The Biden-Harris Administration should address this gap by establishing a national public record of wildfire-smoke health impact.
Repurposing existing drugs, especially off-patent generics, is the fastest way to develop new cancer treatments.
This report explores how the agriculture sector can support, and be supported by, policies that advance science, technology, and innovation.
As the U.S. continues to grapple with the pandemic, there are growing concerns about the risks posed by variants of SARS-CoV-2 – the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Recent data have shown that at least one SARS-CoV-2 variant is more transmissible than the original, and there are questions as to whether any variants could be more deadly. The […]
Given the pervasiveness of COVID-19 throughout the U.S., the risk of infection to transportation workers and passengers is significant. For instance, in a survey of over 600 bus and subway workers in New York City, almost one quarter reported contracting COVID-19, and 76 percent personally knew a coworker who had died from the disease. During last week’s hearing, […]
Comprehensive and reliable mortality data will enable more effective response to rapidly evolving public health challenges.
Environmental justice is a priority for the Biden administration, with the president advocating for the use of a whole-of-government approach based on the latest science to improve environmental conditions in low-income communities and communities of color. When pressed to expand on the administration’s vision during Wednesday’s Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing, Michael Regan, the president’s nominee […]
Increasing the share of health services provided directly to patient homes is a significant opportunity to improve healthcare in the U.S.
America’s leadership in space exploration could greatly accelerate through a fundamentally different approach to in-space operations.
A tax-and-dividend approach that mitigates the challenging impacts that carbon policies have on poor and suburban/rural communities.
The Federal Government should radically enhance its efforts to build community disaster resilience.
The government should provide incentives to healthcare providers that scale up and reduce costs of delivering preventive interventions.