Beat the Heat: Strategies for Dangerous Heatwaves
In New York, extreme heat claims 350 lives each year, and the risk to African Americans is twice as high as the risk to white New Yorkers.
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Climate Change Is Linked to Sexual and Reproductive Health
The draft opinion of SCOTUS to overturn Roe v. Wade's precedent sparked conversations connecting climate change and reproductive health.
Communities Are Embracing ‘Controlled Burns’ to Protect Themselves
Decades of suppressing fires has led to overgrown forests, and a warming climate has increased the intensity and frequency of wildfires.
Climate and Gas Prices: A Surprising Connection
44% of U.S. oil refining capacity is located on the Gulf Coast. Every time hurricanes hit the region, national gas prices skyrocket.
Why Is Palm Oil So Controversial?
Seeing deforestation, habitat loss, climate change, and land theft, experts are calling for sweeping changes to the palm oil industry.
Concern about Climate Change Negatively Impacting Health
Health experts say climate change is having a serious impact on health and they worry that President Trump's actions rolling back Obama era environmental policies will make the problem worse.
Potential effects of climate change on public health in New York City
Dr. Kim Knowlton, Senior Scientist & Deputy Director of the Science Center at the NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) and Assistant Clinical Professor at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health discusses the potential effects of climate change on public…