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Environment & Health
Covax, the UN-Backed Vaccine Initiative, Is Reportedly Out of Money
Covax running out of money could spell potential disaster for low-income countries.
Some Pharmacies Are Turning Away Immunocompromised Patients for 4th Shot
The CDC must do a better job educating pharmacies, doctors and patients, experts say.
Tonga Remains Covered in Ash Following Volcanic Eruption
Water tanks polluted by ash and severed telecommunications are lingering aftereffects of the blast.
Alaska Tribes Are Fighting Back Against Plans to Open Colossal Gold Mine
Two Alaska Native corporations are working to develop what would be one of the world’s largest gold mines.
Exxon Is Using an Unusual Texas Law to Intimidate Critics of Its Climate Denial
The oil firm claims its history of publicly denying the climate crisis is protected by the first amendment.
Unions Have the Potential and the Responsibility to Advance a “Just Transition”
The “jobs vs. environment” myth is rendered moot in a truly just transition, which must involve collective bargaining.
COVID Shows It’s Time to End the Pharmaceutical Industry
The only way out of this pandemic is a global prioritization of public health above profit.
Sunrise Movement Calls Out Biden for Siding With Fossil Fuels
The Biden administration has approved oil and gas drilling permits at a faster rate than the Trump administration.
WHO Chief Says Pandemic Is “Nowhere Near Over,” Warning About Vaccine Inequity
Just 9.6 percent of people in low-income countries have received at least one vaccine dose to date.
Fake COVID-19 Testing Sites Are Scamming Vulnerable Communities Across the US
Fraudulent pop-up testing sites are spreading — and BIPOC and low-income neighborhoods may be most at risk.