The draft plan says the domestic carbon credit market would run on a trial basis in 2025-2028, during which carbon credits would not be sold abroad and there would be no regulations on connecting and exchanging carbon credits with regional and international markets. All quotas would be allocated for free, not through auctions. The quota allocation would be applied to certain fields which have high emissions. From 2029, the carbon credit market would become officially operational nationwide. The regulations on market management and infrastructure development would continue to be built to serve the connection of the domestic and international markets.…
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In Maryland, nearly one in five college students is a parent, balancing the demands of higher education with the responsibilities of raising children. This reality calls for a closer look at our practices, procedures and policies to ensure student parents have equitable opportunities to access education, complete their studies and succeed beyond graduation.Whether these students are reskilling, upskilling, changing careers or transitioning directly from high school, it is critical that the post-secondary sector focuses on supporting their path to earning a family-sustaining wage.At Montgomery College, where I’m president, we have a longstanding commitment to supporting student parents in attaining valuable…
How many attractive stock ideas does Naomi, an institutional active equity fund manager, have at any one time? “Oh, I think between 10 and 20,” she told me. So, why did her fund hold so many more times that number of stocks? “To round out the portfolio,” she said. I have asked these same questions of many active equity managers and received similar responses each time. The implication, of course, is that these managers are drowning the superior performance potential of their best ideas in a sea of bad ones. Why would they hobble their returns in this way? After…
Kia, the South Korean automaker, is gearing up to launch the EV4, a compact electric vehicle, in both sedan and hatchback body styles. Recent spy shots of the hatchback being tested on the Nurburgring have revealed more details about its design and development. The EV4 is progressing rapidly, with early prototypes spotted just a few months ago. The car has since shed much of its camouflage, providing a clearer view of its exterior. The latest sighting, featuring a lighter camouflage, suggests that Kia is now conducting high-speed testing on the famous German race track. Kia EV4 Hatchback (Kia) The absence…
Image source: Getty Images. Premium content from Motley Fool Share Advisor UK Our monthly Ice Best Buys Now are designed to highlight our team’s three favourite, most timely Buys from our growing list of income-focused Ice recommendations, to help Fools build out their portfolios. “Best Buys Now” Pick #1: Unilever (LSE:ULVR) The consumer goods giant’s new management team have a sensible plan for reinvigorating growth and winning investors back on board. Nothing earth shattering and the devil is in the details but so far we like what CEO Hein Schumacher and co are saying. And actual operating results are slowing…
The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation, with carmakers racing to embrace electric drivetrains and explore alternative mobility solutions like VTOL aircraft and robotics. Toyota, a leading Japanese automaker, is actively involved in all these areas. Alongside its traditional car manufacturing, the company is investing in VTOL companies like Joby Aviation, collaborating with JAXA on extraterrestrial rovers, and conducting cutting edge robotics research. One of Toyota’s notable initiatives is the Toyota Research Institute (TRI), dedicated to enhancing quality of life through robotics, AI, and related technologies. TRI has developed Large Behavior Models (LBMs) to improve robot dexterity, and recently…
By Humeyra Pamuk TEL AVIV (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Israel on Tuesday, the first stop of a wider Middle East tour aimed at reviving Gaza ceasefire talks and discussing the enclave’s future following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, but any breakthrough ahead of the looming U.S. election looks elusive. The top U.S. diplomat’s latest trip – his eleventh to the region since Palestinian Hamas militants attacked southern Israel on Oct. 7 triggering the Gaza war – comes as the Israeli military has intensified its campaign in the Palestinian enclave as well as…
Plymouth’s Valiant, a popular mid sized car in the 1960s, underwent a significant redesign in 1967, adopting the Dodge Dart’s styling. This new look would remain largely unchanged throughout the rest of the decade, with minor tweaks and updates focusing primarily on engine performance. Initially powered by a 170 cubic inch six cylinder engine producing 155 horsepower, the Valiant offered a more powerful 225 cubic inch engine in its premium Signet trim, delivering 145 horsepower. As the years progressed, Plymouth continued to refine the Valiant’s powertrain options, introducing a 318 cubic inch V8 engine in 1968 to cater to customers…
The loss of biodiversity—which means the decline in the richness and variety of plants and animals in the natural ecosystem—has emerged as a severe new risk for investors. The World Economic Forum’s latest Global Risks Report identifies biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse as the third most severe risk over the next 10 years. More than 50% of global gross domestic product is moderately or highly dependent on natural ecosystems.Businesses have been major contributors to the decline of biodiversity—for example, through land use changes owing to agricultural expansion, climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions, the overexploitation of natural resources, and…
Nvidia (NVDA) closed at a record high Monday as Wall Street anticipates Big Tech’s earnings report in November.The chipmaker’s stock rose 4.14% and closed at $143.71 per share, and its shares continued climbing in after-hours trading. Earlier in the day, the company’s stock reached an intraday record high of $142.46, according to Barron’s. Nvidia’s shares are up 198.34% so far this year.Friday, Bank of America (BAC) raised its price target for the chipmaker to $190 from $165, citing “confidence in NVDA’s competitive lead and generational opportunity.”Research analyst Vivek Arya cited “recent industry events,” including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) (TSM)…