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Rae Solomon

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The clean energy boom is a rural jobs bonanza

Jun 10, 2024
Clean energy is exploding in the U.S., bringing high-paying jobs to the rural areas that often produce it.
Student Benjamin Sussman practices safe climbing on a 20-foot ladder in Sterling, Colorado. When he's a technician, he'll need to climb 300 feet or more to maintain turbines.
Rae Solomon

To fund climate-friendly agriculture, farmers seek financial support from restaurants

Nov 28, 2022
Some restaurants have joined an effort to support regenerative farming with a 1% charge on sales.
Cows graze at Nick DiDomenico's farm located in Longmont, Colorado.
Rae Solomon/KUNC

Class focuses on teaching children of color about NFTs

Sep 2, 2021
Entrepreneurs say it's a way to make sure that children understand and hold onto the value of their creative work.
IRL Art gallery owner Robert Gray talking to Zaria Renee, 10, and Jourie Brooks, 7, about cryptocurrency, blockchain and NFT technology.
Rae Solomon, KUNC