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Clean air and climate policies aimed at reducing fossil fuel emissions and air pollution prevent large numbers of deaths and illness in adults and children.
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Chronic, low-level lead poisoning is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease in adults and cognitive deficits in children.
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The study underscores the need for stronger policies to protect pregnant individuals and offspring, particularly during vulnerable, early life-stage of development.
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A new commentary found that power plants’ use of these devices saved up to 9,100 lives and up to $100 billion in health costs in 2023.
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- July 21, 2024
The study was carried out as part of a pilot project titled “Out of Gas, In with Justice.”
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- July 9, 2024
A new online community is sharing information and advice on the various ways we can prepare ourselves for extreme temperatures driven by climate change.
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- July 8, 2024
Tampons from several brands used by potentially millions of people, can contain toxic metals.
- June 17, 2024
With guidance from his mentor Diane Re, Isaac Mullings won a Fulbright to pursue research that builds on what he learned from Columbia scientists.
- June 10, 2024
A new research study will assess the health impacts of climate change in Ghana.
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- May 1, 2024
Weather-related power loss is a public health concern.
- April 10, 2024
In this years Annual Eugene Litwak Honorary Lecture, guest speaker Jessica Fanzo, PhD will shine a light on food systems for improved diets, health, and environmental sustainability.
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- March 13, 2024
Cleaner air is linked to reduce asthma cases and improved birth outcomes.
- March 13, 2024
Strategic decarbonization efforts are important as the climate crisis escalates.
- March 13, 2024
Living in federally-supported housing—especially public housing—limits residents’ exposure to lead.
