Environment Archives

Cigarette Butt Litter

Fellow Lia Musumeci

Spikes in Severe Unintentional Pediatric Poisoning

Fellow Jude Sleiman

Reflective Pavement May Cool Cities

Fellow Lia Musumeci

Your Surrounding Landscape Can Influence Your Personality

Guest Author Elisabeta Militaru

Neighborhood Environmental Injustice

Fellow Dani Weissert

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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

09.26.2024 Toddler reaching for cleaning products underneath a bathroom cabinet - pediatric poisoning concept

Despite ongoing safety measures and public education efforts, severe pediatric poisoning cases continue to rise.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

09.23.2024 People walking across city street with sun setting in background

While reflective pavement may offer a promising solution for cooling surface temperatures, its effects on air temperatures are minimal.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

09.19.2024 young woman walking in an urban setting

The places we live likely shape the types of behaviors we engage with, which can lead to changes in personality traits over time.

Guest Author Elisabeta Militaru

09.16.2024 oil refinery near housing neighborhood

Neighborhoods experiencing environmental injustices, such as high levels of air pollution, are associated with poorer health outcomes.

Fellow Dani Weissert

09.06.2024 Looking up at sunlight peeking through the trees

Exposure to nature not only aids in stress management and inflammation reduction, but also creates opportunities for connection and community.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

07.19.2024 Yellow and white umbrella on a blue sky for protection from the sun on the beach

Only 1 in 4 sunscreens on the U.S. market offer sufficient sun protection and are free of concerning ingredients.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

07.12.2024 Man trying to stay cool during a heat wave

Heat waves are becoming more frequent and severe, highlighting the need to prepare communities to stay cool against this looming threat.

Fellow Jude Sleiman