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Coronavirus Shows Us What Our Future Could Look Like During Climate Crisis
COVID-19, like climate, isn’t just about a singular crisis -- it's about multiple crises unfolding all at once.
Using CPAPs in Place of Ventilators Could Spread the Coronavirus
Such alternative devices can possibly increase the spread of infectious disease by aerosolizing the virus.
Republican Billionaire’s Group Pushes Unproven COVID-19 Treatment Trump Promoted
Home Depot co-founder Bernard Marcus's Job Creators Network wants Trump to greenlight treatment not backed by research.
800,000 Doctors Demand Trump End Dangerous Campaign Against Social Distancing
A coalition of physicians' groups warned that Trump's proposals would jeopardize the lives of millions of Americans.
Trump White House Objects to $1 Billion Price Tag for 80,000 Ventilators
Trump is expected to approve a $4.5 trillion bailout fund, but a billion on life-saving ventilators is a bridge too far.
“Shelter in Place” Is Putting Domestic Violence Survivors in a Dire Situation
Sheltering in place is crucial. But what happens when it's with your abuser?
Citing Coronavirus, EPA Suspends Environmental Rules Indefinitely
The EPA is using the global pandemic to create loopholes for destroying the environment.
Rep. Omar Blasts Trump’s “American Exceptionalism” as US Leads in COVID-19 Cases
Ilhan Omar discusses the emergency relief package and Trump's response to the pandemic.
Governments Say “Stay at Home,” But Thousands Don’t Have a Home
Homelessness was at crisis levels in the U.S. COVID-19 has put this already vulnerable population even more at risk.
“In a Week We Will Be Italy,” Says New York ER Doctor About COVID-19 in the US
New York City is seeing the same surge in COVID-19 cases that overwhelmed health care systems in China, Italy and Spain.