Tag: public health

Rising wildfire smoke nullifies decades of air quality gains.

New study reveals coal pollution's dire impact on U.S. public health, with over 460,000 deaths in two decades.

In-depth analysis of the escalating health crisis due to climate change and the imperative for systemic global climate action.

In a nation that prides itself on protecting its young, alarming statistics reveal an 87% increase in gun-related child fatalities over the past decade.

Of the multitude of climate-related adverse health effects, there are four great public health concerns for a growing population.

More than 3,200 potentially harmful chemicals have been measured in “food contact materials (FCMs),” like packaging and processing equipment, utensils and reusable food containers.

"The time to act on zero-emissions is now."

It’s about spreading awareness of the disparities and the inequalities created by unequal distributions of money, power, and resources within the public health sector and fighting for those most impacted by demanding policy changes.

This public health hazard that hides in plain sight is childhood adversity: experiences like physical abuse, sexual abuse and neglect.

Smaller, more sustainable families would create massive long-term savings and catalyze sustainable development.