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More women ‘self-managing’ abortions post-Dobbs decision: Study
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, access to abortion facilities has become more restricted in several states. That’s leading more women to self-manage abortions. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a “self-managed abortion involves any action that is taken to end a pregnancy outside of the formal healthcare system.”… -
Beer from the sun and other solar thermal projects get government funding
The Biden administration announced a new investment in solar thermal power projects. The Department of Energy (DOE) allocated $33 million to nine different initiatives aimed at harnessing solar energy more efficiently. “Under the Biden–Harris Administration, DOE continues to invest in the next-generation solar technologies we need to tackle the climate crisis and ensure American scientific… -
Biden against the clock to spend billions in clean energy funds before term ends
The Biden administration championed some of the largest spending bills in U.S. history, directing over a $1 trillion towards clean energy and infrastructure initiatives. However, fully using the allocated funds before the end of President Joe Biden’s term is likely going to become a nearly impossible task. The substantial financial backing comes from four key… -
Nearly half of all US adult cancer deaths could be prevented: Study
Every year 1.8 million new cases of cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. and roughly 600,000 people die from the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Now, a new study shows nearly half of cancer-related deaths could be avoided. The American Cancer Society (ACS) looked at national data to figure out how many cancer cases… -
China is quickly catching up to the US in race for nuclear fusion energy
The pursuit of nuclear fusion, often hailed as the “Holy Grail of energy,” is intensifying as countries vie to achieve a breakthrough that could revolutionize electricity generation. Nuclear fusion promises nearly limitless energy with minimal fuel input and zero carbon emissions by harnessing the heat produced during this atomic process. The United States initially led… -
Germany has become increasingly reliant on Chinese renewable energy tech
Following the disruption of its natural gas supplies from Russia due to geopolitical tensions, Germany is increasingly relying on China to meet its power needs. This partnership has quickly made China one of the most important markets for keeping the German economy running. For years, Germany heavily depended on Russian natural gas imports to sustain… -
The next generation of solar power could fit in the palm of your hand
New York-based innovation company WAVJA is attempting to reimagine solar energy technology with the creation of its Photon Energy Systems — tiny spheres that could transform how light is harnessed to generate electricity. Unlike traditional commercial solar panels, which are typically over six feet wide, these new devices are small enough to fit in the… -
Paris 2024: Behind the Olympic spectacle lies a history of corruption
Every four years, billions of people across the globe tune into the Summer Olympics. The 2024 Games are set to be a spectacle, descending on Paris for the first time in 100 years. But sometimes, scoring the biggest sporting event on the planet is rife with corruption. And the scandals don’t stop after the winning… -
Politicians say Americans don’t pay for tariffs. What do economists say?
The closer it gets to November, the more Americans hear about tariffs, which are on the agendas of both presidential candidates vying for their vote. But is tariff just a fancy word for tax? And who ends up paying? The answer may depend on whether you ask an economist or a politician. Tariffs were a… -
What do EVs have to do with the price of pork in China? Actually, a lot.
Earlier in June, the European Union (EU) announced a tariff hike on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), prompting Beijing to warn of potential retaliatory measures. Now, in what has been seen as part of that response, Chinese officials launched an investigation into the prices of pork imported from Europe. The investigation is a move that could… -
EU announces tariff hike on Chinese EVs amid ongoing anti-subsidy investigation
The European Union is taking steps to support its domestic automakers who are struggling with competition from China’s low-cost electric vehicles (EVs). In an effort to help the continent’s car companies compete, the EU has announced tariff increases of up to 38% on imported Chinese EVs. “The influx of subsidized Chinese imports at artificially low… -
New ads highlight Biden’s clean energy wins, even as some face controversy
Environmental advocacy group Evergreen Action recently launched a series of political advertisements emphasizing the positive impacts of the Biden administration’s green agenda. The group spent $1 million on these ads, which focused on clean energy developments in Wisconsin and Michigan, even as some of these initiatives have faced controversy. One ad in Wisconsin highlighted solar… -
New Texas Stock Exchange takes on New York in stock market showdown
Texas is two-stepping on New York City’s territory with plans to open a competing stock exchange. TXSE Group announced Wednesday, June 5, that it raised $120 million in capital to start the Texas Stock Exchange. Financial heavyweights BlackRock and Citadel Securities backed the exchange. Few buildings in New York are more iconic than the New…