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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and clean transportation nonprofit CALSTART have announced two incentive programmes totalling US$ 45 million to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission drayage trucks, terminal tractors and supporting charging infrastructure at the Port of New York and New Jersey. The programmes will commence this autumn with CALSTART serving as programme designer and administrator. The Clean Truck Incentive programme will deploy up to US$ 39 million in point-of-sale vouchers for the purchase of zero-emission drayage trucks, yard tractors and supporting charging infrastructure. The US$ 5 million Green Drayage Accelerator programme will award up to five electric truck charging hubs located within 10 miles of Port Authority seaport and marine terminal facilities. To ensure transparency and measure long-term impact, CALSTART will build and operate dynamic tracking dashboards monitoring deployment, vehicle performance and charger utilisation across port operations, with full transfer to the Port Authority in 2028. The programmes are funded through a US$ 451 million EPA Clean Ports Program grant, the largest sustainability grant in Port Authority history. Beyond the CALSTART-administered programmes, the grant will fund the deployment of electric cargo handling equipment at marine terminals and the installation of vessel shore power infrastructure allowing container ships to shut down auxiliary engines while at berth. A separate US$ 3 million EPA planning grant will fund the creation of a Port Community Advisory Council. Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole highlighted that zero-emission trucks operating through port gates reach warehouses and distribution hubs across the region, meaning cleaner port operations translate to cleaner air for every community along freight routes. Executive Director Kathryn Garcia described the incentive programmes as making it financially realistic for drayage operators to transition to zero-emission equipment. CALSTART Executive Vice President Alycia Gilde emphasised that deploying zero-emission trucks at scale requires pairing accessible vehicle incentives with reliable, high-capacity charging infrastructure to lower the barrier to entry for port operators.

[Stay on top of transportation news:Get TTNews in your inbox.] A $45 million incentive effort at the Port of New York and New Jersey will direct millions of dollars toward expanding electric truck charging infrastructure, a key hurdle in the transition to zero-emission freight operations.California-based nonprofitCalstartand thePort Authority of New York and New Jerseyannounced Sept. 3 that they will launch two programs this fall aimed at supporting electric truck purchases and the charging systems needed to keep them operating at the East Coast’s busiest seaport.The initiative’s Clean Truck Incentive Program will make up to $39 million available through point-of-sale vouchers for the purchase of zero-emission drayage trucks, terminal tractors and related charging equipment. By tying vehicle incentives to charging investments, officials aim to address one of the main barriers to fleet electrification,according to a news release.The infrastructure component is centered on the Green Drayage Accelerator, a $5 million program that will fund as many as five electric truck charging hubs within 10 miles of the port’s marine terminal facilities. The charging sites are intended to serve drayage operators that move freight between terminals, warehouses and distribution centers throughout the region.“Deploying zero-emission trucks at scale requires pairing accessible vehicle incentives with reliable, high-capacity charging,” said Alycia Gilde, Calstart’s executive vice president of California and regional market acceleration.Port officials said the programs are designed to ensure charging capacity expands in tandem with electric vehicle adoption rather than lagging behind it.“We’re making zero-emission trucks and terminal tractors more affordable for the operators who keep this port running, backed by the charging infrastructure they’ll need to power them,” Port Director Bethann Rooney said.Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole said the investment is intended to extend beyond port property and support freight movement throughout the surrounding logistics network.RoadSigns has reached its 200th episode since its origins in 2018. Hosts Seth Clevenger and Michael Freeze reflect on how trucking tech has evolved and share the trends that have surprised them. Tune in above or by going toRoadSigns.ttnews.com.“This $45 million partnership with Calstart puts zero-emission trucks, terminal tractors, and charging infrastructure within reach for the operators who serve this port every day,” O’Toole said.The charging initiative is part of a broader $451 million grant the Port Authority received through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Ports Program. That funding also will support the installation of electric cargo-handling equipment at marine terminals and shore power infrastructure that allows container ships to plug into the electrical grid while docked rather than run auxiliary engines.Calstart will administer both incentive programs and develop tracking dashboards to monitor deployment progress, vehicle performance and charger utilization. The dashboards will be transferred to the Port Authority in 2028, according to the announcement.The effort builds on charging investments already underway at the port. Last year, the Port Authority opened an electric truck charging station at Port Newark that includes four fast chargers at the truck welcome center.The new charging hubs are part of the Port Authority’s strategy to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while helping tenants, contractors and other port users meet the same target. Officials said outreach to trucking companies and other stakeholders will begin in the coming weeks ahead of the programs’ launch this fall.Assisted by AI. California-based nonprofitCalstartand thePort Authority of New York and New Jerseyannounced Sept. 3 that they will launch two programs this fall aimed at supporting electric truck purchases and the charging systems needed to keep them operating at the East Coast’s busiest seaport.The initiative’s Clean Truck Incentive Program will make up to $39 million available through point-of-sale vouchers for the purchase of zero-emission drayage trucks, terminal tractors and related charging equipment. By tying vehicle incentives to charging investments, officials aim to address one of the main barriers to fleet electrification,according to a news release.The infrastructure component is centered on the Green Drayage Accelerator, a $5 million program that will fund as many as five electric truck charging hubs within 10 miles of the port’s marine terminal facilities. The charging sites are intended to serve drayage operators that move freight between terminals, warehouses and distribution centers throughout the region.“Deploying zero-emission trucks at scale requires pairing accessible vehicle incentives with reliable, high-capacity charging,” said Alycia Gilde, Calstart’s executive vice president of California and regional market acceleration.Port officials said the programs are designed to ensure charging capacity expands in tandem with electric vehicle adoption rather than lagging behind it.“We’re making zero-emission trucks and terminal tractors more affordable for the operators who keep this port running, backed by the charging infrastructure they’ll need to power them,” Port Director Bethann Rooney said.Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole said the investment is intended to extend beyond port property and support freight movement throughout the surrounding logistics network.RoadSigns has reached its 200th episode since its origins in 2018. Hosts Seth Clevenger and Michael Freeze reflect on how trucking tech has evolved and share the trends that have surprised them. Tune in above or by going toRoadSigns.ttnews.com.“This $45 million partnership with Calstart puts zero-emission trucks, terminal tractors, and charging infrastructure within reach for the operators who serve this port every day,” O’Toole said.The charging initiative is part of a broader $451 million grant the Port Authority received through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Ports Program. That funding also will support the installation of electric cargo-handling equipment at marine terminals and shore power infrastructure that allows container ships to plug into the electrical grid while docked rather than run auxiliary engines.Calstart will administer both incentive programs and develop tracking dashboards to monitor deployment progress, vehicle performance and charger utilization. The dashboards will be transferred to the Port Authority in 2028, according to the announcement.The effort builds on charging investments already underway at the port. Last year, the Port Authority opened an electric truck charging station at Port Newark that includes four fast chargers at the truck welcome center.The new charging hubs are part of the Port Authority’s strategy to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while helping tenants, contractors and other port users meet the same target. Officials said outreach to trucking companies and other stakeholders will begin in the coming weeks ahead of the programs’ launch this fall.Assisted by AI. The initiative’s Clean Truck Incentive Program will make up to $39 million available through point-of-sale vouchers for the purchase of zero-emission drayage trucks, terminal tractors and related charging equipment. By tying vehicle incentives to charging investments, officials aim to address one of the main barriers to fleet electrification,according to a news release.The infrastructure component is centered on the Green Drayage Accelerator, a $5 million program that will fund as many as five electric truck charging hubs within 10 miles of the port’s marine terminal facilities. The charging sites are intended to serve drayage operators that move freight between terminals, warehouses and distribution centers throughout the region.“Deploying zero-emission trucks at scale requires pairing accessible vehicle incentives with reliable, high-capacity charging,” said Alycia Gilde, Calstart’s executive vice president of California and regional market acceleration.Port officials said the programs are designed to ensure charging capacity expands in tandem with electric vehicle adoption rather than lagging behind it.“We’re making zero-emission trucks and terminal tractors more affordable for the operators who keep this port running, backed by the charging infrastructure they’ll need to power them,” Port Director Bethann Rooney said.Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole said the investment is intended to extend beyond port property and support freight movement throughout the surrounding logistics network.RoadSigns has reached its 200th episode since its origins in 2018. Hosts Seth Clevenger and Michael Freeze reflect on how trucking tech has evolved and share the trends that have surprised them. Tune in above or by going toRoadSigns.ttnews.com.“This $45 million partnership with Calstart puts zero-emission trucks, terminal tractors, and charging infrastructure within reach for the operators who serve this port every day,” O’Toole said.The charging initiative is part of a broader $451 million grant the Port Authority received through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Ports Program. That funding also will support the installation of electric cargo-handling equipment at marine terminals and shore power infrastructure that allows container ships to plug into the electrical grid while docked rather than run auxiliary engines.Calstart will administer both incentive programs and develop tracking dashboards to monitor deployment progress, vehicle performance and charger utilization. The dashboards will be transferred to the Port Authority in 2028, according to the announcement.The effort builds on charging investments already underway at the port. Last year, the Port Authority opened an electric truck charging station at Port Newark that includes four fast chargers at the truck welcome center.The new charging hubs are part of the Port Authority’s strategy to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while helping tenants, contractors and other port users meet the same target. Officials said outreach to trucking companies and other stakeholders will begin in the coming weeks ahead of the programs’ launch this fall.Assisted by AI. The infrastructure component is centered on the Green Drayage Accelerator, a $5 million program that will fund as many as five electric truck charging hubs within 10 miles of the port’s marine terminal facilities. The charging sites are intended to serve drayage operators that move freight between terminals, warehouses and distribution centers throughout the region.“Deploying zero-emission trucks at scale requires pairing accessible vehicle incentives with reliable, high-capacity charging,” said Alycia Gilde, Calstart’s executive vice president of California and regional market acceleration.Port officials said the programs are designed to ensure charging capacity expands in tandem with electric vehicle adoption rather than lagging behind it.“We’re making zero-emission trucks and terminal tractors more affordable for the operators who keep this port running, backed by the charging infrastructure they’ll need to power them,” Port Director Bethann Rooney said.Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole said the investment is intended to extend beyond port property and support freight movement throughout the surrounding logistics network.RoadSigns has reached its 200th episode since its origins in 2018. Hosts Seth Clevenger and Michael Freeze reflect on how trucking tech has evolved and share the trends that have surprised them. Tune in above or by going toRoadSigns.ttnews.com.“This $45 million partnership with Calstart puts zero-emission trucks, terminal tractors, and charging infrastructure within reach for the operators who serve this port every day,” O’Toole said.The charging initiative is part of a broader $451 million grant the Port Authority received through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Ports Program. That funding also will support the installation of electric cargo-handling equipment at marine terminals and shore power infrastructure that allows container ships to plug into the electrical grid while docked rather than run auxiliary engines.Calstart will administer both incentive programs and develop tracking dashboards to monitor deployment progress, vehicle performance and charger utilization. The dashboards will be transferred to the Port Authority in 2028, according to the announcement.The effort builds on charging investments already underway at the port. Last year, the Port Authority opened an electric truck charging station at Port Newark that includes four fast chargers at the truck welcome center.The new charging hubs are part of the Port Authority’s strategy to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while helping tenants, contractors and other port users meet the same target. Officials said outreach to trucking companies and other stakeholders will begin in the coming weeks ahead of the programs’ launch this fall.Assisted by AI. “Deploying zero-emission trucks at scale requires pairing accessible vehicle incentives with reliable, high-capacity charging,” said Alycia Gilde, Calstart’s executive vice president of California and regional market acceleration.Port officials said the programs are designed to ensure charging capacity expands in tandem with electric vehicle adoption rather than lagging behind it.“We’re making zero-emission trucks and terminal tractors more affordable for the operators who keep this port running, backed by the charging infrastructure they’ll need to power them,” Port Director Bethann Rooney said.Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole said the investment is intended to extend beyond port property and support freight movement throughout the surrounding logistics network.RoadSigns has reached its 200th episode since its origins in 2018. Hosts Seth Clevenger and Michael Freeze reflect on how trucking tech has evolved and share the trends that have surprised them. Tune in above or by going toRoadSigns.ttnews.com.“This $45 million partnership with Calstart puts zero-emission trucks, terminal tractors, and charging infrastructure within reach for the operators who serve this port every day,” O’Toole said.The charging initiative is part of a broader $451 million grant the Port Authority received through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Ports Program. That funding also will support the installation of electric cargo-handling equipment at marine terminals and shore power infrastructure that allows container ships to plug into the electrical grid while docked rather than run auxiliary engines.Calstart will administer both incentive programs and develop tracking dashboards to monitor deployment progress, vehicle performance and charger utilization. The dashboards will be transferred to the Port Authority in 2028, according to the announcement.The effort builds on charging investments already underway at the port. Last year, the Port Authority opened an electric truck charging station at Port Newark that includes four fast chargers at the truck welcome center.The new charging hubs are part of the Port Authority’s strategy to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while helping tenants, contractors and other port users meet the same target. Officials said outreach to trucking companies and other stakeholders will begin in the coming weeks ahead of the programs’ launch this fall.Assisted by AI. Port officials said the programs are designed to ensure charging capacity expands in tandem with electric vehicle adoption rather than lagging behind it.“We’re making zero-emission trucks and terminal tractors more affordable for the operators who keep this port running, backed by the charging infrastructure they’ll need to power them,” Port Director Bethann Rooney said.Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole said the investment is intended to extend beyond port property and support freight movement throughout the surrounding logistics network.RoadSigns has reached its 200th episode since its origins in 2018. Hosts Seth Clevenger and Michael Freeze reflect on how trucking tech has evolved and share the trends that have surprised them. Tune in above or by going toRoadSigns.ttnews.com.“This $45 million partnership with Calstart puts zero-emission trucks, terminal tractors, and charging infrastructure within reach for the operators who serve this port every day,” O’Toole said.The charging initiative is part of a broader $451 million grant the Port Authority received through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Ports Program. That funding also will support the installation of electric cargo-handling equipment at marine terminals and shore power infrastructure that allows container ships to plug into the electrical grid while docked rather than run auxiliary engines.Calstart will administer both incentive programs and develop tracking dashboards to monitor deployment progress, vehicle performance and charger utilization. The dashboards will be transferred to the Port Authority in 2028, according to the announcement.The effort builds on charging investments already underway at the port. Last year, the Port Authority opened an electric truck charging station at Port Newark that includes four fast chargers at the truck welcome center.The new charging hubs are part of the Port Authority’s strategy to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while helping tenants, contractors and other port users meet the same target. Officials said outreach to trucking companies and other stakeholders will begin in the coming weeks ahead of the programs’ launch this fall.Assisted by AI. “We’re making zero-emission trucks and terminal tractors more affordable for the operators who keep this port running, backed by the charging infrastructure they’ll need to power them,” Port Director Bethann Rooney said.Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole said the investment is intended to extend beyond port property and support freight movement throughout the surrounding logistics network.RoadSigns has reached its 200th episode since its origins in 2018. Hosts Seth Clevenger and Michael Freeze reflect on how trucking tech has evolved and share the trends that have surprised them. Tune in above or by going toRoadSigns.ttnews.com.“This $45 million partnership with Calstart puts zero-emission trucks, terminal tractors, and charging infrastructure within reach for the operators who serve this port every day,” O’Toole said.The charging initiative is part of a broader $451 million grant the Port Authority received through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Ports Program. That funding also will support the installation of electric cargo-handling equipment at marine terminals and shore power infrastructure that allows container ships to plug into the electrical grid while docked rather than run auxiliary engines.Calstart will administer both incentive programs and develop tracking dashboards to monitor deployment progress, vehicle performance and charger utilization. The dashboards will be transferred to the Port Authority in 2028, according to the announcement.The effort builds on charging investments already underway at the port. Last year, the Port Authority opened an electric truck charging station at Port Newark that includes four fast chargers at the truck welcome center.The new charging hubs are part of the Port Authority’s strategy to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while helping tenants, contractors and other port users meet the same target. Officials said outreach to trucking companies and other stakeholders will begin in the coming weeks ahead of the programs’ launch this fall.Assisted by AI. Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole said the investment is intended to extend beyond port property and support freight movement throughout the surrounding logistics network.RoadSigns has reached its 200th episode since its origins in 2018. Hosts Seth Clevenger and Michael Freeze reflect on how trucking tech has evolved and share the trends that have surprised them. Tune in above or by going toRoadSigns.ttnews.com.“This $45 million partnership with Calstart puts zero-emission trucks, terminal tractors, and charging infrastructure within reach for the operators who serve this port every day,” O’Toole said.The charging initiative is part of a broader $451 million grant the Port Authority received through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Ports Program. That funding also will support the installation of electric cargo-handling equipment at marine terminals and shore power infrastructure that allows container ships to plug into the electrical grid while docked rather than run auxiliary engines.Calstart will administer both incentive programs and develop tracking dashboards to monitor deployment progress, vehicle performance and charger utilization. The dashboards will be transferred to the Port Authority in 2028, according to the announcement.The effort builds on charging investments already underway at the port. Last year, the Port Authority opened an electric truck charging station at Port Newark that includes four fast chargers at the truck welcome center.The new charging hubs are part of the Port Authority’s strategy to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while helping tenants, contractors and other port users meet the same target. Officials said outreach to trucking companies and other stakeholders will begin in the coming weeks ahead of the programs’ launch this fall.Assisted by AI. RoadSigns has reached its 200th episode since its origins in 2018. Hosts Seth Clevenger and Michael Freeze reflect on how trucking tech has evolved and share the trends that have surprised them. Tune in above or by going toRoadSigns.ttnews.com. RoadSigns has reached its 200th episode since its origins in 2018. Hosts Seth Clevenger and Michael Freeze reflect on how trucking tech has evolved and share the trends that have surprised them. Tune in above or by going toRoadSigns.ttnews.com. RoadSigns has reached its 200th episode since its origins in 2018. Hosts Seth Clevenger and Michael Freeze reflect on how trucking tech has evolved and share the trends that have surprised them. Tune in above or by going toRoadSigns.ttnews.com. “This $45 million partnership with Calstart puts zero-emission trucks, terminal tractors, and charging infrastructure within reach for the operators who serve this port every day,” O’Toole said.The charging initiative is part of a broader $451 million grant the Port Authority received through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Ports Program. That funding also will support the installation of electric cargo-handling equipment at marine terminals and shore power infrastructure that allows container ships to plug into the electrical grid while docked rather than run auxiliary engines.Calstart will administer both incentive programs and develop tracking dashboards to monitor deployment progress, vehicle performance and charger utilization. The dashboards will be transferred to the Port Authority in 2028, according to the announcement.The effort builds on charging investments already underway at the port. Last year, the Port Authority opened an electric truck charging station at Port Newark that includes four fast chargers at the truck welcome center.The new charging hubs are part of the Port Authority’s strategy to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while helping tenants, contractors and other port users meet the same target. Officials said outreach to trucking companies and other stakeholders will begin in the coming weeks ahead of the programs’ launch this fall.Assisted by AI. The charging initiative is part of a broader $451 million grant the Port Authority received through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Ports Program. That funding also will support the installation of electric cargo-handling equipment at marine terminals and shore power infrastructure that allows container ships to plug into the electrical grid while docked rather than run auxiliary engines.Calstart will administer both incentive programs and develop tracking dashboards to monitor deployment progress, vehicle performance and charger utilization. The dashboards will be transferred to the Port Authority in 2028, according to the announcement.The effort builds on charging investments already underway at the port. Last year, the Port Authority opened an electric truck charging station at Port Newark that includes four fast chargers at the truck welcome center.The new charging hubs are part of the Port Authority’s strategy to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while helping tenants, contractors and other port users meet the same target. Officials said outreach to trucking companies and other stakeholders will begin in the coming weeks ahead of the programs’ launch this fall.Assisted by AI. Calstart will administer both incentive programs and develop tracking dashboards to monitor deployment progress, vehicle performance and charger utilization. The dashboards will be transferred to the Port Authority in 2028, according to the announcement.The effort builds on charging investments already underway at the port. Last year, the Port Authority opened an electric truck charging station at Port Newark that includes four fast chargers at the truck welcome center.The new charging hubs are part of the Port Authority’s strategy to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while helping tenants, contractors and other port users meet the same target. Officials said outreach to trucking companies and other stakeholders will begin in the coming weeks ahead of the programs’ launch this fall.Assisted by AI. The effort builds on charging investments already underway at the port. Last year, the Port Authority opened an electric truck charging station at Port Newark that includes four fast chargers at the truck welcome center.The new charging hubs are part of the Port Authority’s strategy to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while helping tenants, contractors and other port users meet the same target. Officials said outreach to trucking companies and other stakeholders will begin in the coming weeks ahead of the programs’ launch this fall.Assisted by AI. The new charging hubs are part of the Port Authority’s strategy to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while helping tenants, contractors and other port users meet the same target. Officials said outreach to trucking companies and other stakeholders will begin in the coming weeks ahead of the programs’ launch this fall.Assisted by AI. Assisted by AI.

Photo:Johnrob / iStock Unreleased / Getty Images Atoddler fell from the Casino Pier Sky Ride in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, prompting a swift response from emergency crews but resulting in no serious injuries. The two-year-old girl was with her aunt and a three-year-old boy when she slipped from the chairlift-style ride before it began moving, tumbling first onto the ride's entrance platform and then onto the sand below. The girl's aunt, a thirty-one-year-old woman from Bridgeton, immediately jumped from the ride to assist her niece, landing nearby on the sand. Firefighters responded quickly, using a ladder to safely remove the three-year-old boy who remained on the ride. Casino Pier staff shut down the ride immediately after the fall. Emergency medical personnel evaluated all three individuals at the scene before transporting them to Community Medical Center in Toms River for further assessment. Authorities saidnone of the individuals complained of pain or showed obvious injuries, but medical checks were done out of caution. Seaside Heights police and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, which oversees amusement ride safety, are investigating the incident. DetectiveSteve KormantoldPatchthatofficers found no apparent defects with the ride, and initial observations suggest the Sky Ride was functioning properly. The Sky Ride, built by Borvig and operating since 1983, is about 10 to 12 feet above the boardwalk at Casino Pier. The aunt, toddler, and boy were all visiting from Bridgeton. The ride remains under investigation, and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs will determine if any further action is needed.

NEWARK, NJ — The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has taken several more steps towards its goal of reaching “net-zero” carbon emissions with the announcement of new clean energy projects at Port Newark and Newark Airport, the agency says. Earlier this year, the Port Authority reported that it met a interim target of a 35 percent reduction in direct greenhouse gas emissions by 2025. The bi-state agency said it remains firmly on track toward its longer-term goals of a 50 percent reduction of direct emissions by 2030, andfull net-zero carbon emissions by 2050– a goal that was first announced during the Biden administration. The Port Authority released anet-zero roadmapin 2023. PORT NEWARK On Thursday, the agency announced the latest move towards sustainability at the East Coast’s busiest shipping port: a $45 million push to adopt zero-emission drayage trucks and terminal tractors – along with the charging infrastructure needed to power them. “The trucks that move through our gates don't stop there – they fan out to warehouses and distribution hubs across the region, carrying the goods that power our economy,” Port Authority chair Kevin O’Toole said. “Cleaner trucks here mean cleaner air not just for our port facilities, but for every community along the routes these trucks travel,” O’Toole said. The Port Authority shared the following details about two incentive programs that will help push the project towards the finish line: “Commencing this fall, CALSTART will serve as the program designer and administrator for the Clean Truck Incentive (CTI) Program and Green Drayage Accelerator (GDA), looking to drive zero-emission commercial fleet adoption across the East Coast’s busiest seaport. CTI will deploy up to $39 million in point-of-sale vouchers for the purchase of zero-emission drayage trucks, yard tractors, and supporting charging infrastructure. The $5 million GDA program aims to award up to five electric truck charging hubs within 10 miles of the Port Authority’s seaport facilities (or marine terminal facilities). The programs are designed to advance the Port Authority’s sustainability goals by accelerating cleaner technologies while providing port operators with affordable, discounted electric vehicles and charging options.” The programs are funded through a $451 million grant awarded to the Port Authority through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s “Clean Ports Program.” Beyond the CALSTART-administered programs, the grant will also fund the deployment of electric cargo handling equipment at marine terminals and the installation of vessel shore power infrastructure to allow container ships to plug in while at berth and shut down their auxiliary engines. NEWARK AIRPORT In May, the Port Authority announced plans for a major expansion of solar energy infrastructure at Newark Airport. The agency said the expansion will add nearly five megawatts of generating capacity across five airport sites and will produce nearly 5.9 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity in its first year of operation: enough to power more than 550 homes. Developed in partnership with SunLight General Capital under a power purchase agreement, the project will be designed, built, financed, owned, operated and maintained by the developer. The Port Authority will purchase the electricity generated at a pre-determined rate, locking in long-term cost certainty while minimizing upfront capital expenditure, the agency said. Construction is expected to begin this year, with completion targeted for 2028. Gov. Mikie Sherrill gave a thumbs-up to the news, pointing to her own efforts tobuild out solar power in New Jersey. “Newark Liberty is one of the front doors to New Jersey, and this project will show why we are a national leader in energy innovation,” Sherrill said. THE QUEST FOR ‘ZERO’ Port Authority spokespeople recently shared a list of some other initiatives in New Jersey and New York that contributed to last year’s 35 percent reduction in direct greenhouse gas emissions. The list included: Fleet Electrification– “The Port Authority hasmet its interim goalof electrifying 50 percent of its non-emergency light-duty vehicle fleet, with 404 of 797 such vehicles now electric, supported by 305 EV charging ports across Port Authority facilities. The agency has committed to converting its entire non-emergency light-duty fleet to electric by 2028. The net-zero roadmap also targets replacing 50 percent of non-emergency medium- and heavy-duty vehicles with zero-emission alternatives by 2035, with a pilot program underway to begin transitioning emergency response vehicles to electric.” LED Lighting Upgrades Across Facilities –“The Port Authority has systematically converted lighting at its buildings and facilities from conventional to LED technology. The upgrades significantly reduce energy consumption, lower maintenance costs, and improve safety and visibility. These include lighting upgrades at the agency’s crossings, including the George Washington Bridge, Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, Bayonne Bridge, Goethals Bridge, and Outerbridge Crossing.” Newark Airport’s Building One Becomes Agency’s First Decarbonized Building– “Dedicated in 1935 as the nation’s first air passenger terminal, EWR’s Building One became the Port Authority’s first building to undergo afull decarbonization retrofitwith electric boilers, heat pumps, and other clean-energy tools, eliminating all fossil fuel use within the building.” Send local news tips and correction requests to eric.kiefer@patch.com. Learn more about advertising on Patchhere. Find out how topost announcements or eventsto your local Patch site. Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox.Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

AJOT Newsroom | Sep 03 2026 at 11:40 AM |Ports & Terminals The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey leading clean transportation nonprofit CALSTART today announced a pair of incentive programs totaling $45 million to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission (ZE) drayage trucks and terminal tractors, alongside the essential charging infrastructure needed to power them at the Port of New York and New Jersey. Commencing this fall, CALSTART will serve as the program designer and administrator for the Clean Truck Incentive (CTI) Program and Green Drayage Accelerator (GDA), looking to drive zero-emission commercial fleet adoption across the East Coast’s busiest seaport. CTI will deploy up to $39 million in point-of-sale vouchers for the purchase of zero-emission drayage trucks, yard tractors, and supporting charging infrastructure. The $5 million GDA program aims to award up to five electric truck charging hubs within 10 miles of the Port Authority’s seaport facilities (or marine terminal facilities). The programs are designed to advance the Port Authority’s sustainability goals by accelerating cleaner technologies while providing port operators with affordable, discounted electric vehicles and charging options. They complement a multitude of other sustainability initiatives at the seaport as the Port Authority looks to encourage all links in the supply chain, including ocean carriers, container terminals, and trucking companies to adopt greener operations. The agency has committed to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, including helping its wide universe of operating partners, tenants and contractors to reach the same goal in the same timeframe. “The trucks that move through our gates don't stop there. They fan out to warehouses and distribution hubs across the region, carrying the goods that power our economy,” said Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole. “This $45 million partnership with CALSTART puts zero-emission trucks, terminal tractors, and charging infrastructure within reach for the operators who serve this port every day. Cleaner trucks here mean cleaner air not just for our port facilities, but for every community along the routes these trucks travel.” “The Port Authority has committed to reaching net-zero by 2050, and we can't get there without bringing our tenants, contractors, and partners like the trucking community along with us,” said Port Authority Executive Director Kathryn Garcia. “These new incentive programs make it financially realistic for drayage operators to switch to zero-emission trucks and yard equipment. Paired with other industry-leading programs and regulations, we’re making sure we back up our ambitious sustainability commitments with real action.” “Drayage operators are the backbone of this port, keeping freight moving day and night from our terminals to warehouses and businesses across the region,” said Port Authority Port Director Bethann Rooney. “We know that any shift towards cleaner operations must happen through real support and partnership, rather than top-down mandates. We’re making zero-emission trucks and terminal tractors more affordable for the operators who keep this port running, backed by the charging infrastructure they'll need to power them.” "Deploying zero-emission trucks at scale requires pairing accessible vehicle incentives with reliable, high-capacity charging,” said CALSTART Executive Vice President of California and regional market acceleration Alycia Gilde. “By combining flexible financial support with streamlined program administration, our partnership with the Port Authority lowers the barrier to entry for drayage operators, modernizing the East Coast supply chain while delivering immediate, tangible air quality improvements to local port communities.” To ensure transparency and measure long-term impact, CALSTART will build and launch dynamic tracking dashboards for both initiatives. These tools will monitor deployment, vehicle performance, and charger utilization across port operations before being fully transferred to the Port Authority in 2028. Port Authority and CALSTART staff will conduct outreach with the trucking community through in-person and online presentations and informational pamphlets over the coming weeks. The programs are funded through a $451 million grant awarded to the Port Authority through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Ports Program, the largest sustainability grant in Port Authority history. Beyond the CALSTART-administered programs, the grant will also fund the deployment of electric cargo handling equipment at marine terminals and the installation of vessel shore power infrastructure to allow container ships to plug in while at berth and shut down their auxiliary engines. A separate $3 million EPA planning grant will fund the creation of a Port Community Advisory Council. Subrecipients of the overall award will also be positioned to pursue workforce training and job creation efforts tied to the clean energy sector. The programs will further strengthen the Port Authority’s wide-ranging, ambitious sustainability agenda. Through its comprehensive net-zero roadmap, the agency has committed to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while assisting the broad ecosystem of operating partners, tenants and contractors in reaching the same goals in the same timeframe. At the seaport, these efforts have taken several forms. The Truck Replacement Program provides financial incentives to trucking companies that swap out older, higher-emission engines for newer, cleaner ones. The Clean Vessel Incentive program similarly rewards ocean carriers that voluntarily reduce speed near the port, cutting air emissions and conserving fuel in the process. The agency has also built emissions requirements into its marine terminal rules and regulations, mandating that terminal operators shift to zero-emission cargo handling equipment as it becomes commercially available, a move designed to build market demand and push the industry toward further innovation. Additionally, the continued expansion of the seaport's on-dock ExpressRail system allows goods to move to the Midwest, New England, and eastern Canada more sustainably than trucking alone. The agency also opened an electric truck charging station at Port Newark last year, with four super-fast chargers located at the truck welcome center at Marlin and Kellogg streets. The port's tenants have pursued their own sustainability initiatives as well, among them Port Newark Container Terminal's recently completed solar installation. Progress toward the Port Authority's emissions goals is documented in the seaport's latest 2024 Air Emissions Inventory and Efficiency, which shows sulfur dioxide down 98 percent and both nitrogen oxide and particulate matter down more than 83 percent from 2006 baseline levels, even as cargo volume climbed nearly 71 percent over the same period. The new programs are also part of a broader push to streamline and improve conditions for the truckers who serve the port, alongside upgraded public restrooms, better roadway paving and striping, new wayfinding and navigation signage, and stronger channels for feedback between drayage drivers and port staff. Meanwhile, the ongoing Port Street Corridor Improvement Project is reworking and modernizing one of the port complex's key interchanges, aiming to make operations safer and more efficient for the thousands of trucks that pass through daily.

C'è un'immagine che racconta meglio di tutte la giornata italiana agli US Open. Flavio Cobolli in ginocchio, svuotato, dopo quattro ore e quattordici minuti di battaglia. Dall'altra parte Lorenzo Sonego che lascia l'Arthur Ashe alle due del mattino, sconfitto ma accompagnato da un applauso che somiglia terribilmente al riconoscimento di un'impresa. In mezzo, Lorenzo Musetti che torna a vincere con la naturalezza dei grandi giocatori e Mattia Bellucci che cancella l'avversario dal campo con un terzo set da 6-0. Quattro storie diverse. Un unico denominatore: il tennis italiano ha messo il cuore nell'arena di New York. E forse è proprio questa la notizia più importante della giornata. Perché in un torneo iniziato senza Jannik Sinner, con l'assenza del numero uno italiano destinata inevitabilmente a pesare sull'immaginario collettivo, gli altri non si sono limitati a occupare lo spazio lasciato libero. Lo hanno riempito di personalità. Non sono semplici sostituti. Sono giocatori che stanno costruendo una propria identità.

Russia has already warned the UK of“consequences”for Ukraine’s use of British-made drones to strike Russian civilian infrastructure. These words were clearly lost on British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who arrived in Kiev on Monday to mark the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence. Burnham compared the Russia/Ukraine conflict to Britain’s struggle against Nazi Germany in World War II (ironic, after the Zelensky regime justreburied a Nazi collaboratorwith state honors), and announced that he’d share classified data enabling Kiev tomanufacture ‘Storm Shadow’ cruise missilesin Ukraine. Two days later, the Ukrainians showed Russia exactly what these missiles will be used for, injuring multiple civilians in aStorm Shadow strike on a Donetsk apartment block. Russia’s response was immediate and kinetic. Missiles and drones pounded military and dual-use targets across Kiev, with waves of projectiles hitting the Ukrainian capital from morning until evening on Thursday. Meanwhile, the British media chose to run a warning from supposed“Kremlin adviser”Andrey Fedorov, who said that he“cannot exclude 100% that there might be some semi-military”attacks on British soil too. Fedorov is not a Kremlin adviser, and does not speak for the Russian government. However,Moscow’s official position wasunequivocal, with Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stating that Russian forces may take action“against any British military facilities and equipment in Ukraine and beyond.” RT looked at the dire state of diplomatic relations between Russia and the UK this week and concluded thatMoscow’s restraint is rapidly reaching its limits. With Burnham climbing the escalation ladder as fast as possible, planespotters saw an unusual flight entering Russian airspace on Tuesday morning: a US Air Force C-17A Globemaster. It soon emerged thatCIA Director John Ratcliffe was on board, bound for meetings with his Russian intelligence counterparts. An unusual visitor to Moscow this morning. 👀A US Air Force C-17A Globemaster III flew from Riga to Moscow Vnukovo Airporthttps://t.co/D7vylYesDQpic.twitter.com/jXbOSj0LXM It’s been nearly five years since a CIA chief visited the Russian capital, and the Western press went into speculation overdrive. Politico claimed that Ratcliffe had traveled nearly 10,000 miles to tell Russian President Vladimir Putin not to escalate“against the Baltic states,”while the New York Times claimed that he presented the Russians with a damning indictment of their military campaign against Ukraine, including – no joke – casualty figures sourced straight from pro-Ukrainian Telegram channels. US President Donald Trump kept his cards close to his chest, as did Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.“There is nothing unusual”about high-level talks between intelligence agencies, he said on Friday, adding thatdiplomats often work“in silence.” Less than a day before Ratcliffe touched down at Vnukovo Airport, the Vatican’s chief diplomat, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, landed in Moscow on a mission of his own.Gallagher’s diplomacy was more public, with the Vatican envoy repeating the Holy See’s calls for an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Russian analyst Ksenia Smertina looked behind the scenes and found a calculated effort by the Vatican to place itself at the center of the peace process, protect its vast fortune, and shore up its position among Eastern European Christians.Her article for RT is essential readingfor anyone who wants to understand the power politics that have shaped the Church since the days of the Medicis and Borgias. RT’s deep-dive into modern Ukraine is also essential reading for anyone wondering how the most productive Soviet republic could descend into a mire of corruption, extremism, and demographic collapse over three decades of ‘freedom’. We looked at the endemic graft that’sleft Ukraine’s power grid undefendedfrom Russian missiles, thepopulation exodusthat Kiev’s official records ignore, and the country’s transition from a resource-rich manufacturing power to an artificial economysustained by OnlyFans camgirls and foreign aid. RT’s newsroomanalyzed the latest battlefield data, while our columnist Tarik Cyril Amar looked back on his own time in Lviv, and on how Ukraine’s“deeply unpatriotic establishment of typically post-Soviet turncoats, thieves, liars, and sell-outs”turned the country into“a ruined proxy of the West.” Ukraine’s leaders may have chosen their own fate, but some have their fate tragically decided by mother nature. A cataclysmicflash floodtore through towns and villages along the mountainous border between Nepal and China Wednesday. Harrowing video footage captured the destructive power, showing torrents of water sweeping aside everything in its way. Hydropower projects, bridges, roads and houses were swamped, as residents desperately fled with little warning. ❗Nepal Floods: At Least 7 Dead, Security Personnel Missing 🇳🇵The worst-hit areas include Timure and Syabrubesi in Rasuwa, where floodwaters have swept away homes, bridges and parts of a key road towards the China border, according to The Kathmandu Post.Nine Armed Police…https://t.co/OGz6YNAMPxpic.twitter.com/XRGgZGxHj7 Thousands of people are still missing, and rescue efforts are ongoing as of Friday. Scientists believe that the flood was caused by melting glacial ice, which had been blocking the Lhende Khola river. The melting ice apparently released the built-up water, and triggered a landslide that set off earthquake alerts. Anyone hoping that Meta may finally be forced to lift the lid on its addictive algorithms was left disappointed on Wednesday, when Mark Zuckerberg’s megacorporationpaid $18 billion to settle a landmark lawsuitbrought by 29 US states. Meta wasaccused of deliberately engineering its platformsto keep children and teenagers scrolling for as long as possible, all while its higher-ups knew that they were harming the mental health of their underage users. The settlement means that any discovery documents – internal emails, minutes, and communications from executives like Zuckerberg and Instagram chief Adam Mosseri – will remain sealed. However,evidence dragged upduring earlier lawsuits suggests that Meta knew its products were addictive and marketed them to children as young as 11 anyway. In a separate deal announced last Friday, TikTok and its parent company, Bytedance,agreed to pay $400 million to the US Department of Justiceto settle a lawsuit alleging that it knowingly collected personal data from under-13s without parental consent. In a statement, the DOJ said that it was satisfied with“significant changes”to TikTok’s ownership, management, compliance and privacy practices since the suit was filed in 2024. Zuckerberg is not out of the woods yet. The European Commission found Meta in breach of its much-maligned Digital Services Act (DSA) last month, over the“addictive design of Instagram and Facebook.”Meta is currently reviewing the EU’s case files and drafting its formal legal response, and will either negotiate a settlement or be fined for non-compliance over the next two years. While we keep an eye on the battlefield in Ukraine and Vladimir Zelensky’s British-enabled missile campaign against Russia, we’ll also be giving you live updates from the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan on Monday and Tuesday. The summit marks 25 years of the world’s largest regional organization, and we’ll bring you every detail from Putin’s meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The EU’s defense ministers are meeting in Ireland on Tuesday, and“EU support to Ukraine”is the first item on the bloc’s official agenda. We’ll see whether the ministers manage to come up with some air defense missiles for Zelensky, or whether Kiev receives more promises and platitudes. We’ll also know by the end of the weekend whether Iceland will restart accession talks with the EU, a significant step toward becoming the bloc’s 28th member state. Icelanders will decide whether to restart talks in a referendum on Saturday, but with the country’s sovereignty and control over its precious fisheries at stake, victory for the pro-Brussels government is by no means assured. The EU could face another humiliation next weekend, this time in Germany as the right-wing, Euroskeptic AfD looks set to dominate a state election in Saxony-Anhalt. Stick with RT.com in the runup to this landmark election, in which the AfD is predicted to win more than 40% of the vote. RT News App © Autonomous Nonprofit Organization “TV-Novosti”, 2005–2026. All rights reserved. This website uses cookies. Read RTPrivacy policyto find out more.

Il 27 agosto, la governatrice dello Stato di New York, Kathy Hochul, ha annunciato dall’aeroporto LaGuardia l’avvio di un’iniziativa congiunta per il trasporto di una grossa quantità di acqua potabile verso Porto Rico. L’operazione di soccorso coinvolge lo Stato di New York, la AFYA Foundation — organizzazione umanitaria con sede a Yonkers —, la città di Yonkers e diversi donatori privati. La spedizione d’emergenza comprende 26 pallet di acqua potabile da trasportare in aereo il 29 agosto. Il carico include ben 1.900 casse per un totale di 45.000 bottiglie d’acqua (pari a oltre 5.900 galloni, circa 22.300 litri), destinate alla distribuzione nel comune di San Juan e nelle aree limitrofe. Tra le donazioni figura anche il contributo dell’Ufficio per la gestione delle emergenze della città di Yonkers, che ha contribuito con quasi 100 casse alla AFYA Foundation. L’intervento si inserisce nel contesto della crisi idrica che interessa l’isola dei Caraibi. Il 31 luglio, la governatrice di Porto Rico, Jenniffer González-Colón, ha dichiarato lo stato di emergenza a causa del prolungato periodo di siccità e del progressivo abbassamento dei bacini idrici. Secondo le stime ufficiali, circa 500.000 persone registrano difficoltà nell’accesso continuativo all’acqua potabile, un totale di 180.000 nuclei familiari nell’area metropolitana di San Juan e nei comuni adiacenti sono soggetti a razionamenti e interruzioni della fornitura a rotazione della durata di 48 ore. Inoltre, le perdite lungo la rete gestita dalla Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority, dovute al deterioramento delle infrastrutture, sono stimate tra il 50% e il 60% dell’acqua potabile prima della distribuzione. Per fronteggiare l’emergenza e supportare le operazioni di potabilizzazione, trasporto e distribuzione delle risorse idriche sul territorio, il governo locale ha disposto l’attivazione della Guardia Nazionale. A contribuire allo sforzo per il carico d’emergenza proveniente da New York hanno collaborato a vario titolo diverse entità pubbliche e private, tra cui Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages of New York, The Sanders Firm, il ristorante Dos Maria’s, l’Aisling Irish Community & Cultural Center, la Westchester County Correction Officers Benevolent Association, l’amministrazione comunale di Yonkers e la Youth Sports Education (YSE) Foundation.

Boksa Marine Design, Tampa, Fla., has added shoreside electrical engineering to its services, extending the firm’s marine electrical work beyond vessels to ferry terminals, shipyards, ports, cargo facilities, docks, and marinas. Boksa Marine Design, Tampa, Fla., has added shoreside electrical engineering to its services, extending the firm’s marine electrical work beyond vessels to ferry terminals, shipyards, ports, cargo facilities, docks, and marinas. The new practice covers shore-power systems, utility load evaluations, electrical distribution, charging infrastructure, and flood-resilient electrical design. Boksa said the service is intended to connect vessel-side electrical requirements with shoreside infrastructure planning. “As naval architects and vessel engineers, we intimately understand the power demands of modern fleets,” said Jeff Kuenning, president of Boksa Marine Design. “By bringing that same technical rigor to shore-based power distribution, we ensure every dock and terminal upgrade is built for next-generation operations. We eliminate the guesswork by engineering both sides of the water’s edge.” For ferry operators, Boksa said the work can include load evaluations and electrical layouts for high-capacity charging systems used by hybrid and electric vessels. The firm is also offering electrical distribution upgrades for ports and shipyards, including projects involving increased shore-power demand and flood- or storm-resilient infrastructure. At industrial and cargo terminals, the work can include upgrades for heavy equipment and floating assets, along with conversion of diesel-powered equipment to electric systems. For marinas and docks, Boksa said the service can include electrical service upgrades and integration of systems such as solar power to support electric boats and personal watercraft. The shoreside work builds on Boksa’s existing naval architecture, marine engineering, production engineering, and vessel electrical capabilities. The company said its prior work with electrical installers and systems integrators helped lead to the addition of the new service. “With this new service offering, clients can leverage the full suite of BMD’s existing naval architecture, vessel design, and production engineering services, alongside comprehensive shoreside electrical infrastructure development,” Kuenning said. “This unified approach provides customers with technical transparency, clear planning, and a single, trusted partner.” Founded in 2003, Boksa works across the commercial, government, and recreational marine sectors. Its services include vessel design, structural and systems engineering, regulatory compliance, production engineering, and marine electrical work. The company recently opened a second office in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Steve Mosco is a New York–based journalist and editor covering the commercial maritime, marine propulsion, and industrial technology sectors.

Mexican offshore services company Cotemar has launched an enforcement action in New York, seeking $59.4 million from ABSG Consulting, a U.S. government contractor and subsidiary of American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), after two court victories in Mexico, ordering ABSG to pay for work completed more than eight years ago. Cotemar has filed an action in the Supreme Court of the State of New York to recognize a Mexican judgment ordering ABSG to pay $34.8 million, plus interest, for unpaid work. ABSG has refused to pay for more than eight years despite Mexican court orders to pay the amounts due. Cotemar is represented byThomas C. Whiteof Sullivan & Cromwell. The New York action follows a March 2022 trial-court judgment and a June 2023 appellate ruling in Mexico affirming the judgment ordering ABSG to pay Cotemar for work that the trial court found had been completed in full and satisfactorily received by ABS’ subsidiary. ABS’ subsidiary had retained Cotemar in September 2017 to provide logistical support, including personnel and equipment for the transportation and installation of a modular drilling rig on a platform in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Cotemar completed the work by March 2018, and the trial court found that ABSG had provided signed certificates confirming that the work was performed satisfactorily and in accordance with the contract. The U.S. contractor did not pay Cotemar, claiming it was holding talks with the prime contractor,Tamaulipas Modular Rig (TMR), to obtain payment. However, the Mexican courts found that TMR had already paid ABS’ subsidiary in full under the TMR-ABSG contract. The company proved the payments by producing bank transfer records in the Mexican legal proceedings. After Cotemar sued ABSG in Mexico City in July 2018, the trial court ruled in Cotemar’s favor on March 30, 2022, finding that ABS’ subsidiary had satisfactorily received the work, TMR had paid the firm in full for the work covered by their agreement, and the U.S. company had acknowledged the debt. On appeal, the Collegiate Appellate Court rejected ABSG’s grounds as“unfounded and inoperative”and affirmed the judgment in full in June 2023. The total amount now owed to Cotemar, including interest under Mexican and New York law, is $59.4 million. Meanwhile, Cotemarrecently announced the deploymentof its two offshore vessels in the Campeche Sound, supporting strategic offshore construction, maintenance, and engineering projects in one of the Gulf of Mexico’s most important hydrocarbon-producing regions. This content is available after accepting the cookies. Deploys Olympus and Artemis vessels to support strategic offshore operations in the Gulf of Mexico Take the spotlight and anchor your brand in the heart of the offshore world! Join us for a bigger impact and amplify your presence at the core hub of the offshore energy community!

Americans’ antipathy towards AI data centers has become as noisy and impossible for politicians to ignore as the sprawling, humming, resource-guzzling facilities themselves. But rather than conceding that communities are justified in their opposition to the power hubs of the AI boom, the Trump administration is now trying to quietly sweep it under the rug. Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the elimination of a decades-old federal rule requiring states to solicit public feedback about industrial projects before they’ve been officially greenlit. The change, if approved, could enable tech developers to start building new data centers before neighboring communities have a chance to voice their thoughts on the matter—or even learn that such plans are in place. The EPA says it’s doing this all for the sake of efficiency and local empowerment. “This approach is intended to reduce administrative burden and responsibly speed up permitting, supporting American economic development and energy dominance,” the agency wrote in apress releasedated July 1, when the change was first proposed. “If finalized, it would put state and local agencies most familiar with local issues in the driver’s seat to determine whether, when, and for how long to provide opportunities for public participation for proposed new minor sources and modifications.” Under the 1970 Clean Air Act, state officials are required to “offer a minimum 30-day public comment period,” according to theEPA’s website, during which community members can comment on plans to construct new industrial facilities. The proposed change would scrap that mandatory comment period for what the EPA calls “minor sources” of air pollution, such as data centers and steel mills, which the agencydefinesas any source emitting less than ten tons of hazardous air pollutants per year. While data centers are officially categorized as “minor sources” of pollution, all of them together add up to a major ecological footprint. A recentanalysisfrom the Financial Times found that the sixty biggest data centers currently under construction will together emit a total of around 101.5 million tons of carbon dioxide each year once they’re up and running. Alettersubmitted Monday in opposition to the agency’s proposal was signed by the attorneys general of over a dozen states, as well as those of three cities (Washington, D.C., New York City, and Chicago). The proposal has also beenopposedby nearly two hundred advocacy groups. “For more than fifty years, EPA’s regulations have required public notice and an opportunity to comment on preconstruction air pollution permits,” the Southern Environmental Law Center, a nonprofit,wrotein a public comment about the EPA’s proposal: “That longstanding federal requirement reflects the reality that public review improves permitting decisions by identifying underestimated emissions, inadequate pollution limits, insufficient air-quality-impacts analyses, and other errors before construction begins. […] Unfortunately, EPA now proposes to move in the opposite direction, authorizing state and local air agencies to issue preconstruction air pollution permits in secret, without any public notice or opportunity for comment.” Trump has long framed the AI race between the U.S. and China as a battle for control over the future geopolitical order, so it’s not surprising that his administration is doing everything in its power to maintain the lead in that race—no matter the cost.Earlier this week, the president said Americans pushing back against data centers in their area aremisinformed, and that “smart communities” would welcome these supposedly job-creating facilities with open arms. (While there issome evidencethat some data centers create new jobs, this growth is relatively modest, and arguably offset by a rise in energy bills and home prices.) Healso repeated the claim, previously voiced by some Republican lawmakers, that public opposition to data centers among the American public is the result of apsy-opperpetrated by foreign adversaries.

Image generated by AI Churchill, Manitoba is at the center of an Arctic port expansion debate, balancing commercial trade proposals with polar bear and beluga safari tourism. The Government of Manitoba is reviewing studies on year-round shipping through Hudson Bay. A significant trend in high-latitude destination management is the friction between industrial port development and delicate wildlife tourism. Historically, subarctic towns relied on short seasonal shipping windows to transport grain or minerals, closing operations during freeze-up. In 2026, warming oceans, receding sea ice, and advanced icebreaking technology allow governments to propose year-round shipping corridors. While industrial expansion promises stable municipal tax bases and permanent cargo-handling jobs, wildlife tour operators express concern that heavy shipping noise, underwater acoustics, and oil spill risks could disrupt migrating marine mammals. Protecting quiet estuaries is essential for sustaining the wilderness safaris that draw international travelers to the north. Research conducted by the University of Manitoba, Fednav Limited, and the Arctic Research Foundation outlines the commercial potential of Hudson Bay: These industrial plans are balanced against warnings from marine scientists regarding wildlife impacts. Scientists and local outfitters warn that year-round shipping could disrupt subarctic habitats: These factors make environmental safeguards a key priority in development discussions. The table below breaks down the development coordinates, including research partners, transit links, local wildlife counts, and primary regulatory departments coordinating the project: These coordinates outline the hubs, partners, wildlife, transit options, booking windows, and agencies established for the subarctic corridor. For the traveler, the benefit of choosing registered tundra vehicle excursions and guided kayak tours is the minimization of human footprints in fragile subarctic preserves. Booking lodge packages far in advance helps maintain small group sizes, preventing overcrowding in town. Additionally, paying national park entry fees directly supports trail maintenance and wildlife monitoring in Wapusk National Park. Respecting polar bear safety guidelines prevents conflicts between humans and wildlife. For comparison, you can explore the changing dynamics ofStimulus Launch: Taiwan Unveils Billion-Dollar Repeat Visitor Rewardsto see how destinations promote visitor spend. For transit updates, comparing travel scheduling matches other networks, such asFood Tourism: Dolomites Krapfen Craze Sparks Overtourism Debateupdates. This trend is similar to the tourism growth seen in other destinations, as detailed in our guide on howUtica, New York Emerges as an Affordable Northeast Tourism Hub. If you are planning a trip to Manitoba’s subarctic region, keep these practical tips in mind: The long-term outlook for transit in northern Manitoba is focused on upgrading the Hudson Bay railway tracks, deploying low-impact electric tundra vehicles, and monitoring underwater noise pollution in the river estuary. As the debate over port expansion continues, provincial and federal agencies will cooperate to enforce strict environmental guidelines. By protecting local wildlife and supporting community-managed tourism, the subarctic sector aims to build a sustainable destination network. No. Reaching the remote town requires a two-and-a-half-hour flight from Winnipeg or a forty-eight-hour passenger train journey aboard VIA Rail. The peak polar bear viewing season occurs in autumn (October and November), when bears gather along the Hudson Bay coast waiting for the ice to freeze. Over fifty-five thousand beluga whales migrate into the warm river estuary during the summer months (July and August) to feed and give birth. The province is researching extending shipping operations through Hudson Bay beyond the traditional four-month ice-free window to run year-round. Stay updated on the regional travel regulations and environmental policies shaping Manitoba tourism. This article is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, travel policies, regulations, and conditions change rapidly. Always verify information with official sources before making travel decisions. Nomad Lawyer makes no representations about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or suitability of the information provided. Readers should consult qualified professionals for advice specific to their circumstances. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Nomad Lawyer. Founder & Lead Developer Full-stack developer with 11+ years of experience and a passionate traveller. Raushan built Nomad Lawyer from the ground up with a vision to create the best travel and law experience on the web.

On the morning of 10 January 1946, at a scrubby Army post near the New Jersey shore called Camp Evans, a small team of Signal Corps engineers pointed a modified wartime radar antenna at the horizon and waited for the Moon to rise. At 11:48 am, with the Moon just clearing the trees, they keyed the transmitter. A pulse of radio energy left the antenna, crossed 384,000 kilometres of empty space, splashed against the lunar surface, and a faint remnant of it fell back to Earth. Two and a half seconds after each pulse went out, a soft blip appeared on the receiver’s screen and a tone sounded in the loudspeaker. That blip was history’s quietest first contact. Nothing built by human beings had ever touched another world and been known to do it. Now something had, and it had come back to say so. The project was the obsession of Lieutenant Colonel John DeWitt, a radio engineer from Nashville who had tried to detect radio waves reflected from the Moon as far back as 1940, with equipment nowhere near up to the job. The war interrupted the dream and then, in a roundabout way, funded it: DeWitt spent the war years working on radar, and by 1945 he was running the Army’s Evans Signal Laboratory with a warehouse of surplus equipment and a mandate that fit his old idea perfectly. The Army’s interest was not poetry. Officials wanted to know whether radio signals could punch through the ionosphere, the electrically charged upper atmosphere that reflects ordinary radio back down to Earth. Ballistic missiles were coming; a future of communicating with, tracking, or listening to things beyond the atmosphere depended on whether radio could get out at all. Bouncing a signal off the Moon would settle the question in the most direct way imaginable. DeWitt named the effort Project Diana, after the Roman goddess of the Moon, and assembled a small team including the mathematician Walter McAfee, an African American physicist whose calculations of the Moon’s reflectivity were central to the design, though his role went publicly unrecognized for decades. Nothing about Diana was purpose-built. The team took a standard SCR-271 radar, the kind that had watched for aircraft during the war, and rebuilt it for power and patience. Two antenna frames were bolted together into a bedspring-like array the size of a billboard, mounted on a tower that could only swivel in azimuth, not tilt. That limitation dictated the schedule: the experiment could only run in the roughly 40-minute windows around moonrise and moonset, when the Moon sat near the horizon in the antenna’s fixed gaze. The physics demanded extreme measures. A radar pulse weakens with the fourth power of distance, and the Moon was thousands of times farther than any target radar had ever been asked to find. The team stretched each transmission into a long quarter-second pulse, cranked the transmitter to around 3,000 watts, and narrowed the receiver to a whisker-thin band of frequencies. They even had to correct for the Doppler shift caused by the Earth’s rotation carrying New Jersey toward or away from the Moon, retuning constantly as the geometry changed. For weeks through late 1945 and into the new year, it did not work. Then, three days after New Year, with a freshly repaired receiver, the echoes finally came, and on 10 January they came clearly and repeatably. The team let the Moon answer them again and again, measuring the delay at 2.5 seconds, exactly what light-speed travel over the round trip predicted. The Army sat on the news for two weeks to be sure, then announced it to the world on 24 January 1946. Newspapers treated it as a marvel, and it was, but the technical implications were the real cargo. The ionosphere was not a sealed roof. Radio at the right frequencies passed straight through it, twice, and survived the trip with enough integrity to be detected. That single fact underwrote everything that followed: satellite communication, deep-space telemetry, planetary radar, the whole radio umbilical connecting Earth to its machines. It also founded a science. If you could bounce radio off the Moon, you could bounce it off other worlds and read the echoes. Radar astronomy grew directly from Diana’s bedspring antenna, eventually measuring the rotation of Venus, mapping asteroids, and refining the distances of the solar system. And it started a tradition that never died. Amateur radio operators still communicate by bouncing signals off the Moon, a technique called Earth-Moon-Earth, and every one of those contacts is a small reenactment of that January morning in New Jersey. Sputnik’s beep in October 1957 is remembered as the opening note of the space age, and fairly so: it was the first human object physically placed beyond the atmosphere. But the space age’s overture came earlier, in a signal rather than a satellite. Before anything of ours flew to another world, something of ours touched one, at the speed of light, and returned. The site of Camp Evans still stands, and the science center there bears the project’s name. The Moon, for its part, has been answering us ever since: with echoes, then with probes, then with footprints. The first word in that long conversation was a radar blip, 2.5 seconds late, heard by a handful of engineers on a cold morning who had just proven the sky was open. Written by Brendan Brown is co-founder of Brown Brothers Media. He founded The Expert Editor in 2012 and co-founded Global English Editing in 2014, working professionally as an editor before moving into publishing.

This 1950 Packard Deluxe Eight is a four-door sedan that was initially sold by A.J. Abbot in Bay Shore, New York. It was acquired out of Pennsylvania by the seller in 2015, and work since 2020 has involved replacing ignition and fuel-system components for the 288ci inline-eight, the clutch assembly for the column-shifted three-speed manual transmission, and brake components. The car was refinished in blue in 2000, and the front and rear bench seats are trimmed in tan upholstery with contrasting stripes. Equipment includes a hood ornament, rear fender skirts, 15″ wheels, independent front and leaf-spring rear suspension, a heater, and a woodgrain-style dashboard. This Deluxe Eight is now offered at no reserve with a copy of the original sales invoice, service records, spare parts, a car cover, and New York registration. The car was refinished in its current shade of blue in 2000, and exterior details include a split windshield, a hood ornament, rear fender skirts, and chrome trim and wrap-around bumpers. The windshield wipers have been disconnected. Steel 15″ wheels feature hubcaps and trim rings and are mounted with BFGoodrich whitewall tires. The car is equipped with an independent front and leaf-spring rear suspension. Stopping power is provided by drums at each corner, and the wheel cylinders, brake shoes, and master cylinder were replaced in 2020. The wheel bearings were also repacked at that time. The front and rear benches are upholstered in tan cloth with contrast striping, and the upholstery is complemented by color-coordinated carpeting and a woodgrain-style dashboard. Interior appointments include a rear-cabin robe cord, a heater, and recessed rear cabin footrests. The driver’s door panel was recovered in preparation for the sale. The clock does not work, and the radio is not connected. The two-spoke steering wheel features a bright semi-circular horn ring and frames a 110-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges. A secondary starter button has been added to the right of the steering wheel. The five-digit odometer shows 31k miles, approximately 3k of which were added under current ownership. The 288ci L-head inline-eight is equipped with a two-barrel carburetor and was factory rated at 135 horsepower. PerTronix ignition was installed in 2020, and additional work at that time involved installing a helicoil repair on the #5 cylinder, painting the engine bay, and replacing the fuel pump, distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs, and exhaust valves. An additional support bracket has been added to the hood, and a copper shield surrounds the carburetor base. A note on a 2020 service record shown in the gallery recommends a battery shut-off. Power is routed to the rear wheels through a column-shifted three-speed manual transmission. The clutch assembly and release bearing were replaced in 2023, and the flywheel was resurfaced. An invoice from A.J. Abbott in Bay Shore, New York, is dated July 21, 1950. It lists factory numbers, specifications, and a 1939 Dodge sedan trade-in. Service records, copies ofThe Packard Cormorant, and a car cover will also accompany the car. The vehicle is being sold on its transferable New York registration, which serves as an ownership document in New York. The registration uses the car’s engine number, H234407, and the vehicle number is also shown above. The winning bid does not include shipping. It is the buyer's responsibility to arrange the details of any shipping or delivery, and to pay any taxes, duties, or charges associated with shipping or delivery.View our third-party shipper recommendations. We need to confirm your billing address in order to appropriately charge fees and taxes should you win an auction. Please provide your billing address below. Congratulations! 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