Tag: public health
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The pandemic divided the US. Could a full accounting help the nation heal?
## The Pandemic Reckoning: Why We Need It & How to Make It Happen The COVID-19 pandemic exposed deep cracks in our societies, from healthcare inequities and economic vulnerabilities to the erosion of trust in institutions. Calls for a “pandemic reckoning” are growing louder, echoing from frontline workers to policy analysts, demanding we don’t simply…
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A Test Case for Future Funding Cuts
## Trump’s Push to Rescind $9 Billion: What It Means for Your Community Former President Donald Trump is once again in the headlines, this time for advocating the rescission of a whopping $9 billion in previously approved federal funding. This move, should it gain traction, could have significant repercussions for communities across the country, impacting…
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The E.P.A.’s Disastrous Plan to End the Regulation of Greenhouse Gases
## Is This the Final Blow? Trump Administration’s Climate Change Proposal Sparks Outrage The Trump Administration’s track record on environmental policy has been, to put it mildly, controversial. From withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord to rolling back regulations on methane emissions, a clear pattern of dismantling climate change initiatives has emerged. But a new…
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Canadian Wildfires Send Midwest a Bitter Chill and Hazy Skies
Canadian Wildfires Send Midwest a Bitter Chill and Hazy Skies A significant weather pattern shift is bringing a double-edged sword to the U.S. Midwest: cool, dry air from the northwest is offering temporary relief from the recent heatwave, but it’s also carrying a substantial plume of wildfire smoke originating from the devastating Canadian blazes. This…
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Midwest Breathes Easier, but at a Cost: Canadian Wildfires’ Unintended Consequence
Midwest Breathes Easier, but at a Cost: Canadian Wildfires’ Unintended Consequence A shift in wind patterns has brought a welcome respite to the sweltering U.S. Midwest, ushering in cooler, drier air from the northwest. However, this beneficial breeze carries an unwelcome passenger: wildfire smoke originating from the devastating Canadian blazes. This influx of smoke, while…