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Future Perfect Archive

Archives for January 2019

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2018’s big wins — and big losses — for animals2018’s big wins — and big losses — for animals
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A ban on dog and cat meat, improved conditions for caged animals, and other notable developments in animal welfare

By Kelsey Piper
Confronting America’s opioid epidemic
The simple idea that could help end America’s opioid epidemicThe simple idea that could help end America’s opioid epidemic
Confronting America’s opioid epidemic

If America approached addiction treatment like any other form of health care, it would go a long way to solving the opioid crisis.

By German Lopez
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Study: the kidney shortage kills more than 40,000 people a yearStudy: the kidney shortage kills more than 40,000 people a year
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You can help.

By Dylan Matthews
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I was a Make-A-Wish Foundation skeptic. A new study says I was wrong.I was a Make-A-Wish Foundation skeptic. A new study says I was wrong.
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Some critics think the foundation isn’t especially effective. But new research suggests otherwise.

By Dylan Matthews
Climate
Climate and energy news in 2018 actually wasn’t all badClimate and energy news in 2018 actually wasn’t all bad
Climate

Three big trends are helping us address the climate crisis: better technology, cheaper technology, and more ambitious policies.

By David Roberts and Umair Irfan

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