Jeff PaulsNov 24As Groundwater Dwindles, Powerful Players Block Changeverified_publisherThe New York Times - Christopher FlavelleFrom a small brick building in Garden City, Kan., 13 men manage the use of groundwater across five million acres in the southwest corner of the state, some of the most productive farmland in America for corn, wheat and sorghum. They serve on the board of Groundwater Management District 3, which …
Jeff PaulsJudge says evidence shows Tesla and Elon Musk knew about flawed autopilot systemverified_publisherNPR - Vanessa RomoA Florida judge says a lawsuit against Tesla and its autopilot driving car can go to trial, adding to the company's legal woes over the technology. Palm Beach County Judge Reid Scott ruled that there was "reasonable evidence" to conclude that Tesla owner and CEO, Elon Musk, and other company …
Jeff PaulsThe Fossil Fuel Industry Has Been Infiltrating U.N. Climate Talks for Decadesnewrepublic.com - Kate AronoffNew research shows way more oil and gas industry representatives have attended the climate summit than previously reported. At the end of this month, …
Jeff PaulsSam Altman Is Reinstated as OpenAI’s Chief Executiveverified_publisherThe New York Times - Cade MetzThe move capped a chaotic five days at the artificial intelligence company. Sam Altman was reinstated late Tuesday as OpenAI’s chief executive, the company said, successfully reversing his ouster by OpenAI’s board last week after a campaign waged by his allies, employees and investors. The company’s …
Jeff Pauls0:24North Atlantic whales on the move in MaineWMURNew England Aquarium photos show whales on the move along the East Coast
Jeff PaulsPlastic Has Changed Sea Turtles Foreververified_publisherThe Atlantic - By Katherine J. WuEven if plastic pollution stopped tomorrow, turtles would be dealing with the repercussions for centuries—at least. As recently as the 1960s, perhaps later—within the life span of Tom Hanks, and within a few years of when the world was using its very first ATMs and contraceptive pills—nearly all of …
