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Fed Chair Powell Subpoenaed in Unprecedented DOJ Investigation
Fed Chair Jerome Powell subpoenaed in DOJ investigation over building renovation testimony, calling it political pressure to lower interest rates and threatening central bank independence.
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School Heat Resilience Grants Support Cooling Upgrades
Federal heat resilience grants provide $90M for school cooling upgrades, targeting vulnerable students with strict installation timelines and procurement guidance to address climate-driven extreme heat impacts on learning.
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Fusion Demo Plant Secures Major Funding Boost
Major new funding accelerates fusion demonstration plants globally, with U.S. roadmap targeting grid power by mid-2030s. Commonwealth Fusion Systems leads with $3B for SPARC prototype, while realistic timelines suggest...
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EU Launches Just Transition Finance Facility for Green Shift
The EU has launched a comprehensive Just Transition Finance Facility with three funding pillars to support regions affected by the green transition. The initiative focuses on worker retraining, community development, and...
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Heat Mortality Study Reveals Need for Targeted Urban Cooling
New research reveals urban heat islands reduce cold-related mortality more than they increase heat deaths, challenging conventional cooling approaches. Study advocates for targeted, seasonally adaptive strategies rather than...
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Grid Stress Intensifies Coal Phase-Out Debate
The debate over coal phase-outs intensifies as grid stress grows, creating tensions between climate goals and electricity reliability. With coal capacity declining but demand rising, policymakers face complex challenges...