Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Article Source: The Hill
06/23/2022
US orchestras including more work from women and minorities
A new report from the Institute for Composer Diversity found that during the 2021-22 season, work from women composers and composers of color made up 23 percent of all programmed pieces.
02/28/2022
UN climate report points the way on adapting for the future
Nowhere near enough money is being spent to help countries, cities and corporations adapt to climate change — even as record amounts are pledged for reducing emissions, according to a landmark U.N. report released on Monday.
02/23/2022
California adopts first-in-nation microplastics reduction policy
California on Wednesday became the first state to adopt a comprehensive strategy for the reduction of microplastics, part of a broad effort to protect the state’s marine environment.
03/02/2022
More than 20 openly LGBTQ+ candidates won primary races in Texas — a record high
Twenty-four openly LGBTQ+ people running for public office in Texas won their primary races on Tuesday, a record high and a 33 percent increase over 2020 when 18 candidates won.
02/15/2022
New Mexico House unanimously passes bill to increase pay for Indigenous language teachers
“Native languages must be respected, honored and preserved.”
02/04/2022
New blood test can predict how severe your COVID-19 infection will be
Researchers at The George Washington University developed a blood test that not only tests if a person has COVID-19 but also predicts how severe their infection will be.
02/07/2022
New program is sending free copies of challenged books to Missourians
Program organizers say the books most frequently challenged by school districts are works of historically excluded identity groups.
02/04/2022
Mississippi library denied funding over LGBTQ+ books raises nearly $80K in fundraiser
"We are amazed and humbled by the overwhelming support and generosity you have shown,” the president of the Friends of the Ridgeland Library said in a statement to donors.
02/10/2022
First-in-the-nation project will cover canals with solar panel canopies
“Using water canals for solar infrastructure conserves water while producing renewable electricity and avoids converting large tracts of land to solar development.”
01/31/2022
New York City offering free same-day delivery of COVID-19 antiviral pills
“Today, that day is finally here — and we’ll even deliver that pill to your home to remove all barriers to New Yorkers getting this life-saving treatment.”
12/28/2021
Antarctic oceanographers use seals to conduct research in areas unreachable by humans
Oceanographers are using seals to investigate Antarctic continental shelves, which are virtually unreachable by ship because they are covered with landfast ice.
12/13/2021