What now for Climate Policy in the US?
The big political event is that the senate has been flipped to blue. Can they get a climate policy in place with just 51 votes instead of 60?
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Study into COVID-19 Deaths in the US
Excess mortality gives a more complete picture of the death toll of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) than official daily estimates. A research letter published in JAMA estimates that between March and July 2020, there were 225,530 excess deaths in the US. If the trend continues, the US could see more than 400,000 excess deaths by the end of 2020.
Study of Atheists in US published
A new very comprehensive survey of american atheists has been published. It grants a fasinating insight into non-religious america.
Study: Climate Change responsible for US Megadrought
A new study reveals that a Megadrought is taking hold in the US south west and is partially being driven by climate change.
The largest Religious group in the US – Nones
The release of the 2018 General Social Survey (GSS) data reveals that the largest religious demographic is now the Nones at 23.1%.
Humanists shocked to receive ‘bizarre rant’ from United States
It was officially announced this week that the US has quit the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC). This is the first time any nation has ever voluntarily left. When it was first established in 2006, the Bush administration simply did not join, and it was only in 2009 that the Obama administration brought the US in. … Read more