Indians who used UK, US or Schengen visa can now apply for Saudi e-visa online

Biden Looks to Energize Young Voters With Earth Day Solar Energy Grants

Biden Looks to Energize , Young Voters With Earth Day , Solar Energy Grants. Biden Looks to Energize , Young Voters With Earth Day , Solar Energy Grants. NBC reports that President Joe Biden will mark Earth Day with the announcement of $7 billion in federal grants for residential solar projects. NBC reports that President Joe Biden will mark Earth Day with the announcement of $7 billion in federal grants for residential solar projects. The grants will bring solar energy to over 900,000 households in both low- and middle-income communities. . According to senior administration officials, the projects receiving additional funding will reduce emissions by 30 million metric tons and save $350 million every year. . According to senior administration officials, the projects receiving additional funding will reduce emissions by 30 million metric tons and save $350 million every year. . NBC reports that solar power has gained traction as a clean energy source that could help reduce U.S. reliance on fossil fuels. However, the high cost of initial installation makes solar energy inaccessible for many households in the U.S. However, the high cost of initial installation makes solar energy inaccessible for many households in the U.S. 49 of the new grants will be awarded at the state level, six more will serve Native American tribes and another five are multi-state awards. The grants will be used for renewable investments that include rooftop solar and community solar gardens. . The grants will be used for renewable investments that include rooftop solar and community solar gardens. . Officials say that the latest environmental announcements are part of an effort to energize young voters ahead of his upcoming reelection campaign. Biden also reportedly plans to expand the American Climate Corps green jobs training program, which was created last year by executive action. . Biden also reportedly plans to expand the American Climate Corps green jobs training program, which was created last year by executive action. . The corps, which will offer nearly 2,000 positions across 36 states, is meant to offer young Americans the chance to help enact the Biden administration's climate agenda. . The corps, which will offer nearly 2,000 positions across 36 states, is meant to offer young Americans the chance to help enact the Biden administration's climate agenda.

Controversial Grand Canyon Uranium Mining to Continue Despite Concerns

Controversial Grand Canyon , Uranium Mining , to Continue Despite Concerns. Fox News reports that the United States' largest uranium producer is ramping up mining operations just south of the Grand Canyon National Park. . Fox News reports that the United States' largest uranium producer is ramping up mining operations just south of the Grand Canyon National Park. . The news for the long-contested project comes amid global instability and increased demand driving up the prices of uranium. The news for the long-contested project comes amid global instability and increased demand driving up the prices of uranium. The Biden administration, along with dozens of other countries, have vowed to triple the capacity of nuclear power worldwide to combat climate change. The Biden administration, along with dozens of other countries, have vowed to triple the capacity of nuclear power worldwide to combat climate change. Meanwhile, other policy changes have been adopted to reduce Russia's influence over the global supply chain of uranium. . Meanwhile, other policy changes have been adopted to reduce Russia's influence over the global supply chain of uranium. . Environmental activists and Native American leaders have expressed concerns over the potential consequences and have called for increased regulatory oversight. New mining projects at the Pinyon Plain Mine is occurring within the boundaries of Nwaavjo I’tah Kukv National Monument. In August, the site was designated by the Biden administration, however the project was allowed to move forward due to Energy Fuels' valid existing rights. In August, the site was designated by the Biden administration, however the project was allowed to move forward due to Energy Fuels' valid existing rights. In 2022, Energy Fuels was awarded a contract to sell the U.S. government $18.5 million in uranium concentrates to bolster the nation's reserve supplies. Energy Fuels spokesman Curtis Moore reportedly addressed those concerns, stating that the mining operation has low impact with zero risk to groundwater. According to Moore, the mine will produce at least 2 million pounds of uranium over the next few years.

First Romania-Bulgaria flight takes place after partial Schengen entry

The first Schengen zone flight between Romania and Bulgaria took place the day after the countries partially joined Europe’s ID-check-free travel zone.

Romania and Bulgaria join Europe’s Schengen travel zone