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ENVIRONMENT
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Climate Change /
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Energy justice is a public health issue
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July 31, 2020
APHA's Center for Climate, Health and Equity talks with ecoAmerica about its priorities.
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Climate Change /
Environment /
Health Equity
Where there’s wildfire, there’s smoke
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Sophie Wazlowski
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July 06, 2020
Like so many climate change effects, growing wildfire threats disproportionately impact vulnerable communities.
Environment /
Climate Change
Earth Day turns 50
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Louise Dettman
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April 22, 2020
Broadening conversations on environment and health as annual event marks half century.
Environment
APHA speaks against EPA rule that endangers health protections
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Louise Dettman
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April 16, 2020
Fighting restrictions on use of best available science.
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NPHW guest post: Will the lessons of the pandemic stick?
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Kim Krisberg
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April 09, 2020
The response to COVID-19 offers insights for improving the public’s health, including the fight against climate change.
Climate Change /
Environment /
The Nation's Health
Toxic algae blooms creating hazards for US public health
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Mark Barna
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October 09, 2019
Toxic algae blooms are increasing, and they're threatening public health.
All Things APHA /
Environment
APHA talks children's environmental health at NEHA 2019
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Louise Dettman
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August 14, 2019
APHA presented at the 2019 National Environmental Health Association annual conference
Environment /
All Things APHA
Environmental justice, racism and public health
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Louise Dettman
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July 15, 2019
Guest Post /
Environment
10th Annual Tribal Public Health Summit convenes
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Louise Dettman
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June 06, 2019
Tribal public and environmental health take center stage in New Mexico. Yasmin Bowers, senior environmental health fellow at APHA, reports in today's guest post.
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Words from Members
It is past time to act on the science to prevent childhood cancer
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David Fouse
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May 15, 2019
In the absence of governmental action to protect children, there are steps we can take to minimize harmful exposures and reduce risks for kid
Environment /
Voices
Earth Day: working toward water equity
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David Fouse
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April 22, 2019
Today is Earth Day. APHA’s Katherine Robb discusses the challenges facing water quality and opportunities to work toward water equity.
Environment /
Voices
Yes, EPA: Regulating mercury pollution is "appropriate and necessary"
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Dr. Georges Benjamin
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April 12, 2019
APHA's Georges Benjamin and Union of Concerned Scientists' Kathleen Rest call out the toxic sleight of hand in the agency’s latest proposal.
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