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G20 Summit Fails to Deliver on Vaccine Equity, Climate Action
G20 nations constitute 62 percent of the global population but have used 82 percent of the world's COVID-19 vaccines.
Growing Number of Indigenous People in US Are Becoming Climate Migrants
Climate change is forcing tribal citizens to choose between staying on ancestral lands or moving to protect themselves.
COVID-19 Has Set Back the Fight Against Tuberculosis Across the Globe
For the first time since 2005, the number of deaths due to TB increased from one year to the next.
Here’s How Conservatives Can Be Convinced to Blame Big Oil for Climate Change
After learning that many companies were aware of climate change as early as 1977, some Republicans changed their mind.
Climate Advocates Fear Supreme Court May Undo EPA’s Ability to Tackle Emissions
The Supreme Court will rule on whether a section of the Clean Air Act allows the EPA to regulate power plant pollution.
Democrats Add $775 Million Oil and Gas Subsidy to Bill After Lobbyist Campaign
The subsidy was added on behalf of coal baron Sen. Joe Manchin, who opposed a methane fee proposal.
Democrats Will Subpoena Big Oil to Force Disclosure of Climate Denial Campaigns
The subpoenas will force the companies to turn in internal documents on their strategies to block climate action.
Food Contaminated With Drug-Resistant Salmonella Strain Continues to Be Sold
For years, a dangerous salmonella strain has sickened thousands and continues to spread through the chicken industry.
Fossil Fuel Interests Continue to Block Climate Action in Europe Ahead of COP26
New research reveals how six fossil fuel giants captured European climate politics.
Shell CEO Refuses to Recognize Climate Crisis as “Existential Threat” in Hearing
“Some of us have to actually live the future that you all are setting on fire,” said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.