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Judge Approves $345 Million Verdict Against Greenpeace in Pipeline Suit
37+ min ago (351+ words) A North Dakota judge finalized a potentially fatal verdict against Greenpeace on Friday, affirming a $345 million jury award against the storied environmental group that Greenpeace has said may force it into bankruptcy in the United States. The verdict was reached…...
The Microreactor Race Is On
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (393+ words) For the past half century, successive Presidential administrations and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission have thwarted the development of advanced reactor designs...That all changed last May, when President Trump issued four executive orders aimed at reinvigorating the U.S. nuclear energy industry....
The MAGA/America 1st Memorandum ~~ March 2026 Edition
19+ hour, 52+ min ago (68+ words) " MAGA MARCH " The State of Our Union is Strong! " MAGA MARCH " The State of Our Union is Strong! If you enjoy using FR and agree it's a worthwhile endeavor, please consider making a contribution today: Or by mail to: Free…...
How The Left-Wing Climate Crusade May Be Nearing Its Breaking Point
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (747+ words) The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday that it will take up a major climate change lawsuit targeting the energy industry " a case that could determine the future of similar lawsuits filed by left-wing states and municipalities across the country. The Court…...
‘Irreversible on any human timescale’: Scientist reveals best and worst-case scenario for Antarctica [barf]
4+ day, 9+ min ago (381+ words) Despite being far away from civilization, a melting Antarctic's "disastrous" consequences will ripple across the world, researchers warn. Scientists have highlighted just how high the stakes are as human-made climate change continues to rapidly warm Antarctica. A new study published…...
U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear 'climate change' lawsuit case
6+ day, 25+ min ago (196+ words) (The Center Square) - The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear a case over whether states can sue fossil fuel companies for damages related to climate change. The nation's highest court agreed to hear arguments in Suncor Energy Inc. v. County…...
Mapped: The U.S. Cities at Risk of Sinking
1+ week, 1+ day ago (111+ words) Across the United States, the ground beneath many major cities is gradually subsiding. Research published in Nature Cities shows that 25 of the 28 largest U.S. urban areas are sinking, a trend with serious implications for infrastructure durability, flood risk, and long-term resilience....
Sir Isaac Newton's End Of The World Prediction Is More Complicated Than We Thought
1+ week, 1+ day ago (417+ words) Original article at Sciencing When it came to physics, Newton was a genius, a revolutionary genius. " But I'm less confident about any predictions he made outside of his area of expertise. Sort of like a master plumber telling me what…...
California’s National Security Crisis Has a Solution
1+ week, 2+ day ago (112+ words) Oil production has plummeted by about 35% since Newsom took office in 2019, with new drilling permits largely halted. Refineries, once numbering over 40, are now down to a handful, with major closures announced by Phillips 66 (its 139,000 barrels per day Los Angeles-area complex…...
End Of The Endangerment Finding: Will "Net Zero" Ever Get Back On Track In The U.S.?
1+ week, 2+ day ago (264+ words) Let's play out some scenarios. As important background, remember that the immediate regulatory action at issue only revokes the EF as to motor vehicles. Further actions revoking the EF as to other emitters like power plants and factories are highly…...