by Komoneed | Jan 12, 2025
Six of the largest banks in the United States have bowed out of the global Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), with the inauguration of Donald Trump predicted to bring political backlash concerning climate action, reported The Guardian. The latest to withdraw is JP Morgan, which followed Citigroup and Bank of America. Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs […]
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by Komoneed | Jan 12, 2025
Stay Prepared and Powered: The Growing Need for Reliable Energy Solutions During Outages Across North America, utility companies are increasingly relying on planned power outages to prevent wildfires and protect infrastructure during severe weather events. High winds, heavy storms, and extreme temperatures are pushing the limits of aging grids, leaving many homes and businesses without … Continued
by Komoneed | Jan 12, 2025
More than 35 years ago, an American entrepreneur challenged the monopoly power and anti-competitive practices of AT&T – at that time the nation’s dominant provider of telephony services. Today, government leaders and entrepreneurs are challenging the dominance of cable companies who control broadband networks and operate as internet service providers (ISPs). Today’s challenge is driven by the digital divide and a digital equity shortfall in the U.S. which places many low-income households, students, small businesses, unemployed and rural citizens at a disadvantage.
by Komoneed | Jan 12, 2025
Microplastics — the ubiquitous tiny plastic particles that are the result of the breakdown of plastic water bottles, packaging and synthetic clothing fibers — can run through wastewater treatment plants, making their way into the environment. Researchers have engineered bacteria that is commonly found in the treatment plants to break down microplastic pollution before it […]
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by Grace Ebert | Jan 12, 2025
In a lush, wooded pocket in Rouen, France, a meditation space rests on the forest floor.
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