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‘It’s going to be messy’: advocates balance climate action and conservation amid Queensland’s green energy boom
‘Some negative projects will get up, but we have to keep our eyes on the broader goals’, says WWF Australia
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A map of operating windfarms in Queensland does not take too long to survey – of the 100 or so across Australia, only six of them are in the sunshine state.
But this is about to change in a very big way. According to state government data, there are 46 separate proposals for windfarms in Queensland with four more already under construction.
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Advocates warn Schumer’s AI 'roadmap' doesn’t go far enough
Civil rights, technology and labor advocates are warning that the bipartisan artificial intelligence (AI) guidance Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) released Wednesday is not adequate to address the risks posed by the advancing ...The Hill - Politics -
US green energy push expected to generate $47bn market in tax credits
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Crockett on Greene clash, 'going high': Not sure we can call it a low — 'She goes to hell'
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said Friday night she wasn't sure she could call Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-Ga.) behavior in a clash between the two during a House Oversight hearing "a low," when responding to a CNN anchor's question on ...The Hill - Politics -
Famous Messi napkin sells for $965K at auction
The famous napkin that linked a young Lionel Messi to Barcelona sold for £762,400 ($965,000) on Friday, British auction house Bonhams said.ESPN - Sports -
Miami boss 'optimistic' on Messi return vs. D.C.
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Messi's napkin contract promise sells for £762,400
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Refinancing student debt is risky amid Biden forgiveness push. Borrowers 'forever lose access' to safety nets, advocates say
As protections and relief options for federal student loan borrowers grow, refinancing your debt may be a risky move, consumer advocates say.CNBC - Business - Joe Biden -
Why a 30-year-old song propels the Knicks’ playoff hopes
Inspired by a jingle and recorded in a closet, "Go NY Go" has been firing up the Garden for more than 30 years.ESPN - Sports -
Can Dogs Go Into NYC Restaurants?
According to the New York City Department of Health and many diners with service dogs, the answer is no. But some dog owners can’t part with their pets.The New York Times - Business
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