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Is the Climate Crisis a Public Health Emergency?
Wildfire Smoke Found More Toxic Than Other Forms of Air Pollution for Kids
Children are “especially vulnerable” to wildfire smoke. New study finds wildfire smoke more toxic than other forms of air pollution.
How Redlining Created Environmental Inequity
Redlining is a discriminatory practice that places groups of people based on race and ethnicity in locations with an absence of services and few green spaces. Redlining is banned, but its racist effects continue for communities of color.
Black History Month: Climate Change Is Changing Our History
Climate change is changing the history of Black Americans. Extreme weather events not only break weather records, they impact families in ways that will have long lasting effects for generations to come.
Hurricane Season Ended. It Was a Doozy.
2020 was the most active hurricane season ever. Future hurricane seasons are expected to be more powerful and last longer.
Why Are Birds Falling From the Sky?
A high number of birds have been found lifeless in the last few months. Joanna Wu, an avian ecologist explains how extreme weather events fueled by climate change is challenging for birds.
Montana’s Wildfire Smoke Affects Climate and Health
Learn about the negative effects of wildfire smoke on the lung function of Montana residents who were exposed during the Rice Ridge Fire in 2017.
Youth Climate Strike Coming March 15th!
Learn about the Youth Climate Strike going global in March 2019. We have details about how this inspiring movement started.
The Green New Deal is a Big Deal. Here’s Why.
Learn more about the Green New Deal, the bold proposal to address climate change, pollution, clean energy, and more through innovation and investment.
Climate Change May Increase Risk of Heart Defects in Babies
Learn about the increase in congenital heart defects experts expect as more pregnant women are exposed to extreme heat during the early weeks of pregnancy.
Trump’s Failure to Act on Climate Change Hurts Families
Read about Donald Trump’s failure to act on climate change and his disastrous lack of knowledge about California wildfires.
Interview With Dr. Gredia Huerta Montanez, Environmental Health Pediatrician
Read our exclusive interview with an environmental health pediatrician in Puerto Rico who talks about Zika, Hurricane Maria, and environmental advocacy.