The band has added solar panels, kinetic dance floors that generate electricity, compostable wristbands for the audience and is using biodegradable confetti.
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In U.S., states struggle to replace fossil fuel tax revenue
Energy-producing states have the deepest dependence on fossil fuel income through taxes, royalties and fees.
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Six months in, Biden’s infrastructure plan has 4,300 projects
Of the $110 billion announced, $52.5 billion is for federal highway funding and $20.5 billion is for public transit.
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Family of Louisiana man killed while in police custody still waiting for justice 3 years later
No charges have been brought against the officers who were filmed beating Ronald Greene.
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Crucial NATO decisions expected in Finland, Sweden this week
Membership was never seriously considered before the war on Ukraine, and if they join, it would represent a serious setback for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Earth could soon briefly hit threatening climate threshold
The World Meteorological Organization says there’s a 50% chance that the planet’s temperature will temporarily reach 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels in at least one of the next five years.
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Pandemic gets tougher to track as COVID testing plunges
A modeling group estimates only 13% of cases are being reported to health officials.
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Parents hunting for baby formula as shortage spans U.S.
Retailers have started limiting purchases to 3 containers per customer.
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‘Still in shock:’ Abortion defenders, foes stunned by leak
Clinics received frantic phone calls from patients worried their appointments were in jeopardy.
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Oklahoma governor signs Texas-style ban on most abortions
The new law prohibits abortions once cardiac activity can be detected, which is about six weeks into pregnancy, before many people know they’re pregnant.