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Apr 2018

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Health is about environment, so tackling chronic diseases starts with energy efficiency

Cancer is a disease that impacts on the lives of so many of us, either directly or indirectly. The desire to see cancer and its impacts tackled is something that strikes a chord in us all. I was greatly struck by the findings in the report of the National Cancer Registry, published June 9, that […]

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Apr 2018

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Medical Community Warns Climate Change Is an Imminent Public Health Threat

An international alliance of doctors, nurses and other health professionals concerned about the impacts of climate change is urging governments to reach a strong agreement at the ongoing United Nations’ climate negotiations in Paris.Declarations of a global medical consensus on climate change signed by 1,700 health ...

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Apr 2018

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The Clean Power Plan Protects Our Environment, Health & Economy

The Clean Power Plan will cut harmful carbon pollution from the power sector that’s fueling climate change. The plan protects our environment and comes with big benefits for our health. And it will strengthen and grow our clean energy economy.

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Apr 2018

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Infographic: Run Errands on Foot or Bike – A Remedy for Adult Inactivity

Few Americans walk or ride a bicycle as a part of their daily routine. Most rely on their automobiles to go to work, shop for groceries, or just get around. As a result, “active travel,” such as walking or biking for routine trips, is not a significant part of daily life for most Americans, providing […]

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Apr 2018

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American Lung Association applauds McAuliffe action on carbon emissions

The American Lung Association is on board with Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s push to reduce carbon pollution from Virginia power plants.“The American Lung Association applauds Governor McAuliffe’s commitment to reducing carbon pollution from power plants in Virginia, which all also reduce other toxic pollution that can trigger asthma ...

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Apr 2018

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Letter: Save the air

Lance Boucher of the American Lung Association addressed State House legislators on June 1 to discuss why the ALA endorses the Clean Power Plan.Boucher discussed the ALA “2016 State of the Air Report,” which measured the two most widespread air pollutants – ozone and particle pollutants – both dangerous to public health. ...

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Apr 2018

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Too much sun? Rising heat hits health, water in San Diego

Sunny skies and mild temperatures are a trademark of San Diego, which help make its tourism industry the third largest in the country — amounting to nearly $9.9 billion annually, which translates to a regional impact of over $16 billion generated for the economy, according to the San Diego Tourism Authority.But San Diego is about ...

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Apr 2018

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Lecornu: Climate change effects health

Southard is absolutely right. The impacts of climate change are completely devastating. In addition to the extreme weather that climate change exacerbates, like flooding, droughts and powerful hurricanes, it also causes damage to our health. Higher temperatures and poorer air quality can lead to increased asthma attacks, other lung ...

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Apr 2018

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Trevor Hancock: Assess health impact of our energy systems

The use of vast amounts of energy is one of the defining characteristics of the industrial age. Just how much energy we use was vividly captured by R.J. Gonzalez in a book on energy and the environment in 1976. He described energy utilization in the U.S. as “the equivalent of having 400 mechanical servants working […]

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Apr 2018

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Renewable energy is healthy energy

A future powered by healthy energy will require reducing dependence on dirty sources of energy, using energy more efficiently, and increasing investment in clean, renewable energy choices

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