Energy
Renewable energy in the U.S. nearly quadrupled in the past decade, report finds
While geothermal generation remained relatively flat, three technologies combined for an annual increase of nearly 15 percent over that stretch.
How the rise of copper reveals clean energy’s dark side
As the world shifts to wind energy and electric cars, demand for the conductive metal has increased. But mining copper brings its own environmental hazards.
Environment
What the Infrastructure Plan Does for the Environment
The $1.2 trillion plan doesn’t just include investments in roads and bridges; it’ll also focus on bike lanes, wildfire mitigation, and dam removal.
Few willing to change lifestyle to save the planet, climate survey finds
Recent poll of 10 countries including US, UK, France and Germany finds people prioritising measures that are already habits.
Health
French health authority advises against Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for under 30s
France’s public health authority has recommended people under 30 be given Pfizer’s (PFE.N) Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine when available instead of Moderna Inc’s (MRNA.O) Spikevax jab, which carried comparatively higher risks of heart-related problems.
Singapore withdraws free health care for COVID patients who are ‘unvaccinated by choice’
On Monday, Singapore announced that it would extend its free COVID-19 health care services only to vaccinated individuals, arguing that unvaccinated patients are straining the country’s hospital systems.
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