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In Tokyo, an Adventurous Steed Charges Forward in an Energetic Paper City by Zim&Zou

In Tokyo, an Adventurous Steed Charges Forward in an Energetic Paper City by Zim&Zou

An inventive and adventurous spirit courses through each one of Zim&Zou’s elaborate paper installations, the latest of which imagines a mighty horse leading a ship suspended from above.
Titled “Flying Faubourg,” the project was designed to fit the Hermès window in Tokyo’s Ginza Mitsukoshi. The artists (previously) melded the brand’s origins in equestrian goods with the Haussmannian architecture of the iconic storefront at 24 Faubourg Saint-Honoré, constructing tall windows and ornate iron balconies reminiscent of the Parisian streets. More
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Hawaiian Electric and Other Defendants Reach Tentative $4 Billion Maui Wildfire Settlement

Hawaiian Electric and Other Defendants Reach Tentative $4 Billion Maui Wildfire Settlement

In a lawsuit over the Maui wildfires of August 2023, Hawaiian Electric and other defendants have tentatively agreed to a settlement of more than $4 billion. The proposed deal, which has not yet received final approval, would settle the lawsuits of thousands of businesses and homeowners against the island’s utility, Hawaiian Electric, said people familiar […]
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California Officials Praise Renewables, Battery Storage for Grid Resilience Amid Heat Wave

California Officials Praise Renewables, Battery Storage for Grid Resilience Amid Heat Wave

After a few weeks of heat advisories and even devastating wildfires, California’s power grid has faced minimal disruptions. Officials are praising the state’s long-term focus on renewable energy infrastructure and battery storage for enhancing grid stability, even in the extreme heat. “This was a good early test that we passed in very good shape,” said […]
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