026 -Reeling rods, pulling pots and hauling nets this summer, fishermen from Greece to the U.K. discovered unexpected visitors popping their heads above the surface. In the Aegean, it was silver-cheeked toadfish—an invasive pufferfish with powerful, prominent teeth. In the English Channel, it was the unprecedented arrival of uncommon common octopuses. And in the Adriatic, it was the aggressive and aptly named blue crab. |