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Daily Kos 

Biden delivers more environmental wins as term comes to an end

President Joe Biden is continuing his Trump-proofing efforts, this time by using the Antiquities Act of 1906 to protect a large area of land in Southern California. This move will safeguard 848,000 acres of land, provide clean water for 40 million people, protect wildlife, honor numerous tribal nations, and provide outdoor recreation for “historically underserved communities in the Coachella Valley.” 

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BangkokPost.com 

Absolute Clean Energy pursues green ambitions

Higher electricity generation capacity will no longer be a primary goal of SET-listed Absolute Clean Energy (ACE), a local biomass power developer and operator, as it focuses more on a net zero-driven policy for its business direction.

BangkokPost.com 

Celebrate National Children's Day in BKK and beyond

Every kid will have a big smile on National Children's Day as it comes with fun activities and free gifts. Here are some venues that promise to make this special day even more memorable for all young souls.

CTVNews.ca 

Los Angeles residents flee wildfire as fierce winds gain strength

Firefighters scrambled to corral a fast-moving wildfire in the Los Angeles hillsides dotted with celebrity homes as a potentially 'life-threatening, destructive' windstorm hit Southern California on Tuesday, fanning the blaze seen for miles while roads were clogged with cars as residents tried to flee.

BangkokPost.com 

Powerful works at the Biennale

Bangkok Art Biennale 2024 has embraced the theme "Nurture Gaia". Inspired by Mother Earth, this year's Biennale explores contemporary themes such as anthropology, collectivism, ecology, feminism, and the politics of time and place.

BangkokPost.com 

Climate crisis is also a costly one

Global inflation in recent years has pushed the prices of food, energy, and basic goods to unprecedented levels. As a result, the rising cost of living has dominated political discussion around the world, but especially in G20 countries. Ahead of this year's presidential election in the United States, for example, 41% of Americans cited inflation as their top economic issue.

BangkokPost.com 

Developing nations face solvency crisis

High debt levels are again setting off alarm bells worldwide. In developed countries, attention is focused on the rapid increase in public debt, while developing economies are struggling to service their external obligations amid slowing growth and stagnating exports.

BangkokPost.com 

Farms and solar energy can co-exist

At first glance, the idea of combining agriculture with solar energy seems far-fetched. How can crops and solar panels compete for the same sunlight? My view changed after I visited the Sosa Mega Solar Sharing site in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, last month. As part of a media tour organised by Mekong Watch, a Japanese non-profit conservation group, I had the opportunity to see first-hand how...

BangkokPost.com 

No excuse for racist slurs

Campaigning for victory in local elections next month may be fierce, but Thaksin Shinawatra has been accused of not just a breach of etiquette but also outright racism at a recent rally.

BangkokPost.com 

Cosmetics sales projected to grow by 10% this year

The Thai cosmetics market is expected to grow by around 10% this year, despite the country's economic challenges, says a Thai manufacturer, importer and distributor of cosmetics and beauty products.

BangkokPost.com 

KBank upgrades systems to fortify core infrastructure

Kasikornbank (KBank) has strengthened its infrastructure by upgrading its core banking and credit scoring systems, aimed at enhancing its business capabilities and improving asset quality management amid ongoing economic uncertainties.

BangkokPost.com 

Anti-scam law holds firms accountable

The executive decree requiring financial institutions and telecom operators to share greater accountability for victims of scam losses is expected to take effect this month, according to Digital Economy and Society Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong.

BangkokPost.com 

ACE focuses on green ambitions

Higher electricity generation capacity will no longer be a primary goal of SET-listed Absolute Clean Energy (ACE), a local biomass power developer and operator, as it focuses more on a net zero-driven policy for its business direction.

BangkokPost.com 

Thai exports helped by strong December

The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) upgraded its Thai export growth forecast for 2024 to 5% following a robust performance in December.