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Density, Equity, and the History of Epidemics in New York City

By 1866, an important metric was the rate of mortality that in New York had been recorded sporadically relative to the most important scourges. On the surface, the rate had drastically … See more

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Key Takeaways From the 2020 Lancet Countdown on Health and …

WebAccording to the Countdown report, total deaths from ambient particulate pollution increased globally from 2.95 million in 2015 to 3.01 million in 2018. “Climate …

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Understanding Our Interconnected World and COVID-19

WebSteve Cohen. March 16, 2020. In his pathbreaking 1971 book, Barry Commoner outlined his enduring and succinct four laws of ecology: 1) Everything is connected to everything …

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Shannon Márquez: Empowering Women and Girls Through Access …

WebThe engineer and environmental health researcher studies the intersections of gender, water, sanitation, and hygiene.

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Health Care in Crisis: COVID-19 Exposes Deadly Inequalities

WebMillions of people are also having their health impacted, and that is making folks more vulnerable to COVID-19.”. The numbers coming from this pandemic show that …

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Land Restoration Can Profoundly Benefit People and the …

WebWhen done properly, ecosystem restoration can offer many benefits that in turn address several urgent environmental issues at the same time. For instance, …

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From Fission to Fusion: A Sustainability Student’s Quest for a …

WebBrian Kim, a current M.S. in Sustainability Management (SUMA) student, was already working as a health physicist in Columbia University’s Environmental Health and …

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It’s Not Just About Climate Change, It’s About Our Health – and …

WebCourtesy of The Lancet. More than ninety percent of children today are breathing dangerous air that can damage their hearts, lungs, and every other vital organ …

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Why Nature Is Good for Us: An Illustrated and Animated Guide

WebNot only does nature have intrinsic value, but it also does a lot of work that can make our lives easier. Plus, as beings that evolved in wild environments, we are just …

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The State and Local Role in Protecting America’s Environment

WebEPA sets policy, subsidizes state and local programs, oversees states, and conducts scientific research, but state and local governments do the day-to-day work of …

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Vaccination, Freedom and Responsibility – State of the Planet

WebCOVID, climate change, toxic substances, fire, drought, floods, cyber-attacks, terrorism, and corruption threaten our prosperity, security, and way of life. The vaccine …

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Now’s the Time For Lawmakers to Care About Microplastics

WebThe human health impacts of microplastics are very well documented. We now understand that microplastics can cause decreased fertility, decreased major organ …

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How Can Local Communities Address the Needs of Vulnerable …

WebNatural disasters impact communities’ physical well-being, social cohesiveness, economic conditions and mental health. Credit: NCDP. In 2011, the U.S. …

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Climate Change May Be Hazardous to Your Health

WebThe World Health Organization projects that from 2030 to 2050, climate change impacts will cause 250,000 more deaths globally each year, mainly from …

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How Community Partnerships Are Helping to Address …

WebOne part of the U.S. that is considered particularly vulnerable to sea level rise and other environmental considerations is South Florida. As awareness of this …

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8 Ways NYC Can Help Vulnerable Communities Survive Summer …

WebFormerly redlined areas can have land surface temperatures as much as 12°F (7°C) hotter than non-redlined areas. Extreme heat poses deadly risks for low …

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Anchor Institutions and their Significance to Community and …

WebPartnerships between anchor institutions and local organizations and businesses are vital to solving problems in localities and regions. Through engagement, …

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How Climate Change Is Exacerbating the Spread of Disease

WebClimate change will also affect infectious disease occurrence.”. A number of diseases well known to be climate-sensitive, such as malaria, dengue fever, West Nile …

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Is Organic Food Really Better for the Environment

WebOrganic farming is widely considered to be a far more sustainable alternative when it comes to food production. The lack of pesticides and wider variety of plants …

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Children Exposed to Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Suffered Physical …

WebA child plays on a beach stained with oil. Photo: Echoroo/Flickr CC On April 20, 2010, an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig triggered what would become …

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