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President-Elect Biden Must Prioritize Coal Communities—and Here’s How

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La temporada de huracanes de 2020 bate récords en EE.UU. por cantidad de tormentas, intensificación rápida

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Rapid Intensification and Number of Storms Make 2020 a Record Hurricane Season

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Trump’s Rushed Oil Leasing in the Arctic: A Dumpster Fire of Desperation, Greed, and Crippling Loyalty Tests

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Want More Science-Based Policies? Start by Protecting the Scientists

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7 Common Excuses People Use to Avoid Wearing Masks, and Why Science Says They’re Wrong

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Masks: What the Science Says, and What Lies Ahead

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As the Trump Administration’s Tiny Windows Close, Giant Doors Open for Science Advice

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Roundup: Political Interference and Declining Trust in Public Health Agencies Addressing COVID-19

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Science Is Taking Center Stage in President-Elect Biden’s Plan to Combat COVID-19

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