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Greenland’s Ice Sheet Has Lost Mass for the 25th Year in a Row
A new report also noted that a rain event was recorded for the first time near the apex of the ice sheet.
Biden and GOP May Find Bipartisanship by Elevating Big Pharma’s Pick to FDA Head
Four Republicans say they will back Robert Califf, Biden's nominee for FDA commissioner. He has extensive industry ties.
WHO Says Omicron Variant Is Not “Mild” as New COVID Wave Overwhelms Hospitals
The extraordinary volume of cases is filling up emergency rooms nationwide and exhausting health care workers.
As Cryptocurrency Becomes Mainstream, Its Carbon Footprint Can’t Be Ignored
As Bitcoin prices rise, so will incentive to mine it, creating a feedback loop that spells trouble for the climate.
What Will We Tell Future Generations About the Pandemic?
The global disasters of our era could very well fade from public memory like others have in the past.
If You’re Feeling the Pandemic Era’s Weight Harder Than Ever, You’re Not Alone
This fog of fear and uncertainty is the everlasting present.
Walmart and Kroger Hike Prices for COVID Tests Amid Shortage
Critics are accusing the U.S. retailers of exploiting an Omicron-fueled surge in demand for the kits.
Capitalism Is Preventing Bold Steps to Curb COVID as Cases Skyrocket
The president needs to get a handle on this at long last, and stop mollifying capitalists with exercises in futility.
Hawaii’s Water Protectors Lead Movement to Close Navy Fuel Site After Leak
After a major leak contaminated O’ahu’s water supply, water protectors are finding new allies among military families.
Winter Wildfire Fueled by Climate Crisis Destroys 1,000 Homes in Colorado
The fire comes after a year of drought across the western U.S. and an unusually warm December.