Tag #Cost Savings

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Beavers' Economic Impact: Millions Saved by Natural Flood Control

European beaver populations are demonstrating significant economic benefits by naturally mitigating flood risks and improving water quality, saving governments millions of euros in infrastructure costs and highlighting the ecological and economic value of their dam-building.

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Life on Land
kathimerini.gr
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Prioritizing Energy Efficiency Upgrades for Maximum Savings

Upgrading a home's energy efficiency requires prioritizing envelope improvements (windows, insulation) before system changes; a 120 sq m apartment may need 10,000-12,000 EUR for windows and 50-60 EUR/sq m for insulation; combining heat pumps and photovoltaics offers the greatest long-term savings bu...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
theguardian.com
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Beavers Save Czech Taxpayers \$1.2 Million by Building Unexpected Wetland

Beavers unintentionally created a wetland on a former Czech army training site, saving taxpayers \$1.2 million by fulfilling a long-delayed dam project's goals and exceeding its size, highlighting the potential of nature-based solutions.

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Life on Land
smh.com.au
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Gold Coast Pitches $5 Billion Olympic Swimming Savings

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate proposed hosting the 2032 Olympic swimming events at the city's aquatic center, claiming a $5 billion cost savings compared to Brisbane's plan, with support from Gina Rinehart and suggestions to utilize existing hotel infrastructure.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
theguardian.com
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NDIS Reforms Slash Hospital Stays, Saving Hundreds of Millions

Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has reduced the average hospital stay for its participants from 160 days to 20 days, saving the public health system hundreds of millions of dollars by addressing paperwork issues and providing alternative housing options.

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Good Health and Well-being
cnn.com
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Forced Return to Office for Federal Employees Sparks Debate

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's proposal to force federal employees back to the office faces criticism due to its potential negative consequences for employment, government services, and employee morale.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
it.euronews.com
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EU Unveils €2.5 Trillion Energy Plan to Tackle Poverty and Boost Competitiveness

The EU proposes a €2.5 trillion, 15-year plan to combat energy poverty affecting 47 million citizens and boost competitiveness, focusing on renewable energy, grid improvements, and gas market regulation; projected savings exceed €130 billion annually by 2030.

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No Poverty
dailymail.co.uk
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Goal-Oriented Dementia Care Reduces Costs and Improves Independence

A new study shows that a goal-oriented support program for dementia patients, NIDUS Family, significantly improves their independence and reduces healthcare costs by nearly £9,000 annually per patient, impacting the nearly one million dementia sufferers in the UK.

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40% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
pda.nnov.kp.ru
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Transneft-Verkhnyaya Volga Achieves 45 Million Ruble Energy Savings in 2024

Transneft-Verkhnyaya Volga's 2024 energy-saving program yielded 45 million rubles in savings through pipeline cleaning, fuel switching in boiler houses, and optimized transportation routes, reducing electricity use by 0.6% and fuel consumption by 29.3 tons.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
zeit.de
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Bremen to Review School Construction Standards to Cut Costs

Bremen's Senator for Construction, Christian Gaebler, wants to review school construction standards to reduce costs, focusing on aspects like room sizes, movement space, and the number of teacher rooms in compartment schools, aiming for a more flexible guideline in 2024.

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Quality Education
cnnespanol.cnn.com
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Musk and Ramaswamy's Plan to Force Federal Employees Back to Office

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's proposal to force federal employees back to the office is generating controversy, with potential impacts varying across agencies and raising questions about cost savings versus potential job losses and disruptions.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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32-Hour Workweek Success in San Juan County

San Juan County's successful 32-hour workweek pilot program improved employee satisfaction, retention, and recruitment, saving the county over $975,000.

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