California Was Set To Spend Over $1 Billion to Prevent Wildfires. Then Came COVID-19
Communities were counting on historic levels of funding to prepare for climate change-driven disasters. Now, efforts are on hold.
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Beyond Protests: 5 More Ways To Channel Anger Into Action To Fight Racism
Social justice advocates and psychologists point to a range of strategies to promote racial justice, including using your creative energy and talents. Political engagement and self-care help, too.
Coronavirus FAQs: How To Stay Safe While Protesting, When To Go Out After Recovery
Also: If I head to a new state or country for a visit, do I need to self-isolate to protect others in case I'm contagious?
Farmers Find Ways To Save Millions Of Pigs From Being Euthanized
When COVID-19 infections forced pork companies to close processing plants, some farmers predicted that it would force them to euthanize millions of hogs. The actual number has been much lower.
Authors Retract Hydroxychloroquine Study, Citing Concern Over Data
A paper suggesting hydroxychloroquine increases the risk of death for patients with COVID-19 has been retracted by three of its authors because they were not able to verify the data used in the study.
NIH Director Hopes For At Least 1 Safe And Effective Vaccine By Year's End
Dr. Francis Collins says some candidates for a coronavirus vaccine will be ready to start large-scale human trials as early as next month. Scaling up production may start before tests are complete.
No Evidence Hydroxychloroquine Is Helpful In Preventing COVID-19, Study Finds
A study of more than 800 health workers, first responders and others finds that taking hydroxychloroquine to prevent COVID-19 is no better than a placebo in preventing the illness.
Is It Safe Yet To Get Your Physical Or A Dental Checkup?
Most preventive medical care that can't be handled via telehealth has taken a back seat in recent months, but that's starting to change. Here's what to ask when you schedule an in-person appointment.
New Book Argues Migration Isn't A Crisis — It's The Solution
When living things cross into new territory, they are often viewed as threats. But Sonia Shah, who has written a new book — The Next Great Migration -- says the "invaders" are just following biology.
SpaceX Crew Dragon Capsule Successfully Docks With The International Space Station
The docking came above China and Mongolia as the ISS was traveling at 17,000 mph. It docked 19 hours after the historic launch with NASA astronauts from the Kennedy Space Center.