How Biden and Kerry could rebuild America's global climate leadership
Choosing former Secretary of State John Kerry as climate envoy is an important first step. To regain trust, the U.S. will also have to take concrete actions to cut its own greenhouse gas emissions.
Nov. 24, 2020 • ~8 min
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Biden cabinet: Inner circle get key posts as John Kerry named climate envoy
The former secretary of state is among the names announced for key roles in the new US administration.
Nov. 23, 2020 • ~7 min
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'I won the election' – how powerful people use lousy lies to twist reality
Lying can be more than just telling a few fibs. It can also be used to communicate social status and make a person appear loyal to a particular group.
Nov. 23, 2020 • ~6 min
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7 things President-elect Biden can achieve on health care
From expanding children's coverage to reducing surprise bills, Biden and lawmakers may be able to broaden health care access.
Nov. 16, 2020 • ~8 min
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When scientific journals take sides during an election, the public's trust in science takes a hit
When the scientific establishment gets involved in partisan politics, surveys suggest, there are unintended consequences – especially for conservatives.
Nov. 12, 2020 • ~6 min
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On environmental protection, Biden's election will mean a 180-degree turn from Trump policies
The Trump administration has used executive orders, deregulation and delays to reduce environmental regulation. Biden administration officials will use many of the same tools to undo their work.
Nov. 12, 2020 • ~6 min
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Climate change: Joe Biden could ride a wave of international momentum to break deadlock in US
Hamstrung by a Republican Senate, President-elect Biden will need to look abroad for collaborators on climate action.
Nov. 10, 2020 • ~7 min
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Joe Biden: How the president-elect plans to tackle climate change
What will a Joe Biden presidency mean for the global battle against rising temperatures?
Nov. 10, 2020 • ~9 min
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Climate change: US formally withdraws from Paris agreement
After a three year wait, the US becomes the first nation to leave the Paris climate pact.
Nov. 4, 2020 • ~10 min
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Achieving COVID-19 herd immunity through infection is dangerous, deadly and might not even work
Some have suggested the US allow healthy people to return to normal life, catch the coronavirus and get the population to herd immunity. The science says this plan is doomed to fail from the start.
Oct. 28, 2020 • ~10 min
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