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Environment & Health
Radioactive Waste Could Be Killing Residents in Missouri Community
In Missouri, federal scientists are finally linking today’s cancers to the nation’s nuclear warfare legacy.
New Research Shows Rising Sea Levels Could Wipe Out Major Cities by 2050
Rising sea levels could displace 150 million people in about 30 years.
Farmworkers Face Daunting Health Risks in California’s Wildfires
Advocates have been pushing for labor standards protecting farmworkers from risks of exposure to wildfires and smoke.
Climate Crisis Stokes Flames in California, Putting Disabled People at Risk
PG&E, the utility responsible for some of California's deadliest fires, is hurting people by shutting off power.
New Dark Money Groups Sound a Lot Like the Natural Gas Industry
Groups funded by anonymous donors are spreading blatant lies, obfuscating the dangers of carbon and methane emissions.
California Governor Declares Statewide Emergency as Nearly 200,000 Evacuate
The fires must be met with urgent and nationwide climate action.
Patients Eligible for Charity Care Instead Get Big Bills
Nonprofit hospitals admit they sent $2.7 billion in bills over the course of a year.
My Breast Cancer Journey Revealed the Flaws of an Unjust Health System
Our ability to care for ourselves during a health crisis should not be dependent on generous employers or our zip code.
Here’s How the US Could Afford “Medicare for All”
Simply strike the words “who are age 65 or over” from the 1965 amendments to the Social Security Act.
Trump “Wellness” Programs Gut Protections for Those With Pre-Existing Conditions
The proposal is the latest example of the Trump administration encouraging states to take steps to undermine the ACA.