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The US Is Back in the Paris Agreement, But More Is Needed to Stave Off Disaster
Activists are demanding the Biden-Harris administration pass a sweeping jobs bill to address the climate crisis head-on.
As Biden Axes KXL Pipeline, Water Protectors Urge Him to Reject DAPL and Line 3
Indigenous Water Protectors are taking direct action to stop another tar sands pipeline.
NYC Cancels Thousands of Vaccine Appointments Due to Lack of Federal Supply
States and cities have been struggling with a lack of communication and vaccine doses from the Trump administration.
As COVID-19 Surges, California Overrides Limits on Nurse Workloads
Currently, four times as many Californians are testing positive for the coronavirus compared with the summer’s peak.
US Reaches Grim Milestone of 400K COVID Deaths Days Before Trump Leaves Office
Nearly 6 in 10 Americans give President Donald Trump a negative approval rating for his handling of the pandemic.
Michigan Ex-Governor Charged With “Willful Neglect” in Flint Water Scandal
Rep. Rashida Tlaib discusses how the scandal has been linked to widespread lead poisoning and at least 12 deaths.
Restoring Our Water Systems Should Be Top Priority for Biden Administration
Rivers are the cornerstones of healthy, strong communities.
Biden Plans to Rescind Keystone XL in “Huge Victory” for Indigenous-Led Movement
The withdrawal of the pipeline's permit is among many environmental actions Biden plans to take via executive order.
The Trump Administration Promised States a Vaccine Reserve That Doesn’t Exist
Trump’s admin promised to send out stockpiled doses, but they’ve been shipping off the manufacturing line for weeks.
2020 Is Tied for the Hottest Year on Record, NASA Says
The top 10 hottest years on record have happened since 2005.