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Taxonomy Archive: respiratory disease
20 Apr 2018 |
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Analysis of the Public Health Impacts of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, 2009–2014
This independent study provides an analysis of the public health impacts of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) over its first six years of implementation (2009 to 2014). It found that the RGGI program improved air quality throughout the Northeast states and created major benefits to public health and productivity, ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Climate change and chronic disease: twin perils and a golden opportunity to solve both
As incomes rise in developing countries, their citizens buy more cars and eat more meat. Chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease are rising globally in parallel. This link provides even more golden opportunities for public health. The value of health dividends outweighs the costs of striving for an energy efficient, ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Unmask My City: Because everyone deserves clean air and a stable climate
Through Unmask My City, health organizations and health professionals in participating cities are pushing for solutions such as congestion charging to reduce car and truck traffic in cities; increased support for active transportation and cleaner-energy public transit; phasing out construction of new coal power plants; and monitoring ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Hold your breath
As doctors, we have a unique role to play in the places we work – urging hospitals, clinics, academic centers, and other organizations and facilities to lead by example, become role models for energy efficiency, and choose clean renewable energy sources over the ones harming our health. We can start by choosing wind and solar […]
20 Apr 2018 |
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Our Health At Risk: Why Are Millions of Americans Still Breathing Unhealthy Air?
Despite decades of progress under the Clean Air Act, Americans across the country continue to breathe unhealthy air, leading to increased risk of premature death, asthma attacks and other adverse health impacts. This report details necessary actions to address the air pollution problems affecting people in communities across the ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Barbara Gottlieb’s (PSR) Testimony on EPA Methane Standards
Testimony of Barbara Gottlieb, Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR). Speaking On the Oil and Gas New Source Performance Standards. Docket IDs No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0505 and EPA-HQ-OAR-2017-0346. Testimony given July 10, 2017 in Washington, DC.
20 Apr 2018 |
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How Abbott made the outdoors less safe for Austin families
Op-ed: Given the serious health risks of ozone, I was deeply troubled by Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent line-item veto of $6 million in funding for clean air programs from the state budget. Lawmakers had set that money aside for Austin, San Antonio and other Texas cities that are in “near nonattainment areas” — or places […]
20 Apr 2018 |
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Climate Change and Health Air Quality Map
Explore the map to see which parts of the country are most affected by unhealthy air, or check out your area by clicking on a state, or click on the magnifying glass to type in your address. Climate change will increase the number of bad air days across much of the United States.
20 Apr 2018 |
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PEHSU Information on Health Risks of Wildfires for Children – Acute Phase Guidance for Health Professionals
Wildfires expose children to a number of environmental hazards, e.g., fire, smoke, psychological stress, and the byproducts of combustion of wood, plastics, and other chemicals released from burning structures and furnishings. During the acute phase of widlfire activity, the major hazards to children are fire and smoke. Acute stress ...