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It’s never too early to think about retirement, and where you live plays a huge role in your quality of life during those golden years. Surprisingly, four North Carolina cities rank among the worst places to retire in the United States, according to WalletHub.

4 North Carolina Cities Ranked Among Worst Places to Retire in America

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Charlotte, NC

Choosing the right city to call home can be a daunting task, especially in a country as vast as the U.S. Fortunately, U.S. News & World Report has made the decision a bit easier with their annual list of the Best Places to Live.

North Carolina City Lands On The Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2024-2025

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $325 million funding opportunity with the goal to improve community-level energy resilience for vulnerable populations across Puerto Rico. The new Programa de Comunidades Resilientes, funded by a second tranche of DOE’s Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund (PR-ERF) will provide funding for...

U.S. DOE allocates $325 million for community solar, battery storage in Puerto Rico

California State

Environmental advocates (and a giant inflatable sea turtle) joined the two lawmakers behind a pair of bills to ban plastic bags at grocery stores in a rally Tuesday to urge their approval and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature. Plastic waste in California has only increased in the years since lawmakers...

California lawmakers are considering banning retailers from offering plastic bags

Solar-powered power banks seem like a fantastic idea -- attach some solar panels to a power bank, and you have a free power source whenever the sun is shining. However, the reality is different from this idyllic vision of limitless energy. Also: The best portable power stations you can buy:...

Why you should stop using your solar-powered power bank

Kentucky State

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Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

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Wilmington, NC

Wilmington landed on a list ranking America's cleanest cities. Fortunately for the Port City, it was put in the clean category. American Lung Association, a voluntary health organization whose mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research, ranked 2024's Polluted Cities in America and the top 10 cleanest cities. Wilmington came in 4th on the clean list.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Most Cleanest City in the State

NCCER - Credentials matter. It is understood across the construction industry that training credentials are important and are a vital part of our educational system. As interests and opinions shift about bachelor’s or master’s degrees being the path for all, other forms of industry credentials remain key options for workforce development. In the construction industry, credentials pave the way for lucrative careers, job satisfaction and highly sought after skills.

Construction Credentials: Why Do They Matter?

The UK-based laboratory supplier has brought FUJIFILM Wako's PYROSTAR Neo+, a wildlife-conscious recombinant alternative to the conventional LAL assay, to its range of laboratory solutions. In line with its sustainability ethics, Alpha Laboratories has introduced the new PYROSTAR (trademarked) Neo+ from FUJIFILM Wako. Alpha Laboratories told Cleanroom Technology that although...

Alpha Laboratories adds non-animal-derived endotoxin detector to range

Chicago, IL

This historic Victorian house is on Chicago’s north side. “It had original bones…and challenges,” recalls interior designer Wendy Labrum. “It needed an update for how families live today.”. Wendy’s clients—a young family with active children—were drawn to the property for its architectural charm, but also...

An Historic Renovation on Chicago’s North Side

Brevard, NC

Brevard, North Carolina, has earned a spot among the best small towns in the South, according to USA Today’s 10Best. This charming mountain town, located just about 30 miles from both Charlotte and Asheville, ranks #9 on the list, making it the only North Carolina town to crack the top 10.

Small North Carolina Town Ranks Among Best In South By USA Today

Beaufort, SC

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Earlier this month, Travel + Leisure magazine published its list of the Top Twelve Best Small Towns to Live in the U.S., and there's onlt one town in South Carolina that made the list.

Beaufort is the only town in South Carolina named on list of Best Small Towns to Live in the U.S.

Canadian Solar has entered into a partnership agreement with SOLARCYCLE, which the company says positions Canadian Solar as one of the first crystalline silicon solar module manufacturers to offer comprehensive recycling services in the U.S. Under the terms of the agreement, SOLARCYCLE will serve as Canadian Solar’s preferred recycling partner,...

Canadian Solar, SOLARCYCLE Partner on Cradle-to-Cradle U.S. Recycling Partnership

Jersey Electricity has applied to build a solar panel array which would cover eight fields in St Mary parish. The owners of the land on La Rue de La Hougue Mauger have worked with the utility company to design the site. A public consultation was held in 2023 by Jersey...

New application for large solar array in Jersey

The museum has a goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2030, and the 80-kilowatt-hour system will go a long way to helping them achieve that goal. Spain's Guggenheim Museum has solved a renewable energy problem for themselves, and the solution could have widespread effects across the space. According to...

The Guggenheim Museum solves massive problem with solar panels on heritage buildings — and it could bring electrifying changes to other historic sites

Denver, CO

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An opinion piece appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA this week illustrates why the drug problem among people experiencing homelessness in Denver may be so severe. It's because many homeless people aren't addicted to just one drug, but two, according to the viewpoint's author, Benjamin A. Howell of Yale School of Medicine and colleagues.

Fentanyl-meth combo ravages homeless in Denver, so why aren't there better treatments?

Washington, DC

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Even though rooftop solar panels provide plenty of benefits, the upfront cost is one common hurdle preventing people from making the leap. One company's revolutionary tool could help change that, helping consumers save an estimated 20% to 30% on the equipment on average. The scoop. With so many options out...

You could save $10k switching your home to rooftop solar with this incredibly easy quote-comparison service

Salem, OH

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

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A significant norovirus outbreak aboard P&O Cruises' ship Ventura has affected over 1,000 passengers and crew members across eleven separate sailings between February and June of this year.

Over 1,000 Norovirus Cases Spread to 11 Sailings from One Ship, New Stats Show

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A Certified Passive House in Olympia, WA

Olympia, Washington is right on the Puget Sound, serving as a beautiful respite from the Seattle metro area. The owner of this modern Olympia home first...

A Certified Passive House in Olympia, WA

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