02-01-25 TPE News Mid Day

Good afternoon, patriots! The housing market is already stressful, and now Zillow is making it even more complicated with climate risk scores. Meanwhile, China is playing both sides—investing in renewables while keeping coal as its backup plan. Let’s break it down.

Zillow’s Climate Risk Data: Because Buying a Home Wasn’t Stressful Enough

As if skyrocketing prices and mortgage rates weren’t enough, Zillow has now introduced climate risk data for homebuyers. The real estate giant claims the new feature helps people make informed decisions about future climate-related hazards like flooding, wildfires, and hurricanes. Critics, however, argue that this move is yet another attempt to inject climate politics into the housing market, potentially hurting property values in red states. Is this a step toward transparency, or just another way to control where people live? Read more

China’s Green Leap Forward: Leading in Renewables While Keeping Coal Cozy

China wants the world to see it as a green energy leader, but behind the scenes, it’s doubling down on coal. While the CCP parades its record-setting investments in solar and wind energy, it quietly continues to build new coal plants at a staggering pace. The contradiction is sparking criticism from global environmental groups, but will the Biden administration hold China accountable, or will it continue turning a blind eye? Read more

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Fun Fact of the Day

Did you know that the U.S. Constitution was written on parchment made from animal skin? It has lasted over 230 years and is still on display in Washington, D.C.

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