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Sign-ups for Obamacare lag this year

Dec
19
Obamacare Sign-Ups Lag After Trump Election, Legal Challenges - KFF Health News The number of new and returning enrollees using healthcare.gov — the federal marketplace that serves 31 states — is well below last year’s as of early December. Also, a Biden administration push to give “Dreamers” access to Obamacare coverage and subsidies is facing court challenges. khnjuliea KFF Health News

 

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Climate change overview stories, including emissions, impact on insurance, winter season

Dec
19
Climate and environment updates: Biden administration sets ambitious greenhouse gas emissions goal The climate crisis is not a distant threat; it's happening right now. ABC News ABC News

 

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U.S. Sunbelt States Growing Population Faces Increasing Climate Hazards --study

Dec
19
The Sunbelt’s Growing Population Faces Increasing Climate Hazards - Inside Climate News New research identified the counties in the U.S. with large and vulnerable populations exposed to heat stress, water shortages or wildfire, with most found in the southern half of the country. Derek Harrison Inside Climate News
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A ‘quad-demic’ this winter; where flu, COVID, RSV, and norovirus are spreading

Dec
19
Public health experts are warning of a ‘quad-demic’ this winter. Here’s where flu, COVID, RSV, and norovirus are spreading Taking precautions to protect yourself from the quartet of infectious diseases can lessen your odds of bringing an illness into the new year. Lindsey Leake Fortune

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Montana’s Supreme court says global warming can’t be ignored, upholding landmark climate case

Dec
18
Global warming can't be ignored, Montana's top court says, upholding landmark climate case Montana’s Supreme Court has upheld a landmark climate ruling that said the state was violating residents’ constitutional right to a clean environment by permitting oil, gas and coal projects without regard for global warming. AP News

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California declares first statewide emergency over bird flu

Dec
18
California declares first statewide emergency over bird flu The declaration comes the same day the first “severe” case was found in a human outside of the state. Emma Anderson Politico

California on Wednesday declared a statewide emergency over bird flu, with Gov. Gavin Newsom warning that “conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property” meant greater efforts were needed to defeat the spread. ...

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First severe U.S. human case of bird flu reported, in a patient hospitalized in Louisiana

Dec
18
U.S. reports first severe human case of bird flu, in a patient hospitalized in Louisiana The CDC said the person was most likely exposed to the virus from sick or dead birds in a backyard flock. NBC News

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“The patient is experiencing severe respiratory illness related to H5N1 infection and is currently hospitalized in critical condition,” said Emma Herrock, a spokeswoman for the Louisiana Health Department.

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The Congo's unknown disease outbreak is severe malaria --Health Ministry

Dec
17

Congo's health ministry says unknown disease is severe malaria

LUBUMBASHI, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo's health ministry said on Tuesday that a previously unidentified disease circulating in the country's Panzi health zone is a severe form of malaria. ...
 
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U.S. Government annouced community relocation sources

Dec
16
New Interagency Resources Highlight Federal Support of Community-Driven Relocation - HS Today The Department of the Interior and FEMA, in partnership with the White House Council on Environmental Quality, Office of Science and Technology Policy, are pleased to announce the release of Opportunities for Federal Support of Community-Driven Relocation and Community-Driven Relocation: Guide for Communities to Federal Programs and Resources HSToday
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FEMA distrust makes some North Carolina residents hesitant to apply for hurricane aid

Dec
16
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