Why thousands of New Yorkers swap gas for induction stoves in clean energy push: ‘It makes sense’
Marcos Ramos hasn’t been able to cook a full meal at home in nearly four years, after a gas leak resulted in a lengthy supply cut off for his New York City apartment building.
How to Reduce Your Exposure to Pesticides
Scientists still don’t fully understand the health risks of the chemicals. Here’s how they recommend protecting yourself.
Harmful chemicals lurk in extensions and braiding hair marketed to Black women, study finds
The same chemicals found in pipes, pesticides and floor tiles are also present in some wigs, braiding hair and hair extensions, a new study published Wednesday in the journal Environment & Health found.
Hidden housing crisis uncovered at extended stay hotels
Families living in extended-stay hotels make up one of DeKalb County’s largest but least recognized homeless populations.
A pesticide that has been banned for decades is still showing up in Long Beach and other communities near shipping yards
For much of the 20th century, methyl bromide, had been touted as a miracle product for its effectiveness in killing pests. But research later determined that the neurotoxic gas also can cause serious health issues in humans and contributed to the depletion of the ozone.
Here’s why new EPA rules on ‘everywhere chemicals’ could fall short
The Environmental Protection Agency will issue regulations to protect workers from phthalates, chemicals found in plastics that are linked to health problems.
Scorching cells: How heat threatens lives in America’s prisons
Prisons prioritize security over comfort. But concrete walls, steel doors, sealed windows, limited ventilation, lack of tree cover and outdated infrastructure converge to create dangerously hot conditions.
2024-2025 Climate and Health Scholars Class
In October 2024, NIH welcomed its third class of CH Scholars who will remain in the program until September 2025. Scholars will complete a diverse array of projects and publicly present as part of the NIH Seminar Series.
How Wildfire Smoke Threatens Health
As more people are exposed to wildfire smoke, researchers are only just beginning to understand how it harms our health.
Michigan’s thousands of farmworkers are unprotected, poorly paid, uncounted and often exploited
Few consumers are aware of the migrant and seasonal farmworkers who make Michigan’s agricultural economy possible.
US Prisons and Jails Exposed to an Increasing Number of Hazardous Heat Days, Study Says
Incarcerated people in southern states had the greatest exposure to extreme temperatures, yet do not have access to universal air conditioning, researchers found.
From sheep camp to the city to study uranium’s damage to Navajo people
A Diné data-cruncher looks to solve his people’s uranium issues with public health training.