Tag: government
Repealing Methane Leak Penalty: Trump Administration’s Next Move
The Trump administration may repeal a penalty meant to reduce methane leaks in oil and gas companies. The fee was created to push these companies to plug methane leaks, but it could be axed...
Potential Role of RFK Jr. in Trump’s Health Cabinet: A Speculative Analysis
Many scientists at the federal health agencies are feeling anxious about the upcoming second term of President Donald Trump. There is uncertainty about how the president-elect will navigate the differing philosophies within his team....
Kristi Noem Rejects Climate Science as Trump’s DHS Leader Nominee
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota to head the Department of Homeland Security, which includes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Noem has been skeptical about climate change, questioning...
UK’s New Climate Goal: What’s Missing?
The UK has recently made a bold move by announcing a new climate goal to reduce its emissions by 81% by 2035. This ambitious target was unveiled at the COP29 climate talks in Baku,...
Space Force’s X-37B Aerobraking Process Explained in Lowering Orbit
The U.S. military's secretive X-37B space plane is becoming a little less mysterious as Boeing and the U.S. Space Force have recently shared details about its aerobraking maneuvers. Aerobraking is a process that helps...
Trump Administration’s Multi-Angled Attack on Health Care
Former President Donald Trump's potential return to the White House is expected to bring significant changes to the nation's public health insurance programs, increasing the uninsured rate and imposing new barriers to abortion and...
Government’s Investment in Promising Technology: Potential vs. Reality
The UK government has recently invested in a new National Quantum Computing Centre in Oxfordshire, housing 12 quantum computers. Quantum computers are known for their ability to solve incredibly complex problems that traditional supercomputers...
The Importance of Data Strategy for UK’s AI Leadership: Government Warning
The UK is being warned that without a solid data strategy in place, it may risk losing its lead in artificial intelligence (AI) development. Data centres, which are essential for cloud computing and powering...