9/4/2019: Hyundai releases car with solar panel roof - Line Sitting - Opportunity Costs

Today's Article: Hyundai releases car with solar panel roof
From: BBC (British Broadcasting Company)
Readability Score: 10.3

Hyundai has joined other companies in offering a solar-panel roof to help create power for a hybrid model. What are the advantages and disadvantages? Will it be successful? What should we think about when choosing an automobile?

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Today's Alternate Article: Line Sitting - Opportunity Costs
Readability Score: 6.8

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3/20/2019: San Bernardino County slams brakes on big solar projects - Seattle Minimum Wage

Today's Article: San Bernardino County slams brakes on big solar projects
From: The LA Times
Readability Score: 14.7

The state government of California has set a goal to drastically reduce the use of fossil fuels. Now one of the largest counties in California, San Bernardino, has passed restrictions on the creation of solar and wind power facilities. What's at stake? Who's right, in your opinion?

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Today's Alternate Article: Seattle Minimum Wage
Readability Score: 7.6

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1/30/2018: Amazon opens a supermarket with no checkouts - President Trump Slaps Tariffs on Solar Panels in Major Blow to Renewable Energy

Today's Article: Amazon opens a supermarket with no checkouts
From: BBC
Readability Score: 11.3

Amazon is opening a store without cashiers. Would you shop here if this spreads? Discuss the pros/cons of this new model.

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Today's Alternate Article: President Trump Slaps Tariffs on Solar Panels in Major Blow to Renewable Energy
Readability Score: 9.3

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