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As Biden Considers Climate Nominations, He Must Go Beyond an Obama-Era Reboot
Leading contenders are holdovers from the Obama administration who expanded fossil fuels and nurtured the fracking boom.
Centuries of Inequality in the US Laid the Groundwork for COVID-19 Devastation
Dr. Paul Farmer says the devastating U.S. death toll reflects decades of underinvestment and centuries of inequality.
As Thanksgiving COVID Cases Materialize, CDC Urges Against Christmas Travel
“The safest thing to do is to postpone holiday travel and stay home,” the head of the CDC's travel branch said.
Biden Hires Fauci and Asks US to Wear Masks for His First 100 Days in Office
Fauci has already provided the president-elect with advice regarding his mask-wearing initiative.
Fauci Meets Virtually With Biden’s Transition Team to Discuss COVID
To date, the coronavirus pandemic has claimed the lives of more than 273,000 Americans.
As COVID Deaths Reach 3,100 in Single Day, Trump Rants About His Election Loss
Trump has not mentioned the words “COVID” or “coronavirus” on his Twitter account since November 22.
Activists Resist Frantic Pipeline Development in Trump’s Final Weeks
As the latest round of construction begins on long-disputed lines, hundreds of activists are continuing to resist.
Humanity Faces Climate “Suicide” Without US Rejoining Paris Agreement
President-elect Joe Biden’s pledge of net-zero U.S. emissions by 2050 brings the Paris Agreement goals within reach.
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Is Not Just Public Land. It’s Sacred Land.
The refuge remains under threat as it approaches its 60th anniversary. Indigenous knowledge and stewardship can save it.
World AIDS Day Is Grim Reminder of an Ongoing Epidemic Amid COVID-19
As the world waits on an effective vaccine for COVID-19, the pandemic threatens treatment for those living with HIV.