The oil and gas sector has taken a significant step forward in addressing methane emissions by pledging to reduce them to near-zero by 2030. This commitment was made by fifty oil and gas companies at the recent United Nations climate conference in Dubai, highlighting the industry’s willingness and ability to lead on this critical issue. […]
Oil prices have surged over 3% as tensions in the Middle East escalate and OPEC reaffirms its commitment to supporting prices. The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) contract for February climbed $2.41 to $72.84, while the Brent contract for March rose $2.47 to trade at $78.36. These price jumps come in the wake of the Houthi
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Folks, I’ve got to tell you, when it comes to fiscal responsibility and prudent governance, we need to keep a close eye on what’s happening in our great state of Alaska. Senate Bill 88 is making waves, and not in a good way. This bill threatens to expose Alaska to some potentially massive costs, and
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In the realm of education, the prevailing belief has always been that increased funding leads to improved academic performance. However, recent research from the Edunomics Lab at Georgetown University challenges this assumption. It suggests that the way financial resources are allocated holds greater significance than the amount of money invested. Let us delve into the
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In today’s discussion, we delve into the realm of worker freedom, specifically focusing on the experiences of retired Alaska teacher, Todd Smoldon, who made the bold decision to opt out of his local labor union. This topic gains significance in light of the Janus decision, which granted public employees the right to choose whether or
