environment
“US Carbon Emissions Drop to 1991 Levels, Transportation Lags Behind | Giga Gears”
Preliminary estimates for 2023 indicate that despite a 2.4 percent increase in United States gross domestic product, nationwide greenhouse gas emissions fell by 1.9 percent. Not only did U.S. emissions remain about six percent below pre-pandemic numbers, but are actually matching the numbers we saw back in 1991. The…
“Affordable Portable Power Station for EV Charging on the Go | Giga Gears”
Driver Causes Damage to Trees and Shrubs, Leading to Retaliation | Giga Gears
Several trees assembled as a well-regulated forest defended themselves against the driver of a Ford Crown Victoria in Union County, North Carolina in late December. The incident began when deputies from the local sheriff’s office tried to locate a wanted fugitive at a nearby address. Union County Sheriff’s Office…
“East Palestine Train Derailment: Hazardous Material Spill from Truck Crash | Giga Gears”
A truck carrying hazardous material from the East Palestine train derailment crashed Tuesday in Novelty, Ohio, roughly 20 miles east of Cleveland. While a hazmat team has contained the spilled material, this crash is yet another misstep in the aftermath of the Norfolk Southern derailment in February last year, which…
“Honda’s 2023 Sales: Accord and CR-V Hybrids Account for 25% | Giga Gears”
After discontinuing the Civic-based Insight following the 2023 model year, Honda has been left with just two hybrid models on sale, the Accord and the CR-V. Despite the lack of model variety, it turns out those two remaining hybrids are a huge boon for Honda, as they both made up 25 percent of the brand’s total U.S.…