WHO is finalizing a new treaty that prepares for the next pandemic − but the US isn’t signing
The US withdrew from treaty negotiations on President Trump’s first day in office.
May 22, 2025 • ~7 min
The US withdrew from treaty negotiations on President Trump’s first day in office.
Biden’s legacy includes elevating science’s influence in federal decision-making and considering the social and ethical effects of research.
The issue isn’t just the number of chargers – it’s also the quality of drivers’ experiences with them.
Both Trump and Harris seek to lower drug costs for patients. What headway have they made on realizing this goal?
People ages 65 and up will likely reap significant out-of-pocket savings on prescription drugs when the negotiated prices take effect. But other benefits could pay bigger dividends in the long run.
Better measuring standards, more responsibility for producers and an end to single-use products are all positive steps. But the US has not yet endorsed a cap on plastic production.
Better measuring standards, more responsibility for producers and an end to single-use products are all positive steps. But the US has not yet endorsed a cap on plastic production.
The new level won’t trigger automatic cleanups, but it sets a lower threshold for taking precautions to reduce lead exposure.
Lawsuits are inevitable, but an environmental lawyer explains why the EPA’s new power plant regulations are on solid ground.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission recently ruled that it won’t approve energy projects on Native lands without tribal consent. But many more applications are pending.
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