In today’s news, innovative new platform created by Dubai nonprofit offers faster way to request aid, US National Aeronautics and Space Administration rover uncovers mysterious object on Mars, Indian city begins training sessions for police on how to protect animal-citizens, Danish scientists create bioplastic from barley starch, TeamSeas project removes 34 million pounds of ocean trash, Israeli startup Kokomodo produces cell-cultivated cocoa to ensure steady future supply of chocolate, and nonprofit in Cape Town community, South Africa, tests first pet-people taxi service.
Are you looking to live more efficiently and draw on the power of your community to do so? Here is a smart tip. Homeowners and building owners play a significant role in making the world a greener and more sustainable place. Buildings consume around 40% of total energy annually in the United States. To be more eco-friendly, some areas have implemented community solar, which is a solar array project— also known as a “garden”— that allows members to access the benefits of solar energy without having to individually install it on their property. Typically, community members can sign up and receive energy credits on their utility bills without any additional fees. In turn, they get clean energy sent to the grid that is equal to their monthly use. This can result in 10-15% savings on their electricity bill. Consider utilizing community solar if your region offers it.
Just one more step and we’re in good mood land where the joke of the day is waiting. It’s entitled “Slow.”
A man noticed another young man walking very slowly on the sidewalk.
“Are you alright, buddy? Do you need some help?”
“Oh, no, I’m fine. I’m just trying to walk very, very mindfully, conscious of every little movement.”
“Well, that’s something different. As long as you’re OK, that’s good.”
“Yes, I’m OK. People generally leave me alone. It’s not like when I drive... So much honking!”
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And now we have a heartline from Mai Hương in Âu Lạc, also known as Vietnam
