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Report: Global crises can speed up move to clean energy
Read full article: Report: Global crises can speed up move to clean energyThe global energy crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is causing profound and long-lasting changes that have the potential to hasten the transition to a more sustainable and secure energy system, according to the latest report by the Paris-based International Energy Agency.
Masks, social distancing and speed: Snowmobiles enjoy boom
Read full article: Masks, social distancing and speed: Snowmobiles enjoy boomFrom Maine to Montana, it's becoming difficult to find a new snowmobile for sale. Nearly a third of sales were to new riders, Jones said, and he would sell more snowmobiles if he could get more from manufacturers. So does the speed, with the largest units easily gliding past 100 mph (160 kph) on wide open paths. AdFor the most part, snowmobiling has fewer pandemic restrictions and offers riders an escape from people, riders say. “You can go when you want, where you want,” said Mike Tevanian, from West-Port Motorsports, a snowmobile dealer outside of Portland.