Association of Health Care Journalists

JANUARY 7, 2025

While climate coverage often focuses on heat, its health impacts have a broader audience appeal. Climate change affects air pollution, diseases and extreme weather. Medical schools across the United States are increasingly incorporating climate change and health into their curricula.

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Association of Health Care Journalists

DECEMBER 16, 2024

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.,

Occupational Health and Safety 79

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Smart Data Collective

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

With climate change on the rise, more severe weather events such as drought are becoming more prevalent. Smart parking systems can also be used to gauge times of high activity based on parking occupancy so businesses can better prepare for peak hours as well as times of low parking occupation and thus low customer turnout.

Occupational Health and Safety 124

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Tulane Public Health Blog

APRIL 14, 2024

Quality health care should not have borders. While healthcare organizations around the globe work to improve access to quality care, global health professionals work to bring together national and international efforts to address health inequity. The fields differ, however, in their area of focus.

Global Health 52

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The Network for Public Health Law

AUGUST 1, 2024

The Network for Public Health Law (the Network) has released a guide on “Law and Policy Considerations for Workforce Protections from Extreme Heat,” detailing federal, state, and local legal and policy protections for both indoor and outdoor workers exposed to extreme heat on the job. Deputy Director of Climate and Health at the Network.

Public Health Law and Policy Consulting 52

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Environmental Health News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Pradnya Garud joins the Agents of Change in Environmental Justice podcast to discuss the role of unions in climate and environmental justice. The Agents of Change in Environmental Justice podcast is a biweekly podcast featuring the stories and big ideas from past and present fellows, as well as others in the field. How are you?

Environmental Health and Safety 110

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NC Health News

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Department of Labor and its Occupational Safety and Health Administration extended the public comment period for weighing in on a proposed rule to better protect people from extreme heat in indoor and outdoor workplaces. The push comes as the U.S. ” Now you have until Jan. percent of the visits.

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