mit-makes-progress-on-campus-climate-goals

In 2021, MIT set campus decarbonization goals as part of its Fast Forward climate action plan. Five years later, many of those goals have been met or are on track for completion, including efforts to make the Institute’s buildings more efficient, expand rooftop solar installations, and attain net-zero emissions.  “DecarbonizingContinue Reading

3-questions:-putting-nuclear-waste-into-perspective

For decades, one of the major complaints about nuclear power in the United States has been the argument that, after all this time, we still have not come up with a dependable strategy for sequestering high-level radioactive waste, including spent fuel from plant operation. This issue is of such importanceContinue Reading

FX volatility, shipping costs and EV adoption reshape Egypt’s automotive aftermarket

Badr El Din Automotive Accessories and Tuning has identified rising import and shipping costs, foreign exchange (FX) fluctuations, changing consumer preferences and the growing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) as key factors reshaping Egypt’s automotive accessories and spare parts market. The company’s observations come as it participates in Autotech 2026…Continue Reading

statement-by-retiree-leader-richard-fiesta-on-the-3.6%-cola-increase-for-social-security-beneficiaries

The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding the announcement that there will be a 3.6% cost-of-living (COLA) benefit increase for millions of Social Security beneficiaries next year:“Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security welcome any increase in their monthlyContinue Reading

costa-rica-opens-mega-prison-as-bukele-model-embraced-across-latin-america

President Laura Fernandez says mega-prison is part of ‘tough-on-crime model’ embraced by her government., President Laura Fernandez says mega-prison is part of ‘tough-on-crime model’ embraced by her government. Costa Rica has announced the opening of a new mega-prison amid near-record homicide levels and growing organised crime, as countries across theContinue Reading