Category: Environmental Health
Surviving Heatwaves: How to Stay Cool When It’s Hot
With temperatures soaring near 100 degrees or more around the country, experts are warning people...
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The Scorching Truth: Extreme Heat is a Wake-Up Call to Act on Climate Change
Heat waves cause or exacerbate a host of illnesses. Air quality is generally worse during extreme heat — a wake-up call to tackle the climate crisis head on.
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Selling a Mirage: The Delusion of Advanced Plastic Recycling Using Pyrolysis
Here’s an inconvenient truth: Not much is being recycled at all, nor is the pyrolysis technology capable of curbing the plastic crisis. Not now. Maybe not ever.
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Air in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley Is Even Worse Than Expected, Real-Time Data Show
Ethylene oxide levels in the heart of Louisiana’s Cancer Alley are more than double the threshold above which the EPA considers cancer risk to be unacceptable.
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This Earth Day and Beyond: Taking Action for Our Health and Climate
Climate change is the greatest challenge of our time. It’s essential for communities — especially Black women — to push for solutions to protect our health.
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Breathing Justice: EPA’s Bold Move Against Soot Reclaims Our Air and Dignity
By Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali Today marks a pivotal moment in our ongoing battle against the...
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Climate Crisis Is a Health Crisis, Experts Warn
The climate crisis is a health crisis with a severe equity imbalance, especially for those in Black, brown and indigenous communities
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Black Community in W. Va. Sues the EPA Over Toxic Air Pollution
West Virginia has only two Black census tracts. One is in Chemical Valley and has a cancer risk that is 36 times the level the EPA considers acceptable.
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A Push to Reopen Major Polluter in Black Birmingham
Black Birmingham has experienced some of the nation’s worst pollution from a plant that its owners want to reopen despite mounting fines, lawsuits and debt.
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How to Survive Risky Heat Waves
When temperatures hit 100 degrees, experts warn people to avoid heat stroke or even death by drinking lots of water and staying cool as much as possible.
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An Alliance of Melanated Eco-Activists Introduce ‘Black Girl Environmentalist’
Black Girl Environmentalist, or “BGE,” brings together women and non-binary individuals with a shared interest in environmentalism, including newcomers.
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5 Tips to Show Your Hair and Skin Extra Love
Changing weather exposes our bodies to environmental conditions that can alter our appearance. When the seasons shift, it’s time to revamp your beauty routine!
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