Oct 13, 2020

A global plan to phase out fossil fuels

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The International Energy Agency's plan for countries to move toward more renewable energy. Plus, optimism among small businesses is up, sharply, but not for all. And, even during pandemic, Halloween haunted houses survive.

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IEA's World Energy Outlook provides plan for shift to renewable energy

by David Brancaccio , Jasmine Garsd and Alex Schroeder

Oct 13, 2020

The IEA said, under current conditions, renewables are expected to overtake coal as the primary means of producing electricity by 2025.

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Small business optimism overall is way up, but not for all owners

by Mitchell Hartman

Oct 13, 2020

A survey from the NFIB finds optimism at pre-pandemic levels, but not necessarily for businesses in the service sector like restaurants and retail shops.

Small businesses in the services sector have a more bleak outlook as they continue to navigate COVID restrictions.

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How one Nashville haunted house is trying to stay safe — and scary — this Halloween

by Blake Farmer

Oct 13, 2020

The attraction operators are finding ways to open with modifications. For instance, screaming in peoples' faces is off limits.

Nashville Nightmare owner Brad Webb, left, walks the city’s health director, Dr. Michael Caldwell, through a haunted school attraction ahead of opening weekend.

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Ghost Duet Louie Zong

The team

David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

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