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NC Senate budget plan filled with health care policy initiatives

NC Health News

By Grace Vitaglione and Rose Hoban The North Carolina Senates proposed budget for the next two fiscal years is packed with policy around new health care initiatives, including repealing North Carolinas hospital capacity regulation laws, trimming vacant state job openings and increasing rates for child care subsidies. billion in the next.

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Is declaring a climate emergency enough to stop the climate crisis? What we can learn from the Covid-19 pandemic

Frontiers

Now, he explains what lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic we can apply to our fight against the climate crisis. Accepting the declaration of a climate emergency by governments and institutions, the climate crisis is recognized as a dangerous and serious issue that needs fast(er) actions, as soon as possible. Dr Jordi Mazon.

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Most read article of May 2022: Surprising finding shows children grow faster during the school year than summer vacation

Frontiers

Causes of this include changes in kids’ physical activity and diet over the summer period, including the summer holidays. Ants may be the unlikely heroes when it comes to better understanding the health of our planet in the midst of a climate crisis. link] — WIRED (@WIRED) May 31, 2022. “I Article link: [link].

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What Is a Climate Change Analyst?

Tulane Public Health Blog

Understanding and communicating the impact of climate change are critical steps in facing this global issue. Climate change analysts explore the causes, consequences, and potential solutions of climate change as part of a global community. This is slightly higher than the average job growth for the U.S.

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Pollution is one of the top drivers of biodiversity loss. Why is no one talking about it at COP16?

Environmental Health News

At the meeting, 196 countries will transform the goals of the 2022 Kunming-Montreal agreement , signed during the last biodiversity summit, into concrete actions to stop the main drivers of biodiversity loss. Additionally, those climate-fueled environmental changes can alter the toxicity of chemicals.

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The LA County Wildfires & the Trauma of Sudden Displacement

Black Health Matters

Climate crises are ravaging the nation, causing and amplifying severe health challenges. Some residents attempted to protect their homes by exposing themselves to air pollutants and other potential health risks. These crises can affect the quality of ones mental health. That is your sense of stability.

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Emerging solutions to the global increase in chronic kidney disease

Association of Health Care Journalists

This population, like many agricultural workers in hot climates, is at increased risk of chronic kidney disease of unknown cause. Mortality has doubled over the past 20 years, sparking a public health exploration into the epidemic. Youre going to hear more about it, public health researcher Lee Newman, M.D.,