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Millions of Rural Americans Rely on Private Wells. Few Regularly Test Their Water

More than 43 million Americans rely on private wells, which are subject to a patchwork of state and local regulations, including standards for new construction. But in most cases, residents are free to use outdated wells without having them tested or inspected.

The Chicken and Egg Problem of Fighting Another Flu Pandemic

Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, appeared on “CBS Morning News” on May 30 to discuss concerns that the spread of an avian flu virus has decimated flocks of birds, which may affect consumers’ supply of eggs. Eggs are a major tool in the manufacturing of vaccines that could help protect people from a bird flu outbreak.

Toward a Sustainable Future: Collective Action, Innovation, and Governance

As the world grapples with the accelerating impacts of climate change, the urgency of sustainability efforts has never been clearer.

Am I Swallowing Microplastics Every Time I Chew Gum?

Researchers discovered that a single piece of gum can release 637 microplastic articles per gram