Environment Archives

Loud Noises, Louder Consequences

Fellow Jack Mellom

How Faulty Faucets Harm Fetal Health

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

From Farm to Bladder: The Hidden Food Chain Behind UTIs

Fellow Aidan Stotz

Receipt Still In the Hot Seat

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

The Downstream Harms of Upstream Oil and Gas Development

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

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03.19.2025 Close-up of fluoridated water coming out of the tap

While water fluoridation has demonstrated public health benefits, its role in modern society is being questioned.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

03.12.2025 closeup image of electric scooters parked on sidewalk

From 2019 to 2022, e-scooter injuries nearly tripled, with the use of alcohol and other substances playing a key role in injury risk.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

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