The Senate’s bipartisan infrastructure bill states that, $274 billion of the $550 billion in new spending is going towards transportation.
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Biden Administration Suspended Oil Leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
In August 2020, the Trump Administration opened the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in Alaska to oil drilling for the first time. The U.S. Department of the Interior believes that this area can be drilled in a responsible and sustainable manner only taking up 0.01 percent of the 19 million acres of wildlife refuge. At […]
Read MoreHow Will the U.S. Reach Biden’s Climate Goals?
The Biden Administration committed to a 50-52% reduction from 2005 levels in economy-wide net greenhouse gas pollution by 2030. This goal nearly doubles the original goal set by the Obama Administration in 2015. With this goal, the U.S. seeks to align themselves with Europe on their climate goals and hopefully to help set the pace […]
Read MoreU.S Increases Oil Exports to Canada
2020 saw demand destruction caused by the pandemic, in particular, Canada saw a decrease of 20 percent in crude oil imports. During 2020, the United States solidified themselves as a top supplier to Canada as they supplied nearly 80 percent of all barrels going into Canada. While Canada is a major producer of crude, they export […]
Read MoreSpring Forward
After what we all experienced one of the longest years ever, 2020 is behind us. We all look forward to doing the things in 2021 that we did not have the opportunity to do during the pandemic. COVID restrictions are lifting in many states, many Americans are getting vaccinated, allowing us to start to live […]
Read MoreDaimler Trucks North American Unveils New Detroit ePowertrain
Finding a way to reduce the carbon footprint of the logistics industry has been a focal point for years and Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has made large strides in aiding the reduction. DTNA will be using Detroit’s ePowertrain in the upcoming Freightliner eCascadia and Freightliner eM2. These two new products are part of DTNA’s […]
Read MoreUnited States Begins to Issue COVID-19 Vaccines to High-Risk Health Care Workers
On December 14, 2020 the first batch of COVID-19 vaccines were administered across the United States after months of hearing positive trial results. Sandra Lindsay, a nurse in the intensive care unit at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, was the first person to receive the vaccine outside the trial phase. Lindsay’s vaccination was televised in […]
Read MoreWinter Tire Maintenance
As winter approaches it is important to take the proper precautions to avoid an expensive and dangerous tire blowout. Aperia Technologies reported that half of all roadside emergency calls are for tires. There are several factors that can cause damage to tire in the winter months.
Read MoreVenezuela Turns to Iran to Aid in National Fuel Shortage
Venezuela has been suffering from a fuel shortage due to sanctions imposed by the U.S government. Iran and Venezuela are targets of United States sanctions and therefore Iran has stated its willingness to aid Venezuela as a fellow target of U.S sanctions. In August, the United States seized the cargo of four ships carrying fuel […]
Read MoreShopping for the Holidays
The holiday shopping season is kicking off earlier than ever amid the pandemic, and retailers are shifting their approach to seasonal hiring in order to keep up with changing demand. Companies are looking for more warehouse and call center workers to meet their growing demands from online shoppers, opting for home delivery or curbside pick-up. […]
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