Hawaiian Electric Was Warned of System Fragility Before Maui Wildfire
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Hawaiian Electric Was Warned of System Fragility Before Maui Wildfire

The utility knew it needed to upgrade its equipment but did not make changes that could have reduced risks of fires, energy experts said.
First Solar Finds That Forced Labor Was Used in Its Malaysian Ops
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First Solar Finds That Forced Labor Was Used in Its Malaysian Ops

The company, First Solar, said an internal review had found that subcontractors used unethical recruitment tactics and withheld pay from workers.