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Zoya Teirstein
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‘Paranoia and distrust’: How Trump’s mass firing of government watchdogs will affect climate policy
Experts fear Trump’s mass firing of government watchdogs means they’ll be replaced with loyalists who will ignore corruption.

As Climate Change Supercharges Disease, Trump Pulls U.S. Out of World Health Organization
Leaving WHO and a temporary gag order on public health agencies, puts the country in a dangerous position.

In Brazil, unprecedented flooding may force a political reckoning
The flooding in Brazil is shaking up politics in the country. “This is going to shake the mindsets of voters."

Pentagon helped invent a product, now dodging lawsuits
The U.S. government is seeking immunity from 27 lawsuits related to a toxic firefighting foam used on military bases.

EPA finalizes new standards for deadly particulate matter
The restrictions on soot pollution will prevent thousands of premature deaths every year. Industry groups say it will hurt local economies.