The mental health effects of climate change
Globally, as many as half of the people who survive extreme weather events experience negative mental health outcomes.
Environment
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of energy and the environment
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US-China trade war: global consequences edition
These studies show that the trade war is a net loss for the world economy. And if a global trade war broke out, the economic hit could approach that seen during the Great Recession.
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Would you like some frog with that salad? Wildlife in produce is not rare
Dozens of people in the U.S. have found frogs, bats, birds and other creatures — some still alive — in their packaged produce in recent years, finds a new study.
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How journalists’ jobs affect their mental health: A research roundup
Journalists report on complex and difficult topics, including natural disasters, political violence and human suffering. We’ve summarized studies that look at how occupational stress affects journalists’ mental health.
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2020 census: How undercounts and overcounts can hurt US communities
As the U.S. prepares for its 2020 census, we summarize research that looks at who’s most likely to be missed by the decennial population count and how an incorrect tally can hurt communities.
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6 studies that will make you smarter about the G-20 summit
Recent research provides insight on whether G20 nations are addressing climate change and economic inequality. Plus, how international institutions are surviving the Trump presidency.
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Global warming has worsened economic inequality and made some rich countries richer
New research quantifies how global warming has hampered — and benefited — wealthier and poorer economies.
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College student hunger: How access to food can impact grades, mental health
This collection of research looks at who on college campuses lacks access to food, especially health foods, and how going hungry can impact students’ grades and mental health.
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How they did it: Reporters enlist teachers to investigate ‘toxic schools’
The Philadelphia Inquirer found over 9,000 environmental problems in the city’s public schools through an investigation that used community-based testing.
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What the research says about border walls
This roundup of research focuses on border barriers — what they are, why they have become popular, whether they actually help countries control their borders and how they impact the environment and local communities.
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