New framework redefines how we understand and manage chronic heat
University of Miami researchers laid out ways to integrate chronic heat into conversations on climate adaptation and public health.
Tag: public health
Appliance efficiency standards save consumers billions, reduce pollution and fight climate change
Existing national standards are projected to reduce overall national energy consumption by 10% between 2025 and 2035.
Plastic pollution: So much bigger than straws
Plastic never was and never will be disposable, and neither are the people it poisons.
Extreme heat silently accelerates aging on a molecular level − new research
The research raises concerns about the long-term health risks posed by a warming climate.
Health and climate: A growing crisis in Florida
Environmental changes are affecting vulnerable populations, especially children.
Extreme heat can age you as fast as a smoking habit
A new study shows that exposure to high temperatures adds up to 14 months to older adults' cellular age.
The war on science is a war on the public
The Trump administration has scrubbed climate information from websites and sought to slash climate science funding.
Marine microplastic pollution: How FAU science faculty, students are studying this problem
Microplastics are less than 5 mm in length, formed from the breakdown of larger plastics or produced for commercial use.
Pick your poison: Forever chemicals found in Florida’s drinking water
PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, persist in the environment and have been linked to a variety of diseases.
Why are we seeing more pandemics? Our impact on the planet has a lot to do with it
When human activities disrupt and unbalance ecosystems, such as by way of climate change, things go wrong.
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