The health effects and costs of air pollution: Research roundup
2015 review of scholarship on impact of air pollution in the United States, including health effects, economic costs and automotive and transportation causes.
Environment
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of energy and the environment
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Lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from solar and wind energy: A critical meta-survey
2014 meta-analysis in Energy Policy that identifies robust studies in the current literature to better understand CO2 emissions from renewable energy facilities over their lifetimes.
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Solid waste disposal and landfill gas collection: Research
2015 report from Yale University and the University of Florida that estimates the amount of solid waste the U.S. disposed of in 2012 and analyzes the effectiveness of U.S. landfills at capturing gas emissions.
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Cigarette taxes and older adult smoking
2015 study in Health Economics that investigates the potential impact that raising cigarette taxes might have on tobacco use among older adults.
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How cities may benefit from dog parks
2015 study published in Leisure Sciences: An Interdisciplinary Journal that explores how dogs and dog parks can increase human social contact and influence outdoor recreation.
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Food stamps and food security: Effect on obesity, dietary quality
2015 study published in the American Journal of Public Health examines how the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program affects weight, dietary quality and food insecurity for U.S. adults.
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Long-term perspective on wildfires in the western United States
2012 study in PNAS on the frequency of wildfires in the American West over the past 3,000 years and the implications for larger wildfires.
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Health benefits of urban vegetation and green space: Research roundup
2015 review of recent research on the relationship between the presence of urban vegetation or green space and human health and well-being.
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What do Americans think about climate change at the state and local level?
2015 research brief on Americans’ perceptions of climate risks and support for policy options, with breakdowns for all 50 states, 435 congressional districts, and 3,000-plus counties.
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Water quality, pesticides and regulation: New research on dangers and trends
2015 study from the U.S. Geological Survey examining trends in pesticide traces found in waterways across the country and effects on aquatic life and human health.
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