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Paul Fundingsland Many in Washington state believe our Legislature has gone “off the track” when it came to crafting the Climate Commitment Act (CCA) and enacting it into law. It has thousands of obscure moving parts, including: a “cap and invest” scheme that forces “classified” companies to participate in carbon emission allowance auctions, adversely affecting their profits, which are then passed on to customers; and other states' There are potentially questionable alignments (including a Canadian province); the prospect of a forced transition from gas appliances to all-electric; and a timetable for a forced transition from natural gas to electric vehicle…
Last updated: August 12, 2024 6:15 pm (IST)The nearest railway station to this location is New Jalpaiguri.Located in North Bengal, this place is a 5,800-foot-high hilltop hamlet with stunning views of Kanchenjunga.Are you planning a trip to an unusual destination during your Durga Puja holidays? There is a stunning destination where you can escape the hustle and bustle of country life and enjoy some tranquility. The name of this village is Mardiram.Located in North Bengal, this place is a 5800 ft hilltop hamlet with stunning views of Kanchenjunga and surrounded by tea plantations. It is located within the Mahananda Wildlife…
The National Weather Service is forecasting sunny skies throughout the work week for the Baltimore area following the effects of Tropical Storm Debbie last week.Monday is expected to be sunny with a high near 84 degrees and calm west winds around 5 to 8 mph in the morning. At night, temperatures will drop into the upper 60s.The weather service expects sunny weather on Tuesday, with afternoon temperatures in the mid-80s and overnight temperatures in the mid-60s.Temperatures will rise slightly on Wednesday, with afternoon temperatures expected to reach the mid-80s and overnight temperatures in the upper 60s. Thursday's forecast will follow…
Doctors and nursing staff are protesting against the recent rape and murder of a woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. (Press Trust photo)Wear marks were found on the victim's face after the defendant reportedly covered her mouth with force while slamming her head into the wallAmid the multiple protests and outrage over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital, the latest news comes as shocking details have emerged in the victim's autopsy report. The police revealed that before the rape and murder, the victim was beaten and she even…
Elite billionaire organizations and foundations, government agencies, and radical pressure groups are funding and coordinating a global war against modern agriculture, nutrition, and the poorest, hungriest people on Earth. [emphasis, links added] Instead of helping more families gain access to nutritious food, better healthcare and a higher standard of living, they are doing the opposite, harming biodiversity in the process. The World Economic Forum wants to reimagine, reshape and transform the global food system to eliminate greenhouse gases from food production. At the heart of the program are animal-based protein alternatives: mealworm potato chips, bug burgers instead of beef patties,…
Last updated: August 12, 2024 5:11 pm (IST)The woman earns about 500 rupees a day. About a year and a half ago, Alka decided to step up and drive a Toto and support her family against all odds.Proving that factors such as age, gender, educational qualifications and social stigma don't play a role in making decisions for the sustainability of a family; a housewife now starts driving a Toto to support her family. Alka Murmu is an indigenous woman from the Junglemahal area of South Bankura in West Bengal who is famous as a doto rider in Raniband. Toto is…
Last updated: August 12, 2024 4:34 pm (IST)The park was constructed at a cost of Rs 6.6 million.Curacale's Butterfly Park is open to the public on Sunday, with businesses and educational institutions able to visit from Monday to Saturday.The Butterfly Park located at Vellalore Kulakarai in Coimbatore district has been opened to the public and the park is free and open to everyone. Since 2017, Coimbatore Pond Conservation Organization has cleaned the water channels of Vellalore Pond and diverted water to the pond. Various projects then began in an attempt to turn the pond into a model pond.In addition to…
Every few years, the U.S. government releases the National Climate Assessment, a comprehensive report on the impacts of climate change in the United States. Lustig: “Art has the ability to appeal to people’s emotions in a way that a 2,000-page scientific document cannot.” Allyza Lustig is a senior staff manager and landscape artist at the U.S. Global Change Research Program. She helped curate the gallery's 92 works of art. They include paintings, drawings, collages, and even beadwork, and address a range of issues. For example, one set of photos shows the charred branches of oak trees after wildfires. One painting…
Last updated: August 12, 2024 3:56 pm (IST)The event was organized by Uthamapalayam Loudspeaker Owners Association.The competition was held in an open area on Manikati Road, Kabam, providing a spacious venue for the participants and spectators.In Theni district of Tamil Nadu, the Loudspeaker Owners Association recently organized a music competition that attracted a large number of microphone operators to showcase their technical skills and expertise in sound management.The two-day event marks the 11th annual music competition festival organized by Uthamapalayam Speaker Owners Association at Kambam in Theni district. The festival has become a highly anticipated event in the region, celebrating…
The floodgates of Tungabhadra dam in Karnataka have opened the floodgates for the political blame game in the state, even as the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority warned people living along the Krishna river to remain vigilant. The incident occurred in Hospet on Saturday night when Gate 19 of the dam was washed away due to heavy floods following a chain break.”The flood flow is nearly 35,000 cusecs per second and a total of 48,000 cusecs per second will be discharged downstream. People of Kosiri, Mantralayam, Nandavaram and Kouthalam in Kurnool district should exercise caution,” R Kurmanadh, general manager…