As Sxswers Get Desperate, Austinites Get Enterprising

While campaigning for his first term in office, Gov. Jared Polis said he wanted to see 100% of the power on Colorado’s electric grid come from renewable energy sources by 2040. Lawmakers have approved bills furthering that vision by setting targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions, the goal being 100% reduction from 2005 levels by 2050. Coal plants across Colorado have been shut down with all of them expected to close by the end of 2030.

Some major employers are tightening requirements for how often workers are in the office, leading to logistical problems. Westend61/Getty, Ramon Ivan Moreno Prieto/Getty, Chris Clor/Getty, Tyler Le/BIAn RTO push by some employers is leading to logistical challenges and space shortages. Many companies cut office space during the pandemic, complicating the return-to-office.

Getty Images; Chelsea Jia Feng/BIPark City ski patrollers reached a deal with Vail Resorts on January 8 after a labor strike. Ski patrollers told BI they must work multiple jobs to survive in mountain resort towns. Seasoned patrollers say they may change jobs due to unsustainable wages and steep living expenses.

Getty Images; Chelsea Jia Feng/BITwo years ago, I got a new phone number. In the eyes of my social media and ride-hailing apps, Amazon, my bank, and the state of Pennsylvania, that effectively meant I lost my identity. Only recently have I emerged from this technology-induced quagmire. Sitting at my desk with a new smartphone in hand, I slowly rotated my head up and down while staring into the front-facing camera.

NATO allies wonder if the US can simultaneously defend Europe and counter any Chinese threat to Taiwan. Senior Master Sgt. Jason W. Rolfe/US Air National GuardNATO allies worry that the growing threat China poses may distract the US from Europe. A seapower expert argues the forces needed in Europe are different than in the Asia-Pacific.

Albert Greenwood and his wife moved to Nepal in 2023. Albert GreenwoodAlbert Greenwood and his wife moved to Nepal for a more affordable retirement in 2023. He feared high US retirement costs and wanted to be near his wife's family. Nepal offers lower living costs, robust healthcare, and a supportive community.