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.

Nicole Hassoun, Professor of Philosophy, Binghamton University, State University of New York • conversation
May 22, 2025 ~7 min

Biden helped bring science out of the lab and into the community − emphasizing research focused on solutions

Biden’s legacy includes elevating science’s influence in federal decision-making and considering the social and ethical effects of research.

Arthur Daemmrich, Professor of Practice in the School for the Future of Innovation in Society, Arizona State University • conversation
Jan. 17, 2025 ~10 min


Charging, not range, is becoming a top concern for electric car drivers

The issue isn’t just the number of chargers – it’s also the quality of drivers’ experiences with them.

Alan Jenn, Associate Professional Researcher in Transportation, University of California, Davis • conversation
Oct. 10, 2024 ~7 min

Drug prices improved under Biden-Harris and Trump − but not for everyone, and not enough

Both Trump and Harris seek to lower drug costs for patients. What headway have they made on realizing this goal?

C. Michael White, Distinguished Professor of Pharmacy Practice, University of Connecticut • conversation
Sept. 26, 2024 ~10 min

Biden administration’s negotiated price cuts for 10 common prescription drugs likely to save Medicare billions, beginning in 2026

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.

Simon F. Haeder, Associate Professor of Public Health, Texas A&M University • conversation
Aug. 19, 2024 ~7 min

US has its first national strategy to reduce plastic pollution − here are 3 strong points and a key issue to watch

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.

Sarah J. Morath, Professor of Law and Associate Dean for International Affairs, Wake Forest University • conversation
Aug. 16, 2024 ~9 min

US has its first national strategy to reduce plastic pollution − here are 3 strong points and 1 big gap

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.

Sarah J. Morath, Professor of Law and Associate Dean for International Affairs, Wake Forest University • conversation
Aug. 16, 2024 ~8 min

EPA has lowered the screening level for lead in soil – here’s what that could mean for households across the US

The new level won’t trigger automatic cleanups, but it sets a lower threshold for taking precautions to reduce lead exposure.

Gabriel Filippelli, Professor of Earth Sciences and Executive Director, Environmental Resilience Institute, Indiana University • conversation
June 18, 2024 ~9 min


New EPA regulations target air, water, land and climate pollution from power plants, especially those that burn coal

Lawsuits are inevitable, but an environmental lawyer explains why the EPA’s new power plant regulations are on solid ground.

Patrick Parenteau, Professor of Law Emeritus, Vermont Law & Graduate School • conversation
May 1, 2024 ~11 min

Native American voices are finally factoring into energy projects – a hydropower ruling is a victory for environmental justice on tribal lands

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.

Denielle Perry, Associate Professor, School of Earth and Sustainability, Northern Arizona University • conversation
April 17, 2024 ~9 min

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