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Heat-Related Deaths in the US Rose 117 Percent Between 1999 and 2023
The lead author of a new report warns the current climate trajectory is starting to show up in increased deaths.
Israel Used US Arms to Commit at Least 20 Likely War Crimes Since October 7
These incidents represent just a small fraction of potential war crimes committed with US-provided weapons.
UN Forced to Suspend All Operations Across Gaza Due to Israel’s Evacuations
Israel’s evacuation orders and ground assault have made it nearly impossible for aid groups to move around.
Anti-Trans Legislation Has Made a Health Issue — Menstrual Products — Political
As anti-trans rhetoric has gained momentum in state chambers, “period poverty” bills have been caught in the crosshairs.
Israel Is Forcing One of the Last Remaining Hospitals in Gaza to Evacuate
Israel has vowed “aggressive” military action in areas surrounding the hospital.
Mpox Vaccine Manufacturer Is Profiting From Accelerating Global Health Emergency
Bavarian Nordic's refusal to lower prices could repeat the vaccine apartheid that undermined the global COVID response.
Republican States Are Blocking Legal Gender Changes on Driver’s Licenses
Anti-trans regulations are spreading, with a Texas directive even claiming the state will ignore court orders.
Israel Launches Massive Attack on Lebanon, Pushing Region Toward All-Out War
Israeli leaders appear eager to spark a regional war as the US-backed assault on Gaza continues with no end in sight.
Plastic Is Building Up in Our Brains — Scientists Say It’s a Global Emergency
A growing body of research shows microplastics reach nearly everywhere in the body, creating vast and unknown dangers.
Federal Judge Undoes Key Civil Rights Protections in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley
The decision may open the door for other states to file similar lawsuits blocking efforts to fight environmental racism.