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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Gastonia man killed in industrial accident in Kings Mountain
Officials in Kings Mountain say a 67-year-old man died after an industrial accident Tuesday morning. It happened at the NVR Building Products facility on Riverside Court, according to officials with the city. First responders were called around 9:10 a.m. When firefighters and Cleveland County EMS arrived, they found the victim, but he wasn't breathing. Officials said he was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim was identified as 67-year-old Willy Victor Carmona of Gastonia, according to a news release from the city of Kings Mountain. It's not clear what happened that led to Carmona's death, but officials said they don't believe there's foul play involved. NVR Building Products makes homebuilding materials. The North Carolina Department of Labor has been notified about the incident, officials said. We've reached out to the department for more information about their investigation into the incident. (VIDEO >> Kings Mountain approves incentives for Project Nexus, potentially bringing 700+ jobs)
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kings Mountain approves incentives for Project Nexus, potentially bringing 700+ jobs
A new economic development project could soon be on the way to Kings Mountain. ALSO READ: Rock Hill business leaders seek $1M to unlock access to 1,000 jobs It could bring more than 700 jobs, as well as millions in investments. According to the Sherby Star, city council members approved incentive grants for Project Nexus. The recruitment project is considering taking over an over 1 million square foot warehouse on Sara Lee Access Road. VIDEO: Rock Hill business leaders seek $1M to unlock access to 1,000 jobs
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Officials launch bold energy project with huge potential to solve two crises at once: 'This is a no-brainer'
After successful trials, an ambitious scheme to generate clean energy and save water in California is set to move to the next level in 2025. Project Nexus, a $20-million project to examine the viability of placing solar panels over canals, could have huge implications for California's climate goals. In 2021, researchers from the University of California's Merced and Santa Cruz campuses calculated that covering California's canals with solar panels could generate huge amounts of energy while conserving water. The latter benefit is particularly exciting for a state that historically struggles with droughts. According to the findings, covering all 4000 miles of canals would generate 13 gigawatts of energy while saving 63 billion gallons of water. That's enough energy for two million homes and water for two million people. California Governor Gavin Newsom said of the scheme, "This is a no-brainer. This is common sense." Interestingly, solar panels perform better over water than they do on land. The water's cooling effect lowers the panels' operating temperature, boosting efficiency. Water-based solar panels also save water by acting as a barrier against evaporation and reducing algae growth, and they avoid one of the major downsides of solar farms on land: the displacement of local wildlife. As Brandi McKuin, one of the study's authors, pointed out in an explainer video, "If you're going to install solar panels in your home, you wouldn't put them in your backyard." The project can help California reach its climate and biodiversity goals. Adding to existing infrastructure is an excellent example of win-win innovation. Another area ripe for further exploration is installing solar panels in car parks. Michigan State University invested $10 million to do just that in 2017, and it's paying off. Should the government be paying people to hunt invasive species? Definitely Depends on the animal No way Just let people do it for free Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. As Project Nexus shows, energy innovation can go hand-in-hand with land conservation. California's Natural Resources Agency director Wade Crowfoot told PV Magazine the state is "leading the way in exploring innovative solutions to tackle climate change and strengthen our water and energy resilience. … Science-driven collaborations like this one are critical to guide our path forward." Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Business Journals
21-04-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Gaston County weighs incentives for 701 manufacturing jobs
The company would be investing $268 million to get the operation up and running. Gaston County appears to be in contention for a significant economic development project. The Gaston County Board of Commissioners is scheduled tomorrow to consider incentives for Project Nexus. County documents state the project calls for a $268 million investment and the creation of 701 jobs. The company behind the project is not disclosed, but the investment is described as being in the manufacturing sector. If it moves forward, Project Nexus would invest $56 million to "customize and upfit an existing building in either Kings Mountain or Gastonia," county documents state. The remaining $212 million-plus of investment would be in machinery and equipment for the prospective manufacturing facility. The new jobs would include average annual wages above $52,000, county board records state. The commissioners' tomorrow will consider the incentives grant and authorization for the county to enter into an economic development agreement with Project Nexus. The exact value of the county incentives is unclear. "Gaston County developed an economic grant policy to provide global advanced manufacturing companies and distribution facilities with incentives to attract high quality industries and jobs," a draft resolution for the incentives and economic development agreement states."It is anticipated that the Company's capital investment in and at the Property and its operations thereat will generate significant ad valorem tax, sales tax and other revenues to the County and will qualify for a Level Four Incentive Grant." A timeline for a decision or announcement for Project Nexus is unclear. It is also seemingly separate from a project of the same codename that Gaston County approved for incentives last year.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Experts warn of potential crisis in fruit industry as unusual weather disrupts production: 'Paints a worrying picture'
Kashmir, often called the "fruit bowl" of Northern India, is facing a troubling new reality: a snowless winter. The region's fruit industry, which powers thousands of livelihoods and supplies 70% of India's apples, might be in serious trouble. Farmers across Kashmir are grappling with an unusually dry and snowless winter. Normally, snowpack helps irrigate orchards during hot summer months and gives apple trees the chilling hours they need to flower properly. But this year, Chillai Kalan, the region's harshest winter period, passed with barely a flake in sight. "This winter feels more like spring," Bashir Ahmad Basheer, chair of the Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers Cum Dealers Union, told Greater Kashmir. "The stark absence of snow, coupled with a drastic decline in precipitation, paints a worrying picture for the upcoming harvest." He warns that the industry could experience sharp declines in yields and fruit quality without sufficient snowfall. That's especially bad news for apples, which are Kashmir's most important crop. The region produces over 2.5 million metric tons annually and accounts for 90% of India's dry fruit output. While unusual winters happen, the broader pattern of rising global temperatures and shifting precipitation points to something bigger: Our overheating planet is disrupting longstanding weather systems. As climate experts have explained, hotter days are "basically steroids for weather," making extreme events more likely and more damaging. Similar concerns are being faced throughout the world. States across the United States have also reported alarmingly low snowfall, landing them in what's known as a snow drought. Kashmir's horticulture sector makes up nearly 10% of the region's economy and supports more than 85 million days of employment annually. Do you worry about how much food you throw away? Definitely Sometimes Not really Never Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. With earlier flowering, a higher risk of frost damage, and more pest invasions due to warmer winters, the system of jobs, food, and exports is under threat. Globally, smart solutions to droughts are emerging. In California, there is a $20 million venture called Project Nexus to install solar panels over irrigation canals, reducing water evaporation and generating clean energy at the same time. In the Dominican Republic, conservationist Francisco Núñez leads efforts to protect watersheds by planting trees alongside crops such as coffee and cacao. These agroforestry practices help show how nature-based solutions can build resilience to drought. As individuals, we can help by upgrading to energy-efficient appliances and exploring simple swaps that reduce pollution. This can be as simple as opting for public transit or reducing our intake of red meat. If we want to protect the roots of global food systems — from apples in Kashmir to wheat in the U.S. Midwest — the systems we rely on must evolve just as quickly as our changing climate. Join our free newsletter for easy tips to save more and waste less, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
