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Democrats Poised to Propose Medicare for Those Who’ve Lost Health Coverage
Meanwhile, public support for a Medicare for All health system has surged during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Future of COVID Briefings Unclear as Trump Pushes for a Different Focus
The focus of future briefings, if they continue to happen, may be on the economy rather than the threat of coronavirus.
As Trump Touts Dangerous “Cures,” Here’s What We Know About COVID-19 Treatments
Trump suggested that injecting disinfectants could help those with COVID-19. Doing so could lead to injury or death.
COVID Deaths in US Will Soon Surpass Number of Americans Killed in Vietnam War
Before the weekend, known U.S. COVID deaths will surpass 58,000 -- the number of Americans who died in the Vietnam War.
US Oil and Gas Methane Emissions Are 15 Percent Higher Than We Thought
An unprecedented analysis from Pennsylvania uncovers flaws in the national data.
Local-Level Fossil Fuel Fights Face Violent Retaliation From Industry
If fossil fuel companies can’t sway governments to crush resistance, they go to the courts, the media or the clergy.
COVID-19 Must Radicalize Doctors: We Cannot Remain on the Political Periphery
The current health crisis makes it clear that to truly adhere to the Hippocratic oath, doctors must also be activists.
New Poll Shows Nearly 90 Percent of Democratic Voters Support Medicare for All
The poll has stirred fresh calls for presumptive nominee Joe Biden to end his opposition to universal health care.
Wildfires Can Reduce Biodiversity. Can Biodiversity Be Used to Reduce Wildfires?
A biodiversity experiment in Australia showed animal species can help reduce flammable leaf litter by 24 percent.
Don’t Bail Out Oil and Gas — Use the Money for Environmental Cleanup Instead
Environmental advocates say that we need a bailout plan for cleaning up idling or abandoned oil and gas wells.