Net-zero is “the economic opportunity of the 21st century”, according to an independent review commissioned by the UK government. Undertaken by the Conservative former energy minister Chris Skidmore, the “ mission zero ” report includes 129 recommendations to “turbocharge” the nation’s climate action. More than half of them have a deadline of this year. The proposals include a “solar and onshore wind revolution”, an earlier ban on the sale of new gas boilers and new targets for electric-car sales imposed on manufacturers. The report contains frank criticism of the UK government, which it says is “not matching world-leading ambition with world-leading delivery”. It adds that inconsistent policymaking has led to missed opportunities for businesses. The average household stands to save up to £6,000 by 2050 if current net-zero policies are implemented, according to new analysis conducted for the review. More ambitious policies could make these savings even higher – as much as £14,000 in total. This pushes back against net-zero sceptics in the Conservative party and certain sections of the media. They have sought to portray the target as a financial burden on ordinary people and a contributor to the current energy crisis, which has, in fact, been caused […]

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YouthZone’s Restorative Justice Program has been serving the Roaring Fork and Colorado River Valley communities for over 20 years and, this year, we are honored to be awarded the “Delinquency Prevention and Young Offenders Intervention Grant” from the Office of Adult and Juvenile Justice through the Colorado Department of Criminal Justice. It is with this generous $225,000 grant, utilized over 18 months, that we can give even greater support through Restorative Justice programming. We have heard our community’s requests for more Restorative Justice support. Therefore, beginning Feb. 1, YouthZone will provide free, bilingual community education events on the foundations of Restorative Justice intended to engage, inform, and attract the curiosity of potential new volunteers. In these efforts, the first of many events is the Restorative Justice Practices 101 course, a free online training session held on Feb. 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. The purpose of this course is to enhance and amplify Restorative Justice in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River Valleys. It is open to any community member, parents or guardians, teachers, law enforcement, counselors, nonprofit teams, or any adults wanting to learn more about Restorative Justice. Professional, simultaneous Spanish language interpretation will be providing during the […]

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced new resources from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that will create economic opportunities and open the door to building generational wealth for disadvantaged entrepreneurs and workers in communities across the country. These resources are: New guidance to support State investment in workforce development, training and education in order to meet the demand generated by President Biden’s investment in rebuilding our infrastructure, and $10 million to support small businesses owned by minorities, women, and other socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, through FHWA’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Supportive Services Funding. “It’s critical that the historic infrastructure investments we are making reach the places and people who need them the most,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg . “The resources announced today help ensure that a fair share of the contracts and investments go to historically disadvantaged workers, businesses, and communities so they can build generational wealth.” “To realize the potential of President Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure package we must both provide disadvantaged businesses a chance to grow and train a workforce that meets tomorrow’s challenges,” said Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt. “The historic funding being provided for workforce development, training […]

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While residential real estates struggle through 2022, the land industry continued to boom, and although there are concerns about a potential downturn in the U.S. housing market in 2023, one expert says opportunity still exists for farmland. President of National Land Realty, Jason Burbage spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander on what stood out in 2022, how this year is expected to go, and how mortgage rates are playing a role.

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Guest Columnist Sometimes, it’s easy to overlook the wonderful things we’ve grown in our own backyard. Almost everyone does it. We get caught up in the day to day of our lives and forget to appreciate the work we do and the results we see. In Oklahoma, we’re experts at that. Hard work is part of our culture. Bragging about our accomplishments is not. But sometimes there’s a downside to humility, and in our case, it’s time to take stock in — and call attention to — what we’ve been building. The Sooner State has changed, and we’re now on the brink of an economic renaissance led by research, science, technology and one of the strongest entrepreneurial movements in the country. Oklahoma has a top 10 cancer center and a top 10 diabetes center, and our state ranks among the highest in conducting phase-one clinical drug trials. In Norman, the University of Oklahoma has the No. 1 meteorology school, the leading weather radar research program, the top aviation school and one of the nation’s top engineering colleges. OU has received the prestigious Carnegie Classification’s highest rating for research activity, which is a big reason it attracts more than $300 […]

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Students from a winning team for the 2021-2022 TechRise challenge work together at Sewanhaka High School in Floral Park, New York, to wire the electronics of their experiment payload for their upcoming suborbital test flight. Credits: Sewanhaka High School, Jack Chen NASA selected 60 winning teams for the second TechRise Student Challenge, a nationwide contest designed to engage students in technology, science, and space exploration. These teams will work together to build science and technology experiments in preparation for a suborbital flight test. The challenge was open to students in grades six through 12 at American public, private, or charter schools, including those in U.S. territories. This year, winning teams include about 500 students representing 38 states and territories. “NASA’s missions of tomorrow are sparked by the accomplishments of the Artemis Generation today in classrooms across America,” said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. “Through opportunities like the TechRise Student Challenge, young people are deepening their passion in science and technology, preparing to be the future innovators and pioneers who help humanity soar to new heights and unlock more secrets of the universe.” A full list of winning teams is available on the TechRise website . Each team will receive $1,500 […]

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(Buck & Knobby Equipment photo) This American Bald Eagle, photographed at Buck & Knobby Equipment in Michigan shortly before Christmas, inspired reflection among the company’s employees. Co-founder Lloyd R. "Knobby" Nolfo knew business was built on solid relationships. He wanted the company to continue for the employees and customers who helped him build it. Recent years have been outstanding, even against difficult odds. A precedent at Buck & Knobby Equipment is "when times get tough you get tougher — reform, adapt and forge ahead." Nolfo left an extraordinary opportunity and legacy. "[The eagle] was Knobby still looking over us," said Ray Cordrey, president.

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Founding CEO of LoginRadius , Startup Enthusiast & a Board Member. Helping enterprises secure billions of digital identities worldwide. getty In the face of digital transformation, many businesses are prioritizing the adoption of advanced tools. While this makes sense, it is also important for these businesses to consider strategies that can help reduce risks, take advantage of current growth opportunities and potentially discover new ones. By focusing on both technology and risk management, businesses can effectively navigate the challenges of digital transformation and position themselves for success in the future. It’s all about maintaining relevance within the current business environment. And that requires a different set of leadership skills than what has been needed in the past. I firmly believe that purposeful leadership is vital in driving and designing a successful digital transformation. The leadership practices of CEOs are crucial not just because they have the power to set direction but also because they influence how their teams work together to achieve more significant results. In a nutshell, organizational readiness, along with a CEO’s ambition, can pave the way for success, and I see leadership in digital transformation as the most important factor for a successful transformation. Setting The […]

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The recent re:Invent 2022 conference focused on innovations in cloud solutions and digital transformation. Security, AWS for industries, a zero extract, transform, and load future, and new chips were just some of the announcements made during the conference, all highlighted during the keynote speech by Adam Selipsky, chief executive officer of Amazon Web Services Inc. “We are a customer-focused company that happens to be good at innovating incredible products and services for our customers,” said Leah Bibbo (pictured), vice president for product marketing and strategic communications at AWS. “The energy in the room and what Adam talked about is focused on a few great things for customers that are important for transformation.” Bibbo spoke with theCUBE industry analyst John Furrier at the recent AWS re:Invent conference, during an exclusive broadcast on theCUBE, SiliconANGLE Media’s livestreaming studio. They discussed AWS’ new security service, AWS for industries and more. (* Disclosure below.) A safe and accessible cloud When businesses move their workloads into the cloud, security is a huge factor to consider, with users wanting the best security solutions without overspending. AWS’ new Security Lake is a “game-changing” security service for those searching for that security sweet spot, according to Bibbo. […]

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Service providers are helping automakers transform vehicles and semiconductor companies adapt to geopolitical and pandemic disruptions, ISG Provider Lens™ report says STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– $III #Automotive –U.S. manufacturers are increasingly engaging with service providers to address significant challenges around supply chains and new product requirements, according to a new research report published today by Information Services Group ( ISG ) (Nasdaq: III ), a leading global technology research and advisory firm. The 2022 ISG Provider Lens™ Manufacturing Industry Services report for the U.S. finds that manufacturers in two major sectors — automotive and semiconductors/hi-tech — have begun outsourcing a growing number of capabilities as each industry has gone through major changes over the past few years. “U.S. manufacturers are operating under vastly different conditions than they faced before the pandemic,” said Bob Krohn, partner, manufacturing, at ISG. “In the case of the automotive industry, the fundamental focus of the product is simultaneously shifting from hardware to software.” Automotive manufacturers in all markets, including the U.S., are in the midst of a long, complex transition from hardware-defined to software-defined vehicles, the report says. This revolution is driven partly by demand for a new generation of vehicles that will be autonomous, […]

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