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![A young man peers into a pile of rubble in a neighborhood leveled by an Israeli bombardment of Gaza.]()
![A young man peers into a pile of rubble in a neighborhood leveled by an Israeli bombardment of Gaza.]()
The war zone in Gaza will leave a legacy of hidden health risks
A toxic mix of dust, ash, and other material from 15 million tons of rubble now blankets the territory and all who live there.
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Persistent wildfire smoke is eroding rural America’s mental health
Besides physical effects, wildfire smoke can create economic anxiety, isolation, and despair. In rural areas, scientists see a link between smoke and higher suicide rates.
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The link between climate change and a spate of rare disease outbreaks in 2023
The temperature-sensitive pathogens that caught U.S. communities off guard are a grim preview of the future.
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The hidden death toll of flooding in Bangladesh sends a grim signal about climate and health
New research links more than 150,000 infant deaths to 30 monsoons in the South Asian country.
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At COP28, world leaders turn a belated spotlight on human health
Climate health experts applauded the milestone but emphasized the need to phaseout fossil fuels.
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![An aerial view of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge spanning the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, North Carolina.]()
![An aerial view of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge spanning the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, North Carolina.]()
UN declares PFAS pollution in North Carolina a human rights violation
Its declaration marks the first time the international body has used such a framework to address the threat of “forever chemicals” in the U.S.
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Where is noise pollution the worst? Redlined neighborhoods.
Nearly all of them are subject to noise levels linked to hearing loss, a study shows.
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Extreme heat led to a Taylor Swift fan’s death in Brazil. Could it have been prevented?
In an era of rising heat waves, experts weigh in on how to plan for concerts and other large events safely.
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It’s not just extreme weather: ‘Climate-sensitive’ diseases are spreading through the US
A federal report shows climate change is pushing ticks, mosquitoes, and other carriers of disease into new regions.
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Plastic’s life-cycle costs overwhelmingly fall on poor countries
A new analysis finds lower-income countries pay 8 times more for plastic’s social and environmental impacts.
