49 h. ago How Pacific nations plan to go from spending up to 25% of GDP on fossil fuels to running on 100% renewables

Picture dusk falling somewhere in the Solomon Islands. A fisher's skiff glides home using a whisper-quiet electric outboard motor. In the Cook Islands, a big battery steadies the island grid. In Papua New Guinea's highlands, solar kits bring electric light to homes for the first time.

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6 d. ago Hitchhiker’s Guide to what to expect tonight on the government shutdown

Senate prepares test vote tonight on GOP spending plan to end government shutdown. Bill would reopen government through Jan. 30, requiring 60 votes to break filibuster.

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2 w. ago A.I. Spending Is Accelerating Among Tech’s Biggest Companies

Despite the risk of a bubble, Google, Meta, Microsoft and Amazon plan to spend billions more on artificial intelligence than they already do.

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2 w. ago Halloween candy hauls shrink as chocolate gets swapped for cheaper alternatives

Halloween candy prices surge 30% as chocolate costs soar, but Americans still plan record spending on seasonal treats despite sticker shock and shrinking bags.

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3 w. ago Fiscal disaster scenario during shutdown sends GOP scrambling for new spending plan

House and Senate Republicans are beginning to discuss a new plan as their current funding measure is set to hit its deadline on Nov. 21, while Democrats keep it in limbo.

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3 w. ago Europeans favor solar power and local energy over imports, study finds

Renewable energy is today the cheapest source of electricity available. In order to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, the share of renewables must be expanded to 100% by 2030. However, this expansion comes with an increase in land use, leading to rising public opposition.

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