Hawai’i is the United State’s most isolated populated landmass, but its experiences, approach and solutions to sustainability can resonate through the world. The island state is internally navigating the challenges of balancing economic growth, energy independence, economic stewardship and community resilience. Furthermore, it is still strongly committed to the Paris Agreement on climate.
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8 cities fit for Amazon's second headquarters
CNNMoney When Amazon announced plans to open a second headquarters in North America last week, cities were quick to express interest in hosting its new facilities. Mayors from Toronto to Tulsa, Oklahoma rushed out responses, calling their cities prime candidates. Memo to civic leaders: Don't sell out your cities for Amazon's new headquartersLos Angeles Times Amazon could detonate a gentrification 'prosperity bomb' in the mystery city of its new headquartersBusiness Insider Amazon Weighs Boston in Search for Second HeadquartersBloomberg GeekWire –Fortune –Chicago Tribune –The Hill all 162 news articles » |
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Teva Picks Lundbeck's Schultz to Revive Israeli Drugmaker
Bloomberg Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. named H. Lundbeck A/S's Kaare Schultz as its new chief executive officer, ending a seven-month search for a new leader to revive sales and reduce debt at the world's largest maker of generic drugs. Schultz, 56, will … Changes in Executive Management in LundbeckGlobeNewswire (press release) |
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China Is Said to Ban Bitcoin Exchanges While Allowing OTC Trades
Bloomberg China plans to ban trading of bitcoin and other virtual currencies on domestic exchanges, dealing another blow to the $150 billion cryptocurrency market after the country outlawed initial coin offerings last week. The ban will only apply to trading of … China to Shut Bitcoin ExchangesWall Street Journal (subscription) Governments Sending Conflicting Messages Over Crypto Legality, Prelude To RegulationsInside Bitcoins Bitcoin Price Loses $500 Again Amidst Confusion Over Chinese RegulationsCryptoCoinsNews The Australian –The Star Online –Motley Fool Australia –FX Empire all 22 news articles » |
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US Solar Bracing for First Decline as Rooftop Demand Slumps
Bloomberg The U.S. is poised to experience its first annual decline in solar-panel installations, as a drop in rooftop demand slows growth in the world's second-biggest market. Developers added a total of almost 2.4 gigawatts in the second quarter, putting the … |
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Dollar, global shares up in Asia on relief at North Korea inaction
Reuters An investor takes a photograph using his phone as he stands in front a board displaying stock prices at the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in Sydney, Australia, July 17, 2017. REUTERS/Steven Saphore. SYDNEY (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar won a … Asian stocks rise after North Korea refrains from launchSeattle Times Forex – Dollar holds gain in Asia as Irma hit assessed, Japan data notedInvesting.com |