Environment Archives

Noise Pollution and Health

Fellow Lia Musumeci

Powering Injuries: The Risks of E-Bikes and Scooters

Fellow Heather Sherr

Road Safety Benefits in Bike-Friendly Cities

Fellow Dani Weissert

Public Perceptions About Climate Change and Health

Guest Author Christine Swoboda

Impact of Wildfires on Skin Conditions

Fellow Lia Musumeci

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03.03.2025 Pedestrians and yellow taxi cabs on a pedestrian crossing. City noise concept

Prolonged noise exposure can result in negative mental and physical health outcomes, including heart disease, hearing loss, and anxiety.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

02.26.2025 Rentable e-bikes and electric scooters parked on the sidewalk

Despite the safety warnings, people are using e-bikes and scooters unsafely, leading to a rise in injuries.

Fellow Heather Sherr

02.13.2025 Cyclist riding in a bike lane in the city

Cities with higher rates of biking and more biker-friendly infrastructure tend to be safer for all road users, including pedestrians.

Fellow Dani Weissert

01.28.2025 Aerial view of deforestation. Climate change concept

Younger adults, women, and those with higher educational attainment were more likely to believe climate change will harm their health.

Guest Author Christine Swoboda

01.24.2025 Wildfire in a forest with large flames leaving a large cloud of black and white smoke

Chronic exposure to air pollutants contributes to and worsens skin conditions, highlighting yet another ill effect of a changing climate.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

01.22.2025 Aerial view of car driving on road among dark green pine forest

Switching to electric vehicles powered by clean energy could save $84-188 billion in health care spending and lost productivity by 2050.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

12.02.2024 Aerial panoramic view of a small town near oil refinery industrial tanks

Living close to active oil and gas development sites may increase rates of stress and depression among women trying to conceive.

Fellow Heather Sherr

11.19.2024 small pile of used cigarette butts in the dirt and grass

Billions of cigarette butts are littered across U.S. streets and sidewalks. Marginalized communities bear the brunt of this pollution.

Fellow Lia Musumeci