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California and Florida grew quickly on the promise of perfect climates in the 1900s – today, they lead the country in climate change risks

Written by Henry Knight Lozano, Senior Lecturer in American History & Director of Liberal Arts, University of Exeter

Iconic California from a 1920s orange box label.Covina Citrus Industry Photographs

Images of orange groves and Spanish-themed hotels with palm tree gardens filled countless pamphlets and articles promoting Southern California and Florida in the late 19th century, promising escape from winter’s reach.

This vision of an “American Italy&rdqu...

Telling stories: the 4 ways micro-influencers build and keep their loyal audiences
The rise of social media was quickly followed by the advent of the “influencer” – an online content creator…
As Trump has pulled back from the highest tariffs, this chart shows the economic shock has eased
It’s tariff season again, with the next deadline looming on Friday, August 1.Since the beginning of July, the United St…
Employers warn Labor’s push to lock in penalty rates is bad for business – but it’s not that simple
Ron Lach/Pexels, CC BYThe Albanese government is pushing ahead with new legislation to protect penalty rates and overtime for…
How real-time data can lead to better decisions on everything from NZ’s interest rates to business investment
It is late July, and New Zealand is slowly receiving economic data from the June quarter. Inflation has hit a 12-month high, …
China’s greening steel industry signals an economic reality check for Australia
CUHRIG/GettyAustralia has flourished as an export powerhouse for decades. Much of this prosperity has been driven by the nati…
Elevating Business Spaces: Top Commercial Interior Designers in Melbourne
In the dynamic world of business, first impressions are everything. Whether it’s a bustling corporate office, a stylish ret…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Boutique Homes announce appliance change to Fisher & Paykel
ABN Group’s residential home building brand, Boutique Homes, today announced the transition from ILVE to Fisher & Paykel for standard inclusion. Customers yet to complete interior selections and attend…

Benefits of Cyprus Golden Visa
Dual citizenship is a common practice in the world of investors. In this way wealthy entrepreneurs receive many advantages. For this purpose, the government creates special programs for obtaining a…
JAWA Off Road Campers Bucks Severe Caravan Industry Downturn
Innovative off-road camper manufacturers, JAWA, are bucking the trend when it comes to sales of new off-road campers and caravans. Generally, tightening financial conditions resulting from interest rate rises and…
The Best Water Repellent Clothes for Any Outdoor Adventure
Water repellent clothes are garments designed to protect the wearer from water and other liquids. These clothes have been developed to provide additional protection against moisture in all types of…

Landowners Offered $30,000 Per Year for Just 1 Hectare: The Rise of 5MW Battery Projects Across Australia

In a pivotal shift reshaping Australia’s renewable energy landscape, landowners in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria are being offered up ...

Major national security tech alliance launches with Aerologix a founding member

Australia’s leading drone intelligence pioneer bolsters sovereign tech power Australia’s leading aerial data and drone intelligence platform, Aer...

Chris Hancock AM Honoured as 2025 Communications Ambassador

SYDNEY Chris Hancock AM, former CEO of AARNet, has been awarded the prestigious Communications Ambassador title at the 2025 Telecommunications Indus...

Baby boomers are driving development feasibility leading to larger apartments

As residential developers continue to grapple with feasibility issues on apartment projects, the sector is struggling to deliver volumes of new st...

Hays launches FY25/26 Salary Guide: ‘Salary Paradox’ deepens as pay rises fail Australians

Rising dissatisfaction with pay, progression and perks is fuelling a new wave of career change in FY25/26, as Australians demand more from employe...

Australian Businesses Still Stuck in the AI Hype Cycle

Data Governance Failures, ROI Gaps and Unclear Strategy Slowing Progress Despite artificial intelligence (AI) dominating headlines and boardroom ag...