When science showed in the 1970s that gas stoves produced harmful indoor air pollution, the industry reached for tobacco's PR playbook
The natural gas industry has spent years trying to undermine scientific findings about gas stoves and health. If this sounds familiar, that’s no accident.
Nov. 3, 2023 • ~8 min
Wildfire smoke and dirty air are also climate change problems: Solutions for a world on fire
So much pollution goes into the air today that even without wildfire smoke, 99% of the global population breathes unhealthy air.
June 14, 2023 • ~8 min
RSV treatments for young children are lacking, but the record 2022 cold and flu season highlights the urgency for vaccines and other preventive strategies
While RSV can become severe for any child, it poses a particularly serious threat for the youngest babies and for high-risk children.
Dec. 16, 2022 • ~10 min
Air pollution harms the brain and mental health, too – a large-scale analysis documents effects on brain regions associated with emotions
In a systematic review of existing studies, researchers found that air pollution such as fine particulate matter can interfere with regions of the brain responsible for emotional regulation.
Nov. 21, 2022 • ~5 min
Is your gas stove bad for your health?
Natural gas has been marketed for decades as a clean fuel, but a growing body of research shows that gas stoves can contribute significantly to indoor air pollution, as well as climate change.
Sept. 13, 2022 • ~9 min
Los Angeles' long, troubled history with urban oil drilling is nearing an 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.
Feb. 3, 2022 • ~10 min
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.
Feb. 3, 2022 • ~10 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.
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.
Sept. 17, 2021 • ~9 min
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