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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
International court rules against Guatemala in a landmark Indigenous and environmental rights case
Guatemala violated Indigenous rights by permitting a huge nickel mine on tribal land almost 2 decades ago, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
How the world’s first deal to ditch fossil fuels was forged at COP28
A controversial leader. A universally hated draft. Against all odds, climate negotiators reached their first-ever agreement on moving away from coal, oil and gas.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Is climate-friendly flying possible? The Biden administration is making a big bet that it is
Billions of dollars in new tax credits aim to cut jet emissions – but environmental groups and some scientists expressed reservations about the plan.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Congressional Budget Office projects lower inflation, higher unemployment over next 2 years
The office’s Current View of the Economy from 2023 to 2025 report estimates that the unemployment rate will rise to 4.4% by the end of 2024.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Tesla Autopilot recall threatens its defense in lawsuits over crashes
The electric vehicle company’s biggest recall ever threatens to hurt its defense in several high-profile lawsuits it faces over crashes linked to Autopilot.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Working for a fair wage at Side By Each Brewing Co.
Auburn brewpub and restaurant has a no tipping policy, in a world where tipping has gone over the cliff.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland-based developer to turn historic Skowhegan property into workforce apartments
Brian Eng, who has taken up a special interest in the region over the past three years, is planning to convert his Airbnb at 31 Court St. into five long-term rentals.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine Hire-A-Vet campaign places vets in well-paid jobs
The 2023 campaign surpassed the goal of 100 hires in 100 days set by Mills administration.
Posted inBusiness, The Franklin Journal
Partners need funding for different take on fine dining in New Vineyard
Jared Rudnick and Lina Mamut are fundraising to make their dream of a fine dining restaurant owned by the employees become a reality.