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When Even the Conservative IEA Sounds an Alarm on Climate, the World Must Listen
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says governmental emission reduction pledges fall well short of what is required.
Manchin Bailed Out a Power Plant That Helps His Family Profit From Coal Waste
His family's coal company has an agreement worth up to $5 million with a coal-fired power plant in West Virginia.
Researchers Fear Gulf Stream System Could Catastrophically Collapse
A collapse “would have severe impacts on the global climate system,” according to a new study.
Democrats Propose Medicare for a Few More Instead of Demanding Medicare for All
Amid a resurging pandemic, Democrats are reneging on their promise and refusing to go all out for Medicare for All.
Fears About Delta Variant Have Boosted Vaccination Numbers, Says White House
Many of the new vaccinations are occurring in states where people were previously resisting getting vaccinated.
New COVID Variants Threaten to Make Pandemic Permanent
Early research indicates these new variants might be far more effective at breaching our vaccine defenses than Delta.
Thousands of People Were Given Heart Pumps Despite FDA Warnings of Defects
The FDA has relied on device makers to fix problems voluntarily rather than compelling them to do so.
Biden to Set Goal for Half of All Vehicle Sales to Be Electric by 2030
The president is reinstating Obama-era rules on vehicle pollution, but climate advocates say that may not be enough.
MO Coroner Says He Alters Death Certificates If Families Dislike COVID Inclusion
Macon County, Missouri, coroner Brian Hayes says he's just doing “what pleases the family” by altering the certificates.
As COVID Roars Back in Arkansas, Governor Says He Regrets Banning Mask Mandates
“I wish that had not become law,” Gov. Asa Hutchinson said about restrictions he placed on state school districts.