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When we last checked in on demolition at EPCOT, it was clear the old Innoventions West building was almost completely gutted. Meanwhile, refurbishment continues inside the Innoventions East and Electric Umbrella building, which is the future location of Starbucks and a new restaurant.

The interior of Innoventions East has been stripped down to the bare supports.

We can see straight through the Mouse Gear building, which is currently also being refurbished to give the store more windows for an open-air feel.

A contractor on a lift was working on the interior ceiling of the building.

Portions of the roof overhang will need to be fixed before construction is complete.

The walls have been removed from this section of Innoventions West.

We can now see all the way through the gutted building.

This temporary, T-shaped metal structure has been outfitted with lights, to shine on the adjacent Spaceship Earth now that the lights on the Innoventions building are out of commission.

Portions of the roof overhang have also been removed.

Several black tarps, which previously blocked demolition from view, have been removed from this end of Innoventions West.

From this angle, its clear just how many walls have been removed from the building, leaving only support pillars.

Refurbishment of Mouse Gear is largely blocked from view by the construction workers break room tents.

Eventually, thissection of the park will be the World Celebration neighborhood. A Festival Center may no longer be in the works, butEPCOT promises a new festival area.

Though its hard to know how plans have changed due to COVID-19, above is the original concept art for World Celebration, in which the Innoventions West building has been completely removed and replaced with a garden area and the Journey of Water Moana walkthrough attraction.

Are you looking forward to seeing what lies ahead for the historic transformation of EPCOT? Let us know in the comments below.

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As Democratic Senate Candidate Raphael Warnock tries to assure Jews that he is a friend, new video has surfaced of the Georgia Baptist preacher again linking Israel to apartheid.In the video, purportedly from a Palm Sunday sermon in 2015, Warnock also likened Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to former segregationist Alabama governor George Wallace.Warnock made the statements shortly after the 2015 Israeli elections, won by Netanyahus Likud Party. On the final day of the campaign, Netanyahu announced his opposition to a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine, walking back previous support.In his sermon, Warnock described the Israeli and Palestinian region as a land of violence and bloodshed and occupation, and said he heard a very clever politician running for re-election as prime minister suddenly announce No two-state solution, he said.Thats tantamount to saying, occupation today, occupation tomorrow, occupation forever, Warnock said, using phrasing mirroring Wallaces racist call in 1963 for segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever.> During his 2015 Palm Sunday Sermon, Dem. Raphael Warnock explicitly called Israel an Apartheid State, describing it as a land of violence and bloodshed and occupation and he referred to Israeli leaders as clever politicians, and accusing them of being racist and vicious. pic.twitter.com/jfdkOUzung> > -- Caleb Hull (@CalebJHull) December 10, 2020Warnock urges his parishioners to consider the Middle East demographics. There are more Arabs in the region that Jews, he said. Without a two-state solution, the Jews in the region would need undemocratic apartheid-like policies, or risk being overwhelmed at the polls.The state will either be Jewish, or it will be a democracy, he said. It cant be both if you dont have a Palestinian state. You would have to have apartheid in Israel that denies other citizens, sisters and brothers, citizenship.Warnock also took aim at a statement Netanyahu made in the lead-up to voting when he warned that his right-wing government was in danger, and urged his supporters to vote because Arab voters are heading to polling stations in droves. Warnock described Netanyahus statement as kind of racist and vicious language.Warnock is one of two Democrats in Georgia trying to defeat Republican incumbents in a January runoff election. If both win, Democrats will take over the Senate.This wasnt the first time Warnocks past statements about Israel have come back to haunt him. Last year, Warnock was part of a group of African American church leaders who toured the Middle East and released a statement accusing Israel of engaging in tactics similar to those previously used by apartheid South Africa and communist East Germany patterns that seem to have been borrowed and perfected from other previous repressive regimes.In a 2018 sermon, after a Hamas terrorists stormed the Israeli border, Warnock accused the Israeli government of shooting down unarmed Palestinian sisters and brothers like birds of prey like they dont matter at all.As a Senate candidate, Warnock has attempted to walk back his apartheid allegations, and released a position paper asserting that he is a friend of Israel.I will stand with Israel and the Jewish people to protect their interests, advocate for the human dignity of the Palestinian people and their position in the world, promote peace, and ensure the U.S. remains economically strong, safe, and secure.

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Halifax officials have given notice to a local developer that they intend to revoke the company's demolition permit.

The move follows a stop-work order issued on Dec. 4 to Ardmore Hall Inc., operated by Stavros and George Giannoulis. The parent company is Mosaik Properties.

Crews began tearing down abuilding at the corner of North and Oxford streets, even though a tenant had not moved out of one of the units and was appealing his eviction.

The provincial minister responsible for the Residential Tenancy Board was surprised by the move.

"Honestly this is a very unusual situation," said Patricia Arab."But we have no control or authority over building demolition permits, that's up to HRM."

Coun. Shawn Clearysaid the situation shows more co-ordination is needed between the tenancy board and Halifax's planning and development department.

"We should have assurance from theResidential Tenancy Board that they've gone through an appropriate process before we grant a demolition permit because this kind of eviction by demolition should never, ever happen," said Cleary.

Neither the developers nor the legal aid lawyer for the tenant returned calls made by CBC News. Social media posts saidthe tenantlost all of their belongings due to the demolition.

"Given the housing crisis we are in, I hope this guy can find a new place by the holidays," said Cleary.

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The Grand Haven Board of Light & Power presented new drone photos of the former J.B. Sims power plant site on Harbor Island, which is currently being demolished, at last weeks meeting of the utilitys Board of Directors.

The photos were provided by the BLPs demolition contractor, who took them in preparation for the demolition of the two largest-standing buildings in the coming months.

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05.12.2020 A seven axle All Terrain crane, a Liebherr from the Aguilar rental fleet, overturned in Spain on Friday after working on the demolition of a large steel and concrete cistern in the Madrid area, although this has not been confirmed. The crane, rigged with a short main boom and luffing jib, was supporting an element while it was cut free from the structure, however it turned out to be twice the estimated weight and took the crane over. Thankfully no one was hurt in the incident. The company posted a notice on social media which said: As many of you know, yesterday one of our machines suffered an accident and overturned. Luckily no one was injured it only involved material damage. Demolition work is very dangerous. The cause of the accident was a miscalculated cut, in this case the piece weighed almost twice as much as we were told, which led to the destabilisation and overturning of the crane.

We must reiterate that we are thankful that there has only been material damage and are grateful for the support shown by all of you. It is time to learn and continue working to prevent this from happening again. Click here to see the companys statement The incident was also caught on video which was also posted on social media: click here to see the video clip

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Horticulture Lighting Market with COVID-19 Impact Analysis by Technology (Fluorescent, HID, LED), Application (Greenhouses, Vertical Farms, Indoor Farms), Cultivation, Lighting Type, Offering, Installation, and Region - Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The global horticulture lighting market is projected to grow from USD 2.3 billion in 2020 to USD 6 billion by 2025; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21.4% from 2020 to 2025.

The market has a promising growth potential due to several factors, including the technological advancements in LED technology, rising number of government initiatives to promote the adoption of CEA practices, growing demand for food owing to the continuously increasing population, and ongoing legalization of cannabis cultivation. Moreover, increasing the adoption of CEA facilities to meet the growing demand for fresh produce due to COVID-19, and increasing awareness regarding benefits provided by LED technology to grow crops through the year amid the COVID-19 pandemic could play a key role in driving the growth of the horticulture lighting market.

Rising penetration of LED lights in indoor farming due to their long lifespan, spectrum adjustability, and energy efficiency

The LED technology segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2020 to 2025 for horticulture lighting market, by technology. Energy efficiency continues to be a key factor for the adoption of LED technology in the horticulture sector, along with additional benefits in the form of low heat, long lifespan, light weight, and enhanced controllability. This is expected to boost their adoption across various applications during the forecast period.

Fruits and vegetables is estimated to hold the largest share of the market during forecast period

The fruits and vegetables segment is projected to account for the largest size of the horticulture lighting market from 2020 to 2025, by cultivation. Increasing demand for quick and fresh horticultural produce owing to population growth and loss of arable land is a key factor driving the growth of this segment of the market. The surging number of vertical farms and greenhouses is also expected to contribute to the growth of this segment of the market.

APAC is projected to become the fastest geographical market between 2020 and 2025

APAC is projected to grow at the highest CAGR for horticulture lighting market during the forecast period. The growth of the market in this region can be attributed to its continuously increasing population, which leads to rising demand for food from APAC. This has led to an increase in the adoption of advanced farming technologies such as CEA to enable the supply of fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the year. Moreover, high pressure on cultivators to improve agricultural yields with limited available resources and increased requirements to protect crops from unexpected climatic changes are also contributing to the adoption of horticulture lighting in APAC during the forecast period.

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Notorious River West dive Richards Bar, which was in the headlines earlier in 2020, made it plain its intention to defy the state and local pandemic safety regulations as Chicago continues to hover around a 13-percent COVID-19 positivity rate and the U.S. sees multiple record-breaking one-day death tolls.

Patrons have been seen hanging out inside the bar at 491 N. Milwaukee Avenue since early September. But on Thursday, Block Club Chicago reported the bar had posted a proud letter to the door declaring bar staff will refuse to comply with shutdown requests or citations from city officials. The report also included a photo of patrons sitting inside at the bar. The letter, as of Thursday morning, had been removed and replaced with a sign reading carry out only. The letter stated that Richards had retained an attorney, a Western Illinois-based lawyer who has specialized in representing suburban restaurants in challenging Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzkers pandemic executive orders. Bars havent been able to offer indoor service since late October.

The letter states safety is our one priority and mandates that customers should wear masks. In challenging the citys authority to close the bar, Richards uses an argument with wording other establishments outside of Chicago have used to justify staying open. The Illinois Second District Appellate Court has already ruled in November that the governor has the authority to issue multiple proclamations stemming from one ongoing disaster.

Richards has a reputation for ignoring rules by allowing customers to light up cigarettes inside nearly 20 years after Chicago banned indoor smoking in bars and restaurants. It became the site of a tragedy in February when customer Thomas Tansey, an ex-Marine, allegedly stabbed 23-year-old Kenneth Paterimos to death just outside the bar where they had both been drinking. Paterimoss family filed a wrongful death lawsuit in August against the bar alleging that staff over-served Tansey, who faces second-degree murder charges.

City officials must now figure out how to address the bars defiance. Ald. (27th Ward) Walter Burnett Jr., who represents the West Loop, told Block Club that Wednesday was the first time he heard about indoor drinking at the bar, though neighbors have reported claims to police that the bar was breaking COVID-19 rules back in March. The bar was cited and faces $12,500 in fines from the spring violations.

The alderman told Block Club that there arent enough people to enforce the regulations designed to help stem the spread of the virus. City officials seem to have no qualms about cracking down on other establishments that break pandemic rules Mayor Lori Lightfoots office this week issued a press release announcing that seven businesses were cited for violations from December 3 through 6.

Richards attorney, Tom DeVore who is based about 30 miles east of St. Louis has represented suburban restaurant owners in multiple lawsuits filed against Pritzker, arguing that the governor doesnt have the authority to shut down indoor dining in Illinois. Hes gained a social media following among restaurant and bar owners who feel the Democrat-controlled government in Springfield has overstepped its authority. DeVore saw success in October when a Kane County judge granted a temporary restraining order to FoxFire restaurant in Geneva that allowed it to stay open during ongoing legal challenges. However in November, an appellate court ultimately ruled in Pritzkers favor, and that decision is now legal precedent. That could be bad news for the several pending lawsuits challenging the states shutdown.

Chicagos larger population gives the city more authority than other cities in Illinois. The city told Block Club that it has the power to close Richards and other bars if needed. Alcohol and building licenses give the city more avenues to take action. The city is reportedly investigating Richards. The city is sharing more details on how its enforcing pandemic rules. This week, the city cited Ann Sather, the Lakeview restaurant owned by Ald. (44th Ward) Tom Tunney, for serving customers indoors.

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Whats Christmas without holiday lights? For starters . . . no worries that a hot bulb will melt your favorite plastic Snoopy ornament, or fears that adding one more string of lights will plunge your den into darkness. And maybe your heart wont skip a beat when you receive your December utility bill.

Yes, they have a reputation for being a hassle. But holiday lights have changed. Thanks to LED technology, the nightmares of Christmases past have largely been resolved. Even Clark Griswold would approve of the more reliable, energy-efficient options available these days.

As a consumer expert, I know how to find a great deal, but I havent untangled a string of lights in years since I moved to the city from a larger home in the mountains. So I asked several experts for their advice on light features, safety, storage and more. Here are our illuminating tips.

Make a plan. It doesnt have to be elaborate. Mike and Jenn Onstott, whose spectacularly lit Commerce City, Colo., home attracts thousands of spectators annually, suggest asking yourself: Do I want lights everywhere or in a few select spots? A classic look or more modern? Showy or subdued? Take some measurements. Remember: A 10-foot rail may need 16 feet of lights if you plan to wrap it tightly so the lights are close together. Choose a theme or color scheme.

Frank Skinner, director of marketing for online retailer Christmas Lights, Etc, says: If you know you like Christmas and will be decorating for years to come, build up a collection. Initially, you might buy clear lights and then add colors in subsequent years. You arent locked in, because you can mix and match and rearrange strings.

Choose your bulb. With their soft, warm glow, traditional incandescent lights evoke cozy memories for many. But the more vibrant LEDs have come a long way. LEDs use far less electricity, stay cool to the touch, last longer and come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, lens styles, colors and finishes.

Over the past six years, the Onstotts have converted 90% of their 27,000 lights to LED, mostly to save on electricity, reserving the remaining incandescent lights for special displays.

Whether you opt for incandescent or LED, experts agree its best not to mix the two in one display. Not only will the lights visually clash, but you may also experience power issues.

Decide how much you want to spend. Would you rather save money now or over time? A box of 50 mini-incandescent lights can cost as little as $3 in a big-box store, whereas a 50-count string of LED lights may start at $10. Outdoor-specific or commercial-grade lights will cost more. Although incandescent lights are less expensive, they use significantly more electricity and typically last one to three seasons. Though pricier, LED lights are energy-efficient, allowing you to plug more lights in to one outlet. And although most LED light manufacturers say they will last up to five seasons, Skinner says test sets lit 24/7 at his company offices are still burning bright after seven years.

Buy with confidence. Take note if lights are rated indoor or indoor/outdoor. The latter are usually more durable. Depending on your local climate, you may want to buy commercial-grade lights that hold up to extreme heat or cold. If you are especially picky, check a sample light string if the lights are on display in the store. Major brands, such as Wintergreen or Kringle Traditions, that supply detailed specifications (such as wire style, color or plug) to manufacturers will stamp their name on the tube near the plug. Thats a clue that the product is of a higher quality.

Try outside-the-box tricks. Substitute icicle lights (normally used outside) for traditional strings if you want a well-lit indoor tree, suggests Albie Mushaney, host of the HGTV holiday special Youll be Home for Christmas. Instead of wrapping your tree 20 times, you may only need two strands and three to four wraps to achieve the same amount of coverage and light.

Jenn Onstott says to look for lights with faceted bulbs and add reflective ornaments to your tree, so you dont need as many lights. If you have children or pets, consider erecting and decorating some sort of barricade around your lit tree. Incandescent lights do get hot to the touch, and pets that chew may find light strings tempting. The Onstotts use a baby gate. Mushaney, who has two Great Danes, built a small picket fence.

Know your power. Ive said it before, but it bears repeating: The biggest difference between LED and incandescent lights is the amount of electricity used. For example, Mike Onstott redid a reindeer display at his home. The original, with 300 incandescent lights, used 122 watts; the new version, with 360 LED lights, uses three watts. When youre not pulling as much power, you can put up more lights without short-circuiting your home, Jenn Onstott says. You need to determine not only what outlets are available, but also what else in your home lamps, electronics, appliances is being powered by that circuit. A kilowatt meter ($20 to $30) easily monitors an outlets power usage, so you dont overload it and trip the breaker.

Minimize hazards. Remember: Water and electricity do not mix. For outdoor displays, buy lights with a sealed connection. That means the base of each bulb has an acrylic seal to permanently affix it to the wire, keeping moisture out. To avoid standing water (or snow), Mike Onstott recommends using stakes to keep plugs above the ground. He also wraps any electrical connections in plastic bags secured by a rubber band.

And Skinner says you shouldnt use a staple gun to hang lights. You risk nicking or ripping off the wire coating, causing a potential electrical short. Instead, use inexpensive clips to attach lights to your roof or gutters. As a timesaver, in lieu of clips, Mushaney rims his house and windows with small screw-in hooks and leaves them up year-round.

Take the easy route. Sure, you could invest the time, money and effort in hand-wrapping lights around the trunks of outdoor trees or artfully decorating bushes, but you dont have to. Manufacturers have developed reasonably priced trunk-wrap lights (essentially lights woven into netting with loop clasps) that expand and stretch around a tree trunk. Net lights can be easily draped over bushes and hedges. So he doesnt have to run out nightly, Mushaney uses a solar switch on a timer. At sunset, his outdoor lights automatically turn on, then turn off a few hours later.

Store lights properly. Everyone has their own preferred method for keeping their lights organized when they arent in use. Skinner says to simply wrap lights in a circular pattern or roll them into a ball. Then store them in a box. The Onstotts suggest looping them, but instead of using the palm and elbow technique commonly used to store extension cords, start by dangling the strand and make decent-size loops, as if you were spooling a cord onto a vacuum cleaner without a hook at the bottom. Use Velcro or zip ties to keep cords together. Sort lights into plastic bins, and label either by location or specific tree. Mushaney hangs outdoor lights over chairs to dry, then puts lights in plastic grocery bags one strand per bag with the plug hanging out. Bags go into storage tubs labeled inside or outside.

Take advantage of post-Christmas sales. Although retailers run sales in November and December, to get the best deals, shop right after Christmas. You can often find lights and other decorations discounted by as much as 75% to 90%. Mushaney says he sets the following years theme based on what he scores at a discount.

Look into recycling options. Christmas lights are made from copper, glass and plastic valuable materials that can actually be recycled and reclaimed. Contact your citys municipal solid waste office. Many will recycle the lights if you bring them in. They may even run collection days for old lights or point you to a drop-off spot. If you live in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia or the District, you can drop off your lights at any Moms Organic Market.

- Get online help. Youll find all sorts of guides for holiday lighting on topics including artfully wrapping tree trunks, safely hanging lights on gutters or calculating wattage. Christmas Lights, Etc has a collection of lighting and decorating resources on its website, christmaslightsetc.com. Serious decorators should check out the Planet Christmas Forum (planetchristmas.com) or search for fellow holiday light enthusiasts in Facebook groups.

- Make memories. No matter the design, Christmas lights brighten the holidays, and they may spread joy far beyond your front yard. I grew up poor, and my family had to find ways to entertain us kids, so we drove around looking at holiday lights on houses, Mushaney says. That created wonderful memories Ill always remember. Now, maybe my house will be one that families drive by and build memories, too.

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A green light for a Covid-19 vaccine could come any day now in the US, but leading health experts warn the nation is only at the start of a winter thats projected to be one of the most difficult in the nations history.

We are in a totally unprecedented health crisis in this country. The disease is everywhere Midwest, West Coast, East Coast, North, South. Health care workers are exhausted, hospitals are totally full, former Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius told CNN Wednesday night.

December has already proved devastating. Wednesday recorded more than 3,100 Covid-19 deaths the highest daily death toll ever since the pandemics start, beating a record set just days ago. There are now more than 106,600 Covid-19 patients nationwide, the most ever, according to the COVID Tracking Project. And the countrys average of daily new cases is now more than 200,000 and thats as experts are soon expecting another surge to kick off, one fueled by the Thanksgiving travel and gatherings that took place last month.

Covid-19 vaccines are a really significant light at the end of the tunnel, Sebelius said, but in the coming months its crucial that Americans stay vigilant and follow safety guidelines, like wearing face masks, social distancing and staying away from indoor gatherings.

Weve got to take what weve learned in the last eight months and really put it into practice, so we dont continue to have this unthinkable death toll and disease toll, she said.

Her warning has in the past week been echoed by other leading health officials and experts who warn that while a vaccine may be almost here, the country will likely not see any meaningful impact until well into 2021 and thats if enough people get vaccinated.

Lets say we get 75%, 80% of the population vaccinated. I believe if we do it efficiently enough over the second quarter of 2021, by the time we get to the end of the summer we may actually have enough herd immunity protecting our society that as we get to the end of 2021, we could approach very much, some degree of normality that is close to where we were before, Dr. Anthony Fauci said in a Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health virtual event Wednesday.

One big challenge: reaching the American communities that are hesitant of the vaccine and skeptical about the science behind it.

We want to make sure that the vaccines are actually administered, and were afraid that wont happen, Paul Ostrowski, who is leading supply, production and distribution for Operation Warp Speed, told Good Morning America Wednesday.

We must build a trust in American people, he said. We just want to make sure that everybody gets this vaccine, because weve got to get our lives back.

While the pandemic rages on, local and state leaders continue to tighten restrictions in hopes of curbing both the spread of the virus and its deadly effects.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced new measures Wednesday, shutting down all restaurant dining and indoor recreation like bowling alleys, pool halls and hookah bars.

Based on the Covid-19 patterns, intervention was required, city health officials said.

Baltimore City has not had to implement such severe restrictions since the very earliest days of the pandemic and the implementation of the stay-at-home order, the citys health department wrote on Twitter. Unfortunately, with the volume of new cases that we are seeing and the implications it has on hospital utilization, during a period of widespread, community transmission, activities such as eating, drinking and smoking in close proximity to others, should not continue.

In Mississippi, Gov. Tate Reeves signed a new executive order adding stricter limitations on indoor and outdoor gatherings and moving more counties to the states mask mandate list meaning 61 of the states 82 counties are under a mask mandate.

Indianas governor said he will require hospitals to postpone or reschedule nonemergent procedures done in an inpatient hospital setting from December 16 through January 3 to preserve hospital capacity.

Gov. Eric Holcomb also announced new caps on social gatherings starting this weekend, based on which color zone (determined by weekly cases per 100,000 and seven-day positivity rate) counties are in.

In Alabama, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Wednesday shell be extending the states Safer at Home order that includes a statewide mask mandate for another six weeks. And North Dakota officials announced the extension of two orders that require face coverings and limit capacity at bars, restaurants and other event venues.

Now, more than half 53% of all Americans say they would likely get a first-generation Covid-19 vaccine as soon as its available, according to new poll results from Axios-Ipsos. That number is up from 51% before Thanksgiving and 38% in early October.

No vaccine has yet been authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). But an emergency use authorization is expected soon and about 20 million people could likely get vaccinated in the next few weeks, Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar told CNN Wednesday.

Meanwhile in the UK, thousands of people were vaccinated Tuesday, the first day of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine rollout, according to the National Health Service (NHS).

A day later, health officials said people with a significant history of allergic reactions should not be given the vaccine, after two health care workers experienced symptoms after receiving a shot.

The FDA will not cut any corners when deciding whether to authorize the vaccine, Azar said, saying he was sure what happened in the UK would be something the FDA looks at.

Vaccinations will also likely now kick off in Canada, where health officials announced Wednesday an emergency approval for Pfizers Covid-19 vaccine.

Azar said he remains confident that by the end of the second quarter of 2021, any American who wants a vaccine will be able to get one.

Even as we have such a bright future ahead, we face extremely concerning trends in the spread of the virus, Azar said. For now, we need to double down on the steps that can keep us all safe.

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Based on the LED Indoor Lighting industrial chain, this report mainly elaborates the definition, types, applications and major players of LED Indoor Lighting market in details. Deep analysis about market status (2014-2019), enterprise competition pattern, advantages and disadvantages of enterprise products, industry development trends (2020-2027), regional industrial layout characteristics and macroeconomic policies, industrial policy has also be included. From raw materials to downstream buyers of this industry will be analyzed scientifically, the feature of product circulation and sales channel will be presented as well. In a word, this report will help you to establish a panorama of industrial development and characteristics of the LED Indoor Lighting market.

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The global LED Indoor Lighting market is highly consolidated due to the presence of numerous companies operating across this industry. The report depicts the current market standing of these companies, their past performances, demand and supply graphs, production and consumption patterns, sales network, distribution channels, and growth opportunities in the market. The leading market contenders listed in the report are:

A brief outlook of the key companies in the LED Indoor Lighting market, focusing on companies such as

Digital Lumens, Inc. (United States), Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. (United States), Philips Lighting (Netherlands), General Electric Company (United States), OSRAM Licht AG (Germany), Honeywell International (United States), Cooper Industries, Inc. (Ireland), Legrand (France), Schneider Electric SE (France), among others.

These particulars additionally consist of a basic summary of the corporations, company profile, and the product portfolio of the company in focus.

The report analyses the gathered information relating to the profits accrued, sales, gross margins, price patterns, revenue and updates on the activities of the company.

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This report on the LED Indoor Lighting market delivers a cumulative synopsis of the speculations of this business, overall, along with an evaluation of its segmentations. It predicts the LED Indoor Lighting market to advance as one of the most profitable verticals, generating massive revenue by the end of the forecast years, exhibiting a sizable growth rate over the calculated period. The opportunities for growth and expansion that are prominent in the sector as well as the geographical coverage of the industry have also been investigated by the report.

Light Source (Revenue, USD Million; 20162026)

Application (Revenue, USD Million; 20162026)

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In this section of the report, LED Indoor Lighting market analysts have provided valuable insights into the geographical segmentation of the LED Indoor Lighting market. They have further estimated the current and future market valuations on the basis of the demand-supply dynamics and pricing structure of the leading regional segments. Moreover, the growth prospects of each regional segment have been meticulously extensively discussed in the report.

The global LED Indoor Lighting market is classified into the following regions:

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