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Ramn Mndez Galain: This country runs on 98 percent renewable energy Fifteen years ago, Uruguay was experiencing an energy crisis brought on by its reliance on fossil fuels; today, the nation produces 98 percent of its electricity from renewable sources (and even exports extra energy to neighboring countries). How did they turn things around so quickly? Uruguay's former secretary of energy, Ramón Méndez Galain, explains how they pulled off this unprecedented shift -- and shares how any other country can do the same.Continued here
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WorkWorkMetro Bank: What's going on and is my money safe?   Metro Bank\'s biggest shareholder is Spaldy Investments. It is an investment vehicle owned by Colombian billionaire investor Jaime Gilinski Bacal, who built one of the biggest banking empires in Latin America.
WorkIndigenous Peoples’ Day, Explained  Mr. Biden issued a separate proclamation last year for Columbus Day, saying that “the hard work, dedication to community and leadership of Italian Americans in every industry make our country stronger, more prosperous and more vibrant.” Work
WorkWorkGold Gains as Attack on Israel Bolsters Metal’s Haven Status  The brewing political crisis in Israel has triggered “panic demand for safe-haven buying in gold,” said Priyanka Sachdeva, senior market analyst at Phillip Nova Pte. Both US Treasury yields and the US dollar continue “an upward trajectory on the back of the resilience of the US economy and will continue to limit the upside in non-yielding, dollar-denominated bullion,” she said.
WorkSources: Team USA seeks Holiday for '24 Games  Holiday, a five-team All-Defensive selection in the NBA, averaged 19.3 points for the Milwaukee Bucks last season. He also averaged career highs in rebounds (5.1) and free throw percentage (86%) for the Bucks, per ESPN Stats & Information. Holiday ranked in the top 5% in field goal percentage allowed as the closest defender last season among players to defend at least 700 shots, per Second Spectrum. Holiday arrived with the Celtics in a recent trade from the Portland Trail Blazers, who acquired him as part of the Damian Lillard blockbuster. Work
WorkAmid Strikes, One Question: Are Employers Miscalculating?  Noam Scheiber is a Chicago-based reporter who covers workers and the workplace. He spent nearly 15 years at The New Republic, where he covered economic policy and three presidential campaigns. He is the author of “The Escape Artists.” More about Noam Scheiber WorkGreen Energy Casts a Shadow Over a Cherished English Landscape  Nick Winser, Britain’s electricity commissioner, wants to try to mitigate the sense of unfairness by paying lump sums to households near new infrastructure and setting up funds to help their communities gain access to low-cost green power. These projects benefit society, he said in an interview, but “often they don’t bring tangible benefits to the local communities they go through.”
WorkWorkMajor airlines suspend Israel flights after attacks  \"We are continuously monitoring the security situation in Israel and are in close contact with the authorities,\" Lufthansa said in a statement. \"The safety of our guests and crew members has top priority for Lufthansa.\"
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WorkWork WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWork'My trust is limited': feminist takes aim at Polish opposition  However, for all the talk of women's rights from the stage, it was noticeable that of the seven speakers only one was a woman: the youngest candidate for Civil Coalition, Wiktoria Bartosiewicz, from the city of Katowice. Tusk mistakenly introduced her as "Weronika". WorkRussia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 593 of the invasion  Train traffic between North Korea and Russia has dramatically increased after the recent summit between leaders Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin, indicating a “likely” transfer of arms, according to a new report by Washington-based analysts. High-resolution satellite imagery reveals at least 70 freight cars at North Korea’s border Tumangang rail facility, the Beyond Parallel group said on Friday, a number described as “unprecedented”. WorkMonday briefing: Death toll rises to more than 1,100 after weekend of conflict in Israel and Gaza  But research from Sweden offers some hope for a solution. A report from the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency into feeds that can reduce methane emissions says development in the field has been “rapid in recent years” and there are “a number of new interesting additives with higher potential”. Among the additives cited in the report were the seaweed red algae, which according to manufacturers can reduce the methane emissions of animals by up to 90%. It’s still in the early stage of research, but could offer an alternative to trying to persuade millions to give up their burger habit. WorkWorkWorkWorkMetro Bank to slash costs after £925m rescue deal  "Our strong franchise is underpinned by our loyal customer base and engaged colleagues and we will continue to develop the Metro Bank offer to provide the digital and physical banking services our customers expect. We thank our shareholders and noteholders for their continuing support of Metro Bank and our customers," he added. WorkRachel Reeves says Labour will get rid of 'obstacles created by antiquated planning system' - UK politics live  If you want to contact me, do try the "send us a message" feature. You'll see it just below the byline - on the left of the screen, if you are reading on a laptop or a desktop. This is for people who want to message me directly. I find it very useful when people message to point out errors (even typos - no mistake is too small to correct). Often I find your questions very interesting, too. I can't promise to reply to them all, but I will try to reply to as many as I can, either in the comments below the line; privately (if you leave an email address and that seems more appropriate); or in the main blog, if I think it is a topic of wide interest. WorkHow Tories' green hostility will hinder a future Labour government  Mike Childs, head of policy at FoE, said: "Keir Starmer needs to stand firm and commit Labour to tackling the environmental harms that are so damaging to people's heath, the economy, and the future prospects of young people. [He] must truly put the best interests of people and the planet above short-termism by showing he has a real vision for the future, which is green, prosperous and - crucially - fair." WorkUK manufacturers call for 'major MOT' of business tax and regulation system  More than half of companies (55%) believe the current policy of full expensing, introduced in March amid a flurry of tax breaks designed to encourage investment by businesses, should be made permanent. This means that businesses that invest in IT equipment and machinery are able to claim back the cost by writing it off against tax on their profits, and allows them to claim up to 100% of the cost of the investment. WorkBusinesses are turning to Labour in droves, says Darren Jones  He said: “Because you do you do less of the mundane things, you’re more productive. And if your businesses are more productive, you should be getting better pay. And maybe even in the long run, working a little bit less, if that works out in the right way. So that should be a positive.” WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkHere's When, And How, the S&P 500 Could Hit 10,000  Hope for the transformative power of technology has been behind much of the .css-jbvua0{display:contents;}‘s rally this year. And tech will be key in pushing the index the next 5,000 points higher—and to make stocks worth owning over safer assets, DataTrek Research says. WorkWorkWorkWorkWork TradeBriefs Publications are read by over 10,00,000 Industry Executives About Us | Advertise Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe (one-click) You are receiving this mail because of your subscription with TradeBriefs.
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