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TRENTON — The City of Trenton Department of Health and Human Services is excited to announce the Summer Lead Awareness Series: Back to School Edition, a community event aimed at raising awareness about the risks of lead exposure as families prepare for the upcoming school year. The event will take place on Saturday, August 10, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Cadwalader Park in the Blacktop Area near the Museum.

Residents of Trenton are encouraged to bring household items that they or their children use daily for onsite lead testing. The city will provide free testing for a range of items, including but not limited to:

Painted metal toys, Crayons, Clay pots, Glazed or painted dishes, Spices purchased outside the U.S., Nail polish, Children’s jewelry, Cultural items such as Bendi &…

Denver sludge/death metal band Glacial Tomb signed with Prosthetic Records. Their sophomore album, Lightless Expanse, drops September 20. Lead single “Abyssal Host” and its lyric video are premiering on Decibel.

Pre-order Lightless Expanse here. 

Guitar/vocalist Ben Hutcherson shared the following:

Three and a half years. From the day that Dave (Small, bass) shared the riffs that eventually became Worldsflesh to the evening we approved the final mixes of Lightless Expanse with Arthur Rizik last fall, three and a half years passed. In that time, our connection to–and appreciation of–this music grew stronger as the world around us continued to collapse. Despite the inescapable reminders of our proximity to the apocalypse, we also experienced moments of absolute joy in those years….

Image: Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay

Global Government Forum’s weekly news roundup of public service intelligence

In this edition:

UK’s CDDO seeks workforce strategy lead

The UK Cabinet Office is looking to hire a head of workforce strategy and transformation to work within its Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO). 

The CDDO leads the government’s digital and data function and exists to help state departments achieve digital transformation across their operations and services. 

The new head of workforce strategy and transformation will earn a base salary of between £64,700 (US$82,568) and £69,200 (US$88,324), and is expected to be stationed in Bristol or Manchester. The role represents what the government called “the primary interface between the…

Location: Wa or Bolgatanga, Ghana

Reports to: Program Director

Please Note: This position is contingent upon award and Department of State approval with an anticipated start date of October 1, 2024

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Renewable energy has reached a historic milestone, accounting for 30% of global electricity generation in 2023, as reported by Sky News. China and Brazil have taken the lead in expanding solar and wind power, marking a significant step towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.

However, funding for clean energy projects remains a challenge in many countries. Fortunately, technology has played a vital role in driving the growth of renewable energy, making it more affordable and accessible than ever before.

Thanks to innovative technologies, we have made significant progress towards sustainable living. Smart energy meters help us monitor and optimise our electricity usage, while innovative solar panel designs increase efficiency. In addition, startups are driving…