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40 percent of US climate emissions attributed to richest households: study

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:11:59 GMT

(The Hill) - The wealthiest tenth of U.S. households are the source of 40 percent of national greenhouse gas emissions, according to research published in the journal PLOS Climate. Researchers, led by Jared Starr of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, analyzed three decades of household income data from 1990 to 2019.They found that during this period, the bottom 90 percent of households’ share of emissions has fallen, while the top 10 percent’s share has increased. The wealthiest 1 percent of households were responsible for between 15 percent and 17 percent of emissions. Starr and colleagues analyzed emissions associated with businesses owned by the households they analyzed, but also factored in revenues relating to their investments. For the top 10 percent, investment income makes up a large share of those households’ emissions — between 38 percent and 42 percent in the case of the wealthiest 10 percent. “The investment piece makes up an increasing sh...

Photos: UT students 'Mooov In' for 2023-24 school year

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:11:59 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Get your "horns" ready, Longhorns! Friday is the University of Texas at Austin's official "Mooov-In" day, marking the start of the 2023-24 school year. During Mooov-In, students go to a predetermined check-in location to pick up their room keys before moving their belongings into their respective residence halls, according to UT's website. President of UT Austin visits new students during Mooov-In 2023 (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey)UT Mooov-In 2023 (KXAN Photo/Kristen Currie)UT Mooov-In 2023 (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey)UT Mooov-In 2023 (KXAN Photo/Kristen Currie) UT Mooov-In 2023 (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey)UT Mooov-In 2023 (KXAN Photo/Kristen Currie) UT Mooov-In 2023 (KXAN Photo/Kristen Currie) President of UT Austin visits new students during Mooov-In 2023 (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey)KXAN's Kristen Currie was at UT Friday morning talking to students about the day. Students can find a full Mooov-In guide online where frequently asked questions are lis...

Boil water notice issued for Brushy Creek MUD customers

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:11:59 GMT

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Complaints about a loss of pressure in two neighborhoods led to the Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District issuing a boil water notice for all of its customers. According to a news release Friday morning, the district advised people to bring any water they'd like to consume to a rolling boil and then keep it going for two minutes before anyone drinks it, washes their hands or face and brushes their teeth. Thursday was the third-hottest day ever recorded in Austin Brushy Creek MUD shared the boil notice came "out of an abundance of caution" after people reported a loss of water pressure at their homes in the Highland Horizon and the Enclave at Highland Horizon neighborhoods. However, the district noted its water towers remain full or close to that level, and its distribution system "has no indication of a pressure loss." "When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is saf...

The Loop 2023 Fantasy Football Preview: Our non-favorites

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:11:59 GMT

For a franchise whose 21st century resume has been defined by a Butt Fumble, the New York Jets’ trade for Aaron Rodgers is a really big deal.New York Jets’ quarterback Aaron Rodgers poses for a picture after a news conference at the Jets’ training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Wednesday, April 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Fifty-five years after the Jets’ one shining moment of Super Bowl III, they have their best quarterback since a guy named Broadway Joe was busy guaranteeing victory.While the Green Bay icon will certainly be a huge upgrade from the likes of Zach Wilson, Mike White and Joe Flacco, there is no guarantee that Pat McAfee’s pal will lead any fantasy league teams to championships.Rodgers, along with the Packers, had a significant dropoff in 2022 coming off back-to-back MVP seasons. He posted his worst numbers since 2017, when the Vikings’ Anthony Barr sacked most of his season.Despite the overflowing Hard Knocks-fueled Gotham hype, Rodgers is no longer a ...

Parts of Quaker Road to close for work in Queensbury

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:11:59 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A section of Quaker Road near the road into Hudson Falls is set to be closed over the next several evenings for road work. The closure is taking place in order for contractors to do resurfacing work, as part of a larger rehabilitation project by the town. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The portion of Quaker Road between Ridge Road and Quaker Ridge Boulevard will be closed from 8 to 11 p.m. every evening from Sunday, Aug. 20, to Thursday, Aug, 24. Meanwhile, Quaker Road between Ridge Road and Dix Avenue will be closed from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. those same days. Those looking to access the parts of Queensbury around the affected stretch of road should keep detour routes in mind. The Quaker Ridge Walmart is the only affected business scheduled to remain open during the impacted hours. Visitors will be able to access the store using Dix Avenue. Those planning to use Quaker Road during the overnight closure...

Herbie's Burgers soon opening on Jay Street in Schenectady

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:11:59 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Herbie's Burgers will soon be opening its fifth location in the Capital Region. The new Herbie's is located at 175 Jay Street in Schenectady. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Owner Nicholas Warchol said the eatery will most likely be opening Monday, August 21 as he's awaiting the final permit. The restaurant will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.The menu will be the same as its other locations. The Herbie’s menu features different types of burgers (including vegan), fries, and milkshakes. You can view the full menu on the Herbie’s Burgers website. I Love NY Pizza in Albany’s Loudon Plaza closes Herbie’s has four other locations in the Capital Region:196 Lark Street in Albany1827 Western Avenue in Guilderland1214 Troy Schenectady Road in Latham415 Fulton Street in TroyWarchol said he has more Herbie's location(s) in the works, but he can't release the specifics right now. The Jay Street Herbie's...

Former Bishop Howard Hubbard hospitalized Thursday

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:11:59 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to Behan Communications, former Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, Howard Hubbard, was hospitalized Thursday morning at Albany Medical Center. The organization does not have further comment at this time. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The former bishop reportedly married in a civil ceremony in July. He fully retired from the diocese in 2022. Stick with NEWS10 as more information about the former Bishop's status becomes available.

New law causing confusion over car insurance costs

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:11:59 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- You may want to keep an eye on your car insurance costs if you’re renewing your plan. As of August 1, state law will automatically enroll New Yorkers in additional coverage that they may not need. "Everybody is now going to be automatically enrolled with the supplemental spousal liability coverage whether they’re married or not so it is causing some confusion and some concern with a lot of the insured," explained David Kirst, senior insurance specialist with AAA. Kirst told Capitol Correspondent, Amal Tlaige, right now, if someone were to get in an accident with their spouse at fault they’d only have access to the personal injury protection. "Which will cover medical payments up to $50,000 if they just have the basic personal injury protection, but they are not gonna have access to any of the bodily injury liability limits." Did the pandemic make us worse drivers? This includes access to pain and suffering which allows the injured person to sue their spouse...

Have fun at the Watervliet end-of-summer pool party!

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:11:59 GMT

WATERVLIET, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The City of Watervliet is hosting an end-of-summer pool party from 1 to 4 p.m. on Friday, August 18. Families are encouraged to stop by the Veteran's Memorial Pool at 1530 2nd Avenue and enjoy hot dogs, freeze pops, and ice cream sandwiches. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Music will be provided by Tom Hogan. Veteran's Pool will remain open until Thursday, August 24.

UAlbany women's soccer earns first-ever win against Hofstra

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:11:59 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The University at Albany women's soccer team bounced back after surrendering an early penalty kick to knock off defending CAA champion Hofstra 2-1 Thursday night in the 2023 season opener at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Key StatsEmily Jozak and Charlotte Takacsy scored UAlbany's goalsMegan Hart recorded 11 savesHofstra outshot UAlbany 19-10, including 11-4 in the second halfHofstra won nine corner kicks to UAlbany's threeUAlbany controlled 60% of possession in the first halfHead Coach Sade Ayinde: "I am really proud of this group for coming back from being down a goal early.  We were able to make some adjustments at halftime and dig deep to get back into the game with a great pressing moment from Emily early in the second half.  Then, Charlotte chose a great time to score her first collegiate goal off a loose ball in the box from a...