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NFL says 'hands off' the tush push, will extend Goodell's reign

2 weeks ago | san.com | Ally Heath |Chris Francis |Joey Nunez |MOHAMMED ALI

Sometimes football is a game of inches. Which team will get that one extra yard? The Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles have perfected the art of gaining that yard with their controversial tush push play, and they’ll now be able to use it for at least another season. On Wednesday, May 21, the NFL rejected a proposed ban on the play during the league’s annual spring meeting. What was the debate all about?
Anaheim Ducks hire Joel Quenneville as head coach after his 3-year NHL ban

1 month ago | san.com | Ally Heath |Chris Francis |Joey Nunez |MOHAMMED ALI

One of the most successful coaches in NHL history is returning to the bench but not without some controversy. 3-time Stanley Cup winner Joel Quenneville was hired Thursday by the Anaheim Ducks after a three year ban by the league. Quenneville was coach of the Florida Panthers from 2019 to 2021 and resigned after an NHL investigation found he failed to properly address sexual abuse allegations from player Kyle Beach in 2010 when both were with the Chicago Blackhawks.
Interior Department moves to expand offshore drilling in the 'Gulf of America'

1 month ago | san.com | MOHAMMED ALI |Jack Aylmer

[Jack Aylmer]THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT IS EXPANDING OFFSHORE OIL AND NATURAL GAS LEASING IN THE GULF OF AMERICA-REVERSING THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION’S BAN ON DRILLING IN THE REGION. INTERIOR SECRETARY DOUG BURGUM DIRECTED THE BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT TO HOLD THE FIRST OFFSHORE LEASE SALE OF THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION-SCHEDULED FOR PROPOSAL IN JUNE.
Tesla launches in Saudi Arabia despite country's past feud with Musk

1 month ago | san.com | MOHAMMED ALI |Jack Aylmer

Tesla has begun selling vehicles in Saudi Arabia, signaling its entry into a market with limited EV infrastructure, comparatively low sales, and a history of tensions with CEO Elon Musk. However, the move comes as the country attempts to expand its electric vehicle sector, with $39 billion in planned investments. In 2023, only about 2,000 EVs were sold in Saudi Arabia, less than half of what Tesla sold daily last year.
US cannabis cultivation generates emissions equivalent to 10M vehicles

2 months ago | san.com | MOHAMMED ALI |Jack Aylmer

U.S. cannabis cultivation consumes more electricity than the cryptocurrency mining sector or all other crops combined. It’s raising concerns about the industry’s environmental impacts. Indoor cultivation, which accounts for two-thirds of production, contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, equivalent to that of 10 million cars. Experts suggest shifting cannabis cultivation outdoors could cut emissions by about 75%.
Cattle grazing at Arizona national monument harms engendered species

2 months ago | san.com | MOHAMMED ALI |Jack Aylmer

Unauthorized cattle grazing at Agua Fria National Monument in Arizona is damaging the habitat of multiple endangered species. Both the federally protected Gila chub fish and western yellow-billed cuckoo are reportedly at risk. Up to 75% of Arizona’s wildlife species also depend on riparian habitats like those found in the monument. However, less than 1% of the state’s land offers suitable conditions.
Cattle grazing at Arizona national monument harms endangered species

2 months ago | san.com | MOHAMMED ALI |Jack Aylmer

Unauthorized cattle grazing at Agua Fria National Monument in Arizona is damaging the habitat of multiple endangered species. Both the federally protected Gila chub fish and western yellow-billed cuckoo are reportedly at risk. Up to 75% of Arizona’s wildlife species also depend on riparian habitats like those found in the monument. However, less than 1% of the state’s land offers suitable conditions.
Surfboard waste could help solve Hawaii’s housing crisis

2 months ago | san.com | MOHAMMED ALI |Jack Aylmer

Hawaii, which faces the highest homelessness rate and housing costs of any state in the U.S., is in the midst of a chronic housing crisis that surfboard waste may help solve. Hawaii Off Grid aims to address these challenges by repurposing surfboard foam into building materials. Surf Blocks are lighter, fire-resistant, termite-proof and use less concrete than traditional cinder blocks.
Maryland’s proposed coal fee faces opposition from West Virginia

2 months ago | san.com | MOHAMMED ALI |Jack Aylmer

Maryland lawmakers are considering a bill that would impose a $13 per short ton fee on coal transported through the state. The goal is to reduce pollution from the energy source and fund asthma treatment programs. West Virginia officials oppose the legislation, claiming it unfairly targets out-of-state coal producers, as Maryland’s Port of Baltimore is the nation’s second-largest coal-exporting port.
Where does your state rank when it comes to people's control over energy?

Feb 28, 2025 | san.com | MOHAMMED ALI |Jack Aylmer

A report by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance finds that most U.S. states could improve their energy policies. The organization’s 2025 Community Power Scorecard evaluates state efforts to expand energy democracy and regulate utilities. Illinois ranked highest with a B grade, followed by Oregon and 11 other states receiving a C. Meanwhile, 14 states earned a D, and 23 states received an F, including Alabama, which had the lowest mark.