Aug 14 Maui residents face lingering toxic hazards in aftermath of deadly wildfires By Andrew J. Whelton, The Conversation Maui County issued an ‘unsafe water’ alert and urged precautions. Residents can face multiple toxic hazards after fires. Continue reading
Aug 13 Inconsistent methods for counting U.S. heat deaths stymie public health efforts By Anita Snow, Kendria LaFleur, Associated Press Experts say a mishmash of ways more than 3,000 counties calculate heat deaths means we don't really know how many people die in the U.S. each year because of high temperatures in an ever warming world. Continue reading
Aug 04 Watch 7:45 How lessons learned from COVID are preparing the world for future health threats By Geoff Bennett, Cybele Mayes-Osterman The State Department is putting lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic into action. The Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy is aimed at better preventing, detecting and responding to existing and future health threats. Its first leader is renowned… Continue watching
Jul 26 Tips for staying safe in extreme heat By Bella Isaacs-Thomas Extreme heat is the top weather-related cause of death in the U.S. Experts say it's crucial not to underestimate the risks. Continue reading
Jul 17 Heat wave scorches southern Europe, prompting public health warnings By Associated Press Officials are urging people to stay indoors during the hottest hours, drink at least 1.5 liters (about half a gallon) of water a day and refrain from strenuous exercise at peak daylight times. Continue reading
Jun 28 EPA drops environmental justice investigations in Louisiana By Michael Phillis, Associated Press The investigations were looking into whether Louisiana officials put Black residents living in an industrial stretch of the state at increased cancer risk. Continue reading
Apr 18 Why tracking these pollution indicators is key after the East Palestine train derailment By Bella Isaacs-Thomas Here’s what we know about the fallout of the derailment so far, plus what this disaster can teach us about similar ones that will come after it. Continue reading
Feb 16 What we know about the chemicals aboard the train that derailed in Ohio By Bella Isaacs-Thomas Experts say that ongoing environmental and public health monitoring in the region affected by this disaster is crucial. Continue reading
Feb 03 Analysis: COVID-19 shortened Native American life expectancy, but it’s not the only factor By Allison Kelliher, The Conversation Unrelenting poverty, underemployment and historical trauma all contribute to the health challenges faced by Indigenous Americans. Continue reading
Dec 12 Judge rules public safety outweighs personal vaccination choice in medical settings By Amy Beth Hanson, Associated Press A federal judge says a person's choice to decline vaccinations does not outweigh public health and safety requirements in medical settings. Continue reading