Sep 08 Researchers complete first-ever detailed map of global coral By Caleb Jones, Associated Press The maps are being used to inform policy decisions about marine protected areas, spatial planning for infrastructure and upcoming coral restoration projects. Continue reading
Sep 08 Solar could power 40 percent of U.S. electricity by 2035, report says By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The report says the United States would need to quadruple its annual solar capacity — and continue to increase it year by year — as it shifts to a renewable-dominant grid in order to address the existential threat posed by… Continue reading
Sep 07 Efforts grow to end use of potentially harmful parasite drug touted to treat COVID-19 By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Ivermectin is approved in the U.S. to treat infections from parasites in humans and some animals like cows and horses. But with COVID-19 infections surging again, more Americans are turning to the drug despite warnings that it has shown little… Continue reading
Sep 07 U.S.-built databases, biometric data a potential tool of the Taliban By Frank Bajak, Associated Press The nobly stated goal was to promote law and order and government accountability, and to modernize a war-ravaged land. But in the Taliban's lightning seizure of power, most of that digital apparatus fell into the hands of an unreliable ruler. Continue reading
Sep 07 Environmental groups call for postponement of climate talks By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Campaigners said Tuesday that organizers hadn't done enough to ensure broad participation in the event by providing access to vaccines and defraying the rising cost of travel for people from developing nations, many of which are subject to British government… Continue reading
Sep 07 430,000 still without power 9 days after Hurricane Ida By Kevin McGill, Melinda Deslatte, Associated Press The state Public Service Commission said Tuesday that 95 percent of utility customers in the four hardest-hit parishes remain without electricity. In contrast, nearly all power has been restored in the capital city of Baton Rouge, and 73 percent of… Continue reading
Sep 07 Pope, patriarch and Canterbury abbot issue climate appeal By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press The world’s top Christian leaders have issued a joint appeal for delegates at the upcoming climate summit to “listen to the cry of the Earth” and make sacrifices to save the planet. Continue reading
Sep 07 IAEA seeks Japan transparency in release of Fukushima water By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press The International Atomic Energy Agency, which is assisting Japan with the planned release, met with government officials to discuss technical details before traveling to the Fukushima Daiichi plant for an on-site examination. Continue reading
Sep 05 Watch 7:57 Inside the effort to make music that heals By Mike Cerre The power of music to heal—or at the least, promote well-being—is acknowledged in many cultures. But only in the past two decades have the medical and scientific communities joined together in an effort to prove its efficacy — and explore… Continue watching
Sep 03 AP EXPLAINER: The language, reach of new Texas abortion law By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press The Supreme Court has allowed a Texas law banning most abortions to remain in effect, marking a key turning point for abortion opponents in their fight to implement stronger restrictions. Continue reading