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Migrant farm work has boomed in Michigan. The feds just cut workers’ pay
The decision comes after years of outcry from some farmers that the cost of labor, transportation and housing for H-2A workers was making it impossible to break even.
Big News: 3 Free Hours of Power in Australia
In a surprising move, the Australian government is advocating giving the public access to free electricity for three hours a day starting next July. The Solar Sharer energy reform will be available in South East Queensland, South Australia, and New South Wales. Other states will join in 2027. The reform … [continued]
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Hydrogen Dreams, Fiscal Nightmares: South Korea’s Stubborn Bet on FCEVs
Global hydrogen vehicle sales have fallen sharply again in 2025. Passenger and commercial markets that were once seen as the proving grounds for fuel-cell technology are shrinking fast. According to SNE Research, fewer than 9,000 hydrogen vehicles were sold worldwide in the first nine months of the year, down from … [continued]
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Weakening The EU 2040 Target Would Fail To Deliver Clear Signal To Businesses & Consumers
EU government ministers have agreed on a watered-down 2040 emissions reduction target of 85%, inclusive of reliance on offsets. EU ministers have agreed on a weakened 2040 climate goal. The reduced target of 85%, along with the provision that up to 5% of that reduction can be achieved by international … [continued]
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Michigan food stamp payments to resume Saturday â but be cut in half
Michiganders who missed food stamp payments are expected to get reduced payments Saturday. Halved benefits from the federal government will be âa disappointment,â a health official acknowledged….