Sep 9, 2021

Biden looks to the sun to fuel green energy initiatives

"A solar job being created in California does not replace a coal economy job in eastern Kentucky," said one expert. Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images

Also today: The BBC reports with more on China's declining video game stocks. We take another look at post 9/11 Pennsylvania, where a memorial commemorates the crash of Flight 93 in a Shanksville field.

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A Warmer World

Investment in solar power key to Biden's green energy goals

by Amanda Peacher

Sep 9, 2021

A Department of Energy study out today shows that the U.S. has the potential to power 40% of its electricity needs with solar power.

The 100-megawatt MGM Resorts Mega Solar Array is launched on June 28, 2021 in Dry Lake Valley, Nevada.

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United Flight 93 memorial leaves personal, economic mark on nearby communities

by Nova Safo

Sep 9, 2021

The Flight 93 memorial has attracted visitors to the area, but locals there say there hasn't been a massive boost.

A church near the Flight 93 National Memorial displays a sign with events scheduled for Sept. 11, 2021.

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Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

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Jay Siebold Technical Director

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Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

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