Environment and Health
In the Battle Against Opioids, Saving Lives Needs to Come First
Safe injection sites and medication-assisted treatment may be controversial, but they work. We need them now.
In the Arctic Refuge, a Life Force Hangs in the Balance
Indigenous Alaskans consider the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge sacred land. So should other Americans.
Take It From Me: Addiction Doesn’t Start at the Border
For decades the U.S. has tried to stop drug traffic and made the problem worse. We should treat the root causes of addiction instead.
Immigrants Aren’t the Emergency
Communities like mine, in small-town Michigan, are told to blame immigrants when unchecked capitalism hurts us. We don’t buy it.
Marijuana Can Help Fight Opioid Abuse
A huge pile of data shows that medical cannabis helps people reduce or eliminate opioid use for chronic pain.
The Kids Might Save Us All
For years, I’ve been fighting to save the planet for my son’s generation. Now they’re fighting for themselves.
People Who Seek Mental Health Treatment Should Be Applauded
If you’re getting help, be proud of yourself. If someone you love is, support them.
Imagine Being Homeless During the Polar Vortex
While the president chased after his wall, the real national emergency was people dying in extreme weather.
My Patients’ Health Depends on Addressing Climate Change
Climate change is going to put incredible stress on our already overburdened health system. We need to prepare now.
Extreme Wealth Threatens Our Very Planet
Millions of years ago, life on Earth survived an existential climate crisis. But that Earth had a distinct advantage: no rich people.