Environment Archives

The Fluoride Debate: To Drink or Not To Drink?

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

Glow Carefully: The Hidden Allergens in Self-Tanners

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

Greener Streets, Healthier Beginnings

Fellow Aidan Stotz

Heatwaves and Heartaches: The Cardiovascular Toll of Climate Change

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

Toxic Taps: The Health Crisis Flowing Through America’s Pipes

Fellow Aidan Stotz

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09.11.2025 Close-up of young girl drinking water from a glass outdoors

Fluoride has long been added to water to fight tooth decay, but concerns over toxicity have fueled ongoing debates.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

09.08.2025 close up of woman applying a cosmetic self-tanning product onto a tanning mitt indoors

Self-tanners are safer and more convenient than sunbathing or tanning beds, but they may still cause health concerns like allergic reactions.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

08.29.2025 portrait of a young family walking on tree-lined street

Planting trees in proximity to pregnant people’s homes is associated with improved birth outcomes, including higher birthweight.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

08.27.2025 A hot summer sun rises over Los Angeles during a summer heatwave

From 2008 to 2019, 1,651 cardiovascular deaths were attributed to extreme heat. As temperatures rise, these numbers are expected to climb.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

06.23.2025 Back yard outdoor garden faucet with drop of water

Water systems in low-income areas and communities of color were more likely to exceed contaminant limits and fail basic operations.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

06.16.2025 Clothes on hangers in a store. Fast fashion concept

While fast fashion may appeal to budget-conscious consumers, the industry generates 1.2 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

06.05.2025 Surgical garbage bin in operating room

A single patient in a U.S. hospital generates around 42 pounds of waste per day. Where does all this trash go, and why does it matter?

Guest Author Noe Copley-Woods

05.20.2025 Blowing dust feeds into a dramatic supercell thunderstorm at sunset near Levelland, Texas

Emergency department visits increased 6% the week following a dust storm, highlighting the need for improved environmental hazard planning.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay