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Humanity Faces Climate “Suicide” Without US Rejoining Paris Agreement
President-elect Joe Biden’s pledge of net-zero U.S. emissions by 2050 brings the Paris Agreement goals within reach.
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Is Not Just Public Land. It’s Sacred Land.
The refuge remains under threat as it approaches its 60th anniversary. Indigenous knowledge and stewardship can save it.
World AIDS Day Is Grim Reminder of an Ongoing Epidemic Amid COVID-19
As the world waits on an effective vaccine for COVID-19, the pandemic threatens treatment for those living with HIV.
Pharma Money Colors Operation Warp Speed’s Quest to Defeat COVID-19
The Trump administration has allowed executives to keep investments in companies profiting from their COVID-19 efforts.
Biden Adviser Says Good Riddance to Scott Atlas, as He Leaves COVID Task Force
The Biden adviser compared Atlas's appointment to the task force to someone going to “a podiatrist for a heart attack.”
As COVID Spikes, It’s Normal to Feel Helpless. Let’s Turn Fear to Activism.
This will be a long, hard winter. Let’s also make it a busy one.
Advocates Push for Washington State to Allow Magic Mushrooms for Dying Patients
A growing body of evidence shows that psilocybin therapy can provide enormous benefits to those with terminal illnesses.
Trump Rushes to Weaken Environmental and Worker Protections Before January 20
The Trump administration is racing to approve dozens of eleventh-hour policy changes.
SCOTUS Rules Against New York State’s COVID Limits on Large Religious Gatherings
Public health experts warned that the Supreme Court ruling would lead to more COVID outbreaks and superspreader events.
Fauci Says He’d “Absolutely” Join a Biden COVID Task Force
The infectious diseases expert is widely regarded as trustworthy on coronavirus by the American people.