The Hinckley Point C power plant in Somerset is massive. The 176-hectare (435-acre) plant will provide 3.2 gigawatts of power, enough to power 6 million homes. It’s not just the huge project: there’s the cost, too. with a price tag A report ballooned to £48bnAnd delayed by at least five years, it has become a … Read more
Prime Minister François Berro during the official policy statement at the Assembly National in Paris, France on January 14, 2025. Julien Mouguet for Le Monde The matter was swept under the carpet in just one minute and 35 seconds, with no mention of the consequences of global warming – particularly the intensification of extreme weather … Read more
Gov. Wes Moore and legislative leaders have an important, albeit overwhelming, task in the 2025 Maryland General Assembly session that convened last week: navigating a $3 billion budget shortfall while meeting ambitious goals for our environment and climate. In December, the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) released Agency Climate Planwhich includes 100 priority actions … Read more
Four years after opening Crispy Crunchy Chicken in North Sacramento, Joseph Zaki has high hopes for his business. The only thing missing is a finished storefront “The outside is 50% of the business. If the outside looks good, the inside will look good so the grant helps us finish the outside and make it look … Read more
Small businesses are struggling to stay afloat in the wake of the deadly Los Angeles wildfires. Many structures were destroyed, but those left standing were damaged, with no foot traffic. For some industries with slim margins, some days without business are permanently closed. as serious fire As you continue to crop through Los Angeles, balancing … Read more
A federal environmental public health agency said it will investigate potential harm caused by exposure to hydrogen sulfide in the air near the sewage-burning Tijuana River and issue recommendations to protect the public if necessary. After an initial review of available data for chemical contaminants in air, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry … Read more
Mobile, Ala. (Walla) – The Mobile Chamber has announced Merrill P. Thomas Co. as the winner of the Small Business of the Year award. Each month, the Chamber recognizes a Small Business of the Month and these honorees go on to compete for the prestigious title of Small Business of the Year. “Surreal…you look at … Read more
Surprise, AZ (AZFamily)—David Nedelman has a beautifully manicured backyard and front yard. But after living in her Surprise home for 20 years, it was time to fill in her landscaping rock, which had deteriorated over time. “Just with time and weather, it settles and breaks,” David told On Your Side. So, two months ago, David … Read more
HORACE, ND (Valley News Live) – A controversial law limiting business hours may be back in North Dakota. House Bill 1150 A public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday in the North Dakota House Industry, Business and Labor Committee. If passed, it could ban certain businesses from opening from midnight to noon on Sundays, from car … Read more
On Tuesday, Jan. 14, the Asheville City Council voted 5-to-1 to authorize the city manager to enter into an agreement with the Asheville Downtown Community Improvement District for downtown delivery. Business Improvement District (BID) Services in their regular meetings. After a competitive selection process, the contract was awarded to the leading service provider, Asheville Downtown … Read more