Month: November 2021

Is it worth trying to sway the most staunch climate deniers?

A researcher surveyed 645 Americans about their beliefs on climate change — whether or not those beliefs are informed by fact or fiction — to assess their communication behaviors about climate change. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human […]

Published on November 1, 2021

Beware of Pot Products That Look Like Halloween Treats

Just days before Halloween, attorneys general in several states have issued warnings about cannabis edibles that look like candy and snacks.” These look-alike cannabis products are unregulated, unsafe and illegal,” Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said in a… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the […]

Published on November 1, 2021

California Law Aims to Strengthen Access to Mental Health Services

The number of people with symptoms of depression and anxiety has nearly quadrupled during the covid pandemic, which has made it even more maddeningly difficult to get timely mental health care, even if you have good insurance. A California law signed Oct. 8 by Gov. Gavin Newsom could help. It requires that mental health and […]

Published on November 1, 2021