Scientists say new climate law is likely to reduce warming
WASHINGTON (AP) — The massive clean energy incentives in the U.S. law signed Tuesday by President Joe Biden should reduce future global warming “not by much, but not by much,” according to a climate scientist who conduct an independent analysis of the package. Even with nearly $375 billion in tax credits and other financial incentives for renewable energy in law, the U.S. still isn’t doing its part to help the world stay within a few tenths of degree of warming, a new analysis of says Climate Action Tracker. The group of scientists examines and evaluates each country’s climate goals and…
Read More »House Passes Bill to Expand Cannabis and CBD Research | Perkins Coie
In late July, the US House of Representatives passed HR 8454, the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act (Research Expansion Act). A similar version of the bill, S. 253, passed the Senate earlier this year. The bill is expected to go to President Biden after the accounts are reconciled. Among other things, the bill would ease limitations on medical research into cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD). Specifically, the bill would: Direct the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to register practitioners to conduct cannabis and CBD research and manufacturers to supply cannabis for research purposes. The bill specifically allows the DEA…
Read More »Connecticut city students gather to gear up for new school year
The Hartford Public School System’s “Back to School Celebration” is back. HARTFORD, Conn. – A few steps down the first base line at Dunkin’ Donuts Park, a different line fully formed; one made up of students and families from all over the Hartford area looking forward to the upcoming school year. Hartford Public Schools welcomed students to the “Back to School Celebration,” a one-stop shop for essentials needed as the school year approaches. “If you have anything left on your back-to-school checklist, if you need to complete to make sure your transportation is in place, you can do it while…
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NFL World Reacts To Patriots’ Significant Injury News
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JANUARY 9: Detail of a New England Patriots helmet before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Michael Reaves/Getty Images The New England Patriots have placed veteran cornerback Malcolm Butler on injured reserve. Butler, 32, has not practiced since Thursday’s preseason opener. The NFL world reacted on Twitter to this news. “Dang. With other guys coming up to camp I wondered about Butler,” one fan wrote. “It’s hard to watch… I wanted to see the comeback,” added another. “This is…
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Peels Founder Chris Hetherington On CBD, Life After 10+ Years In The NFL, Future Plans & More
interviews Posted on August 16, 2022 | by Darren Paltrowitz Peels is a consumer-focused, purpose-driven company dedicated to providing better-for-you CBD wellness products. Their CBD is a super powerful citrus brand of CBD, derived from recycled orange peels, making it completely THC, hemp and cannabis free. The wellness brand was founded by veteran and seasoned NFL CEO Chris Hetherington. Products available at Peels include their own Night oil, CBD Immunity Shot and CBD gummies, all certified pesticide-free and THC-free; it is especially worth noting that the Peels brand received the Purity 2021 award from the Clean Label project. The aforementioned…
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Knox Man Charged in Brutal Attack, Accused of Firing Multiple Shots at Victim :: exploreClarion.com
BEAVER TWP., Pa. (EYT) – State police at Clarion have filed aggravated assault and related charges against a Knox man for seriously injuring a man during a shooting incident that caused a stretch of state Route 338 to be closed Aug. 8. Court documents state Clarion State Police filed criminal charges against a 28-year-old man Levi Michael Barrettof Knox on Tuesday, August 16, in the office of Magisterial District Judge Jarah Lee Heeter. According to a criminal complaint, PSP Clarion received a report on Aug. 8 of a disturbance from two known whistleblowers. Two unidentified men were reported outside a…
Read More »Connecticut has best community colleges in the country
Connecticut is the best state in the country to go to community college to get some knowledge, according to a new report. Wallethub released one list on Tuesday which ranked the Nutmeg State No. 1 for having the best community college systems in the nation. Maryland, New Mexico, Washington and Hawaii rounded out the top five on the list. Montana, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Mississippi and Ohio fell to the bottom of the list. To make this determination, Wallethub used one of its previous reports that it analyzed the best and worst community colleges in the country based on factors such as…
Read More »Tattoo studio proposed in Stratford along Barnum Avenue
STRATFORD – Despite strict regulations limiting tattoo studios, Barnum Avenue could soon be home to a new place to get inked. Stratfour Ventures LLC is seeking Zoning Commission approval to open the studio in a 1,000-square-foot store at 1345 Barnum Ave., according to an application filed with the city. If approved, the studio would be the second tattoo parlor to win support from city officials since plans last year to move Forest to Shore Gallery and Tattoo Studio into the former property of the Little Red School of Art and Music. “We believe this location is an appropriate location,” Stratfour…
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