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Rooftop Solar: Fastest-Growing, Yet Cost and Confusion Remain Barriers
In 2024, rooftop solar was the fastest-growing electricity source globally; however, high upfront costs and consumer confusion remain barriers despite falling prices and rising electricity rates, necessitating stronger consumer protections.
Rooftop Solar: Fastest-Growing, Yet Cost and Confusion Remain Barriers
In 2024, rooftop solar was the fastest-growing electricity source globally; however, high upfront costs and consumer confusion remain barriers despite falling prices and rising electricity rates, necessitating stronger consumer protections.
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40% Bias Score
US Repatriates 14 Mexican Prisoners, Saving $4 Million
The U.S. Department of Justice repatriated 14 Mexican prisoners serving time for drug offenses on Friday, saving $4 million in incarceration costs, under a 1977 treaty, marking the 185th such transfer since its inception.
US Repatriates 14 Mexican Prisoners, Saving $4 Million
The U.S. Department of Justice repatriated 14 Mexican prisoners serving time for drug offenses on Friday, saving $4 million in incarceration costs, under a 1977 treaty, marking the 185th such transfer since its inception.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Municipality Removes Coin-Operated Parking Meters After Vandalism Surge
Due to eleven recent break-ins at parking meters in Domburg, Netherlands, the municipality of Veere is removing all eighty coin-operated meters and converting them to cashless systems by mid-August to save money on repairs and maintenance, following a similar cost-saving initiative in Schouwen-Duive...
Dutch Municipality Removes Coin-Operated Parking Meters After Vandalism Surge
Due to eleven recent break-ins at parking meters in Domburg, Netherlands, the municipality of Veere is removing all eighty coin-operated meters and converting them to cashless systems by mid-August to save money on repairs and maintenance, following a similar cost-saving initiative in Schouwen-Duive...
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4% Bias Score
Reform UK's Diversity Cuts: Minimal Savings, Maximum Controversy
Freedom of Information requests reveal that Reform UK-controlled councils in England have an average of less than 0.5 full-time equivalent diversity and equality roles each, contradicting the party's pre-election claims of significant cost savings from eliminating such positions; even with an assume...
Reform UK's Diversity Cuts: Minimal Savings, Maximum Controversy
Freedom of Information requests reveal that Reform UK-controlled councils in England have an average of less than 0.5 full-time equivalent diversity and equality roles each, contradicting the party's pre-election claims of significant cost savings from eliminating such positions; even with an assume...
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52% Bias Score
Canada's Slow Progress in Reducing Surplus Federal Office Space
Auditor-General Karen Hogan's report reveals the Canadian federal government's minimal progress in reducing its six million square meters of underused office space, achieving only a 1.7 percent decrease since 2019, despite a plan to halve its portfolio by 2034 and potential cost savings of $3.9 bill...
Canada's Slow Progress in Reducing Surplus Federal Office Space
Auditor-General Karen Hogan's report reveals the Canadian federal government's minimal progress in reducing its six million square meters of underused office space, achieving only a 1.7 percent decrease since 2019, despite a plan to halve its portfolio by 2034 and potential cost savings of $3.9 bill...
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52% Bias Score
Victorian Hospitals Slash Surgical Waiting Lists with Physiotherapy
Victorian public hospitals are reducing surgical waiting lists by up to 70 percent by referring patients to physiotherapy for non-invasive treatments of back, knee, and hand problems; over 4600 patients have avoided surgery since late 2022.
Victorian Hospitals Slash Surgical Waiting Lists with Physiotherapy
Victorian public hospitals are reducing surgical waiting lists by up to 70 percent by referring patients to physiotherapy for non-invasive treatments of back, knee, and hand problems; over 4600 patients have avoided surgery since late 2022.
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40% Bias Score
$150 Million Investment in Victorian Community Health to Save $554 Million Annually
Infrastructure Victoria recommends a $150 million to $300 million, five-year investment in Victoria's community health infrastructure to save $554 million annually and prevent 546,000 emergency department visits due to improved access and quality of care in currently dilapidated facilities.
$150 Million Investment in Victorian Community Health to Save $554 Million Annually
Infrastructure Victoria recommends a $150 million to $300 million, five-year investment in Victoria's community health infrastructure to save $554 million annually and prevent 546,000 emergency department visits due to improved access and quality of care in currently dilapidated facilities.
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48% Bias Score
Federal Buyout Program Costs Billions, Sparks Controversy
The federal government is paying over 154,000 employees, or 6% of its civilian workforce, not to work until September 30th under a deferred resignation program, incurring billions in costs and facing legal challenges.
Federal Buyout Program Costs Billions, Sparks Controversy
The federal government is paying over 154,000 employees, or 6% of its civilian workforce, not to work until September 30th under a deferred resignation program, incurring billions in costs and facing legal challenges.
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48% Bias Score
Renewable Energy Saves \$57 Billion in 2024
A new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) reveals that renewable energy saved the world \$57 billion in fossil fuel costs in 2024 due to 582 gigawatts of new capacity, with 91% of new green plants cheaper than fossil fuel alternatives.
Renewable Energy Saves \$57 Billion in 2024
A new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) reveals that renewable energy saved the world \$57 billion in fossil fuel costs in 2024 due to 582 gigawatts of new capacity, with 91% of new green plants cheaper than fossil fuel alternatives.
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40% Bias Score
Switching to Electric Heating: A Cost-Effective and Eco-Friendly Way to Stay Warm in Australia
Australian households can save over \$1,300 annually and significantly reduce their carbon footprint by switching from gas to efficient electric heating appliances like reverse-cycle air conditioners and heat pump hot water systems, according to IEEFA modelling.
Switching to Electric Heating: A Cost-Effective and Eco-Friendly Way to Stay Warm in Australia
Australian households can save over \$1,300 annually and significantly reduce their carbon footprint by switching from gas to efficient electric heating appliances like reverse-cycle air conditioners and heat pump hot water systems, according to IEEFA modelling.
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52% Bias Score
AI Agents Deliver Productivity Gains, But Widespread Adoption Faces Challenges
A PwC survey of 300 senior executives shows that while AI agents deliver productivity and cost savings benefits for many companies, widespread adoption is limited by trust issues, lack of employee interaction, and data readiness.
AI Agents Deliver Productivity Gains, But Widespread Adoption Faces Challenges
A PwC survey of 300 senior executives shows that while AI agents deliver productivity and cost savings benefits for many companies, widespread adoption is limited by trust issues, lack of employee interaction, and data readiness.
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40% Bias Score
DOGE Saves \$5 Million Annually by Cutting Unused Government Software Licenses
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) saved over \$5 million annually by eliminating unused software licenses across various US agencies, including the IRS, Department of Labor, and Securities and Exchange Commission, highlighting systemic inefficiencies in government spending.
DOGE Saves \$5 Million Annually by Cutting Unused Government Software Licenses
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) saved over \$5 million annually by eliminating unused software licenses across various US agencies, including the IRS, Department of Labor, and Securities and Exchange Commission, highlighting systemic inefficiencies in government spending.
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52% Bias Score
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