Growth in the US factory sector backed away from a 37-year high last month, as manufacturers grappled to meet strong demand amid parts shortages and rising commodity prices. The Institute for Supply Management on Monday said its index measuring manufacturing activity fell to 60.7 from a reading of 64.7 in March, which marked the strongest…
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The US Environmental Protection Agency has announced a sweeping curtailment of a group of potent greenhouse gases used in air conditioners and refrigerators as the regulator advances revived emissions goals under the Biden administration. The EPA moved to phase down the use of hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, by 85 per cent over the next 15 years.…
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US state lawmakers should consider the benefits of community solar | Renewable Energy World No posts to display
There are 30 times more jobs created from rooftop solar vs utility-scale solar, utility filing says | Renewable Energy World Home Blogs There are 30 times more jobs created from rooftop solar vs utility-scale… No posts to display
Following several days of negotiation and rumors, Verizon today announced that it has entered an agreement to sell its media assets to private equity firm Apollo Global Management for $5 billion. The deal includes $4.25 billion in cash and preferred interests of $750 million. It will also see Verizon retaining 10% of the business, but…
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The writer is the author of ‘Wilful Blindness: Why We Ignore the Obvious at our Peril’ Last month, six people stood trial in Southwark Crown Court, charged with causing criminal damage to Shell’s London headquarters on April 15, 2019. The trial received little coverage at the time: although all six pleaded not guilty, it appeared…
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At the age of 90, Warren Buffett does not have time for what he regards as box-ticking exercises. The Oracle of Omaha directly dismissed a shareholder proposal from the likes of California pension titan Calpers at Saturday’s annual shareholder meeting. The proposal demanded that Berkshire Hathaway publish an annual report explaining how the conglomerate’s units…
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As the US has seemed to get a grip on its Covid-19 crisis, Canadians have been angered by a chaotic government response that has allowed a third wave to take hold and led to a delayed vaccine rollout. It is a contrast driven home by the fact that Canada’s case count, when adjusted for population,…
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The cryptocurrency market ended the week with a total market capitalization of $2.23 trillion. After one of its worst periods in 2021, this week ended with gains across the board (Bitcoin +14%, Ethereum setting a new ATH, XRP +52% and Binance Coin +28%). Ethereum was in the spotlight with a 30% increase in value and…
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Installing solar panels over California’s canals could yield water, land, air and climate payoffs
Installing solar panels over California’s canals could yield water, land, air and climate payoffs | Renewable Energy World Home Solar DER Installing solar panels over California’s canals could yield water, land, air and… No posts to display