L.A. Times columnist Sammy Roth has attributed the recent Palisades Fire and other devastating wildfires in Los Angeles to climate change, framing the issue as a result of fossil fuel dependence and global warming. In his column titled “Los Angeles is a climate disaster. The fires will change nothing,” Roth called for systemic changes, such as reducing fossil fuel use, supporting green businesses, and prioritizing climate action in public policy and personal decisions.
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) told the Washington Examiner that he plans to hold former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci accountable for his involvement in gain-of-function research.
Former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci has received $15 million in taxpayer-funded security since his retirement, according to a report from Open the Books.
Republicans are calling for the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) to end its research projects involving tests on dogs and cats.
The New York City Department of Health has begun spraying pesticides throughout the city to "combat" the spread of the West Nile Virus, which is transmitted by mosquitoes.