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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says 'more food, more water, more medicine' needed in Gaza during a press conference in Tel Aviv. SOUNDBITE
Residents and tourists in the US capital, Washington, brave the sweltering heat despite the area being under an advisory, with temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees Celsius) expected later Thursday. IMAGES
San Salvador, Jun 8 (EFE) .- (CAMERA: Vladimir Chicas) About 300 Salvadorans joined their voices on Tuesday to demand that the Legislative Assembly, with a pro-government majority, ratify the reforms to the Constitution, approved in the last legislature, to declare the human right to water and food.
As climate change drives drought, and the rising global population drives food demand, the world's food security is ever more precarious. But struggling farmers may find relief from the soaring temperatures from the sun itself--and the technology that harnesses its power. HuffPost reports students at the University of Arizona noticed that vegetables grown under the cover of solar panels flourished during the hottest summer on record. The observation provided food for thought for Prof. Greg Barron-Gafford’s research in 'agrivoltaics': growing food and generating solar energy on the same land. The concept could fulfill the need for land on which to build new solar installations while also helping farmers stay afloat. It’s a case where one plus one could equal more than two. Greg Barron-Gafford Associate Professor, University of Arizona’s School of Geography, Development and Environment
It's generally thought that once the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available, front-line healthcare workers and nursing home residents will be first in line. But according to Gizmodo, bank tellers may get to skip the line--past them, and past the over-65's and those with underlying conditions. The industry trade group American Bankers Association has asked federal health authorities to designate consumer-facing bank employees as 'essential workers.' Such a designation would give them vaccine prioritization once the Federal Food and Drug Administration grants emergency-use authorization. To date, the U.S. has seen nearly 15 million COVID-19 cases and 280,000 deaths--the most in the world. The CDC predicts 19,500 new deaths will be reported during the week of Christmas, and that another 300,000 COVID-19 cases will be added in December.
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