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BioLab fire: Patchwork response exposes shortfalls in emergency planning, environmental safety

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free Atlanta newsletter here. But questions remain about what steps local and state regulators took to prevent a fire at a facility with a track record of environmental violations, including similar accidents in 2020. Rockdale County says it will file a federal lawsuit.

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Promoting and protecting the public’s health: recommendations for a new Administration and Congress, 2025

Big Cities Health Coalition

The Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC), representing the leaders of health departments serving nearly 61 million Americans, calls on the incoming Administration and Congress to enhance support for local public health systems.

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Opinion: The PFAS Alternatives Act is a path toward safer firefighting

Environmental Health News

Firefighters stand on the front lines of disaster, battling wildfires that may consume thousands of acres, responding to emergencies in rural communities, and putting themselves in harms way to keep their communities safe. Witnessing those stories unfold up close has made it clear just how far-reaching and personal this issue is.