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Femicide: Targeting women because they’re women

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MANILA, Philippines—Every 10 minutes in 2023, a woman or girl lost her life at the hands of an intimate partner or family member — a chilling reminder of the unrelenting violence women face worldwide. Femicide, or feminicide in some cases, refers to the intentional killing of a woman or girl because of their gender. Unlike regular homicides, which may not have a gender-based reason, femicides are often linked to deep-rooted discrimination, unequal power between men and women, harmful social norms, and stereotypes that devalue women. According to UN Women, these factors create an environment that breeds violence against women. “It […]…

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Most E-Bike Riders Can Be Perfectly Happy In The $1,000–2,000 Range

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Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Wed, 08 Jan 2025 04:59:53 +0000

This is another section of our new e-bike guide for beginners. Check out the full guide here: A Quick & Dirty Guide to Buying an E-Bike. As I said in the last paragraph, some of us are quite serious about riding, and have the money to spend for either a … [continued]

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SEIA Bolsters its Board of Directors Ahead of Major Advocacy Push in 2025

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Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Wed, 08 Jan 2025 04:58:03 +0000

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) today announced that it is adding PV Hardware USA, GoodLeap, Rosendin, and Siemens to its board of directors. These leading energy and technology companies represent a diverse spectrum of the solar and storage value chain, from manufacturers and developers to financial service providers and … [continued]

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Teenager Cruz continues steady rise

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Seventeen-year-old Kheith Rhynne Cruz continued her rise in global table tennis, securing two bronze medals at the prestigious World Table Tennis Youth Contender in San Francisco, California. The top-ranked Filipino youth player excelled in the under-19 mixed doubles with Bosman Botha of the United States and clinched another bronze in the under-19 girls singles. This […]…

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Solar and Storage Industry Statement on Final Rules for Technology-Neutral Energy Tax Credits

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Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Wed, 08 Jan 2025 04:44:46 +0000

Today the U.S. Department of the Treasury released final rules for the Section 48E technology-neutral energy Investment Tax Credit (ITC). Following is a statement from Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA): “The United States must adopt an all-of-the-above energy strategy to meet surging demand … [continued]

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