Recent studies have unveiled the potential long term effect of toxics spread by natural disasters. Evidence shows that in areas where homes were destroyed by wildfires in California there was a higher incidence of toxic chemicals than in areas without homes. Hurricane Maria has been found to cause the spread of PCB contamination throughout Puerto Rico. In a world where toxic chemicals are often common household items, stronger storms have the ability to cause long term contamination. <Read more>
Community Based Interventions for Heat Literacy
By Leila Waid. A recently published systematic review article analyzed effective methods for increasing heat literacy. A systematic review summarizes the current scientific literature by
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April 23, 2025