Archive for August 2019
The toxic waste threat that climate change is making worse
More than 100 storage sites for coal-burning power plants’ toxic ash that can poison water and people lie in areas that federal emergency managers have labeled a high risk for…
Read MoreEnvironmental pollution is associated with increased risk of psychiatric disorders in the US and Denmark
Researchers found that air pollution is significantly associated with an increased risk of psychiatric disorders and neurological conditions. Read more here
Read MoreHealth after Harvey: The lingering stress and distress of a major hurricane
Stronger hurricanes and other flood-producing storms are happening already because of climate change and more should be expected, scientists say. Hurricane Harvey, which devastated parts of Houston and other locations…
Read MoreWhat U.S. Cities Facing Climate Disaster Risks Are Least Prepared?
This month the cities of Austin and Seattle passed ordinances to tackle the already-here disaster of climate change, but new studies find that the cities most vulnerable to climate change…
Read MoreAustin Texas Joins Growing List of Cities Declaring Climate Emergency
Austin, Texas became the first Southern city in the United States to join the over 941 governments/jurisdictions around the world to declare a #ClimateEmergency with a unanimous vote by the…
Read MoreMedications Can Raise Heat Stroke Risk. Are Doctors Prepared to Respond as the Planet Warms?
As climate change brings dangerous heat waves, too little is being done to better warn patients or physicians of the growing risk, medical experts say. Read more here
Read MoreAs parts of U.S. hit critical global warming threshold, here’s where Dallas-Fort Worth stands
A new analysis found that parts of the U.S. have already hit a critical 2 degrees Celsius global warming threshold. Here’s where Texas stands according to the Dallas Morning News.
Read MoreSome Fish Are Still Full of Mercury, for a Worrying Reason
Emissions of mercury have declined, but levels in fish could still increase thanks to overfishing and a changing climate. Read more
Read MoreClimate Change Threatens the World’s Food Supply, United Nations Warns
A report by the United Nations prepared by more than 100 experts from 52 countries found that the world’s land and water resources are being exploited at “unprecedented rates”. Combined…
Read MoreBillions of air pollution particles found in hearts of city dwellers
Scientists said an abundance of toxic air pollution nanoparticles was found in the hearts of young city dwellers and this represents a serious public health concern. A recent comprehensive review…
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