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EPA scraps Biden-era power plant carbon rules, moves to eliminate all power-sector GHG standards

“While mayors continue to advance local initiatives to protect residents, the EPA is moving backwards,” Climate Mayors Executive Director Kate Wright says.

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Amazon is upping its minimum hourly wage for operations workers — and offering employees a new Whole Foods discount

Amazon boosts minimum wage to $20 for core workers, introduces 20% Whole Foods discount, enhancing staff benefits and grocery affordability.

  • Amazon raises minimum wage for core operations workers to $20 per hour.
  • Employees receive 20% discount on Whole Foods purchases and 10% on Amazon.com groceries.
  • New benefits effective October 1 as Amazon expands grocery delivery network.

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