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US announces measures to expand offshore wind energy production
We recently shared how the US is making progress towards its first utility-scale offshore wind farm in Massachusetts. Now, the country is ramping up wind power even further with the announcement of a New Wind Energy Area between Long Island and the New Jersey coast. The new project is part Read More...
Novel mRNA technology could yield an effective malaria vaccine
This past weekend we shared an Optimist View highlighting the positive innovations that have come from the pandemic. Among these is the development of mRNA vaccines which are expected to revolutionize immunization. mRNA technology is already being experimented with to create an HIV vaccine and now, Read More...
DC Chefs unite to stop hate against AAPI community
Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities have experienced a surge in violence and hate crimes committed against them. Social justice organization Stop AAPI Hate reported 3795 incidents of harassment against AAPIs last year alone. Their Read More...
A reading list on anti-Asian racism in the US
Unfortunately, hate crimes are not new nor uncommon in the US. Although most media outlets have focused on the black/white binary, as of late it has become more and more obvious that other marginalized communities in the US suffer from deep-rooted historical racism as well. The recent rise in Read More...
American bald eagle population has quadrupled over the last decade
In a major win for conservation efforts, the population of American bald eagles — once on the brink of extinction — has more than quadrupled in size since 2009. The good news was published in a recent report conducted by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, which said that there were over 316,700 Read More...
Native American Nations make vaccines available to all Oklahoma residents
All residents in Oklahoma are now eligible to receive a Covid-19 vaccine thanks, in large part, to the efforts of Native American tribes in the state. With the increased supply of all three vaccine types from the Indian Health Service, the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Osage, and Choctaw communities are Read More...
Eco-friendly architecture helps lift Chinese village out of poverty
Over the recent decades, the Miao community in the traditional Chinese village of Longtang in southwest China has experienced an economic decline due to its shrinking population. A recently completed architecture project aims to revitalize the area by blending sustainability with local Read More...
First all-electric Norwegian commuter aircraft to hit the skies by 2026
Earlier this year, we shared a story about Rolls-Royce's mission to develop 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel as part of its efforts to help transition the aviation industry towards a post-carbon future. Now, the second-largest manufacturer of aircraft engines wants to go a step further and Read More...
How to host a memorable virtual Easter celebration
Easter is just around the corner, and even though we can't yet gather with all our loved ones, we are far more experienced when it comes to virtually celebrating memorable occasions compared to a year ago. Here are a few ideas to keep your virtual Easter holiday fun and interactive. Peeps Read More...
Krispy Kreme is encouraging Covid-19 vaccinations with free doughnuts
Krispy Kreme is hoping to boost Covid-19 vaccinations by making them a little sweeter. The doughnut chain has announced that anyone who presents a Covid-19 vaccination card at a US location is eligible for a free glazed doughnut from now until the end of the year. Krispy Kreme chief marketing Read More...