China
China’s tourists: Economics, the environment and what they want
| December 5, 2016
A surge in Chinese tourists is shaking up the global economy. Our new research review looks at policy, environmental concerns and their preferences.
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Energy
Ethanol economics, emissions and the environment: A JR briefing
| November 27, 2017
The United States produces over 1 million barrels of ethanol a day, mostly from corn, to be mixed into gasoline. But is it cleaner? And are the government’s
Environment
Toxic waste sites and environmental justice: Research roundup
| September 24, 2018
Research that looks into exactly where toxic waste sites are located, and the demographics of neighboring communities.
Reporting
Lead in drinking water: Key facts and reporting tips
| September 10, 2018
In 2014, the city of Flint, Michigan changed its water supply, switching from Lake Huron water piped in from Detroit to its own Flint River. The river water
Public Health
How heat waves affect the elderly
| June 7, 2018
To help reporters covering how heat waves affect the elderly, Journalist’s Resource has collected recent research on the subject.
Public Health
Interventions to prevent childhood asthma attacks: A research roundup
| November 29, 2018
Solutions-oriented asthma research from the past few years, which spans from pest management interventions to hospital-based programs to green housing initiatives.
Climate Change
Heat makes workers less productive, impacts health
| December 10, 2018
Employees who work in hot conditions are not as productive and can suffer from kidney injury, dehydration and other health problems, according to a new review.
Public Health
Fracking linked to increased rates of STIs
| June 11, 2018
Fracking is linked to increased rates of sexually transmitted infections in Ohio, according to research published in March 2018 in PLoS ONE.
Public Health
Formaldehyde and leukemia: What research reveals about the risks
| July 17, 2018
What are the risks of formaldehyde exposure? And how much exposure constitutes a real risk? We review the research.
Climate Change
Why people choose to stay in areas vulnerable to natural disasters
| June 18, 2018
A growing body of research addresses the issue of responses to climate change, including the decision to relocate or rebuild.