Right In Your Backyard: Climate Change Threatens Health
Today, NRDC is launching a new web tool called “ Climate Change Threatens Health .” These pages ( www.nrdc.org/climatemaps ) bring the effects of climate...
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The latest opinion and analysis from NRDC’s science, legal, and policy experts.
The Wheezing Sounds of Summer: Air Pollution Is Hurting Our Children's Health
It’s just the beginning of hot weather across many northern states, but time to recall what rising temperatures do to air quality. Heat worsens air pollution,...
Talking About the Heat... Aiming To Do Something About It
Just days ago, I was in freezing-cold New York City. Now, here in Ahmedabad, India, it’s 39°C (103°F) on this late March day, and going to get much hotter. I’m...
Health Matters, and So Does Climate Change
Yesterday another scientist reminded me how vital it is to share and discuss the latest research findings on climate change and health. Professor Donald...
Trouble In The Air: Warmer Temperatures Lengthen Midwest Ragweed Pollen Season
Spring is just around the corner, even if I can see snowflakes falling today. As part of the annual Rite of Spring, I’ll be calling my physician to get allergy...
Republican Budget Could Put the Brakes on Public Health Protections
The Continuing Resolution proposed last week by Republicans would undermine EPA programs that have protected the nation’s health for the last 40 years. The...