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Forget the GOP Plan. Climate Activists Want $10 Trillion for Infrastructure.
The Sunrise Movement wants to put millions of young people to work combating the climate crisis.
Warren Proposes $1.9T in Investments in Energy Research, American Manufacturing
The senator hopes that Biden could consider the pair of proposals for his infrastructure plan.
Infectious Disease Expert: Only Way to Get to Immunity Is to Vaccinate the World
Monica Gandhi discusses the investigation into COVID's origins and how the U.S. can best use its vaccine surplus.
Environmentalists Warn Biden Not to Abandon Climate Plans to Appease Republicans
Abandoning key climate proposals could be politically disastrous and damaging to the fight against the climate crisis.
Dutch Court Orders Shell to Cut Carbon Emissions by 2030 in Landmark Ruling
Climate advocates say the ruling is the first of its kind and could have far-reaching consequences for the oil industry.
Pharma Giant Funds Ads Attacking Drug Bill After Hiking Prices Up to 470 Percent
The dark money-funded ads attack legislation that would lower prescription drug costs.
Climate Crisis May Lead to Rise in Stillbirths
A new study suggests a connection between an increase in the Earth's temperature and more stillbirths.
Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline Battle Heats Up in Michigan
Enbridge has ignored orders by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to cease the flow of oil to Line 5.
A Growing International Movement Is Calling for a “People’s Vaccine”
Activist groups are pressuring wealthy countries and the WTO to let poorer countries manufacture their own vaccines.
More Seniors May Need Rehabilitative Therapy Due to Sheltering During COVID
The prospect of increased impairment and frailty among the elderly is a growing concern of health care providers.