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Midwestern Governors Create Plan To Build A Regional Network Of Charging Stations For Electric Vehicles

Today, 9:40 AM

If there were any doubts electric vehicles are not meant to be the future of our roads, local politicians are trying to suggest otherwise. A new memorandum produced by five Midwestern states — Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana and Wisconsin — is meant to solidify the notion that EVs are coming.

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Sorry, Single Passenger Ridesharing Trips Are Worse For the Environment: Research Paper

By Sam Corey

Today, 9:40 AM

Ridesharing options like Uber (NYSE: UBER) and Lyft (NASDAQ: LYFT) have a more costly environmental impact than driving with ones’ personal car, according to a

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Yellen Calls On Congress To Raise Debt Ceiling: ‘We’ll Be Unable to Pay Our Bills For The First Time In American History’

By Sam Corey

Today, 9:40 AM

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called on Congress Thursday to raise the debt ceiling in order to prevent the American federal government from defaulting on its debts and ensuing financial chaos.

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JPMorgan Analyst Says To Resolve Supply Chain Issues, Increase Global Vaccinations

By Sam Corey

Today, 9:40 AM

Supply chain issues have been in the news for months. From rising prices to concerns about out-of-control inflation, disruptions in the supply chain have been cited as one of the main causes for those issues.

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Unemployment Claims Rise For Second Week: What You Need To Know

By Sam Corey

Today, 9:40 AM

Initial unemployment claims rose by 16,000 last week to 351,000, according to the Department of Labor.

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The Game Is On With 4 Companies Courting College Athletes To Sell Their Brands

By Sam Corey

Today, 9:40 AM

Rules regarding college athletes profiting from their name, image and likeness (NIL) changed on June 30 when the NCAA's board suspended them. This followed the U.S.

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Harvard Will Move Away From Fossil Fuel Investments: Why It Matters

By Sam Corey

Today, 9:40 AM

After years of pressure from activists — from law students protesting fossil-fuel investing companies like Exxon (NASDAQ: XOM) to others

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Nuclear Was Saved in Illinois — Why You Should Watch This Stock

By Sam Corey

Today, 9:40 AM

Nuclear power avoided a big fallout in Illinois this week. What Happened: On Monday, the Illinois Legislature approved $700 million in subsidies over five years for nuclear plants to stay active in the state.

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These Industries Stand To Benefit From The Infrastructure Bill — And These Companies Are Lobbying Against It

By Sam Corey

Today, 9:40 AM

The Biden administration is attempting to reshape the American economy by adding more stimulus bills both to create jobs, bolster infrastructure, adapt to a changing climate and offer more support to adults with children.

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PepsiCo Makes Environmentally Friendly Pledge: What You Need To Know

By Sam Corey

Today, 9:40 AM

Climate change has been roiling different parts of the globe in the form of intense storms and fires, leaving some companies desiring to change the way they do business.

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