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Ohio senator (Sherrod Brown) says Medicare drug cost negotiations will save money… WSET

“The Inflation Reduction Act is going to mean lower drug costs, lower out-of-pocket costs to literally hundreds of thousands of Ohio seniors.”

So declared Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, during a press event Wednesday to mark the naming of the first 10 drugs subject to unprecedented price negotiations on behalf of Medicare recipients

Source: Ohio senator says Medicare drug cost negotiations will save money. Others aren’t so sure | WSET

Waste Not: Recycling Food Waste and Manure into Renewable Energy

In Northampton, Massachusetts, Vanguard Renewables has developed an innovative solution to address the challenges of food waste and greenhouse gas emissions. By combining cow manure with inedible food waste, they have been able to create renewable energy and significantly reduce their carbon footprint.

Since 2014, Vanguard Renewables’ Farm Powered solution has recycled over 4,239,869 tons of food and farm waste, mitigating 2,459,142 tons of CO2E in the process. This is an impressive achievement that showcases the potential of waste management practices in combating climate change.

Source: Waste Not: Recycling Food Waste and Manure into Renewable Energy

Ohio COVID-19 cases up 8th straight week: 3rd U.S. case of new variant confirmed in Lorain County: Aug. 31 update – cleveland.com

New variant found in Lorain County is just the third known case in the U.S., but health officials say there is no evidence that this variant is causing any more severe illness, hospitalizations or deaths.

Source: Ohio COVID-19 cases up 8th straight week: 3rd U.S. case of new variant confirmed in Lorain County: Aug. 31 update – cleveland.com