Wildfire smoke: Some older people more vulnerable
Among older people, women and Black people are more likely to be admitted to the hospital from exposure to wildfire smoke than men and people of other races.
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Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of energy and the environment
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Climate change costing billions in extra road repairs
American road engineers are using temperature models that do not consider the warming climate, costing the country billions in early repairs, a new study finds.
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Banning e-cigarette flavors could boost cigarette sales
E-cigarettes come in over 7,000 flavors. If the flavors were banned, as American regulators wish, more people are likely to smoke traditional cigarettes.
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Farmed versus wild salmon: Research review
The debate over farmed salmon raises a number of health and environmental questions. This explainer and research review will help journalists sort through the noise.
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Daylight, windows and workers’ well-being: Research review
Workers in windowless offices are less happy, less healthy and more stressed than their colleagues with steady sources of daylight, an extensive body of research says.
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Taxing sugar instead of soda prompts healthier food purchases
A new study suggests taxing sugar instead of soda is a more effective way to help people cut calories.
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American men have half the sperm they used to
A review of 185 papers finds male fertility in developed countries has fallen over 50 percent in less than 40 years, with significant public health implications.
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Lyme disease and climate change: Research roundup
Lyme disease is spreading as the warming climate helps bloodthirsty ticks thrive.
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Wildfires, health and climate change: Research and resources
Climate change is causing wildfires to consume ever-larger swaths of forest, scientists say, breaking records and blanketing many states in dangerous smoke.
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Building codes pay for themselves in disaster-prone regions
After the devastation of Hurricane Andrew in 1992, Florida adopted tough new building codes. They quickly paid for themselves, a new study finds.
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