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“Guardianship” Often Fails Poor Seniors. Is There a Different Way?
Lack of regulation and potential for abuse make many elder care advocates wary of the guardianship model.
Trump Administration’s Attacks on Science Already Surpass Two Bush Terms
Trump may have lauded the Apollo 11 mission, but his administration has launched over 100 attacks on science.
Protesters Crash ALEC Conference to Resist Bill Criminalizing Pipeline Activists
Protesters with Extinction Rebellion ATX were briefly detained and released after disrupting ALEC’s annual conference.
Fracking and Shale Drilling Caused Spike in Climate-Warming Methane Pollution
The majority of new natural gas production over the past decade came from North America, though the impacts are global.
Greta Thunberg Sets Sail for US to Combat Climate and Ecological Crisis
The teen is kicking off a two-week journey on an emissions-free boat from the U.K. to a UN summit in NYC.
Trump’s Counterattack Against Clean Energy Is Collapsing
Trump was elected on promises to resurrect the coal industry. Thankfully, it's not happening.
Extreme Inequality Is Driving Anxiety and Depression in the US
Studies show chronic status anxiety is higher at all income levels in less equal countries.
Trump Guts Endangered Species Act in Gift to Big Business
The dramatic rule changes could be the beginning of the end for hundreds of species.
We Ignore Thousands of Threatened Plant Species at Our Own Peril
Endangered animals may get more attention from the public, but without plants, humans won’t survive.
Lawsuit Seeks to Let Medicare Patients Appeal Gap in Nursing Home Coverage
Medicare’s nursing home benefit is available only to those admitted to the hospital for three consecutive days.