"For well over two decades the issue of climate change has been in the forefront of the news, including sometimes dire warnings about possible disastrous effects for the planet and human civilization"--

"Solutions to gun violence must be as complex and layered as the problem. The traditional approach relies on gun laws and law enforcement. But these powerful tools have become entangled in a political tug-of-war. A newer, public health approach focuses on prevention and changing individuals and environments to reduce violence. This less controversial approach can reduce shootings, but it takes time. People living with the threat of violence need solutions...