RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Chile holds itself out as a global leader on climate change. Nearly 22% of Chile’s electricity is generated by solar and wind farms, putting it far ahead of both the global average, 10%, and the United States, at 13%. It was one of the first countries to declare a target for renewable energy, in 2008. Yet even as solar farms have spread across the north and center of the long, narrow nation, imported natural gas, a polluting fossil fuel, has been able to sideline the clean electricity they provide thanks to a sweet deal won from the government. Marcelo Mena witnessed that waste of clean power before he took the helm at the new Global Methane Hub, a nonprofit aimed at reducing global methane emissions. He's the former environment minister for Chile. Natural gas is basically methane. ”They’re actually hindering the power that we can deliver from renewable energy,” Mena said of his experience with natural gas in an interview with the Associated Press. “It’s … [Read more...] about How gas interests slowed Chile’s clean energy transition
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Hero Splendor+ XTEC Launched; Prices Begin At Rs. 72,900
Hero MotoCorp has launched its best-selling commuter motorcycle, the Hero Splendor, in a new model, updating it with new features, and design. The new 100 cc motorcycle is called the Hero Splendor+ XTEC, and it will co-exist along with the other variants of the Hero Splendor, including the Splendor+ , the Splendor iSmart , and the Splendor+ Black and Accent Edition. The Splendor+ XTEC comes with new features like a full digital console with Bluetooth connectivity, integrated USB charger and Hero's idle start-stop system (i3S). The Splendor+ XTEC has been priced at ₹ 72,900 (Ex-showroom, Delhi) and comes with a 5-year warranty. Also Read: Hero Destini 125 XTEC Launched At ₹ 79,900 The Splendor+ XTEC gets a long list of new features, including call and SMS alerts, real time mileage indicator, low fuel indicator, LED high intensity position lamp, and exclusive graphics. Also Read: Hero MotoCorp's Q4 FY2022 Profit Drops 28 Per Cent The Splendor+ XTEC gets a … [Read more...] about Hero Splendor+ XTEC Launched; Prices Begin At Rs. 72,900
New Jeep Meridian 3-Row SUV India Launch Live Updates: Price, Features, Specifications, Images
The long-awaited Jeep Meridian three-row SUV is finally going on sale in India today, and we'll be bringing you all the live updates from the event here. The new Meridian is based on the same platform as the Jeep Compass and is essentially the extended version of the mid-size SUV. We have already driven the SUV and told you all about it in our review, which you can find on the car&bike website. The only thing that's yet to be revealed is the prices which will be announced soon so keep watching this space. Also Read: Jeep Meridian 3-Row SUV India Launch: Price Expectation Jeep India has already received over 1200 bookings for the SUV, which will be available in two variants - Limited and Limited Option but will be a diesel-only SUV. Powering the SUV is the same 2.0-litre MultiJet diesel engine that is offered with the Compass. In fact, the motor develops the same 168 bhp and 350 Nm of torque and is paired with a 6-speed manual and 9-speed torque converter automatic unit. … [Read more...] about New Jeep Meridian 3-Row SUV India Launch Live Updates: Price, Features, Specifications, Images
Jeep Meridian Launched In India; Prices Begin At Rs. 29.90 Lakh
The highly-anticipated Jeep Meridian has been launched in India at ₹ 29.90 lakh for the base Jeep Meridian Limited Manual Front Wheel Drive (FWD) variant and going all the way up to ₹ 36.95 lakh for the range-topping Jeep Meridian Limited (O) Automatic Four-Wheel-Drive (FWD) variant. Jeep India is offering the Meridian seven-seater SUV in six variants and it will be sold in our country as a company knocked down (CKD) unit. It is based on the same platform as the Jeep Compass and is essentially the extended three-row version of the mid-size SUV. The Jeep Meridian is offered with a proper 4x4 system as optionalp in both variants. Also Read: Jeep Meridian SUV Review It goes without saying that the Jeep Meridian looks like the bigger and tad more butch than the compass, courtesy its dimensions. In fact, you get a Jeep Grand Cherokee sense in its profile and rear, while the front will certainly remind you of the Jeep Compass. That said, the front bumper has been … [Read more...] about Jeep Meridian Launched In India; Prices Begin At Rs. 29.90 Lakh
A Louisiana teacher seeks to survive inflation, one plasma donation at a time
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 5 SLIDELL, La. - Tuesdays she asked for the needle in her left arm, and one afternoon in late April, Christina Seal, 41, arrived at the clinic after work. The parking lot was almost full, as usual. She had been giving plasma for nearly six months, and she had a routine locked in place. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Two Sam's Club protein shakes and an iron supplement a day to keep herself serviceable. Afterward, vitamin E oil on her skin to prevent needle scars. The routine had helped tame into normalcy what at first had felt so bizarre. "I never thought I would be in a position where I would have to sell my plasma to feed my children," she would say later. This was where inflation had driven Seal. A month earlier, the Bureau of Labor Statistics had announced that prices had risen 8.5% over the past year, the largest annual jump since December 1981. Fuel, food and housing costs … [Read more...] about A Louisiana teacher seeks to survive inflation, one plasma donation at a time
Jeep Meridian Launched In India At Rs 29.90 Lakh – 3 Row Off-Roading Beast
Home Four wheelers oi-Dennis Abraham James By Dennis Abraham James Published: Thursday, May 19, 2022, 19:09 [IST] American SUV manufacturer Jeep has launched the Meridian in India. Introductory prices for the Jeep Meridian 3-row SUV start at Rs 29.9 lakh. Deliveries of the new Jeep Meridian will start next month. Jeep Meridian Price List & Variants The Jeep Meridian is offered in five trim levels in India. The base Meridian Limited (Manual & FWD) is priced at Rs 29.90 lakhs. The Jeep Meridian Limited (O) with the same manual gearbox and front-wheel drive setup is next on the list and carries a price tag of Rs 32.40 lakhs. The three versions with 9-speed automatic gearbox start with the FWD Meridian Limited 9AT which is priced at Rs 31,.80 lakh. The Meridian Limited (O) with the same gearbox and driven wheels combo is priced at Rs 34.30 lakhs while the all-wheel drive version of the SUV commands a … [Read more...] about Jeep Meridian Launched In India At Rs 29.90 Lakh – 3 Row Off-Roading Beast
How the Grand Prix Trust is reaching out to F1 team staff seeking support · RaceFans
The Grand Prix Trust, an organisation which exists to help F1 team staff who have fallen on hard times, held a reunion lunch at Silverstone on Monday, bringing members together for the first time since the Covid-19 outbreak. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free The organisation was set up by Sir Jackie Stewart over three decades ago, when it was originally known as the Grand Prix Mechanics’ Charitable Trust. Among its 10 trustees are its chairman Martin Brundle , F1 motorsport director Ross Brawn, former Williams designer Sir Patrick Head and Red Bull’s sporting director Jonathan Wheatley. A registered charity, the trust provides help and advice to F1 team personnel and others directly involved in the sport, including those who have worked for companies in the F1 supply chain for at least two years. Over more than three decades it has helped hundreds of F1 team staff and their families who have been affected by injury, ill health or loss of income. The … [Read more...] about How the Grand Prix Trust is reaching out to F1 team staff seeking support · RaceFans
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Between increases in cyber attacks and the added flexibility of remote work, cybersecurity should be of the utmost importance to every entrepreneur. If you aren't working on a secure network all the time, like if you're working from a coffee shop or library, you need to ensure your connection is safe. One of the easiest ways to do that is with a VPN. And for a limited time, you can get a top-rated option for an extra 20 percent off when you use code VPN20 . FastestVPN, as the name suggests, is a smart, easy-to-use VPN service that delivers outstanding browsing speed without compromising security. It works for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, smart TVs, and your router to give you browsing protection across all of your devices. You'll enjoy unlimited bandwidth and 99.9 percent uptime with access to more than 200 high-speed servers around the globe, letting you bypass geographic restrictions and download and stream with zero buffering and complete anonymity on P2P-optimized … [Read more...] about Protect Your Online Privacy with a Special Deal on FastestVPN
Dear Brit: ‘What Can I Do to Help My Business Grow?’
Brit Morin was 25 when she left Google to start Brit + Co , a lifestyle and education company aimed at helping women cultivate creative confidence. Now — 10 years, $50 million in funding and 1.2 billion pageviews later — Morin’s passion is empowering more women to take the entrepreneurial leap. She’s a managing partner at VC fund Offline Ventures, host of iHeartRadio podcast Teach Me Something New , creator of Selfmade, a 10-week start-your-own-business course for women founders, and most recently — Entrepreneur advice columnist. Find her here answering the most personal and pressing questions of women entrepreneurs . Have a question for Brit? Email it to [email protected] , and she could answer it in an upcoming column! I feel stuck in my business. What can I do to help it grow? Feeling stuck in your biz can be super uncomfortable, but it's also an opportunity to take a step back and reevaluate what is and isn't working. Depending on the specifics of what … [Read more...] about Dear Brit: ‘What Can I Do to Help My Business Grow?’