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3 days ago
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Youth activists defeat trade association in fight over home-building policy: 'An existential threat to our community'
A West Coast youth movement has effectively boosted electrification efforts for new construction projects in Ashland, Oregon, through advocacy. The effort impressively overcame opposition from trade groups and unions in the construction and gas industries, according to OregonLive (OL). The city council voted without dissent in February to charge new developers a "carbon pollution fee" if they install natural gas heaters and other appliances in new buildings. The goal is to expand cleaner electric use, the story said. The decision came after local youth held a campaign to lobby for support. "We recognized the climate crisis poses an existential threat to our community and to the globe and that we had a responsibility to do what we could in our community to tackle the causes of this crisis," Ashland Mayor Tonya Graham told OL. It's a regulatory trend stretching from coast to coast. Ashland's measure was modeled after one from Vermont. A version in Eugene, Oregon, was rescinded after an appeal challenging a Berkeley, California, rule of the same nature was successful, OL reported. But in March, Wired reported that a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by trade groups against a natural gas ban on new builds in New York City, a counter to the Berkeley ruling. The litigation tangle could determine crucial public health policy. Yale Climate Connections reported that gas stoves release dangerous benzene vapors into homes. It's a known carcinogen, according to the publication. The article cited a study that linked nearly 13% of childhood asthma cases to gas stoves. There are nearly 100 local governments around the country considering measures like Ashland's, with the goal of also reducing heat-trapping air pollution linked by NASA to greater risks for extreme weather, according to OL. Rulemaking in California is also targeting small gas engines, some prohibiting their sale and use. By going electric, residents can enjoy high-tech appliances and machines that can provide savings and even speedier cooking, as is the case with induction cooktops. It's an easy switch for renters and homeowners alike, avoiding dangerous gas vapors with an appliance that provides easier meal prep and cleanup with greater efficiency. It can be part of an overall shift to modernizing your home with energy-saving tech. You can save $840 off the cost of a full induction range thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. And small countertop versions can be bought for as low as $50. The IRA credits likely won't last forever, as President Donald Trump has said he intends to rescind the benefits. But repealing it requires an act of Congress. The Georgetown Environmental Law Review explained that cancellation may not be a rubber stamp, as many Republican states are benefiting from the measure. In Ashland, builders can avoid serious fines by going electric. Penalties range from less than $200 for a gas dryer install to more than $4,000 for a furnace, per OL. In the end, planet-friendly youth helped to push the regulation into action by helping to convince the city council that cutting air pollution is crucial to securing a healthy future. They garnered signatures, held rallies, and offered testimonies. "That is what motivated the City of Ashland to pass this ordinance," Graham said in the story. Do you think gas stoves should be banned nationwide? No way Let each state decide I'm not sure Definitely Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
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4 days ago
- Business
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🗞 La Quotidienne: Sage in hot water, new signing at Bayern!
Pierre Sage's return is on the right track. The former OL coach could soon join RC Lens. Click here for more information. Champions with Al-Ittihad, Karim Benzema and Laurent Blanc both feature in the team of the season for the Saudi Pro League. More details here. A major transfer was made official this Thursday in Germany! Bayern Munich announces the free arrival of German international Jonathan Tah. More details here. It's one of the most uncertain cases at the start of the transfer window. Where will Florian Wirtz sign? Reportedly close to Liverpool, the German international is also being pursued by Real Madrid, who are not giving up. More details here. This Thursday, Algeria's coach, Vladimir Petković, unveiled his list of 29 players selected for the upcoming matches against Rwanda (June 5) and Sweden (June 10). Two OM players have been called up. More details here. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here. 📸 Lars Baron - 2025 Getty Images
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5 days ago
- General
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The Two Game Wardens Who Cracked the CJ Alexander Poaching Case Finally Get to Tell Their Side of the Story
The criminal case surrounding the Christopher 'CJ' Alexander buck captivated deer hunters across the country last year. In late 2023, Alexander claimed to have killed a record-breaking buck on his sister's small property in Ohio. Shortly after he started sharing this made-up story with OL and other hunting outlets, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources opened a poaching investigation. Then the agency went silent. A year passed before the agency released more details. And in that time, Alexander wove a compelling story in which he publicly accused the DNR of trying to undermine his accomplishment. Many social media users were persuaded by his story, and even donated to his GoFundMe account. Meanwhile, the two officers investigating his case couldn't say a word. Now that the case is closed — Alexander to pled guilty to 14 charges and was sentenced to fines and jail time — they're able to go on the record about how the investigation played out, and why it took so long for them to share those details with the public. So this week on the Outdoor Life Podcast, we sat down with those two Ohio game wardens: Officers Matt Roberts and Isaiah Gifford. We spoke with Roberts and Gifford after they received the Pope and Young Club's Wildlife Law Enforcement Award last month for their work on the case. 'You know, [Alexander] can tell a very good story, and he ultimately got a lot of the country to believe his story,' Gifford tells Outdoor Life. 'It was our job to kind of pick apart that story and figure out the facts from lies.' Roberts and Gifford explain how Alexander's story initially seemed credible, the clues they found that led them to believe otherwise, and how the DNR's investigation evolved over the course of 20245. We also discuss what it was like building a case against Alexander with all that added attention he generated online. 'I know there were a lot of people online and on social media thinking we were out to get [Alexander] and we set him up … and it's hard to sit back when you know that he's already confessed to all this, and you can't tell people why it's taken so long to do this investigation,' Roberts explained. 'Especially on a big deer case like this, when the whole world's watching.' Read Next: The Five Most Controversial Bucks in Recent History Their quiet dedication paid off. And now that the truth is out, the two game wardens can speak freely about how they cracked one of the biggest poaching cases of the century. Listen to this week's episode on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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6 days ago
- Business
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Best XI of stars set to leave the Premier League this summer 👋
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here. Playing in the Premier League is a privilege. For various reasons (poor form, end of contract, financial fair play, or other technical-administrative reasons), several key players in the English championship will likely leave the league this summer. The departures of Kevin De Bruyne and Trent Alexander-Arnold have already been made official. Other big names in the league could follow. Emiliano Martinez is rumored to be heading to Saudi Arabia, Alejandro Garnacho is on his way to Napoli, and Christopher Nkunku is also set to leave. Here is our starting XI of players who will likely leave the Premier League at the end of the 2024-25 season. - This club finishes the season unbeaten... but misses out on the title - OL: Rayan Cherki transferred to a European giant? - New number for Mbappé at Real Madrid 📸 OLI SCARFF - AFP or licensors
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6 days ago
- Business
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🗞 La Quotidienne: Cherki to the Premier League, Mbappé changes number 👀
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here. The summary of the day's news. After a successful season, Rayan Cherki is set to leave this summer. With a relatively high market value, the OL offensive player has sparked the interest of top clubs, including Manchester City recently. Click here for more information With the departure of Luka Modric, Kylian Mbappé will take over a prestigious number at Real. From Ferenc Puskás to Luis Figo, to Mesut Özil, the French striker joins a list of exceptional players. Click here for more information João Neves, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Désiré Doué, Jonathan Rowe (OM), Zuriko Davitashvili (Saint-Etienne), Georges Mikautadze (Olympique Lyonnais), Amine Gouiri (OM), and Anass Zaroury (Lens) are the nominees for the goal of the season award. Click here for more information You probably remember Sheriff Tiraspol, a Moldovan institution that managed to beat Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu in the 2021-22 Champions League. This year, the club went unbeaten in their championship, but they had a big blunder. Click here for more information 📸 PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU - AFP or licensors
