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Sarah Frostenson

Sarah Frostenson

Former Graphics Reporter

    Latest articles by Sarah Frostenson

    Climate
    Photos: The “super bloom” in California’s desert after the droughtPhotos: The “super bloom” in California’s desert after the drought
    Climate

    Wildflowers are exploding across California

    By Sarah Frostenson
    Science
    The crackdown on opioid prescriptions is leaving chronic pain patients in limboThe crackdown on opioid prescriptions is leaving chronic pain patients in limbo
    Science

    Long-term opioid users fear new dosage limits will mean more pain.

    By Sarah Frostenson
    Climate
    We knew Trump wanted to gut the EPA. A leaked plan shows how it would be done.We knew Trump wanted to gut the EPA. A leaked plan shows how it would be done.
    Climate

    The administration wants to cut a quarter of the agency’s staff.

    By Sarah Frostenson
    Science
    Opioid overdoses are climbing. But prescription painkillers aren’t driving them anymore.Opioid overdoses are climbing. But prescription painkillers aren’t driving them anymore.
    Science

    Heroin and fentanyl deaths are now eclipsing deaths from prescription drugs like oxycodone.

    By Sarah Frostenson
    Politics
    Photos: FBI images of 9/11 Pentagon terrorist attackPhotos: FBI images of 9/11 Pentagon terrorist attack
    Politics
    By Sarah Frostenson
    Politics
    Gov. Chris Christie passed one of the most aggressive laws to combat the opioid epidemicGov. Chris Christie passed one of the most aggressive laws to combat the opioid epidemic
    Politics

    And President Trump is tapping him to lead a commission on the epidemic.

    By Sarah Frostenson
    Science
    How the opioid epidemic became America’s worst drug crisis ever, in 15 maps and chartsHow the opioid epidemic became America’s worst drug crisis ever, in 15 maps and charts
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    Science

    Drug overdoses now kill more Americans than HIV/AIDS did at its peak. These maps and charts tell the story.

    By Sarah Frostenson and German Lopez
    Climate
    At long last, Flint, Michigan, will get clean drinking waterAt long last, Flint, Michigan, will get clean drinking water
    Climate

    18,000 homes in Flint, Michigan are getting lead-free pipes.

    By Sarah Frostenson
    Politics
    One reason Republicans health plan failed? Millions of supporters could have lost coverage.One reason Republicans health plan failed? Millions of supporters could have lost coverage.
    Politics

    3 maps that show how rural America loses if health insurance is dismantled

    By Sarah Frostenson
    Politics
    Health shouldn’t be contentious. But it’s incredibly polarizing.Health shouldn’t be contentious. But it’s incredibly polarizing.
    Politics

    The more aware we are of health issues, the more partisan we grow in our thinking about them.

    By Sarah Frostenson

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