Tap water’s toxic secret
The author of a Public Health Watch investigation explains why manganese contamination may be a growing problem in the U.S.
Environmental Health
Access to clean water is a matter of life and death for Black mothers
Black women are disproportionately exposed to chemicals that can endanger pregnant people and their babies.
A fungal pandemic won’t be “The Last of Us,” but it will be dangerous
We live in harmony with most fungi, but a small minority threaten human and environmental health.
Climate change puts chief heat officers in the hot seat
As intense heat waves become more common, look to a new position to lead the response.
Home is where the harm is—India’s indoor air pollution problem
In 2019, nearly 1.7 million people in India died from air pollution, but the smog outside is only part of the problem.
We can’t stop at water—it’s time to kick PFAS out of our makeup
Toxic chemicals are hidden in hundreds of personal care products. We must move decisively to protect consumers.
Environmental damage in Ukraine raises the health costs of war
Rebuilding Ukraine will be a lesson about the costs of war—to both humans and the environment.
A healthy building starts with better ventilation
Harvard professor Joseph G. Allen argues it’s time to reshape how we design our buildings to stop the spread of respiratory disease.
‘Silent Spring’ still holds lessons for keeping the planet, and ourselves, healthy
Public health leaders must take an ecological view of health to stave off future pandemics and sustain a healthy world, says physician Hope Ferdowsian.
The gas stove debate: are they actually bad for your health?
A growing body of evidence shows gas stoves may pose health risks, especially in housing with poor ventilation, and contribute to climate change.