Energy
Harvesting energy with space solar panels could power the Earth 24/7
Solar power has been a key part of humanity’s clean-energy repertoire. We spread masses of sunlight-harvesting panels on solar fields, and many people power their homes by decorating their roofs with the rectangles.
Energy Insecurity: Closer Than You Think
More than half of Americans — 125 million U.S. adults, including many with incomes of $100,000 or more — are living paycheck to paycheck and are not prepared for inevitable rises in energy prices.
Environment
China sets goals to improve ecological environment by 2035
China’s State Council on Sunday rolled out a guidance for the country to control pollution, protect ecological environment, and deal with climate change.
Madagascar paying price for cheap European flights, says climate minister
Madagascar has suffered successive droughts of increasing severity, and the situation has deteriorated sharply over the last few months. In August, the UN said the country was facing the world’s first climate change famine.
Health
There’s a complex link between mental health and where you choose to live
New research suggests there’s a link between genetic risk for psychiatric disorders and the likelihood of living in a city.
Republicans slam Biden vaccine rule for businesses as health groups defend it
Divided reaction to mandate requiring that large companies either vaccinate staff or administer tests mirrors vaccine rollout in US.
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