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Consumer prices in the United States rose 2.7% from November 2023 to November 2024, the largest annual gain in seven months, mainly because of housing and food. The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 2.7% between November 2023 and November 2024. It marked the largest annual gain in seven months. Citeturn0news14 This reflects persistent inflationary…
The country has finalized Clean Electricity Regulations that balance pursuit of environmental objectives with concerns regarding the reliability and economic feasibility of its system, thereby putting its target date for attaining a net-zero electrical grid back ten years until 2050 from an earlier goal date of 2035. By finalizing its Clean Electricity Regulations and shifting…
Under the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced critical financial support for farmers of specialty crops. Through the USDA marketing assistance worth up to $2 billion, specialty crop producers now have an opportunity to expand new markets and balance increasing costs. Apply by January 8, 2025. This program, through…
This holiday season, Surrey Fire Services is making the public aware of the appropriate use of battery-operated products. Here are several important safety precautions to protect against lithium-ion battery fires. This holiday season, Surrey Fire Services is urging locals to exercise even greater caution while utilizing battery-operated products. The department will concentrate on the dangers…
$15.8 million in funds for further development on the Mactung tungsten mine in Yukon, Canada; the objective here is to find a domestic source and enhance national security at the same time by increasing dependency on locals rather than imports. In a strategic effort to boost national security and reduce dependence on foreign critical minerals,…
Bosch has agreed to a preliminary deal with the U.S. Department of Commerce for up to $225 million in subsidies to make silicon carbide power semiconductors in California, boosting the efficiency of electric vehicles. German automotive supplier Bosch has agreed preliminary with the U.S. Department of Commerce to accept up to $225 million in subsidies…
Northern Ireland’s Environment Minister Andrew Muir has announced a two-month delay in the single-use vape ban, now effective from June 1, 2025, aligning with UK-wide regulations. Northern Ireland has postponed the deadline to ban single-use vapes, shifting the date for implementation to June 1, 2025. A two-month delay was announced by Environment Minister Andrew Muir,…
The Federal Highway Administration has published its updated guidance for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program on connector standards, proprietary adapter use, state plan requirements, exception processes, and fully built-out certification procedures as a way to accelerate nationwide electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued updated guidance for the…
Failed Wins in New York City Retirement Systems Shareholder Initiatives Report 2024: Worker rights for Starbucks and Wells Fargo amist ESG propositions. The New York City Retirement Systems has published its 2024 Shareholder Initiatives Postseason Report in a year marked by sharp political tension and a growing strong conservative backlash against ESG investing. In this…
Australia’s 2024 National Hydrogen Strategy – breaking through commercial barriers for the production of renewable hydrogen, encouraging innovation, and deepening international trade partnerships. Australia is now positioned to further solidify its leadership as a global hydrogen leader with the release of its 2024 National Hydrogen Strategy. The strategy provides a comprehensive framework that will accelerate…
