Aaron Bernstein
A warming climate leads to more pediatric ER visits, study shows
A new study found that children and adolescents face increasing health risks as global temperatures rise.
New WHO air pollution standards could save millions of lives each year
Fossil fuels cause 1 in 5 premature deaths worldwide, study says
Slowing deforestation could save humanity from the next pandemic
Prior exposure to air pollution increases risk of death from COVID-19, new research suggests
How climate change affects children's health
With the recent climate strike, children are taking big steps to tackle climate change. This is particularly important as climate change can have negative implications for children's health and development.
Sustaining Life
Biodiversity isn't just good for the planet; it's also essential to good human health.
Threatened Bear May Hold Health Secrets
The Bush administration decided the polar bear is "threatened," not "endangered," but medical scientists say protecting the bear could be critical for our health.