Back to School: The Search for Consensus on How and When to Reopen
Above all else, people across the political spectrum agree that returning students to in-person class is desirable wherever and whenever possible due to the immense and potentially long-term costs of foregone, delayed, or inferior education. Moreover, schools provide essential services for families, critically freeing up parents to devote more time to work. While both sides agree that children are less likely to experience strong symptoms, disagreement reigns over the level of risk posed to teachers, parents, and communities. Thus, the real debate is about under which conditions it is really appropriate to open schools.
What Will Covid-19’s Environmental Impact Be?
July 12, 2020
Before Covid-19 took the spotlight on the international stage (as measured by volume of news coverage), climate change, climate impacts, and climate-related protests garnered heavy discussion. How has the pandemic impacted debates over our approach to the environment and climate issues?