California is about to tax guns more like alcohol and tobacco — and that could make a dent in gun violence
The NRA has characterized California’s Gun Violence Prevention and School Safety Act as an affront to the Constitution. But the reaction from the gun lobby and firearms manufactures may hint at something else...
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ER visits spike during heatwaves — but two simple measures could cut hospitalization rates in half
What’s white and green and cool all over? A city aided by science-based solutions that combat extreme heat.
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78% of people in England and Wales think crime has gone up. But it's actually plummeted 80% in 30 years
Seventy-eight percent of people in England and Wales think that crime has gone up in the last few years, but the data on actual crime shows the exact opposite.
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Illinois just gave $1.6 million to 'justice-focused' community solar projects
Backers see the projects as a key tool to expand economic opportunities to BIPOC communities while supporting the growth of clean energy in the Chicago area.
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Groundbreaking at-home cervical cancer test granted 'breakthrough' status by FDA, fast-tracking approval process
Teal Health's at-home cervical cancer test just received 'Breakthrough Device' status by the FDA, in hopes of significantly reducing cervical cancer rates in the U.S.
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This national park just expanded its adaptive excursions, allowing disabled visitors to bike, camp & kayak
This summer, disabled park-goers will have more opportunities to use adaptive equipment for biking, hiking, kayaking, and more.
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Register to vote with Rhett & Link: YouTube duo brings back voting platform for the 2024 election
The YouTubers have leveraged their platform to promote civic engagement through their "Vote Like A Beast" initiative.
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Activists installed 'guerilla benches' at bus stops... and inspired Berkeley officials to install official seating for transit passengers
By day, Mingwei Samuel works as a software developer. Also by day — together with urbanist and writer Darrell Owens — he builds and installs benches at bus stops around the California cities of Berkeley and Oakland that have no seating.
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You can now apply to join the American Climate Corps, with 2,000 new positions open across the country
Applications are now open for 2,000 jobs in the American Climate Corps, which are available in 36 states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico.
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