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With the dome of the U.S. Capitol in the background, a homeless man named Damu stretches on the National Mall in Washington, U.S., May 27, 2020. The photo is striking, with a man in silhouette standing on a hill with his legs spread wide. in the background slightly to his left is the congressional building. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Homelessness in Times of Coronavirus—A Way Forward for the United States

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COVID-19 challenges us to reform affordable housing and social services that support people experiencing homelessness

Medical staff pose for a portrait in a combination of photos at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus pandemic outbreak in Seattle, Washington on April 8, 2020. Picture is a composite photo with a grid of health care workers wearing scrubs. A few are wearing masks. REUTERS/David Ryder

COVID-19: This Crisis Should Make Us Stronger

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As efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 succeed, those who are better off must help the most vulnerable

Wildfires, Air Quality, and the Risk of Lung Diseases

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Respiratory diseases caused by invisible "PM2.5" particles released by wildfires are a significant health risk to people

A weather vane is pictured on a ranch during the Creek Fire in the San Fernando Valley north of Los Angeles, in Sylmar, California on December 5, 2017. Picture shows a thin metal toy-like vain with a plane, and arrow and a “NESW” directional indicator silhouetted against a burning fire. REUTERS/Jonathan Alcorn

To Encourage Healthy Eating, Use the Carrot, Not Just the Stick

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As communities consider taxing sugary drinks, they should also consider the critical role of healthy food subsidies

Picture of a huge mound of carrots displayed on a vendor's stand at the Farmers' Market in Ta' Qali