Experts See Link Between Eye Health & Global Warming
Climate change is taking a toll on humans’ eye health and health care professionals are wondering what to do….
Environmental Health: How Climate Change & Air Quality Affect You
Living Near Trees = Better Human Health
Trees’ impact on the overall health of the planet is unquestionable, and with regard to human health, trees can provide a variety of benefits, both mentally and physically.
U.S. Air Quality Better Than Ever — But Still Room For Improvement
U.S. air quality has improved in recent decades, but there is still a lot of room for improvement, especially in primarily BIPOC communities.
Can We Mitigate The Public Health Impacts of Climate Change?
Accelerated global warming may be affecting public health in more dramatic ways than we ever imagined…
Mental Health & Pollution: Research Clarifies Connection
Researchers have begun to find links between increases in polluted air, water & soil and growing mental health problems throughout society.
Is It Unhealthy To Live Near An Airport?
Living near an airport can have negative effects on health and quality of life due to noise pollution and air pollution from aircrafts.
The Public Health Impact of Vehicle Exhaust
An often overlooked externality of vehicular emissions is the damage they cause to public health.
Sustainable Ophthalmology: Green Practices for Vision Care & EyewearEco-Friendly Ophthalmology: How Can We Green the Vision and Eyewear Industry?
It’s time to ask whether there are environmentally friendlier alternatives to disposable lenses and cheap plastic eyeglass frames.
Cigarettes And The Environment: An Ugly Combination
Cigarettes release toxic chemicals into the atmosphere and have filters that won’t biodegrade for decades, among other environmental concerns.
Cats As Predators: Fluffy’s Cute, But She’s Killing Neighborhood Birds
Even pet cats can’t help their predatory instincts. When you set them loose in the neighborhood, local bird populations are bound to suffer.