Introduction Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing humanity today, with the potential to cause widespread devastation and loss of life. However, the impact of this global phenomenon is not evenly distributed, and working-class communities are often the hardest hit. This has led some to argue that climate change is not only …
Last September, Dr. Gaurab Basu of Harvard Medical School was presented with a strange problem: one of his patients, an older man in his late 60s, had just been hospitalized with symptoms including unexplained fever and confusion. Dr. Basu and his colleagues suspected an infection. However, the cause was unknown – it took some clever …
Climate change has a profound impact on the world’s ecosystems, including the survival and population growth of sea turtles. These magnificent creatures, who have been roaming the oceans for millions of years, are now facing numerous challenges as a result of global warming and its consequences. From rising sea levels to shifting ocean currents and …
As the world grapples with an ever-changing climate, it is more important than ever to understand the scientific consensus on global warming. At the heart of this debate lies a complex question: do scientists agree or disagree about global warming? In this blog post, we will explore both sides of the discussion and dive deeper …
Climate change is one of the most pressing global issues of our time, affecting our planet’s health and its inhabitants’ well-being. The debate surrounding climate change is complex, encompassing a range of scientific, political, and cultural perspectives. This article will delve into how culture influences the climate change debate and its potential impact on finding …
More than 70% of pollen and honey samples collected from foraging bees in Massachusetts contain at least one neonicotinoid, a class of pesticide that has been implicated in Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), in which adult bees abandon their hives during winter, according to a new study by Center faculty member Alex Lu, associate professor of …
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As the world becomes more conscious of the impact our actions have on the environment, animal welfare and health, the rise of veganism has become increasingly apparent. Veganism is a lifestyle choice that involves abstaining from consuming animal products and exploiting animals for food, clothing, and other purposes. This choice is made not only for …
By Diana Ceballos and Marcella Franck, reprinted from the Hoffman Program on Chemicals Health Blog. As the mother of a 6-year old girl, I cannot imagine the devastation many parents endure when they learn that their child has contracted lead poisoning, which happens when the amount of lead in their blood has reached a level that …
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Understand the science behind GM foods and learn about the potential health benefits and risks. Get a balanced and informed perspective with this detailed guide.
This is part of a series of short videos of New England citizens’ perception of climate change and related issues in their communities, professional or daily lives, produced by EPA. This video features Dr. Aaron Bernstein, our associate director and a pediatrician at Boston Children’s Hospital. More information on EPA’s work to prepare for and …
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Learn about biodiversity and its impact on food production, including how biodiversity loss affects our environment and why it’s important to protect biodiversity.
This presentation explores the cumulative impacts of global environmental change on human health, including human alterations of our planet for agriculture, resource use, population growth, and climate change. Losses in food production, decreased food quality, and food security will provide challenges to children’s health. Our Faculty Member Samuel Myers, MD, presented at the at the …
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