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TL/DR - To meet the International Energy Agency's (IEA) target of global net zero carbon emissions by 2050, the share of renewable power generation needs to increase to 60% and the share of electric vehicles in global car sales needs to go up to 60% by 2030. Significant expansion in global clean energy technology manufacturing is required to meet…

TL/DR - Monica Collier and Melissa Alley, two food service workers, have been recognized for their efforts to feed students nutritious meals. Collier, working at Godfrey-Lee Public Schools, was named “Director of the Year” by the School Nutrition Association of Michigan, while Alley received the annual Chartwells K12 National Leader of the Year…

TL/DR - Maine's State Bureau of Insurance has warned residents about scams related to signing up for affordable health insurance online during the open enrollment season. The scams often involve websites that seem to offer insurance plans but do not, and may use high-pressure sales tactics or require fees to join the plan. The Bureau advises…

TL/DR - The public's perception of the economy has historically been a key issue for presidents seeking a second term. However, despite solid economic data, consumer sentiment is currently low, even among Democrats who previously supported President Biden. A recent poll found that 62% of voters in six battleground states consider the economy to…