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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
Hundreds of Mexicans gather outside the National Autonomous University of Mexico in the capital to watch a rare total solar eclipse. The "path of totality," where the Moon completely obscures the Sun's light, will streak across Mexico and the United States, before returning to the ocean over Canada's Atlantic coast, in a celestial spectacle witnessed by tens of millions of people. IMAGES
Tens of thousands gather in Montreal’s Parc Jean-Drapeau to watch the total solar eclipse. Montreal is situated along the "path of totality," where the Moon will completely obscure the Sun's light for up to a few minutes. IMAGES
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Police officers stand guard outside Downing street and search a car after it crashed into the street's entrance gates, Scotland yard has said. A man has been arrested according to police. Downing Street is the official residence of the UK Prime Minister. IMAGES
Images of number 10 Downing Street, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's London residence, as a spokesperson says the country's leader will "make a statement to the country" today, following reports he will resign as Conservative leader, triggering a party contest to replace him as prime minister. IMAGES
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