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Policy Memo
Reduce Disaster Costs by Better Tracking Health Impacts of Wildfire Smoke

The Biden-Harris Administration should address this gap by establishing a national public record of wildfire-smoke health impact.

04.22.21 | 1 min read
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Policy Memo
Repurposing Generic Drugs to Combat Cancer

Repurposing existing drugs, especially off-patent generics, is the fastest way to develop new cancer treatments.

04.06.21 | 1 min read
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Policy Memo
Strengthening the Economy, Health, & Climate Security through Resilient Agriculture and Food Systems

This report explores how the agriculture sector can support, and be supported by, policies that advance science, technology, and innovation.

04.05.21 | 4 min read
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Improving genome sequencing infrastructure to detect coronavirus variants is a priority for CDC

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 […]

02.26.21 | 4 min read
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Advanced air filtration may help limit the spread of COVID-19 when combined with other protective measures

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, […]

02.12.21 | 4 min read
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Policy Memo
Opening Up Mortality Data for Health Research

Comprehensive and reliable mortality data will enable more effective response to rapidly evolving public health challenges.

02.10.21 | 1 min read
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Senators press the nominee to lead the Environmental Protection Agency on the administration’s plans for promoting environmental justice

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 […]

02.05.21 | 3 min read
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Policy Memo
Delivering Healthcare Services to the American Home

Increasing the share of health services provided directly to patient homes is a significant opportunity to improve healthcare in the U.S.

02.04.21 | 2 min read
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Environment
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Policy Memo
Advanced Space Architectures Program: Championing Innovation in Next-Generation In-Space Operations

America’s leadership in space exploration could greatly accelerate through a fundamentally different approach to in-space operations.

01.28.21 | 1 min read
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Environment
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Policy Memo
A Carbon Tax to Combat Climate Change and Support Low-Income Households

A tax-and-dividend approach that mitigates the challenging impacts that carbon policies have on poor and suburban/rural communities.

01.27.21 | 1 min read
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Environment
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Policy Memo
Disrupting Vulnerability Traps and Catalyzing Community Resilience

The Federal Government should radically enhance its efforts to build community disaster resilience.

01.21.21 | 2 min read
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Policy Memo
Rethinking Payment for Prevention in Healthcare

The government should provide incentives to healthcare providers that scale up and reduce costs of delivering preventive interventions.

01.08.21 | 2 min read
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