Report: Solar could power 40% of US electricity by 2035
Solar energy has the potential to supply up to 40% of the nation’s electricity within 15 years — a 10-fold increase over current solar output, but one that would require massive changes in U.S. policy and billions of dollars in federal investment to modernize the nation's electric grid, a new federal report says.
California moves to outlaw ‘stealthing,’ or removing condom
California lawmakers moved to make the state the first to outlaw “stealthing,” which is removing a condom without permission during intercourse.
Evacuees plead for action: ‘We are in some kind of jail’
The Americans trying to evacuate hundreds of Afghans and American citizens — including one Afghan who worked as a U.S. military translator and says he is anticipating his beheading by the Taliban — pleaded for action from the Biden administration to get the would-be evacuees aboard charter flights that are standing by to fly them from Afghanistan.
EXPLAINER: What are some key decisions in fighting fires?
Thousands of wildfires ignite in the U.S. each year, and each one requires firefighters to make quick decisions, often in difficult conditions like high winds and lightning.
Justice Department will ‘protect’ abortion seekers in Texas
The Justice Department said Monday that it will not tolerate violence against anyone who is trying to obtain an abortion in Texas as federal officials explore options to challenge a new state law that bans most abortions.
