Policy

At climate summit, Japan, Canada and the E.U. also announce ambitious targets, while Russia and Australia resist

The goal sets a high bar for other countries attending today’s global climate summit

As early-career researchers, we argue that it also has to prioritize justice and social equity

U.N. recognition would strengthen legal arguments for preserving nature

Leading experts assess what they see as the likely moves

Climate remains in the background during talks about the Biden administration’s infrastructure plan

Firearm injuries and deaths are a public health crisis, no less than smoking, unhealthy eating and the use of addictive substances

But environmental groups remain wary

The pandemic has taught us important lessons about the needs of the health care workforce

The legislation could incentivize greener investments by requiring companies to report the risks that climate poses to their business

Some states are going to war against young transgender people

Research shows the bill will improve public health, and its “dangers” have been debunked