First High-Speed Rail Line in US Breaks Ground on the Brightline–Vegas to LA at 200 mph Saving Thousands in Emissions

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Yannick Morin
April 29, 2024

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First High-Speed Rail Line in US Breaks Ground on the Brightline–Vegas to LA at 200 mph Saving Thousands in Emissions

An artist’s impression of Brightline West – credit, Brightline, released

Last week, there was quite the celebration as the Department of Transportation officials kicked off the groundbreaking for America’s first-ever high-speed rail line linking Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Dubbed Brightline West, this futuristic train will zip along at a cool 200 miles per hour, or for those thinking in kilometers, that's a speedy 320 clicks. Expected to be up and running in just four years, this rail project is more than just a convenient mode of transport; it's a game-changer for the 2028 Summer Olympics, expected to draw in throngs of tourists.

Fortress Investment Group is the muscle behind this operation, rustling up a whopping $9 billion in financing, with a helpful nudge from the Biden Administration, chipping in with a generous $3 billion grant. At the groundbreaking ceremony, instead of the usual ribbon-cutting, they went for something more fitting - pounding miniature nails into a tiny railroad track. It’s a historic moment, one that's been a long time coming, and Brightline founder Wes Edens couldn't be prouder. With plans to replicate this success in other city pairs across the nation, it’s not just about connecting LA to Vegas; it’s about transforming how Americans travel, reducing carbon emissions, and maybe even saving us from a few weekend traffic jams along the way. (Source)

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Mike Canterbury and John Livingston – Colorado Parks and Wildlife released on FB

In a heart-stopping rescue mission straight out of a thriller movie, Colorado wildlife officials pulled off a daring operation to save two stranded mountain lion cubs facing a watery peril. The drama unfolded when a worker at the Pine River Irrigation District Dam spotted the yearlings at the bottom of the steep spillway wall just as a deluge of water was about to be unleashed. Quick thinking and a call to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife set the rescue in motion, with Officer Ty Smith leading the charge. Armed with a rope, Smith dangled it in front of the young mountain lions, hoping they’d grab on for dear life, and one did, holding tight as it was hoisted to safety and scampered off into the woods. But the other cub proved trickier, opting for a game of cat-and-mouse, eventually relenting to the rope's allure and getting lifted to safety by the determined wildlife officer.

The daring rescue showcased the ingenuity and compassion of the wildlife officials as they went above and beyond to save these majestic creatures. With the second mountain lion initially hesitant to play along, Officer Smith's persistence paid off, demonstrating that sometimes a simple rope can be a lifeline. As the relieved lions bounded off to safety, it was a reminder of the power of teamwork and quick thinking in the face of adversity, proving that even in the wild, every life is worth fighting for. (Source)

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