Infection of Wildlife Biologist Highlights Risks of Virus Hunting
A graduate student fell ill with a novel virus after working with wild bats in Uganda and Sudan.
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New Details Emerge About Coronavirus Research at Chinese Lab
More than 900 pages of materials related to U.S.-funded coronavirus research in China were released following a FOIA lawsuit by The Intercept.
How Your 401(k) Is Helping Destroy the Amazon Rainforest
The growing financialization of Brazilian agribusiness is enabling foreign investment in the industry most responsible for deforestation.
Progressives on U.S.-China Policy and Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit
Two leading progressive foreign policy voices discuss the House speaker’s decision to visit Taiwan.
Already, Cracks Emerge in Rep. Josh Gottheimer’s “Unbreakable Nine”
House Democrats passed a budget resolution to trigger the reconciliation process on Tuesday, putting a pin in Gottheimer’s resistance.
How the Pursuit of Unknown Viruses Risks Triggering the Next Pandemic
Pandemic prediction spawned a multimillion-dollar research industry, but many scientists warn that viral forecasting is a dangerous mirage.
Despite Promises for Global Climate Justice, Biden Falls Short in Helping Reduce Poorer Countries’ Emissions
Activists were hoping that Biden would back-pay the U.S.’s outstanding climate finance commitment and make new, more ambitious pledges.
Biden Subsidies for Liquid Natural Gas Could Doom International Climate Goals
The proposals would offer fossil fuel companies cash to build out carbon capture technology, propping up the liquid natural gas industry.
No, the Biden Agenda Isn't Dead Yet
House and Senate progressives demanded that Democratic leaders pair the full agenda with a bipartisan deal.
Is Texas Sending Melissa Lucio to Die for a Crime That Never Happened?
Lucio faces execution in April for killing her 2-year-old daughter. Experts say her conviction was based on faulty forensics.