After a year of social distancing, mask wearing and—for millions—working from home, many employers are eager to bring their staff back to the office. But for many, the prospect of readjusting to in-person work is a daunting ...
Social Sciences
Jun 3, 2021
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The Obama administration has formally adopted a plan to help create large-scale solar energy plants, offering incentives for solar developers to cluster projects on 285,000 acres of federal land in the western U.S and opening ...
Energy & Green Tech
Oct 15, 2012
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Cold-hard-cash incentives for workers have been shown to cost companies profits while actually decreasing a worker's level of enjoyment and productivity, according to a WA researcher.
Economics & Business
Sep 5, 2016
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High-tech training may trump tax breaks for creating more jobs and improving a state's economy, according to a team of economists.
Economics & Business
Jun 23, 2011
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(AP) -- Dell Inc., the world's second-largest computer maker, said Wednesday it is laying off workers around the world but would not say how many or where.
Business
Mar 11, 2009
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In the shallow waters of the Scardovari lagoon, fishermen catch clams for Italy's beloved spaghetti alle vongole, alongside mussels and oysters. But an invader risks putting them out of business.
Ecology
Aug 15, 2023
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From the bone-chilling air conditioning that pumps through Singapore's malls and offices to lights that burn all night, the city state is one of Asia's most intensive energy users.
Energy & Green Tech
Apr 24, 2012
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(AP) -- Microsoft Corp. is stepping up its competition with Apple and plans to give developers who write software for Windows computers and devices a greater share of revenue sold through the company's upcoming Windows Store.
Software
Dec 7, 2011
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Vermont regulators are reducing the financial incentives for electric customers who install renewable energy systems such as solar panels and get a credit on their electric bills for providing power to the grid.
Energy & Green Tech
May 4, 2018
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Despite its green image, Ireland has surprisingly little forest. Across Europe, nations average around 35% forest cover but in Ireland the figure is just 11%, one of the lowest on the continent.
Ecology
Feb 27, 2023
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