Climate change is the biggest public health issue
More than 220 of the world’s top public health and medical journals have published a joint plea for...
New Office of Climate Change and Health Equity announced
The U.S. Office of Climate Change and Health Equity will be charged with protecting vulnerable communities from...
Fine particulate air pollution linked to increased dementia risk
Researchers at the University of Washington have found a relationship between increased levels of fine particle...
Complaint alleges continued 'war on science' at the EPA
Several scientists working with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have raised concerns over disregard for...
In London, coroner rules air pollution as cause of death of a child
A 9-year-old girl who died of acute respiratory failure is at the center of a landmark London case on air pollution....
Can remote work help save the environment?
Suddenly, the streets emptied and the air became cleaner. Much of the population — at least those who still had...
Seattle permanently closes 20 miles of street
Seattle recently made bold moves to put pedestrians and cyclists first as the pandemic-induced stay-at-home order...
Coronavirus and its impact on carbon emissions
As people cut back on traveling and the global economy slows, carbon emissions have dropped significantly, most...
Starbucks suspends personal cup use because of coronavirus
Starbucks is putting public health first until the coronavirus situation improves. The coffee giant has announced...
Climate change is adversely affecting children’s health worldwide
Today’s children are facing climate crisis-related health issues, warns The Lancet’s Countdown on Health and...
Excessive road salt threatens public health and wildlife
Many people and municipalities turn to road salt to de-ice wintry streets and sidewalks. Unfortunately, road salt...
Research finds heart attacks and strokes surge on high pollution days in England
A new study published by King’s College London (KCL) reports that elevated levels of air pollution contribute...
EEA reports poor air quality caused premature deaths of 400,000 Europeans in 2016
Coal-fired power plants, vehicle-clogged highways and fossil-fuel spewing factories have contributed to the growing...
Climate change is a public health issue amounting to billions in medical costs
The environment shapes our society. Hence, as climate change worsens, so do healthcare costs. Both the Natural...
EPA lifts ban on pesticide proven to be toxic to honeybees
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has re-approved a pesticide for use throughout the country despite...
