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2017 C.E. April 19
20,000 schools to install rooftop solar in Pakistan
The government of Pakistan's second largest province, Punjab, has affirmed its commitment to the installation of rooftop solar power systems on around 20,000 schools.
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2017 C.E. April 14
Portland, OR commits to 100 percent renewable energy by 2050
Leaders from the City of Portland and Multnomah County have committed to 100 percent clean energy by the year 2050.
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2017 C.E. April 14
California is getting so much power from solar that wholesale electricity prices are turning negative
For the first time, more than half the power needs of the entire state came from solar power for a few hours that day, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).
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2017 C.E. April 11
Wolf population in Oregon continues to grow
This week, fish and wildlife officials said the wolf population passed a significant milestone. Biologists counted at least seven or more breeding pairs in a broad swath of Eastern Oregon for the third consecutive year.
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2017 C.E. April 10
New York grants free tuition for all state colleges
New York just became the first state in the nation to make tuition free for middle class students at both two- and four-year public colleges.
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2017 C.E. April 5
Japan has officially recognized a same-sex couple as foster parents
Japan has officially recognised a same-sex couple as foster parents, marking a first for the country and signalling a growing recognition of LGBTQ rights in Japan.
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2017 C.E. March 31
Rikers Island prison to close, New York mayor says
De Blasio set a timeline of 10 years to reduce the overall jail population in the city, which he said would allow for a "complete departure of all inmates from Rikers Island."
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2017 C.E. March 30
Seattle sues Trump administration over ‘sanctuary city’ threat
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray says his city filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its move to pull federal funds over immigration law enforcement.
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2017 C.E. March 30
Republicans, conservatives, and libertarians are starting to push for action on climate
Taylor has joined a small but growing cohort of Republicans, conservatives, and libertarians who are bucking Republican Party orthodoxy on climate.
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2017 C.E. March 29
FDA approves first treatment for severe type of multiple sclerosis
"We've been banging on a wall with a bunch of drugs, and we finally put a big crack in the wall," said Dr. Jerry Wolinsky.
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2017 C.E. June 12
New York City divests pension funds entirely from private prisons
New York City has become the first government in the U.S. to divest its pension funds from private prisons.
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2017 C.E. June 12
Nine of the world’s largest fisheries pledge to eradicate overfishing
Signatories of the pact include Maruha Nichiro Corporation and Nippon Suisan Kaish, the two largest fishing companies by revenues, as well as the world's two largest tuna companies and the two largest aquafeed companies.
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2017 C.E. June 9
Proportion of female CEOs leading Forbes 500 companies at an all-time high
There are a record number of women who are CEOs of the Fortune 500, which was unveiled Wednesday morning, June 7, and Cleveland is well represented in those ranks.
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2017 C.E. June 9
Wind project in Wyoming envisions to offer free training to coal miners
Goldwind Americas announced plans for a free training program for wind farm technicians, aiming the program at coal miners having trouble finding work.
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2017 C.E. June 8
Hawaii becomes America’s first state to join the Paris climate accord
Hawaii has become the first American state to adhere to the Paris climate agreement, just days after President Trump announced the U.S. withdrawal from the international pact.
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2017 C.E. June 7
Albertsons commits to UN Sustainable Development Goal #14 on oceans
Albertsons Companies announced that it has pledged its support for the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14, known as the "Oceans Goal."
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2017 C.E. June 6
California and China have signed an agreement to develop clean energy technology
The two sides agreed to establish the California-China Clean Technology Partnership designed to drive innovation and commercialization in areas such as carbon capture and storage
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2017 C.E. June 5
New York to invest $1.5 billion in renewable energy projects
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the investment of $1.5 billion for renewable energy projects as part of the state's pursuit of 50 per cent renewable energy by 2030.
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2017 C.E. June 5
Pittsburgh to aim for 100% renewable energy by 2035
The city of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania plans to transition to 100 per cent renewable energy, including wind and solar, by 2035
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2017 C.E. June 2
California commits to 100% renewables by 2045
California will source 100 per cent of its power from renewable energy, including solar and wind power by 2045.