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Masks: What the Science Says, and What Lies Ahead

If you’re near other people and you have a face, chances are you should wear a mask. But while any mask is better than no mask, not all masks are created equal. Cloth masks made of two or more layers of tightly-woven material—600-thread-count cotton, for … See more

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Five Black Public Health Champions You Should Know

Web2. Byllye Avery, founder of the Black Women’s Health Imperative and Avery Institute for Social Change. Despite the passage of Roe v Wade in 1973, access to …

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Tackling Health Disparities in St. Louis

WebThe UCS Science Network is an inclusive community of more than 25,000 scientists, engineers, economists, and other experts, focused on changing the world for …

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Did You Know That Soil Health Affects Human Health

WebIn a nutshell, healthier soils with more soil biodiversity are better at producing more nutrient-dense crops. The scientific literature is full of evidence that the soil …

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Trusted Sources of Information about COVID-19: What We’re …

WebMy daily foray into the latest information on the COVID-19 pandemic is driven both by personal concern and by public health interest. First, I want to see the latest …

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Unveiling the Public Health Burden of Natural Gas

WebAbout the author. The UCS Science Network is an inclusive community of more than 25,000 scientists, engineers, economists, and other experts, focused on …

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What is Ethylene Oxide

WebYou may have heard about the chemical, ethylene oxide (EtO), making headlines lately for posing health risks to communities across the country.

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3 Research Questions Could Hold the Key to Sustainable Eating

WebWhen it comes to healthy eating, there’s a lot we already know. Just take a look at the scientific report issued by the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, …

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Battery State of Health – What is It

WebThe battery state of health is a measurement that indicates the level of degradation and remaining capacity of the battery. It is essentially the difference between …

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Inflation Is a Triple Threat to Food and Nutrition Security. Here’s …

WebThis fall, the news has been full of reports of inflation, including surging food prices.The cost of groceries has increased by 13 percent over the past 12 months, …

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If the US Meets Its Climate Goals, We Can Save Money and Lives

WebSource: UCS. Implementing clean energy policies that decrease the amount of PM 2.5 in the air can save us between $225 to $506 billion in total healthcare costs in …

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Stepping Up to the Challenge: US Can Meet Climate Goals if …

WebRachel Cleetus is the policy director with the Climate and Energy program at the Union of Concerned Scientists. She leads the program’s efforts in designing effective …

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A New EPA Plan Offers a Roadmap on Environmental Justice and …

WebIn a past blogpost, I described the concept of “cumulative impacts” as a doctor visit in which, rather than getting a quick screening of one issue, a patient …

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Corporate Profit Motives Shape Our Food Environment, and It’s …

WebChances are you know someone who has died or is currently suffering from cancer, heart disease, or obesity. Each year, about 1.5 million people in the United …

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“Big Food” Companies Spend Big Money in Hopes of Shaping the …

WebThe maker of Snickers, M&Ms, and Skittles has built a global conglomerate on sugar. The privately held Mars Incorporated let it be known earlier this year that it hopes …

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The House Has Less Than Two Weeks to Save RECA

WebApril 10: Senator Hawley seeks to attach RECA legislation to child tax credit legislation.; April 18: Representative Wagner submits a RECA amendment to the 21st …

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Five Things the “Nuclear Bros” Don’t Want You to Know About …

WebEven casual followers of energy and climate issues have probably heard about the alleged wonders of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). This is due in no …

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Climate Change Affects Students’ Well-Being: Case Study of …

WebCertain conditions, such as obesity, sickle cell disease, diabetes, poor physical fitness, and heat acclimatization levels, cause some children to be more …

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EPA Must Protect Communities from Cancer-Causing Ethylene Oxide

WebDarya Minovi. Senior Analyst. Earlier this month, I provided testimony to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at a public hearing on the proposed rule on …

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New Dietary Guidelines Cater to Alcohol and Soda Industries

WebNew guidance for adults and children two and older to reduce added sugar from a maximum of 10 percent to 6 percent of daily calories was also rejected. If you can …

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No, Natural Gas Power Plants Are Not Clean

WebThe final reason to be concerned about pollution from natural gas power plants is that it may get worse in the coming years. A recent study by the Union of …

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