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Reversal: Vice President Kamala Harris ruled out a fracking ban in an interview with CNN—a reversal of her earlier position. Former President Donald Trump attacked Harris’ earlier stance while campaigning in gas-rich Pennsylvania. Read more from Bloomberg.
BRYC: On Aug. 19, Baton Rouge Youth Coalition welcomed over 550 fellows to its fall programs—53% more than last year and the coalition’s largest class to date. BRYC’s 2024–2025 cohort represents more than 70 schools in nine parishes, and 70% of the new fellows are East Baton Rouge Parish School System students.
Job cuts: Shell plans to scale back its oil and gas exploration and development workforce by 20%. The move comes as CEO Wael Sawan widens his cost-saving drive to the highly profitable division after similar cuts in low-carbon businesses and renewables. Hundreds of jobs are likely to be cut around the world. In the U.S., the cuts will be felt in particular in Houston. Read more from Reuters.
Editor’s Note: Daily Report will not be published on Monday, Sept. 2. Daily Report will return Tuesday, Sept. 3. Have a safe and happy holiday.
