FDA Approves First Nonprescription Daily Oral Contraceptive
The FDA approved Opill (norgestrel), a daily oral contraceptive, for nonprescription use, for the first time.
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HHS Letter to COVID-19 Vaccine Manufacturers
Transition to more traditional vaccine procurement, distribution, payment pathways is underway to prepare for 2023-2024 vaccination campaign.
HHS Proposes Rule to Protect LGBTQI+ Rights
The proposed rule reaffirms the prohibition on discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity.
HHS Proposes Rule to Improve Child Care Access
HHS proposes a new rule to boost child care accessibility and provider support, aiming to reduce costs, increase stability, reduce paperwork.
DOE Announces $90M for Energy Efficiency Projects
Energy codes project to save Americans $138 billion, reduce CO2 emissions by 900 million metric tons by 2040.
$300M for Greenhouse Gas Monitoring in Agriculture and Forestry
This is in addition to $19.5 billion provided to the Natural Resources Conservation Service and $3.1 billion for Climate-Smart Commodities.
$660M for Cleaning Up Legacy Pollution
The funding aims to plug orphaned oil and gas wells, which contribute significantly to climate change and pose safety hazards.
$23.4M for 16 Carbon Management Projects Across 14 States
Both universities and private sector companies will house the projects, aimed to connect carbon management developers with local communities.
DOE $72M for Small Businesses in Clean Energy Sector
Includes renewable energy, nuclear energy, cybersecurity, advanced materials manufacturing, microelectronics, and artificial intelligence.
Ocean-Based Climate Resilience Accelerators Program
Department of Commerce and NOAA launch $60 million Ocean-Based Climate Resilience Accelerators program funded by the Inflation Reduction Act