Higher Electric Bills Result of Coal Strike
The coal strike ending after 16 weeks raises electric costs for millions as utilities in 12 states bought up to 60 percent of power from others at much higher prices. Some bills soar. Poolesville Maryland reports January February charges around 795 dollars with 450 tied to fuel costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Poolesville
Nancy Fost
Potomac Edison
Donald Whipp
Department of Energy
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Kentucky
Missouri
Wisconsin
Illinois
Tennessee
David Vincent
The
Public Service Co
California Rain Damaged Crops
California farmers suffered two years of drought ending with heavy rain that flooded fields and caused crop damages in the millions. The storm system left California producing fewer vegetables and fruits and likely higher prices for consumers as the state supplies much of the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
California
Dan Halverson
U.S. Department of Agriculture
C.W. Fillerup
Council of California Growers
South
Kern County
San Joaquin Valley
Bob Edwards
Los Angeles County
Geologist warns Azores face new volcanic activity risks
A leading Portuguese geologist, Victo Hugo Forjaz, urges Portugal to establish an early warning system for the Azores amid predicted volcanic activity. The warning stresses protecting island residents and crops while detailing regional agricultural losses and weather impacts across California counties, including Kern and Los Angeles.
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Ponta Delgada
Azores
Victo Hugo Forjaz
Azores Institute of Geology and Technology
Portugal
Atlantic
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American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Post 21
J.C. Penneys
Ladies Auxiliary
Juanita Painter
Allo
Portland
Maine
Pressez
New England
John McCatherin
New Hampshire
County Agricultural Commission
Aki Watanabe
Ventura
Orange Counties
John C. Miller
Miller Auto Sales
Winchester
Nationwide Insurance
Cet
Insulspray
Borden, Inc
Weber’s Nursery
F&m
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Flint Hill
Front Royal
Middle Town
Stephens City
Apple Country
APPLE
Equal Housing Lender
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