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Environment & Health
Did Blinken Get COVID at the “Nation’s Most Distinguished Superspreader Event”?
Secretary of State Antony Blinken joined a mostly unmasked crowd of 2,600 at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
US Surpasses 1 Million COVID Deaths Since Pandemic’s Start
Thousands of deaths could have been avoided with less disinformation and a more equitable health care system in the U.S.
Manchin, Kelly Join GOP to Pass Motion Against Biden Declaring Climate Emergency
“Our political leadership is out to kill most of us,” lamented one climate justice advocate.
Americans Would Be More Likely to Vote for Democrats If They Pass a Climate Bill
Nearly half of voters say they’d be more likely to vote for Democrats this fall if Congress passed a clean energy bill.
The Oil and Gas Industry Is Trying to Hold US Public Schools Hostage
Fossil fuel interest groups tell New Mexicans: Let us keep drilling or the state’s education system will collapse.
Those Who Face Record Heat Wave in India and Pakistan Did Not Create the Crisis
Historical emitters must step up as region reaches limits of adaptation to worsening heat waves, climate scientist says.
Their Medical Bills Were Getting Too High in US, So They Went to Mexico for Care
Millions of U.S. citizens cross the Southern border each year to flee expensive care, even with health insurance.
Texas Voter Suppression Is Keeping Climate Action by the State Off the Table
A majority of Texans want politicians to address the climate crisis.
UN Chief Slams Fossil Fuel Industry for Using Ukraine War to Boost Profits
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres criticized the industry for trying to “lock in a high carbon future.”
COVID Vaccines for Kids Under 5 Could Be Available in June, FDA Official Says
“We are not going to delay things unnecessarily here,” said Food and Drug Administration official Peter Marks.