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WEBEHN is a newsroom that covers environmental health issues, such as climate change, biodiversity, toxics, and food and water. Read original reporting, research, and opinions from journalists and scientists at EHN.
What is environmental health? - EHN
WEBJul 21, 2022 · Environmental health is a branch of public health that studies the relationship between human health and the environment. Learn about the environmental factors that affect our health, such as air pollution, water contamination, toxic chemicals, and climate change, and how to improve our environmental health.
Plastic pollution, explained - EHN
WEBJun 4, 2020 · Learn how plastics became a global problem, how they harm our health and environment, and what we can do to reduce our consumption and waste. Find out about the history, industry, and legislation of plastic pollution, and the …
What are PFAS? - EHN
WEBFeb 15, 2022 · PFAS are a group of manmade chemicals used in many products and widely contaminating the environment and human bodies. Learn about the health risks, sources, and how to limit your exposure to PFAS, including PFOA and PFOS.
Federal and state fracking regulations - EHN
WEBMar 31, 2022 · EHN published a series on chemical exposures and fracking in Pennsylvania, where children living near wells had high levels of toxic chemicals in their bodies. One year later, little has changed in terms of regulation and protection, despite evidence of harm and public pressure.
Environmental Injustice - EHN
WEBJun 1, 2020 · Environmental injustice is the unequal distribution of environmental hazards and benefits among different groups of people, often based on race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. Learn how environmental racism, pollution, climate change, and more affect the health and well-being of vulnerable communities and how the environmental justice movement fights for equal protection and enforcement ...
After a decade of research, here’s what scientists know about the ...
WEBApr 15, 2019 · A study published in the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Global Public Health summarizes the evidence of fracking's effects on health, including birth outcomes, asthma, migraine, and climate change. The study found that fracking has been linked to adverse health impacts through exposure to toxic chemicals, stress, and air pollution.
How Earth Day gave birth to environmental movement - EHN
WEBApr 22, 2020 · Denis Hayes, who dropped out of Harvard Kennedy School to organize Earth Day in 1970, recalls how the event sparked a national environmental movement. He also discusses the challenges and opportunities for environmentalism today.
A lasting legacy: DuPont, C8 contamination and the community of …
WEBJan 7, 2020 · Parkersburg, West Virginia, is a town where everybody knows everybody and DuPont has been a major employer for decades. The article explores the health and environmental impacts of C8, a toxic chemical used in Teflon production, and the legal battles and settlements involving DuPont.
How to avoid viruses without exposing yourself to toxics - EHN
WEBSep 18, 2020 · The web page explains the health risks of cleaning and disinfecting products, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. It suggests using safer alternatives, such as soap and water, and provides a consumer guidebook for non-toxic living.
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