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- 1Roads flood in New Jersey as nor'easter takes shape▼Roads flood in New Jersey, inundate some homes, as major signs of nor’easter take shape
Flooded roads and waterlogged homes are being reported across New Jersey as a major nor'easter develops along the US East Coast. Heavy coastal rain and onshore winds are driving the flooding, with further worsening conditions expected as the storm strengthens. Outlets including AP and NBC News are covering the storm's impact and its projected path.
- 2Nor'easter slams tri-state with major coastal flooding threat●Nor'easter winds still slam the tri-state; major coastal flooding a threat for Sunday
A powerful nor'easter continues to batter the New York tri-state area with strong winds, and forecasters warn that major coastal flooding is possible on Sunday. Residents along the coast are being urged to prepare for inundation as the storm's onshore flow pushes water into vulnerable shoreline communities.
- 3Powerful Nor'easter Slams North Carolina, Outer Banks Hit Hardest▼POWERFUL Nor’easter HITS North Carolina – Outer Banks HIT Hardest
A powerful nor'easter is battering the North Carolina coast, with the Outer Banks reporting the worst impacts. Heavy onshore winds and rough seas are driving coastal flooding and beach erosion across the barrier islands, and conditions are expected to persist as the storm moves up the coast. Residents and officials are monitoring rising water and warning of dangerous travel along vulnerable stretches of the shoreline.
- 4Onshore wind now the cheapest energy source, analysis says●The cheapest energy source now is onshore wind. All other sources of energy INCREASE your bill. CHEAPEST "The cost to bu
New cost figures show onshore wind is the cheapest source of new electricity, with projects running $24 to $75 per megawatt hour, while utility-scale solar farms cost $24 to $96. Commenters argue that every other energy source raises consumer bills compared with wind, renewing debate over renewables versus fossil fuels.
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Former England cricket captain Ian Botham has joined a protest against a wind farm development, adding a well-known public voice to local opposition. Details of the location and scale of the demonstration have not been confirmed, but the former all-rounder's involvement has drawn attention to the campaign against onshore wind projects.