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The cornerstone of the site was laid by former economics minister Wolfgang Schäuble who called it a “location of tolerance and openness.”
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/may/27/berlin-lays-first-stone-for-multi-faith-house-of-one-worship-centre
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The Amsterdam city council was inspired to make this move after a citizen group called Fossil Free Advertising (Reclame Fossielvrij) approached it for the same.
Source: https://www.pri.org/stories/2021-05-13/amsterdam-bans-fossil-fuel-ads-its-metro
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According to a report by Royal Central School of Speech & Drama, “commercial or mainstream theatres very rarely commission trans-led work and that trans roles are limited. When these roles are present, cisgender actors are regularly hired to play them.”
Source: http://www.transcastingstatement.com/
The pilot program will be launched later this year.
Google maintains that the app is not meant to replace medical diagnosis but rather “give you access to authoritative information so you can make a more informed decision about your next step.”
Source: https://blog.google/technology/health/ai-dermatology-preview-io-2021/
Smaller municipalities like Grenoble, Rennes, Bordeaux, and Brest have already adopted gender-sensitive budgets in France.
Other countries that are taking cognizance of how public investments impact each gender include Iceland, Japan, and Mexico.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-05-24/how-gendered-city-budgets-aim-to-boost-equality
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"We will ensure medical professionals, religious leaders, teachers and parents can continue to be able to have open and honest conversations with people," the new parliamentary agenda said, ensuring that the ban would not implicate people for simply offering support.
Other places to have banned the controversial practice include Canada, Australia, and about 20 states in the USA.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-ban-lgbt-conversion-therapy-provide-more-support-2021-05-11/
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Tata Steel added, "While we do our bit, we urge everyone to help others around them in any capacity possible to get through these tough times."
Source: https://twitter.com/TataSteelLtd/status/1396345034878840835?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1396345034878840835%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesnownews.com%2Fbusiness-economy%2Fcompanies%2Farticle%2Ffamily-of-tata-steel-employees-who-passed-away-due-to-covid-to-get-salary-till-60-yrs-of-age-of-the-deceased%2F761169
Along with a 90% reduction in the production of the PCSK9 protein in the blood, CRISPR gene editing also resulted in a 60% decrease of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the monkeys.
Both the findings remained stable for up to 10 months after the once-and-done administration of the technology.
Source: https://phys.org/news/2021-05-crispr-cholesterol-monkeys.html
The drug might end up costing about $30,000 every year.
The analysis projected that patients could have to go through an average wait time of 18 months before being able to procure the new drug, given all the diagnosis and delivery hurdles.
Biogen
Source: https://www.axios.com/alzheimers-drug-aducanumab-biogen-fda-be079112-b36b-4ce8-8174-e81161ab37eb.html
Adding extra manpower to the existing set of IRS agents over the next few years will ensure equitable tax collection from people with larger earnings and profits.
Source: https://themorningnews.com/news/2021/05/22/biden-administration-to-hire-additional-87000-irs-agents-to-crack-down-on-wealthy-tax-dodgers/
“I Love You Restaurant is a trend that is all about giving people what they deserve—free organic vegan food,” Jaden Smith said.
He has appeared in movies like Pursuit of Happyness with Will Smith and The Karate Kid with 成龍 Jackie Chan.
Source: https://themorningnews.com/news/2021/05/25/jaden-smith-to-open-a-free-vegan-restaurant-for-homeless-people/
Jada Pinkett Smith
The trees would be irrigated via renewable sources like rainwater and seawater as water shortage remains a concern in the country. Notably, Saudi Arabia has the third-lowest precipitation in the world, according to the World Bank.
Given its scale, the clean energy project is moving forward with caution so as to avoid any unintended consequences on the kingdom's desert ecosystem.
Source: https://www.spa.gov.sa/viewfullstory.php?lang=en&newsid=2208375
By 2030, the legislation also commits to reduce the country’s greenhouse gas emissions by 23% compared to its 1990 levels of the same.
However, calling it merely a “starting point,” Greenpeace International said that the law is “inadequate for complying with the (2015) Paris climate accord” and “only by increasing its emission reduction targets will Spain be able to decisively combat the climate emergency.”
Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón
Source: https://grist.org/beacon/adios-oil-and-gas-drilling/
Taylor submitted her invention to the Regeneron Science Talent Search, USA’s oldest science and math competition for high school seniors and is among this year’s 40 finalists.
The invention has already won her $25,000 and the Seaborg Award.
Source: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/iowa-high-schooler-invents-infection-detecting-suture/
Drawing from his own experience in 2018, James Talarico said, “Three years ago, I almost slipped into a coma and died. I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. I paid $684 for my first 30-day supply of insulin. Some pay $1000+ a month. Many die without it.”
Source: https://twitter.com/jamestalarico/status/1379456755659378688
Hoeven has earlier worked on large-scale land projects like the artificial islands of Dubai and restoring Lake Bardawil in Egypt.
Notably, in the last 5,000 years, the Earth’s total biomass has been reduced by about 50% due to human activity.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/mar/20/our-biggest-challenge-lack-of-imagination-the-scientists-turning-the-desert-green?CMP=oth_b-aplnews_d-1
Overall, low-carbon energy sources would produce 44% of the global power output by 2040 whereas coal’s contribution would come down to 10%, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Further, renewable electricity will overtake coal to become the world’s largest power source by 2025 itself.
Source: https://www.carbonbrief.org/solar-is-now-cheapest-electricity-in-history-confirms-iea
However, each battery cell will only generate a small amount of power, so they must be combined to work on larger devices.
Source: https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/green-tech/a35970222/radioactive-diamond-battery-will-run-for-28000-years/
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Keep the TN River Beautiful partners with national nonprofit Living Lands and Waters for the cleanups as the latter aids the process with supplying five 30-feet workboats.
Source: https://www.wate.com/news/tennessee-river-grand-slam-cleanup-series-collects-15700-pounds-of-trash-in-2-days/
However, the scientists explain that what they did wasn’t technically reverse engineering. “We posted the putative sequence of two synthetic RNA molecules that have become sufficiently prevalent in medicine and human biology in 2021,” they said.
Source: https://ewn.co.za/2021/03/30/stanford-scientists-post-mrna-sequence-for-moderna-vaccine-on-github-reports
The law will also aid in solar panel installations for low-income households, updated renewable power regulations for municipal utilities, and increased funding to train more workers in clean energy jobs.
Charlie Baker
Source: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/03/sweeping-climate-law-zeroes-out-carbon-pollution-for-massachusetts/
Even though FIFA disciplinary code states that players can’t “use a sports event for demonstrations of a non-sporting nature,” it chose that no team would face a disciplinary action stating that “FIFA believes in the freedom of speech, and in the power of football as a force for good.”
Source: https://apnews.com/article/international-soccer-world-cup-qatar-freedom-of-speech-soccer-bfdf2de8ad32f3da6132e2b8935dfdc2
As part of its plan, the US government would accelerate its offshore wind energy projects in the pipeline and provide federal loans of $3 billion for the same.
It is estimated that about 2,000 wind turbines would be installed in the Atlantic Ocean by 2030.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/29/us/wind-power-ny-nj.html
Buyer Abdoune “wants to build a museum to house the painting."
The money will be used on healthcare, sanitation, internet access, and education of disadvantaged children.
Sacha Jafri
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-56495039
Social Supermarket addresses the impact of high cost of living on food security. It already has 3000 product lines and accepts donations, especially for specific items like gluten-free foods.
The Wellington City Mission
Source: https://www.optimistdaily.com/2021/03/the-social-supermarket-is-like-any-regular-store-except-everything-is-free/
Currently, there are over 95,000 Blue Helmets deployed across 12 United Nations Peacekeeping missions.
UN Resident Coordinator in India, Renata Desalien, said, “This step reflects India's strong commitment to global peace and multilateralism.”
Serum Institute of India
Source: https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/03/1088472
"The common practice of conditioning freedom solely on whether an arrestee can afford bail is unconstitutional," the court said in a unanimous decision.
Source: https://www.kcra.com/article/california-supreme-court-judges-pay-consideration-bail/35943579
According to David Boyd, special rapporteur on human rights and the environment at the United Nations, countries who accept a healthy environment to be a fundamental right have “better access to justice and smaller ecological footprints.”
The right was first mentioned in the Stockholm Declaration in 1972.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210316-how-the-human-right-to-a-healthy-environment-helps-nature
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The copper foam has excellent properties like resistance to oils and corrosive chemicals, and ability to survive high temperature and pressure without getting deformed.
Scientists estimate that one metal foam filter will initially cost $2 per mask with the reusability factor eventually making it cost-competitive.
Source: https://academictimes.com/this-metal-foam-filters-smaller-particles-than-n95-masks-and-its-recyclable/
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The 3D-printed clay tiles are modeled after natural coral shapes. Notably, Hong Kong waters are home to around 84 different coral species.
Source: https://www.euronews.com/living/2021/03/21/these-3d-printed-tiles-are-being-used-to-restore-hong-kong-s-fragile-coral-reefs
Claimed to be the largest in-state solar energy project in the US, it will become operational on January 1, 2023. The project will generate over 400 jobs in the state.
Source: https://www.post-gazette.com/business/powersource/2021/03/22/Pennsylvania-government-solar-powered-project-2023-energy-electricity-supply-arrays/stories/202103220063
Governor Tom Wolf
The idea is to make use of digital tools to push for quality maternal health care and reach pregnant Nigerian women in a scalable manner to prevent maternal mortality before it is too late.
Source: https://nigeriahealthwatch.com/omomi-is-leveraging-digital-technology-to-provide-women-with-easy-access-to-quality-maternal-health-care/?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
Aimed at helping Michigan achieve Governor Gretchen Whitmer's goal of 60% higher education attainment, the program will also help workers without college degrees or high school diplomas “gain the skills needed to obtain high-demand, high-wage careers."
Source: https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/0,9309,7-387-90499-539206--,00.html
Michigan.gov
The Port Angeles School District and the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, which has about 1,100 members, have collaborated for decades on cultural, linguistic, and academic fronts to ensure consistent enrollment and progress of Native American students.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/education-lab/to-serve-kids-in-the-pandemic-a-tribe-and-a-washington-school-district-create-a-unique-learning-space/?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
The study, which is the largest ever valuation of protecting nature, shows evidence that “conserving and restoring key biodiversity areas makes sense not only to safeguard our natural heritage but also by providing wider economic benefits to society.”
Source: https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/economicsofprotectingnature
University of Cambridge
The city identifies this solution as impactful, convenient, and low-cost as it aims to increase waste diversion to achieve its goal of completely eliminating landfill and incinerator use by 2035.
Source: https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/retrievr-philadelphia/
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The new polymer note, which will go into circulation on Turing's birthday on June 23, is BoE’s highest denomination currency.
Turing’s contributions were made famous by the 2014 movie “The Imitation Game” featuring British actor Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-boe-note-idUSKBN2BH0RJ
Dr Rachel Levine was subjected to some aggressive questioning during her confirmation hearing including if she supported transition surgeries in minors.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-biden-levine-idUSKBN2BG3AY
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Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf hopes that the government soon adopts a national guaranteed income plan.
Earlier, the first-ever basic income experiment in Stockton, California, headed by ex-mayor Michael Tubbs of the Mayors for a Guaranteed Income initiative, proved that handing out money does not dissuade people from working but actually helps them out of poverty.
Source: https://apnews.com/article/oakland-launch-guaranteed-income-low-income-family-of-color-f3c3891bd8b359695ca4c6dc9ba3f8ff
Anderson said, "The bill will give women and their partners time to come to terms with their loss without having to tap into sick leave. Because their grief is not a sickness, it is a loss."
Source: https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/parliament-unanimously-passes-bereavement-leave-miscarriages-stillbirths-second-in-world-do-so
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