Answering this question can help policymakers, scientists, and climate communicators develop more effective strategies to reach skeptics and deniers.
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Los beneficios para la salud y el clima de reducir la contaminación del aire
En un nuevo estudio, investigadores aplicaron un modelo global del sistema Tierra para estimar los impactos de las reducciones de emisiones por sector.
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Amazon Deforestation and Fires are a Hazard to Public Health
Deforestation in the Amazon has dropped since the early 2000s, but it is slowly climbing again. A new study shows the impact of that climb on public health—and how much worse conditions could be.
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How Can Wristbands Monitor Pollution, PAHs, and Prenatal Care?
Silicone wristbands can help monitor pregnant women’s exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Tracking these toxic chemicals, produced by combustion, could improve public health outcomes.
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Wildfires Are Threatening Municipal Water Supplies
Climate change is driving an increase in catastrophic wildfires; consumers see, smell, and taste the effects in their water. Water utilities must prepare for worse times ahead.
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New Marine Ecology Tool Corrects for Effects of Fossil Fuel Emissions
Standardizing these corrections will help scientists understand ocean ecosystems.
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Podcast: Standing Up for Science During an Epidemic
A virologist overcame smears and adversity to stand up for science.
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Health Costs from Climate Soar To $820 Billion
Climate change and fossil fuel use are responsible for hiking up the price of health care beyond what the U.S. spends on defense.
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Integrating Data to Find Links Between Environment and Health
Several obstacles stand in the way of integrating social, health, and Earth science data for vital geohealth studies, but there are tools and opportunities to overcome these obstacles.