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If you've ever lived or visited SF, you would say NO WAY, I lived there for two years, but things change

>>20992062 When SF turns Trump the country turns Trump and the USA. Seriously this is important, this doesn't happen in the acid and pot city of the US. It will grow, no one is happy in CA. Lived there for 11 years and 2 years in SF, this is a major change

Major lithium discovery in fracking wastewater leaves the left facing EV 'irony'Charles CreitzSat, June 8, 2024 at 4:00 AM ED

The discovery of the potential for thousands of tons of lithium to be extracted annually from wastewater generated by fracking in the Marcellus Shale leaves proponents of a green energy future at a crossroads, Republicans said Thursday.

A University of Pittsburgh study suggested processing byproducts from natural gas production in Pennsylvania's Marcellus Shale basin could potentially meet nearly half of U.S. lithium needs. The typical electric vehicle (EV) requires nearly 18 pounds of lithium to power its battery. That figure grows exponentially for Teslas, according to reports.

Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., who represents much of the Marcellus territory, told Fox News he wants to see those on the left change their tune.

"Now nearly 40% of our nation’s domestic need for lithium can be found right here as a byproduct of fracking," he said. "I fully expect every single Democrat to join Republicans in supporting domestic natural gas development."

"[There are] 100,000 union jobs the industry supports in Pennsylvania alone," Reschenthaler said, while criticizing progressives in the Democratic Party for opposing the same fossil fuel speculation that led to the reported lithium boom.

"Under the Biden administration, Republicans have fought to unleash American energy while Democrats increased our dependence on China and other foreign adversaries with their disastrous rush-to-green agenda," he said.

In the study, published in Nature's "Scientific Reports," estimates of annual lithium yields from Pennsylvania's Marcellus Shale totaled 1,278 tons. The Marcellus Shale range covers large swaths of Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio and West Virginia.

One of the researchers, Justin Mackey, told KDKA thatin addition to supplying substantial amounts of lithium, processing the wastewater in that way "reduce[s] the cost of remediating and handling" it, adding there may likely be similar lodes of lithium in West Virginia and Ohio shale depositsthat could lead to an "economic boom."

One top Pennsylvania state lawmaker expressed delight at the discovery and, like Reschenthaler, called on Democrats to come to the table. State Sen. Doug Mastriano, the GOP's 2022 gubernatorial nominee, said common ground should be found on the prospect of fracking to produce both natural gas and electric battery components.

"The great irony is the same climate extremistswho oppose harvesting fossil fuels under all circumstances are dependent on lithium for solar panels and for the battery components they need for things like electric cars, which often are powered on electricity generated by natural gas," he said.

"Fracking may provide the cleanest, most environmentally friendly way to produce natural gas energy and harvest the domestic lithium we needfor the green future endorsed by my colleagues on the extreme left."

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy, a Republican who has battled the Biden administration over its stringent energy regulatory adjustments, said "what America needs most is more energy, not less," and that the Pennsylvania lithium discovery has the potential to change the U.S. energy game.

"We also need to store the energy for when the wind's not blowing and the sun isn't shining. If we can develop lithium, an essential component of EVs and batteries, as a byproduct of legacy oil and gas production, that is a win-win for America," he said.

Pennsylvania's senior senator, Democrat Bob Casey Jr., struck a positive tone over the development, highlighting the potentially multifaceted value of such mineral lodes.

"This is an opportunity to source a critical mineral right here at home to both support American jobs and manufacturing, as well as reduce our reliance on countries like China," Casey said. "I am interested in learning more about the potential lithium can bring to Pennsylvania’s economy."

Fox News Digital reached out to several other top Democrats, including Green New Deal co-sponsors Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Edward Markey, D-Mass., for comment about their stance on obtaining EV components from fossil fuel-based sourcesbut did not receive responses.

"Sourcing lithium and other critical minerals from waste could potentially reduce the environmental footprint of our mineral supply chains, but it must be done responsibly. It’s critical that we align our environmental regulations with legislation that will ensure the safeguarding of local ecosystems and communities from the adverse impacts of irresponsible mining and fossil fuel extraction," Grijalva said.

IT appears these technologies may also have the potential to unlock significant amounts of lithium, a mineral needed in batteries for electric cars."

https://www.yahoo.com/news/scientists-working-desperate-plan-refreeze-143045184.html

Anyone else having the iphone turn off, message is phone too hot?

The phone is not hot. Something weird going on

Ocean-born fish seen swimming in Kansas River for first time in a decade: 'Fascinating species'Sydney Borchers

Thu, June 6, 2024 at 6:06 PM EDT·3 min

Ocean-born fish seen swimming in Kansas River for first time in a decade: 'Fascinating species'

A group of wildlife biologists recently made a rare discovery after finding a fish thousands of miles away from where it was spawned.

The Aquatic Invasive Species Crew from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) were at the Kansas River in search of an invasive species when they stumbled upon the unexpected – the American eel.

The KDWP team found the fish while conducting sampling operations near Kaw Point, Fox 4 KC reported.

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"Every American Eel that is found in Kansas began its journey in the Sargasso Sea and will have traveled approximately 3,500 miles," KDWP officials recently shared on their Wildlife Diversity Facebook page.

Liam Odell holding an eel found in KS river

An American eel was recently pulled from the Kansas River for the first time since 2015.

"It is a catadromous species, meaning it migrates during late summer and autumn from freshwater and estuaries to the Sargasso Sea, where spawning occurs during late winter and early spring," Fox 4 reported.

American eels are not often seen in waters across Kansas because of the number of dams throughout the state which interrupt the natural streamflow and impede the fish's ability to move swiftly from one river to the next, according to the station.

The last time the American eel was spotted in the state was in 2015 when an angler caught one fishing near Lawrence — this was the first confirmed sighting by the KDWP in a decade.

The latest American eel find by the Aquatic Invasive Species Crew marks another decade since the fish was last seen in the state.

While finding one of these creatures in Kansas is rare, they are not considered to be endangered.

Liam Odell with eel in KS river

The American eel has to travel approximately 3,500 miles from the Sargasso Sea into the Atlantic Ocean to reach streams and rivers across Kansas.

The KDWP keeps fishing records of American eels that are caught in Kansas, despite the low likelihood of reeling one in.

The current record dates back to June 23, 1987, after an angler, Ralph B. Westerman, landed a 4.44 pound American eel in the Kansas River.

The fish measured 35-and-a-quarter inches in length and was caught using a rod and reel with a green worm, according to the KDWP record details.

"It is a fascinating species, and I'm glad its getting some attention," Mark Van Scoyoc, a KDWP biodiversity survey coordinator and ecologist, told Fox News Digital.

The Kansas Department of Wildlife still keeps fishing records for the fish in spite of its rare sightings in the state.

The Kansas Department of Wildlife still keeps fishing records for the fish in spite of its rare sightings in the state.

American eels will follow the natural flow of rivers and streams from the Atlantic Ocean to North America and will live upwards of 40 years before returning to the Sargossa Sea to reproduce, according to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services.

And while other freshwater eels can be found around the world, including the European eel, the short-finned eel and more, the American eel is the only freshwater eel that can be found in the U.S., the government agency added.

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/ocean-born-fish-seen-swimming-220619722.html