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Community solar power could fill a void in the market, but regulatory and technical gaps remain
GAINESVILLE, FL – April 16: Damon Corkern, who works for ECS Solar Energy Systems, Inc, installs a … [+] solar panel system on the roof of a house on April 16, 2009 in Gainesville, Florida. Recently, the City of Gainesville, through a program initiated by Gainesville Regional Utilities, became the first city in the nation …
Housing in Canada has grown faster than population, a speculative mindset: BMO
Canada’s national statistics agency revealed a surprise in the latest census drop. BMO Capital Markets has found that Canada’s housing stock has grown faster than its population. Robert Kavcic, a senior economist at BMO, pulled historical data and found that this was the case for two decades. The bank acknowledges the long-term supply problems, but …
Swimming lessons dry up for children in Surrey as population grows, COVID concerns quickly fill facilities
As the city of Surrey continues to grow, many families say they struggle to find swimming lessons for their children and worry about the lack of city-run leisure facilities to accommodate a growing population. Megha Anand said she had been trying for two years to enroll her seven-year-old daughter without success. “It was really tough,” …
AARP Ohio Accepting 2022 Community Challenge Grant Applications – WKTN
Annual program aims to make local Ohio communities more livable COLUMBUS, Ohio—AARP Ohio invites local organizations and governments statewide to apply for the 2022 AARP Community Challenge Grant Program, through March 22, 2022. Grants fund rapid action projects that help communities become more liveable over the long term by improving public spaces, transportation, housing, civic …
The loss of population and dwindling workforce are hurting Guernsey Co.’s businesses.
A declining population that predates the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a limited workforce that continues to impact hiring challenges for Guernsey County businesses as the new year begins. According to the 2020 US Census report, there are 38,438 people in Guernsey County, down slightly from a previous projection of 38,750 and down 4.1% from …
First lady visits Kentucky neighborhood hit by tornado
First Lady Jill Biden traveled to a tornado-ravaged Kentucky neighborhood on Friday to meet with residents and local leaders. The Bowling Green neighborhood was one of many areas hard hit by the Dec. 10 tornadoes that ripped through western Kentucky, killing 77 people. in the state. The neighborhood includes Moss Creek Avenue, a street where …
Large Homeless Structure Under Texas Overpass Highlights Hidden Population
AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) – After a 2021 ban on homeless camping went into effect, many people in Austin, TX drove off freeways and overpasses, but recent video shows some people are getting crafty. Video on social media showed a structure under a North Austin overpass near Braker Lane and the MoPac Freeway. It has wooden …
The homeless community of Corvallis in “disarray”, the town of Corvallis continues to sweep campsites – Le Baromètre Quotidien
[ad_1] For Zachary Pierce, a resident of Corvallis, Oregon, who has been homeless for more than a decade, this will be the first winter he spends with a roof over his head. Others, however, are often not so fortunate. Breaking out of the seemingly endless cycle of roaming, Pierce says, is something much easier said …
Melissa Allen-Dumas and the fight against climate change, one neighborhood at a time
[ad_1] Originally posted by Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The world is full of “huge, thorny issues,” as Oak Ridge National Laboratory researcher and musician Melissa Allen-Dumas puts it, no matter what field you work in. This was certainly the case when she was struggling with a difficult piece of music. “There are parts in music …
CDC abandons U.S. people to spread Omicron
[ad_1] As the Omicron variant of the coronavirus grows exponentially and uncontrollably, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a drastic change in their isolation and quarantine guidelines Monday afternoon, not in defense of the American people of this imminent catastrophe but to capitulate in a preventive manner. to that. Elementary school students …
ORNL: Melissa Allen-Dumas: Fighting Climate Change, One Neighborhood at a Time – India Education | Latest Education News | Global education news
[ad_1] The world is full of “huge, thorny issues,” as Oak Ridge National Laboratory researcher and musician Melissa Allen-Dumas puts it, no matter what field you work in. This was certainly the case when she was struggling with a difficult piece of music. “There are parts in music that are much more difficult than others …
Akron Community Foundation surpasses $ 200 million in grants
[ad_1] AKRON, Ohio – Akron Community Foundation hit a milestone in December, surpassing $ 200 million in total community grants. The total was reached in the foundation’s quarterly distribution of health and social services grants, which awarded nearly $ 3.2 million for a range of programs. Grants are intended for programs in the areas of …
Water scarcity can lead to population migration to the Middle East
[ad_1] The MENA region is arguably the most water-poor in the world, and the region is home to 11 of the 17 most water-stressed countries. Image Credit: Gulf News Particular attention is paid to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region when discussing the global water scarcity situation or the global migration crisis. However, …
Norwood Community Library Brings Free Books to the Bronx
[ad_1] By SARAH HUFFMAN (Left to Right) MP Nathalia Fernández presents a state citation to Brandon Montes, founder of the Norwood Community Library, at her book stand on October 16, 2021, during Hispanic Heritage Month. Photo via Twitter Outside the Warden’s House on Reservoir Oval East in the Norwood section of the Bronx is a …
New bill focuses on higher education to rebuild Ohio’s population and future workforce
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — An ambitious bill promises investment in higher education to help tackle Ohio’s declining population and labor shortages. On Monday, flanked by nine presidents of several of the state’s largest colleges and universities, State Rep. Jon Cross (R-Kenton) announced the GROW (Graduate and Retain Ohio’s Workforce) Act. He called it an investment …
New bill focuses on higher education to rebuild Ohio’s population and future workforce
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — An ambitious bill promises investment in higher education to help tackle Ohio’s declining population and labor shortages. On Monday, flanked by nine presidents of several of the state’s largest colleges and universities, State Rep. Jon Cross (R-Kenton) announced the GROW (Graduate and Retain Ohio’s Workforce) Act. He called it an investment …
Preliminary State PFAS Testing Detects ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Some Indiana Community Water Systems
[ad_1] Testing of the state’s drinking water system has detected PFAS chemicals in the treated drinking water of at least two communities in Indiana, according to limited preliminary results. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management found PFAS chemicals in the treated and untreated water of the Charlestown water supply system of Indiana American Water in …
New SC Historic Site Manager Seeks to Strengthen Community Ties
[ad_1] Joshua Manley, the new superintendent of Ninety Six National Historic Site, speaks with two guests who said they walk around the park daily in Ninety Six, SC (Damian Dominguez / The Index-Journal via AP) PA EIGHTY-SIXTEEN, SC Mounds of dirt lay in front of Joshua Manley on his first day as director of Ninety …
Ohio consultant to help craft facility master plan for Grand Latrobe School District
[ad_1] The Greater Latrobe School Board has selected a Cincinnati, Ohio-based company to help the district develop an updated facilities master plan. The board retained this week SHP provide facilities planning and visualization services. The company’s pricing structure has not been finalized but “will align with district goals and budget expectations,†according to Kurt Thomas, …