Healthy Cities in the Era of Climate Change
A Security & Sustainability Forum and Island Press panel discussion that explores the possibilities for "win-win" solutions to climate change and health.
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100% Renewables—for a Healthier California
By Richard Allen Williams, Mary Pittman / On August 21st, 2017
Switching to clean, safe, renewable energy is one of the most important things we can do for the climate, for the health of our communities now, and for the health of future generations.
Science in Motion: A Conversation with Emily Monosson
By Katharine Sucher / On June 20th, 2017
In a political age of "alternative facts," we need defenders of science to speak up now more than ever. We spoke with toxicologist Emily Monosson, author of Natural Defense: Enlisting Bugs and Germs to Protect our Food and Health, to discuss her new book, ecology, and the process of scientific innovation.
We Need Water Solutions, Not Water Shut-Offs
By Diana Toledo, Steve Burrington , Lila Cabbil / On June 7th, 2017
Cities and states should pursue equitable water solutions, not water shutoffs
Clean Air Requires Local, State and Federal Solutions
By Brian Moench / On May 31st, 2017
Now, more than ever, we need to maintain and improve policies that "unmask" our cities from air pollution and halt climate change
Climate change raises the stakes for affordable health care
By Richard Allen Williams, Elena Rios / On March 15th, 2017
Today, more than 100 million Americans depend on healthcare safety-net programs: Medicare, Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). But that safety net could be shredded if Dr. Tom Price—Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services—has his way.
What should a drunken moose eat?
By John Pastor / On February 1st, 2017
John Pastor, author of What Should a Clever Moose Eat? reflects on the question: What should a drunken moose eat?
Whatever Happened To That Lyme Vaccine?
By Emily Monosson / On January 31st, 2017
For the past couple of years, I’ve been wondering why the Vet can vaccinate our dog for Lyme*, but the best our doctor can offer is a dose of doxycyline, ex post facto. Why is it, despite the spraying and tucking and checking out the nooks and crannies post-walk, a simple stroll on a glorious summer day is more of a health risk for humans than for their best friend? (And here in Western MA, it’s a big risk.) Why isn’t there a human Lyme vaccine? In part, there isn’t a human vaccine thanks to the anti-vax movement.
9 Questions on Climate Change and Health Every Candidate Should Answer
By Linda Rudolph, Kathy Dervin / On November 7th, 2016
Climate change remains the greatest health challenge of this century — but the candidates aren’t talking about it.
WATCH: Healthy Cities in an Era of Climate Change
By Kyler Geoffroy / On October 20th, 2016
Many of the actions we must take to mitigate climate change-reducing fossil fuel use offer significant benefits for public health.