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Genoa is in the spotlight as Italy's steel crisis deepens: unions announced a 24-hour national strike at all former Ilva sites from Monday after the company halted production, including blast furnaces at Taranto and plants in Liguria. Meanwhile a Rome summit was convened to save 131 Ericsson workers in Genoa, with ministers noting the company accepted Prime Minister Meloni's request. Tensions between company, government and unions are escalating.
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Engineers and science communicators are showing how a household microwave oven can be used to produce materials for solar panels, bypassing expensive industrial furnaces. The approach has drawn wide attention for making photovoltaic manufacturing look accessible to hobbyists and small labs, though experts note that commercial-grade cell production still requires far more than kitchen equipment.
- 3How Marylanders Can Winterize Homes and Cut Heating Bills▼How Marylanders can prepare their homes for winter and lower heating bills
Maryland residents are being urged to prepare their homes for winter as heating costs weigh on household budgets. Practical steps include sealing drafts around windows and doors, adding insulation, servicing furnaces, and using programmable thermostats to reduce energy use. Local guidance focuses on simple maintenance that can meaningfully lower monthly bills during the cold season.