NREL Unveils 2023 Standard Scenarios

TL/DR - The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has released its 2023 Standard Scenarios, which illustrate 53 potential futures for the U.S. electricity sector through 2050. The mid-case scenario suggests that, by 2050, wind and solar could increase fivefold and tenfold respectively from current levels, while natural gas capacity could…

Florida Bookstore Returns Banned Books to Students

TL/DR - Firestorm Books, a queer and trans-owned bookstore based in Asheville, recently received thousands of children's books from the Duval County Public School system in Florida after they were banned from school libraries. The bookstore will launch the “Banned Books Back!” campaign to ship books removed from Duval County schools directly to…

Discovering Core Engagement: Master the Essential Fitness Move

Consult Your Doctor Before Starting a new Workout Program Editor’s note: Before you kickstart your new fitness regime, it's important to have a conversation with your doctor. If you feel any discomfort or pain during the workout, stop immediately. Start Your Fitness Journey with Core Training When New Year rolls around, the…

Slash Barriers with Covered California’s Affordable Healthcare

TL/DR - Elk Grove resident, Carol Dyer, used to pay $853 monthly for health insurance premiums and a co-pay of $80 per doctor visit. After signing up for 2024 coverage with Covered California, her monthly premium dropped to $168 and co-pays are expected to be $5. Approximately two-thirds of Covered California enrollees, nearly 1.1 million people,…