Alyssa Ochs

Atlanta

Writer and Editor at Freelance

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Scientists sound alarm over massive underwater force threatening to accelerate city collapse: 'Potentially double or triple the effects'

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Alyssa Ochs

Rising sea levels and subsiding shorelines are putting New Zealand's coastal communities at risk. A new study revealed that human activities heighten and expedite the risks of sinking cities. What's happening? As Forbes reported, a group of New Zealand researchers studied how the island's cities and shorelines are sinking. This is concerning because sinking cities may be affected by rising sea levels sooner than previously anticipated.
Administration backs major initiative powering rural communities across the country: 'It just makes sense for us to use it'

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Alyssa Ochs

Since President Trump took office, many federal grant programs have been threatened, resulting in staff layoffs, reduced services, and much uncertainty. But some positive news is that a $595 million rural renewable energy plan is moving forward under the current administration. Wisconsin Public Radio reported that the Trump administration affirmed the Biden-era grant under the Empowering Rural America program.
Officials investigate after hundreds of birds drop dead in eerie scene: 'Extremely confronting'

4 days ago | thecooldown.com | Alyssa Ochs

Officials launched an investigation after suspecting that hundreds of little corella birds died because of a common farming pesticide in New South Wales. The Environment Protection Authority has now confirmed that the pesticide fenitrothion caused the mass deaths based on toxicology results. As The Guardian reported, EPA toxicology tests revealed that fenitrothion was present in all of the dead birds. This pesticide is routinely used to control insect pests in agricultural settings.
Home cook shares candid review of futuristic kitchen tech after ditching old appliances: 'One of the most satisfying cooking experiences'

4 days ago | thecooldown.com | Alyssa Ochs

Making the switch from electric cooktops, one home cook shared an honest review on Reddit about a Frigidaire induction stove. After considering a couple of different types, they were impressed with their purchase and wrote, "Holy Crap Induction Ranges are incredible." The homeowner shared the review on r/Appliances to help other potential buyers, as they also heavily relied on reviews to purchase an induction stove.
Scientists make game-changing discovery that could transform how we power our homes: 'We plan to further develop the solution'

4 days ago | thecooldown.com | Alyssa Ochs

Scientists can now make more efficient and longer-lasting solar cells by adding a synthetic molecule. As Tech Xplore shared, an international collaboration of researchers affiliated with universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Saudi Arabia discovered this new way to improve perovskite solar cells.
Homeowners blindsided after government cuts vital disaster relief program: 'Puts our community at continued risk'

5 days ago | thecooldown.com | Alyssa Ochs

The Trump administration has canceled a disaster mitigation program intended to reduce risks, such as those in flood-prone areas, with impacts for states like Maryland. Among other cuts, it is also ending funding for a project to restore wetlands and revitalize nearby neighborhoods in South Baltimore.Â The Baltimore Banner explained how these cuts will directly impact coastal, low-lying Maryland communities.
Blandin Foundation

6 days ago | insidephilanthropy.com | Alyssa Ochs

OVERVIEW: The C.K. Blandin Foundation supports rural Minnesota nonprofits through programs for Itasca County vibrancy, rural community leadership, and opportunities for every community member. IP TAKE: Blandin is a large, rural community development funder in Minnesota, open to new and existing multi-year partnerships with nonprofits working in its areas of interest.
Experts raise concerns that new US policy could bring energy price hikes to consumers: 'Uncertainty which will affect demand'

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Alyssa Ochs

The Trump administration plans to impose tariffs of up to 3,521% on solar panels imported from four Southeast Asian countries. Energy experts are concerned that the high tariffs will hurt solar producers in the U.S. because of broader price hikes on imported cells and panel assembly. What's happening? As The Guardian reported, trade officials in the U.S. are ready to enforce tariffs on companies in Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Lawmakers propose controversial bill that could shift how tourism dollars are spent: 'We're safeguarding them for future generations'

6 days ago | thecooldown.com | Alyssa Ochs

A newly proposed bill in Oregon would raise lodging taxes and allocate those funds to protect wildlife. As the Oregon Capital Chronicle reported, Oregon House Bill 2977 would increase the transient lodging tax from 1.5% to 2.5%. Such an increase could generate up to $30 million in additional funding for wildlife conservation in Oregon. Conservation, hunting, and fishing groups support the bill because it could help many underfunded programs.
Tesla rolls out powerful new safeguard to prevent hot car deaths: 'Great at making the most of its hardware'

6 days ago | thecooldown.com | Alyssa Ochs

Tesla has added a new feature to its mobile app to keep kids safe in its electric vehicles. As Teslarati reported, the new app version includes a "child left alone detection" feature that disables climate controls. With this new feature, drivers can't turn off or adjust the heat or air conditioning in their Teslas while it is active. It also makes starting a software update impossible while a child is detected in the EV.

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Alyssa Ochs

Articles

Scientists sound alarm over massive underwater force threatening to accelerate city collapse: 'Potentially double or triple the effects'

Administration backs major initiative powering rural communities across the country: 'It just makes sense for us to use it'

Officials investigate after hundreds of birds drop dead in eerie scene: 'Extremely confronting'

Home cook shares candid review of futuristic kitchen tech after ditching old appliances: 'One of the most satisfying cooking experiences'

Scientists make game-changing discovery that could transform how we power our homes: 'We plan to further develop the solution'

Homeowners blindsided after government cuts vital disaster relief program: 'Puts our community at continued risk'

Blandin Foundation

Experts raise concerns that new US policy could bring energy price hikes to consumers: 'Uncertainty which will affect demand'

Lawmakers propose controversial bill that could shift how tourism dollars are spent: 'We're safeguarding them for future generations'

Tesla rolls out powerful new safeguard to prevent hot car deaths: 'Great at making the most of its hardware'

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