How clean is the air we breathe? FIU research finds airborne ‘forever chemicals’ in South Florida
While the levels detected are relatively small, researchers emphasize they’re far from harmless.
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Why we need environmental regulations
Many people are unaware of the impact of environmental laws, making it easier to push for deregulation.
Want to make America healthy again? Stop fueling climate change
There is growing evidence of the connections between climate change and harm to people’s health.
Renewable energy is cheaper and healthier – so why isn’t it replacing fossil fuels faster?
Regulatory inertia, political gridlock and a lack of investment are holding back renewable energy deployment.
What extreme heat is doing to your body
As climate change intensifies, heat health risks from accelerated aging to bad decision-making grow worldwide.
On the trail of DNA in Saharan dust
University of Miami scientists search for genetic clues in airborne particles carried thousands of miles across the Atlantic.
Solving the world’s microplastics problem: 4 solutions cities and states are trying after global treaty talks collapsed
Microplastics are hard to clean up once released and pose risks to our health and the environment.
As climate disasters worsen, Latino families bear the heaviest burden
Hispanic Heritage Month highlights achievements and also climate challenges threatening Latino health, housing and wealth.
Plastic you can’t see, damage you can feel
From the air we breathe to the food we eat, microplastics are invading our lives and health.
Florida’s recurring red tides come with ever-increasing costs
Even in years with smaller blooms, the health and financial impacts can be severe.