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The US Is Missing a Chance to Tackle Climate Crisis and Pandemic Relief Together
Europe is trying to integrate climate priorities into its pandemic relief plans, but the U.S. has its head in the sand.
Trump Denounces Fauci as a “Disaster” Who “Got It Wrong” About COVID-19
Trump has taken to denouncing and disparaging Anthony Fauci, even as he uses his words in a campaign ad.
Overdoses Are Skyrocketing During COVID-19. The DEA Is Making It Worse.
Since March, at least 40 states have reported an increase in opioid overdose deaths.
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ExxonMobil Claims Shift on Climate But Continues to Fund Climate Science Deniers
The company’s professed support for a carbon tax is a disingenuous public relations ploy to delay government action.
COVID-19 Spikes in Rural Areas While Hospitals Face Financial Crisis
Thin margins means small hospitals have had to be creative.Â
The TMX Pipeline Threatens First Nations People. It Must Be Stopped.
The Tsleil-Waututh Nation is pressuring insurance company Liberty Mutual to drop the pipeline.
Trump Administration Is Paying Big Pharma Billions in Rush for Vaccine
We must demand transparency to ensure the vaccine is as safe as possible.
Trump Is Charging Ahead With Cataclysmic Deregulation in Case of Election Loss
Many of the changes reflect the agendas of powerful corporate interests whose key players have donated heavily to Trump.
More Traces of Cancer-Causing PFAS in Arctic Raise Alarm Over Global Spread
Scientists are still grappling with the complex puzzle of how these toxic chemicals are moving through the environment.
Amid Climate Crisis, Many Americans Still Don’t Know What the Green New Deal Is
Given the time constraints of the climate fight, this election may set the course for far more than the next four years.