In 2014, then-57-year-old bioethicist Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel wrote an infamous essay titled, “Why I Hope to Die at 75” for The Atlantic. His argument boiled down to this: it’s not…
Cold weather pet safety tips
With the winter season upon us, it is important to remember that our furry friends can also get cold. If it’s too cold for you, then it’s too cold for…
New Hampshire seeks IRA grant to help low-income residents tap the benefits of solar
New Hampshire’s Department of Energy has requested a $70 million federal grant to expand community solar programs for low-income residents, an infusion of funds that supporters said could lower energy…
Commentary: Two years in, bipartisan infrastructure law is driving electric vehicle growth
The following commentary was written by Alli Gold Roberts, state policy director, and Zach Friedman, federal policy director, at Ceres. See our commentary guidelines for more information. We are at…
U.S. Suicide Rates Reached an All-Time High in 2022
Suicide rates in the U.S. reached an all-time high in 2022, continuing a surge that began in 2021, according to new provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and…
Newport Mansion Owner Sues Federal Government Over Wind Farm It Says Will Block Ocean Views
Two Rhode Island preservation groups have filed lawsuits against the federal government claiming it conducted “sham regulatory reviews” when granting the permits of two offshore wind farm projects they say…
California’s New Plan to Treat the Mentally Ill May End Up Violating Their Rights
Facing enormous pressure to tame what appears to be a spiraling and increasingly intertwined statewide crisis in mental health, substance use, and homelessness, California officials have created the Community Assistance,…
The Evolutionary Origins of Psychedelics
Humans rely on a bevy of strange natural chemicals to liven up our food and drink, to endure pain, and to change our perspective. We use caffeine from coffee, tea,…
What to Know About Australia’s Disposable Vape Ban
Australia will ban the importation of disposable vapes starting Jan. 1, the government announced on Tuesday, citing concerns of young people becoming addicted to nicotine. Plans for an import ban…
Black-led Chicago nonprofit sees cycling as a tool for building healthy communities
Biking within Black and Brown communities is complicated. While non-motorized transportation is an important tactic for reducing emissions, many people still associate biking with something that kids do — or…