Los Angeles' long, troubled history with urban oil drilling is about to end after years of health concerns

Photos from the early 1900s show LA’s forests of oil derricks. Hundreds of wells are still pumping, and research shows how people living nearby are struggling with breathing problems.

Bhavna Shamasunder, Associate Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy, Occidental College • conversation
Feb. 3, 2022 ~10 min

How asthma may cut brain tumor risk

People with asthma seem to be less likely to develop brain tumors than others. Now, researchers working with mice believe they have discovered why.

Tamara Bhandari-Washington University • futurity
Dec. 27, 2021 ~7 min


Protein leak discovery may enhance treatment for lung diseases

The discovery of a new biomarker could improve both the diagnosis and treatment of chronic lung diseases like asthma and COPD, researchers report.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Oct. 21, 2021 ~4 min

Biden urges countries to slash methane emissions 30% – here's why it's crucial for protecting climate and health, and how it can pay for itself

A large amount of methane emissions come from natural gas infrastructure and landfills – all problems companies know how to fix.

Drew Shindell, Professor of Climate Sciences, Duke University • conversation
Sept. 17, 2021 ~10 min

Biden, EU urge 30% methane emissions cuts – a move crucial for protecting climate and health, and it can pay for itself

A large amount of methane emissions come from natural gas infrastructure and landfills – all problems companies know how to fix.

Drew Shindell, Professor of Climate Sciences, Duke University • conversation
Sept. 17, 2021 ~9 min

COVID-19 has spurred investments in air filtration for K-12 schools – but these technologies aren't an instant fix

Air-ventilation upgrades have been badly needed in U.S. classroooms since long before the pandemic. Low-tech filtration systems that cost about the same as a textbook per student can make a big difference.

Mark Thomas Hernandez, S. J. Archuleta Professor of Environmental Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder • conversation
Aug. 24, 2021 ~9 min

Urban oil wells linked to asthma and other health problems in Los Angeles

Photos from the early 1900s show LA's forests of oil derricks. Hundreds of wells are still pumping, and new research finds people living nearby are suffering the consequences.

Bhavna Shamasunder, Associate Professor of Environmental Health, Occidental College • conversation
June 2, 2021 ~9 min

Not all grasses pack the same allergenic punch

Particular grass species may have greater effects on allergies and asthma than others, researchers find. The work could make pollen forecasts better.

U. Queensland • futurity
March 25, 2021 ~4 min


Identification of ‘violent’ processes that cause wheezing could lead to better diagnosis and treatment for lung disease

A team of engineers has identified the ‘violent’ physical processes at work inside the lungs which cause wheezing, a condition that affects up to a quarter of

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Feb. 24, 2021 ~6 min

Asthma may lead to dangerous flu mutations

A certain type of asthma may make people more susceptible to flu and also lead to dangerous flu mutations, according to new studies in animals.

U. Queensland • futurity
Feb. 19, 2021 ~4 min

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