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Farmers restore native grasslands to combat drying soil

By Tammy Webber, Associated Press

To avoid Dust Bowl conditions, more farmers are restoring native grasslands in areas where the nation's largest aquifer is drying up and rainfall is often scarce.

Elizabeth Holmes' trial over alleged fraudulent blood testing technology begins

By PBS NewsHour

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes was once the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire. Now she could face up to 20 years in federal prison. Opening statements began in the closely watched trial of the former Silicon Valley star. Amna Nawaz discusses…

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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.

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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.

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.